MarketBook Drills Blog Archive

    Vermeer’s R125 Reclaimer Reduces Utility HD Drilling Costs
    Posted On: November 6, 2024
    The Vermeer R125 reclaimer reduces water and drilling fluid usage, disposal costs, and labor on utility projects requiring horizontal directional drilling. ...
    Ditch Witch AT120 All-Terrain Directional Drill Gives G&W Construction Of Kentucky The Power To Bid On Bigger Projects
    Posted On: January 29, 2024
    Ditch Witch calls its new, 280-horsepower AT120 the industry’s most powerful and largest all-terrain directional drill, with 120,000 pounds-force of thrust and pullback and high rotational torque. ...
    Proterra & Komatsu Announce Collaboration To Electrify Underground Mining Machines
    Posted On: November 1, 2023
    Komatsu and Proterra announced a new collaboration to electrify next-generation underground mining machines using Proterra’s battery technology. ...
    Liebherr Announces LRB 23 Piling & Drilling Rig Alongside Battery-Powered LB 30 Drilling Rig
    Posted On: April 3, 2023
    One machine fills the gap in Liebherr’s lineup of all-around vertical drilling machines and the other gets the job done without harmful emissions. ...
    Vermeer Announces Automated Point-To-Point System For PD10R Remote Control Pile Driver
    Posted On: March 30, 2022
    The new optional feature uses onboard GPS to automatically travel and align itself to the next pile, reducing the number of operator inputs by eight and simplifying new operator training. ...
    Australia’s Stark Drilling Receives Custom-Configured Schramm T450 Series Drill Rig
    Posted On: November 10, 2021
    Managing Director Courtney Henness, a 30-year drilling industry veteran, chose the T450 based on decades of experience with Schramm equipment. ...
    Komatsu Debuts ZR122 Blasthole Drill With Productivity-Enhancing Features
    Posted On: September 28, 2021
    Komatsu says that the ZR122 can increase drilling time by up to 12%, cut maintenance costs by up to 10%, and enhance availability by 2 to 5%. ...
    Ditch Witch Says New AT32 All-Terrain Directional Drill Packs Greater Power, Easier Operation
    Posted On: April 21, 2021
    The Ditch Witch AT32 provides up to 4,200 pounds-foot of outer rotational torque, a 29% increase over the AT30, and 1,200 lbf-ft of inner rotational torque, which is a 50% improvement. ...
    Sandvik’s Top Hammer XL Drills Up To 7-Inch Holes Using Half The Fuel Of A Down-The-Hole Rig
    Posted On: March 30, 2021
    The new surface drilling system has proven in more than 62 miles of testing to reduce fuel usage by 50% compared with the down-the-hole drilling method. ...
    Vermeer Unveils A New Horizontal Directional Drill
    Posted On: June 4, 2018
    Vermeer recently launched its new D40x55DR S3 Navigator, a horizontal directional rock drill featuring Vermeer’s dual rod technology. ...
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    Canadian Sleeper Truck & Day Cab Prices Rise As Inventory Levels Fall
    Posted 2026-05-28
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Canadian Used Farm Equipment Market Tightens In April
    Posted 2026-05-27
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting Canadian used farm equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Canadian Construction Equipment Inventory Levels Declined In April
    Posted 2026-05-25
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting Canadian used construction equipment on MarketBook. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Quick & Easy On MarketBook.ca
    Posted 2026-05-19
    With a new, dedicated Parts For Sale page, it’s also now easier to find the parts and components you need on MarketBook.ca. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 2026-05-14
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 2026-05-14
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Commitment To Nebraska & North America Recognized At Claas In Omaha
    Posted 2026-05-10
    Claas is furthering its commitment to Nebraska and North America through continued investment in infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development. ...
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    Compact Honda FourTrax Recon Light-Utility ATV Returns For 2027
    Posted 2026-05-08
    The 2027 Honda FourTrax Recon is a compact, lightweight utility-recreational ATV available with two transmissions and two color options and is well-suited for ranchers, homeowners, and enthusiasts. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 2026-05-07
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 2026-05-01
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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