Machinery Trader Track Skid Steers Blog Archive

Caterpillar Reveals Next-Generation 275, 275 XE, 285, & 285 XE Compact Track Loaders

Posted On: October 21, 2024

Caterpillar’s 275 and 285 compact track loaders have a new design with more torque, greater lift capacity, higher breakout forces, and more operator space. ...

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Bobcat Previews Innovations & Equipment It Will Highlight At The Utility Expo 2023

Posted On: September 8, 2023

Bobcat will show a lot of products at The Utility Expo 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky, in the U.S. later this month; show attendees will be invited to demo some of the machines and technologies on the manufacturer’s stand. ...

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Caterpillar Expands Smart Blade Capabilities For Cat Skid Steer & Compact Track Loaders

Posted On: March 14, 2023

A new external control kit for GB120 and GB124 smart grader blades expands their use to Cat D- and D2-series SSL and CTL machines, and a new 3D grade control kit uses existing connections to easily add automatic blade control to the Cat Smart Dozer Blade. ...

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Caterpillar Bringing Smart Creep To D3 Series Skid Steers & Compact Track Loaders

Posted On: January 26, 2022

Smart creep continually senses the load on a cold planer or wheel saw attachment and automatically adjusts the loader’s drive speed to match cutting conditions, avoiding attachment stalls and optimizing the loader’s speed to increase overall efficiency. ...

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Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators

Posted 3/06/2026

Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...

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Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version

Posted 7/05/2026

The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...

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2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In Australia & New Zealand

Posted 20/04/2026

To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...

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Caterpillar & Fortescue Extend Agreement For Cat MineStar Command For Hauling In Western Australia Sites

Posted 23/03/2026

This renewed agreement builds on over a decade-long deployment of Cat MineStar Command technology at Fortescue’s operations, which began in 2012. ...

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Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton

Posted 25/02/2026

Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...

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Manheim Industrial Auctioning A Ton Of Quality Mining & Civil Gear In WA

Posted 18/11/2025

Manheim Industrial is running a week-long Surplus Earthmoving Civil & Mining auction out of Western Australia commencing November 19, with yellow gear, trucks, utes, buses, and more up for grabs. ...

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Caterpillar Releases 3.1 MW Fast Response Generator Sets, Delivering Energy Security & Additional Revenue Opportunities

Posted 13/11/2025

Cat’s new G3520 Fast Response gensets represent its largest single-unit output with this capability for supporting standby and demand response in grid-connected and microgrid projects. ...

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Manheim Australia Auctioning More Than 30 Retired Fire Trucks As Another Scorching Summer Approaches

Posted 1/10/2025

Manheim Industrial Australia is gearing up to sell a number of retired ex-government fire trucks and associated firefighting equipment commencing on October 8. ...

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EHS—Same Team, Same Service, New Look

Posted 8/09/2025

EHS is proud to share the next chapter in its journey: a fresh new brand that reflects where they've come from and where they're headed. ...

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Caterpillar Announces 140 LVR Motor Grader With Next-Generation Features

Posted 5/09/2025

Caterpillar’s new 140 LVR motor grader, launching in early 2026, has next-generation features and options such as a new cab, an adjustable seat, 3D grading support, large windows, grouped service points, surround cameras, and more. ...

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