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Bomag BW 124 DH-5: Drum Compactor with the Highest Retained Value for 2022
With a five-year retained value of 79%, the BW 124 DH-5 was 18 percentage points higher than the overall average for the category.
December 1, 2022
BW 124 DH-5 (smooth drum); BW 124 PDH-5 (padfoot drum).
Quick Data: Top-Selling Articulated Trucks and Sales Trends for 2021-2022
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed machines, and which models are fetching the most at auction.
December 1, 2022
volvo A45G articulated truck on a muddy jobsite
Case 1150M: Small Track Dozer with the Highest Retained Value for 2022
With a five-year retained value of 72.84%, the 1150M measured 10 percentage points higher than average.
November 25, 2022
Case 1150M Dozer
Dodge Economist: Prepare for a Rocky First Half of 2023
Inflation will determine the path – with the Fed willing to break the economy to bring it down, says chief economist.
November 23, 2022
3 construction workers standing on a structure
Komatsu D85EX-18: The Large Dozer with the Highest Retained Value for 2022
The dozer model is expected to retain 73% of its value over 5 years – 10 percentage points above the average.
November 21, 2022
Komatsu D85EX-8 dozer pushing dirt up dirt pile
Bid Prices Increase Again in October Along with Material Costs
Contractors associations are worried rising construction costs will undermine demand for projects.
November 22, 2022
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CNH Construction Division Posts Record Q3 with 16% Increase in Sales
Overall sales for CNH increased by 23.9%, driven by higher volumes in North America.
November 17, 2022
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Kubota L47: The Backhoe with the Highest Retained Value for 2022
Buying this model could mean more money in your pocket when it comes time to trade it in, according to the latest data from EquipmentWatch.
November 15, 2022
Kubota L47 Tractor Loader Backhoe carrying a load of aggregate
Komatsu Sees Continued Strong Demand, Profits Up 25% in Q2
The company projects business results to outperform its initial projections for the year.
November 14, 2022
Komatsu WA270-8 wheel loader scooping aggregate
Caterpillar Q3 North American Construction Sales Up 29%
Cat attributed the growth to strong pricing and a favorable change in dealer inventories.
November 4, 2022
Caterpillar 320 Electric Excavator
Quick Data: 2022 Top-Selling Wheel Loaders and Auction Trends
Find out the most popular models of new and used financed machines, and which models are fetching the most at auction.
November 1, 2022
Komatsu WA270-8 Wheel Loader
Americas Drive Growth for Volvo in Q3
The construction equipment manufacturer reported a 23% increase in net sales in the third quarter, thanks to high sales in North and South America.
October 27, 2022
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25 Electric
ABC Economist Maintains 2023 Recession Forecast
"I think we're headed for a recession in 2023, and I do not believe it will be a mild one."
October 26, 2022
Construction workers talking with excavator dumping in background.
Dodge Economist: Cause for Optimism in Construction Industry
"Overall, the industry remains very resilient."
October 17, 2022
Construction workers looking over plans.
When Will Prices for Construction Equipment and Material Settle Down?
"Once inflation does peak, it will be a slow process for the costs to unwind on a global basis."
October 12, 2022
Crane at a commercial construction site
Finalists for Equipment with Highest Retained Value in 2022 Announced by EquipmentWatch
EquipmentWatch ranks models of construction, lifting and ag equipment most likely to hold their value in five years.
October 10, 2022
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Quick Data: 2022 Top-Selling Compact Excavators and Auction Trends
They have been best-sellers in the past year and fetched top dollar at auction.
October 3, 2022
Caterpillar 309 CR Mini Excavator with mulching attachment
Construction Material Prices Dip in August
“While this may create a sense of relief among contractors, this is no time for complacency,” says ABC economist.
September 21, 2022
Two workers at a job site looking over site with excavators in background.
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