RentalYard Crawler Dozers Blog Archive

    Another Look At Caterpillar’s Productive & Efficient D10 Dozer
    Posted On: May 30, 2023
    The D10 is up to 6% more efficient than the Cat D10T2 with up to 4% lower fuel consumption and up to 8% lower maintenance and repair costs. ...
    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. ...
    Komatsu To Showcase Machines & Technology Designed To Increase Jobsite Productivity At ConExpo
    Posted On: February 17, 2023
    Among the machines on display will be the PC900LC-11 excavator, the PC360LCi-11 intelligent excavator, and the D39PXi-24, D51PXi-24, and D71PXi-24 intelligent dozers. ...
    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. ...
    Doosan Announces First DD100 Dozer For North American Market
    Posted On: June 2, 2022
    The DD100 will enter mass production this month and will have an official launch in the third quarter. ...
    Caterpillar Says Upcoming Electric Drive D11 XE Dozer Will Deliver Lowest-Cost BCM Of Material Moved
    Posted On: November 23, 2021
    Previewed at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas in September, the new Caterpillar D11 XE dozer combines more than 20 years of Cat electric drive experience and field data. ...
    Komatsu’s D39i-24 Small Dozer Now Available With Built-In Intelligent Machine Control 2.0
    Posted On: May 19, 2021
    The iMC 2.0 system partially automates the grading process to help operators work from rough cut to finish grade quickly and accurately. ...
    John Deere Updates 950K & 1050K Crawler Dozers For Ride Quality, Productivity & Durability
    Posted On: April 14, 2021
    Deere & Company has been listening to what its customers have to say about its largest crawler dozers and has updated the 950K and 1050K to smooth out the ride, do more work, and improve uptime and durability. ...
    Slope Control Grade-Management Solution Now Available For John Deere 450K, 550K & 650K Crawler Dozers
    Posted On: April 13, 2021
    The system, which helps operators grade smooth planar surfaces by providing real-time cross-slope and main fall-slope percentages on an in-cab monitor, is now available as a factory-installed option on Deere’s K-Series dozers. ...
    Caterpillar Announces D5 Dozer, Simpler Model Numbers Going Forward
    Posted On: November 7, 2019
    The new D5 will replace the D6N in Caterpillar’s product lineup; the crawler dozer packs a 170-horsepower Cat C7.1 engine with Tier 4 Final and Stage V emissions compliance. ...
    Deere Debuts New L-Series 850 Crawler Dozer
    Posted On: June 20, 2019
    Deere’s newest dozer is the successor to the popular 850K dozer, and improves on it in a number of areas. ...
    The D6 XE: Cat Claims World’s First High Drive, Electric Drive Dozer Title
    Posted On: December 12, 2018
    Caterpillar has unveiled its first high drive, electric drive crawler dozer, the Cat D6 XE, which the manufacturer says offers increased agility and reduced emissions. ...
    650M Crawler Dozer Joins Case Construction Equipment’s M Series
    Posted On: December 29, 2017
    Case Construction Equipment is in the process of replacing the 650L crawler dozer with the 650M, which falls within Case’s M-Series of crawler dozers. ...
    John Deere Adds SmartGrade For 650K Dozer
    Posted On: December 1, 2017
    John Deere recently announced that in addition to its 700K, 750K, and 850K crawler dozers, the 650K model will also come equipped with SmartGrade technology. ...
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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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