Latest Blog Posts By Marty Sems

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. ...

Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...

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

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. ...

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

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. ...

The Value Insight Portal+ (VIP+, formerly FleetEvaluator), generates accurate equipment, truck, and trailer valuations plus exclusive dealer pricing tools. ...

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. ...

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. ...

RentalYard makes it easy to apply for fast, reliable funding online through its financing partner, CurrencyFinance. ...

Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms and apps, including VIP+ (formerly FleetEvaluator) and free Facebook Marketplace export features. ...

The new Caterpillar 308 CR Fixed Boom mini excavator brings a reduced tailswing, more power, and greater stability working over the side to the 8-ton class with a comfortable cab and assistive technologies. ...

Want to modernize your website with media sliders, videos, and more? ...

Promote new equipment and the brands you carry with showrooms on your Sandhills-hosted website, and stock them with the Showroom Manager app. ...

Make it easy for customers to shop and bid from their phones with a Sandhills-hosted mobile app customized to your brand and inventory. ...

Read about new and updated tools and features for dealers, auctioneers, bidders, and buyers using AuctionTime, Fast Track Iron, Activate OS, and more. ...

You only need to enter or import assets once into Inventory Management, a free app in the Sandhills Cloud, to advertise and update them on any applicable Sandhills trade site, as well as your Sandhills-hosted website. ...

Activate OS (ActivateOS.com) is an all-in-one equipment management platform used by dealers, heavy equipment fleet owners, and rental companies to track assets, automate inspections, and unlock new revenue streams for parts and service. ...

Members of Sandhills Global’s Fast Track Iron dealer network have exclusive access to features such as MarketTrends, which has new Auto Focus and Quick Filter features to help you find the most relevant values. ...

Members of Sandhills Global’s Fast Track Iron dealer network have exclusive access to the Serial Number Guide, which can verify the model year of any construction equipment, farm machinery, truck, or trailer. ...

The Vermeer ML180 mini track loader concept demonstrates significant advancements in ride quality and noise reduction, as well as electric-over-hydraulic controls for speed, power, and fine control. ...