About Marty Sems
    Marty writes about the heavy machinery, transportation, and other industries for Sandhills Global brands, including Machinery Trader, CraneTrader, and Tree & Landscape Equipment Trader. He is also a senior writer for Sandhills Magazine.

    Latest Blog Posts By Marty Sems

    New Caterpillar D11 XE Electric Drive Dozer Boosts Productivity & Reduces Operating Costs
    Posted On: October 13, 2026
    Caterpillar’s new D11 XE, its first large dozer with an electric drive, can apply up to 10% more power to the ground, move 5% to 10% more material per hour, and reduce fuel burn by up to 25% per unit of material moved. ...
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: August 26, 2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more. ...
    Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators
    Posted On: June 3, 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. ...
    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted On: February 25, 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. ...