RentalYard Compact Equipment Blog Archive

    New Holland Introduces Its First Midi Excavator, The E70D
    Posted On: September 10, 2024
    New Holland's first-ever midi excavator, the E70D has a 168.1-inch dig depth and 180-inch dump height but is compact enough for use in tight spaces. ...
    New Holland Adds ML35T & ML50T Small Articulated Loaders With Telescopic Reach
    Posted On: June 17, 2024
    New Holland’s ML35T and ML50T small articulated loaders have telescopic booms and high maneuverability for stacking pallets, loading trucks, and other jobs. ...
    Volvo CE To Show Off New EC37 & ECR40 Mini Excavators At The ARA Show
    Posted On: February 1, 2024
    Volvo Construction Equipment aims to showcase its new 3.9-ton EC37 and 4.4-ton ECR40 mini excavators at the ARA Show in New Orleans, Louisiana, from February 18 to 21. ...
    CASE Gives First Look Into Expanded Mini-Excavator Lineup With Battery-Electric CX15 EV
    Posted On: February 25, 2022
    CASE Construction Equipment provided the first glimpse of an expanded mini-excavator offering at the CNH Industrial Capital Markets Day event held on February 22, 2022, in Miami Beach, Florida. ...
    Bobcat Updates TL619 Telehandler With Advanced Turbocharged Engine & Redesigned Cab
    Posted On: December 9, 2021
    Topping the list of improvements is the new 74-horsepower engine, which adds Tier 4 compliance without the use of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) or selective catalytic reduction (SCR). ...
    Bobcat’s 10-Ton E88 Compact Excavator Delivers More Uptime, Greater Over-The-Side Performance
    Posted On: July 7, 2021
    Bobcat’s latest addition to its R2 Series of excavators is the 19,600-pound, 65.4-horsepower E88 compact model with a conventional tail swing. ...
    Volvo Construction Equipment Tests Electric Excavator & Wheel Loader In Desert
    Posted On: May 14, 2021
    “In my opinion, they perform equally in terms of productivity,” says Baltic Sands Company Director Jacques Marais. “They’re extraordinary, and they surprised us. ...
    Bobcat Launches M3-Series Wheel & Track Skid Steer Line
    Posted On: April 2, 2021
    The product family includes updated versions of the manufacturer’s S510, S590, T550, and T595 loaders with a new fuel system, simplified configuration options, and easier maintenance. ...
    Komatsu’s PC88MR-11 Excavator Speeds Up Cycle Times As It Reduces Operating Costs
    Posted On: March 16, 2021
    Komatsu’s HydrauMind (Hydraulic Mechanical Intelligence New Design) closed-center hydraulics system speeds up the excavator’s swing speed, boom-up motion, and arm speed. ...
    Bobcat Compact Track Loaders Grade Recreational Trails Near Atlanta, Georgia
    Posted On: December 17, 2020
    Lewallen Construction has built roughly 350 miles of recreational trails in and around the Atlanta metro, and Bobcat track skid steers have played a large part. ...
    John Deere Upgrades Rubber Tracks On G-Series Compact Track Loaders
    Posted On: December 10, 2020
    The tracks are designed for greater durability and follow a new, arched roller path that Deere says extends their service life by ejecting debris more efficiently. ...
    CASE CX57C Mini Excavator Handles Utility Work & Digs Through Hard, Red Tennessee Clay
    Posted On: October 14, 2020
    Although CASE classifies it as a mini excavator, the CX57C features a conventional tailswing design with a large counterweight, giving it power and performance comparable to that of a larger-class excavator. ...
    New Mecalac 216MRail Compact Railroad Excavator Offers Mobility & Simple Operation
    Posted On: October 13, 2020
    The newest member of the Mecalac family can travel on roads and tracks at up to 18.5 mph and has a lift capacity of more than 17,000 pounds at full extension. ...
    Bobcat Launches E42 & E50 Models From Newly Introduced R2-Series Of Compact Excavators
    Posted On: March 17, 2020
    The manufacturer indicates that more models are to come at a later date, and that the R2-Series provides the digging power of a larger machine in a compact frame that can operate in tight spaces. ...
    CASE Replaces Its Compact Vibratory Rollers With New E Series
    Posted On: March 9, 2020
    The new compactors come in double drum and combination (front drum and rear pneumatic tire) configurations and feature all-new controls that CASE says are more intuitive and ergonomic. ...
    Bobcat’s New E26 Compact Excavator Joins The R-Series
    Posted On: October 23, 2019
    The West Fargo-based manufacturer says the E26 has the best lift capacity for its size, as well as a minimal tail overhang that makes it right at home working in tight spaces. ...
    Doosan Breaks Out Three New 3.5- to 5-Ton Mini Excavators
    Posted On: May 7, 2019
    The newest members of the company’s mini excavator line are designed to do tough jobs in tight spaces. ...
    Texas-Based CASE Dealer Donates Loader & Excavator To Help With Home Rebuild
    Posted On: April 8, 2019
    ASCO, a CASE Construction Equipment dealer based in Lubbock, Texas, recently teamed up with two disaster recovery nonprofits to help rebuild a home in Houston ravaged by fire and flood. ...
    Lift-Maker Snorkel Showcases Three New Machines
    Posted On: March 4, 2019
    Snorkel’s new products in the spotlight are the S2755RT scissor lift, the SR1054 telehandler, and the 400S telescopic boom lift. ...
    Genie GS-1330m Is A “Micro-Sized” Scissor Lift
    Posted On: February 28, 2019
    The new GS-1330m is a new, lightweight, compact scissor lift from Terex’s Genie brand. ...
    Volvo Launches ECR18E & EC20E Mini Excavators In North America
    Posted On: February 1, 2019
    Volvo’s EC18 and EC20 lines of compact excavators have a couple of new members: the ECR18E and the EC20E. ...
    Volvo CE To Take Compact Models Electric By 2020
    Posted On: January 31, 2019
    By mid-2020, Volvo CE plans to launch electric versions of its smaller excavators and wheel loaders and stop further development in diesel power for those particular models, the company announced. ...
    Cat Adds Six Mini Excavators To Next Generation Lineup In 7- To 10-Ton Range
    Posted On: November 5, 2018
    Caterpillar’s Next Generation mini hydraulic excavator range has grown with six new models that fall into the 7- to 10-ton category and offer 18,512- to 22,447-pound maximum operating weights. ...
    JLG Offers 3-Foot Platform For Powered Boom Lifts
    Posted On: October 29, 2018
    JLG Industries recently launched a 3-foot (0.9-meter) platform, which will be compatible with all JLG engine-powered boom lifts. ...
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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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    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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    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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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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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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    Smart Farm Machinery Sales Strategies Start With Sandhills Ag Platforms
    Posted 4/28/2026
    These powerhouse platforms, including TractorHouse, MarketBook, and SpecialtyCropEQ, reach a global audience and provide the tools and advertising options to set sellers up for success. ...
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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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    When To Rent vs. When To Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026
    Posted 3/25/2026
    Financing conditions, utilization, machine availability, your job backlog, economic conditions, and cash flow—RentalYard and Machinery Trader help contractors decide whether to rent or buy heavy equipment in 2026. ...
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