AuctionTime Vertical Drills Blog Archive

    Australia’s Stark Drilling Receives Custom-Configured Schramm T450 Series Drill Rig
    Posted On: November 10, 2021
    Managing Director Courtney Henness, a 30-year drilling industry veteran, chose the T450 based on decades of experience with Schramm equipment. ...
    Sandvik’s Top Hammer XL Drills Up To 7-Inch Holes Using Half The Fuel Of A Down-The-Hole Rig
    Posted On: March 30, 2021
    The new surface drilling system has proven in more than 62 miles of testing to reduce fuel usage by 50% compared with the down-the-hole drilling method. ...
    Vermeer Expands Pile Driver Lineup With Compact PD5 & PD5R, Designed For Smaller Solar Installation Projects & More
    Posted On: October 30, 2020
    The new vertical drills offer similar features and functionality as Vermeer’s PD10 and PD10R pile drivers but are lighter and more compact, providing more convenient transport and greater jobsite flexibility. ...
    Vermeer Goes Compact With PD5 & PD5R Pile Drivers, Cites Market Growth Due To Solar Installations
    Posted On: October 29, 2019
    The compact, lightweight vertical drills are powered by a Cat 49-horsepower Tier 4 Final diesel engine; the PD5R adds the convenience of a full-featured wireless remote. ...
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    Auctions Closing June 17 Feature Pickups, Day Cab Trucks, Forklifts & More
    Posted 6/16/2026
    Read our blog post to view consignment sales on AuctionTime.com ending June 17, 2026, offering construction and lift machines, pickups, and more. ...
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    Bid On Tractors, UTVs, Farm Implements & More In Auctions Closing June 10
    Posted 6/5/2026
    Consignment auctions closing June 10 on AuctionTime.com offer a wide range of farm equipment from industry leaders such as John Deere, Massey Ferguson, and Demco, as well as used forklifts, UTVs, landscaping trailers, trucks, feed grinders, and more. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Powerful Online Wholesale & Auction Platforms Reach A Global Pool Of Truck Buyers
    Posted 6/2/2026
    Pre-AuctionTime, AuctionTime, and Equipmentfacts are the premier wholesale and auction platforms, providing unmatched exposure and profitable results. ...
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    Bid On Vintage Tractors, Antique Trucks, Directional Drills & More In Auctions Closing June 3
    Posted 6/1/2026
    AuctionTime.com consignment auctions ending June 3, 2026, feature dozens of vintage to later model tractors, as well as a variety of construction and livestock machinery, attachments, and trailers. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Late-Model Tractor, Skid Steers, Work Trucks & More Up For Bidding In Consignment Sales Closing May 20
    Posted 5/12/2026
    Consignment auctions closing May 20, 2026, on AuctionTime.com offer bidders an attractive range of farm machinery, construction equipment, semi-, farm, and utility trailers, pickups, work trucks, and more. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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