AuctionTime Machine Control Blog Archive

    Komatsu Dozers’ intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Helps Newer Operators Up Their Game
    Posted On: April 6, 2023
    The manufacturer says that the automated dozing features of its D39PXi-24, D51PXi-24, and D71PXi-24 models can boost productivity and precision from mass excavation to finished grading. ...
    Caterpillar Expands Smart Blade Capabilities For Cat Skid Steer & Compact Track Loaders
    Posted On: March 14, 2023
    A new external control kit for GB120 and GB124 smart grader blades expands their use to Cat D- and D2-series SSL and CTL machines, and a new 3D grade control kit uses existing connections to easily add automatic blade control to the Cat Smart Dozer Blade. ...
    Komatsu To Highlight Connected Technologies At ConExpo
    Posted On: January 27, 2023
    The equipment company will also display several machines tricked out with its intelligent Machine Control 2.0 technologies: the PC360LCi-11 excavator and the D39PXi-24, D51PXi-25, and D71PXi-24 dozers. ...
    Caterpillar Offers MHE Ease Of Use Indicate & E-Fence Options For 306, 308 & 309 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavators
    Posted On: October 21, 2022
    The upgrades make digging to grade and digging near power boxes, under ceilings, and next to pipes and cables safer, faster, and more worry-free. ...
    Komatsu Equips Midsize & Large Excavators With Intelligent Machine Control 2.0
    Posted On: January 28, 2022
    The newly iMC 2.0-equipped diggers offer operators the use of auto-tilt bucket control and let them perform finish grading using only arm input. ...
    Doosan Offers Trimble Earthworks 2D Grade Control Platform Pre-Installed On Crawler Excavators
    Posted On: June 25, 2021
    The Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform for Excavators is designed to make grading flat or sloped surfaces faster, easier, and more accurate. ...
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    Mini Skid Steers, Pickups, Farm Equipment & Power Units Highlight Auctions Closing November 4
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Consignment auctions closing November 4, 2026, on AuctionTime.com offer bidders opportunities to compete for dozens of construction equipment units, attachments, generators, pickup trucks, power units, and more. ...
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    Equipmentfacts Brings The Local Auction Ring To The World
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Live auctions used to have limited reach and a local pool of bidders, but Equipmentfacts’ simulcasting technology opens live auctions to bidders everywhere. ...
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    Extend Your Sales Reach To Canada & Latin America With MarketBook
    Posted 10/27/2026
    The MarketBook Canada and MarketBook Latin America platforms connect farm and construction equipment and truck and trailer sellers and buyers through proven regional print publications and localized websites. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/23/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Compete For Sleeper Trucks, Construction Equipment, Trailers & More In Consignment Sales Closing October 28
    Posted 10/22/2026
    Explore consignment sales on AuctionTime ending October 28, 2026, to find sleeper trucks, construction equipment, trailers, and more. ...
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    Sell With Industry-Leading Sales Platforms Truck Paper & MDTrader
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Together, Truck Paper and MDTrader work hand in hand with Sandhills sales tools and services to serve as an integral part of successful truck sales. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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    Can-Am Introduces 2027 Outlander Max X MR ATV Configuration For Mudding Enthusiasts
    Posted 10/19/2026
    Can-Am recently unveiled its 2027 model year lineup of Outlander ATVs featuring a new configuration, upgrades, and an option for a 10.25-inch touchscreen display. ...
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    Did You Buy Equipment Or Vehicles In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money
    Posted 10/16/2026
    If you bought heavy equipment, trucks, or trailers and put them to use in the 2026 tax year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you recover some of those costs. ...
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