CraneTrader Caterpillar Blog Archive

Ring Power Truck & Crane Builds Engaging Custom Website With Sandhills

Posted On: July 22, 2025

Sandhills Global designers worked closely with Ring Power Utility, Truck & Crane to build a custom website with features specific to the company’s business and customers. ...

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Updates To 2021 Caterpillar 7495 Mining Shovels Increase Efficiency & Lower Operating Costs

Posted On: December 23, 2020

The iconic yellow iron company announced component enhancements, increased frame durability, and improved serviceability that can reduce the cost per ton of material moved by as much as 15%. ...

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Caterpillar Upgrades Dipper Door Snubbers On Its 7495 Electric Rope Shovel

Posted On: April 4, 2019

Cat has come up with a new, improved snubber design that lasts longer and requires zero adjustments or maintenance. ...

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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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Cross-Promote Your Trucks & Trailers With One Listing In Multiple Markets

Posted 6/2/2026

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. ...

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New Page Streamlines Parts & Components Searches On CraneTrader.com

Posted 5/18/2026

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. ...

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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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What's New At Sandhills Global

Posted 4/30/2026

Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...

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2026 North American Trade Shows For Crane Operators & Dealers

Posted 4/15/2026

To help you find shows of interest, we’ve put together a 2026 schedule of trade shows, conventions, and conferences organized by industry associations. ...

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Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices

Posted 4/6/2026

According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...

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AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers

Posted 3/13/2026

Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...

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Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI

Posted 3/12/2026

Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...