CraneTrader Blog Archive

    Sandhills Market Reports Show Continued Inventory Declines Across Used Equipment and Truck Markets
    Posted On: July 6, 2026
    New Sandhills Global market reports show ongoing inventory declines across several key used equipment and truck markets in June. ...
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: June 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. ...
    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted On: June 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. ...
    Cross-Promote Your Trucks & Trailers With One Listing In Multiple Markets
    Posted On: June 2, 2026
    One of the greatest advantages of advertising with Sandhills Global is that you only need to enter inventory once to open up cross-marketing possibilities on multiple sales platforms simultaneously. ...
    New Page Streamlines Parts & Components Searches On CraneTrader.com
    Posted On: May 18, 2026
    CraneTrader.com’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the crane and rigging equipment components and parts you need faster and easier than ever before. ...
    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted On: May 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. ...
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: April 30, 2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
    2026 North American Trade Shows For Crane Operators & Dealers
    Updated On: April 15, 2026
    To help you find shows of interest, we’ve put together a 2026 schedule of trade shows, conventions, and conferences organized by industry associations. ...
    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted On: April 6, 2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted On: March 13, 2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted On: March 12, 2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
    Activate OS Is Your Equipment Management Operating System
    Posted On: March 12, 2026
    Activate OS (ActivateOS.com) is an all-in-one equipment management platform used by dealers, heavy equipment fleet o\wners, and rental companies to track assets, automate inspections, and unlock new revenue streams for parts and service. ...
    Get Easy Equipment Financing With CurrencyFinance
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    CurrencyFinance’s fast, easy application helps equipment buyers secure financing up to $500,000 with low fixed rates and terms up to 72 months. ...
    VIP+ Provides Accurate Valuations Plus Dealer Pricing Tools
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    The Value Insight Portal+ (VIP+, formerly FleetEvaluator), generates accurate equipment, truck, and trailer valuations plus exclusive dealer pricing tools. ...
    Sandhills Global Retail Platforms Connect Buyers & Sellers Across Industries
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    Read our post to learn how Sandhills Global’s retail platforms connect buyers and sellers of trucks, heavy equipment, aircraft, and more. ...
    Link-Belt Launches New 180-Ton TCC-1800 Telecrawler Crane At CONEXPO CON/AGG
    Posted On: March 9, 2026
    Link-Belt’s new 180-ton TCC-1800 telescopic crawler crane has a 314-ft maximum tip height, SmartFly jib options, the Pulse 2.0 Rated Capacity Limiter, and V-CALC track charts. ...
    Target Retail, Wholesale & Auction Buyers Simultaneously With Pre-AuctionTime
    Posted On: March 9, 2026
    Read our post to learn how Pre-AuctionTime enables sellers to advertise assets at retail and wholesale ahead of the planned auction date. ...
    Quality Used Machinery Inventory Shrinks As Equipment Shifts Into Rental Fleets
    Posted On: March 6, 2026
    According to the newest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms are trending down across all markets except for forklifts. ...
    Capitalize On Growing Demand For Rental Equipment With RentalYard
    Posted On: March 4, 2026
    If you're looking to maximize rental demand for your equipment, start listing rentals today with RentalYard to reach local and global renters via biweekly magazines and a newly overhauled website. ...
    What’s New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: March 4, 2026
    Get the latest news about updates to Sandhills platforms and apps for auction management, wholesale equipment sales, charter aircraft, vocational trucks, boats for sale, and more. ...
    FR8Star Simplifies Shipping For Heavy-Haul & Oversized Loads
    Posted On: March 4, 2026
    Read our blog post for more on using FR8Star to get free shipping quotes for heavy equipment, oversized and overweight machinery, and other loads. ...
    How To Get Crane Financing On CraneTrader.com
    Posted On: February 13, 2026
    CraneTrader makes it easy to apply for fast, reliable funding online through its financing partner, CurrencyFinance. ...
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: January 27, 2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms and apps, including VIP+ (formerly FleetEvaluator) and free Facebook Marketplace export features. ...
    Track Phone Leads From All Your Advertising With CallStats
    Posted On: January 22, 2026
    Available in the Sandhills Cloud, the CallStats app enables sellers to track phone leads generated by print ads and online listings for retail, wholesale, auction, and rental assets. ...
    Email Blasts: Reach Sandhills Buying Audiences Directly With Your Targeted Message
    Posted On: January 22, 2026
    With Sandhills Global’s email blasts, you can showcase specific assets in your inventory, promote an upcoming auction, or announce a current promotion directly to active buyers from the marketing list for the Sandhills platform you choose. ...