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Market Pulse

Market Pulse
Iron Insider: The Top-Selling Construction Equipment So Far in 2026
We reveal the most popular compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and backhoes on the U.S. market.
October 27, 2026
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Market Pulse
Survey: Rental Companies Report Rate Gains for Large Construction Equipment
EquipmentWatch's new rental company survey reveals rates for bulldozers and excavators rising the most, while compact equipment rates slide.
October 20, 2026
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Market Pulse
Reader Poll: 43% of Contractors Plan to Take Section 179 for Year-End Purchases
The online poll also revealed 61% of surveyed contractors said they will buy more equipment by the end of the year.
October 15, 2026
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Market Pulse
Quick Data: Top-Selling New and Used Compact Utility Loaders
Contractors drove new financed sales higher for stand-on mini loaders and used sales up 24%. See which models lead the pack.
October 14, 2026
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Dealers
Foley Equipment Debuts New "Small Contractor" Cat Compact Store
The new store offers compact construction equipment exclusively and caters to small contractors.
October 5, 2026
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Business
Hyundai, Develon, Manitou, Gehl to Partner on Compact Equipment
The deal marks the third this year among major equipment manufacturers and seeks to capture a bigger share of the growing compact equipment market.
September 29, 2026
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Market Pulse
Soaring Diesel, Material Prices Hurting Contractors’ Projects, Bottom Lines
“Those cost increases ... are a major reason project owners are canceling, postponing or scaling back projects,” says AGC's chief economist.
September 18, 2026
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Market Pulse
Quick Data: Top-Selling Wheel Loaders for 2025 - 2026
New financed wheel loader sales fell 12.8%, but used sales climbed 4.8%. See the top-selling models, brands and auction prices.
September 16, 2026
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Market Pulse
Titan Machinery Reports Revenue Decline for 2nd Quarter
The world’s largest Case and New Holland dealer reported $496.4 million in consolidated revenue, down 9.2% year-over-year.
September 15, 2026
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Market Pulse
Ritchie Bros. Parent Reports Increased Revenue, Profit in Q2
RB Global reported $143.6 million in net income for the quarter, up 31% from the second quarter of 2025.
September 8, 2026
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Market Pulse
Largest U.S. Construction Equipment Rental Companies See Strong Revenue Gains
Here's a look at the latest financial results from EquipmentShare, Herc Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals and United Rentals.
September 4, 2026
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Market Pulse
Reader Poll: How are Contractors Using AI to Inform Equipment Purchases?
About one-fourth of surveyed contractors primarily use AI when researching equipment to buy. Here's how they use it.
September 4, 2026
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Market Pulse
Large U.S. Contractors Report Increase in Second-Quarter Earnings
The latest financial reports from Granite Construction, Fluor, Skanska and Tutor Perini.
September 3, 2026
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Market Pulse
John Deere Construction Sales Up 18%, Driven by Infrastructure, Data Centers
But in Deere’s largest business segment, agriculture equipment, net sales were down 6%.
August 24, 2026
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Market Pulse
Quick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators 2025 - 2026
See which brands and models led new and used sales, plus the latest used-equipment price and auction trends.
August 19, 2026
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Market Pulse
Caterpillar Marks Record Quarter with $20.5B in Sales and Revenues
The world's largest construction equipment manufacturer also logged $392 million in tariff refunds.
August 12, 2026
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Market Pulse
CNH Industrial Reports Gains in Equipment Sales But Drop in Profit
Global net sales for the Case and New Holland construction segment were up 12% in the second quarter to $866 million.
August 10, 2026
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Market Pulse
Kubota Reports 65% Profit Rise with Increased North American Sales, Tariff Refunds
North American revenue in Kubota's Farm & Industrial Machinery segment was up 25% in the second quarter to $4.4 billion.
August 7, 2026
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