Quick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators 2025 – 2026
By Jordanne Waldschmidt from Equipment World Article Summary New financed mini excavator sales in the U.S. fell 7.7% year-over-year to 32,500 units from June 2025 to May 2026, while used machine sales jumped 13.1%, indicating that high prices are pushing contractors toward more affordable used equipment and rentals. Caterpillar narrowly leads the market with 23.3% […]
Construction’s Mighty Material Mover — Wheel Loader Buyer’s Guide 2026
Here’s the latest in wheel loaders from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, Komatsu, Liebherr, LiuGong, Sany, Takeuchi, Volvo, Wacker Neuson and XCMG. By Don McLoud from Equipment World Wheel loaders are the go-to material handling machine for jobs where heavy loads need to be moved efficiently. The latest models have advanced […]
Volvo CE Reports Growing North American Net Sales, Orders for Q2 2026
By Ben Thorpe from Equipment World Volvo CE’s net sales, orders and equipment deliveries were all up in the second quarter in North America, but the global picture continues to adjust after the company sold SDLG. Net sales in Volvo’s North American market came in at $679.2 million in the second quarter, up 25% year-over-year. For […]
New EDA, EquipmentWatch Reports Show Drop in May Equipment Sales, Values
As seen on Equipment World EDA and EquipmentWatch recently released new reports giving a snapshot of May equipment sales. Here’s a look at both reports by the Fusable companies. (Equipment World is also owned by Fusable.) EDA’s Financing Activity Report “Equipment financing activity moderated in May following a strong increase the previous month,” EDA reports. For new financed construction equipment, 16,204 […]
Quick Data: Top-Selling Backhoes of 2025 – 2026
As seen on Equipment World Quick Data is a snapshot of new and used backhoe sales trends from Fusable’s EDA equipment financing data and EquipmentWatch market trend and auction price reports. While backhoe loaders are still prized by utility contractors and municipalities for their versatility and roadability, demand continues to steadily soften as compact machines capture a growing share of the market. […]
Backhoes May Be Down, But They’re Far From Out! — Buyer’s Guide 2026
From Equipment World editor Don McLoud Check out the latest and most popular backhoe loaders from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, JCB, John Deere, Kubota, New Holland and Sany. The J.I. Case Company introduced the industry’s first factory-integrated backhoe loader, the Model 320, in 1957. It ran on a Case 4-cylinder, 32-horsepower gasoline engine and was in production […]
Under new owner, SDLG unveils its first skid steer and CTL for U.S.
From Total Landscape Care editor Don McLoud Sold by Volvo in 2025 after 19 years, SDLG branches out to new U.S. markets with debut SR800H skid steer and TV1100H compact track loader. SDLG’s first skid steer, the SR800H, and first compact track loader, the TV1100H, for the North American market make their debut at ConExpo 2026. SDLG […]
Quick Data: Top-Selling Skid Steers, Used Values and Auction Winners
From Equipment World editor Jordanne Waldschmidt From the most financed machines to the highest-priced auction sales, here’s what the latest data reveal about the U.S. skid steer market. Kubota SSV75Source: Kubota Quick Data is a snapshot of new and used skid steer sales trends from Fusable’s EDA equipment financing data and EquipmentWatch market trend and auction price reports. Skid steer loader sales declined […]
Cat Seeks 600 Workers to Build Compact Track Loaders in North Carolina
From Equipment World editor Don McLoud Working on a Cat 275 at Caterpillar’s plant in Sanford, North Carolina, where the company seeks to hire 600 workers.Source: Caterpillar Caterpillar is looking for 600 workers to help produce its compact track loaders in North Carolina — no manufacturing experience required. The new hires would bring the total number of employees […]
Quick Data: Top-Selling Excavators and Sales Trends for 2025
From Equipment World editor Jordanne Waldschmidt Caterpillar, Deere and Komatsu were the top three sellers of new and used financed excavators in 2025, according to Fusable’s latest EDA equipment finance data. Source: Equipment World Quick Data is a snapshot of new and used construction equipment sales trends from Fusable’s EDA equipment financing data and EquipmentWatch market trend reports. New […]