MarketBook Skid Steers Blog Archive

Next-Gen Cat Skid Steers Boost Performance For Operators

Posted On: October 29, 2024

The next-generation Caterpillar skid-steer lineup includes wheel and track models featuring new engines, a new cab design, and performance increases. ...

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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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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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Next-Gen John Deere 8 Series Tractors Offer Upgrades To Power, Manoeuvrability & Technology

Posted 10/06/2026

John Deere recently launched six new 8R and 8RX tractor models offering higher-horsepower options at 440, 490, and 540 HP, as well as enhanced manoeuvrability and precision ag technology. ...

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Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills

Posted 8/06/2026

Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...

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Easy Parts Searches Start With MarketBook.co.nz

Posted 4/06/2026

The new Parts For Sale page on MarketBook.co.nz makes finding the parts you need fast and easy. ...

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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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ESM Resources Expands Fleet With A Robust Iveco T-Way

Posted 14/05/2026

Mobile plant hire and maintenance specialist ESM Resources added a T-Way 6x6 AD380 to its fleet for its durability and its suitability for heavy-duty off-road work. ...

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2026 Renault Trafic Gains 9-Speed Automatic Transmission & Technical Upgrades

Posted 13/05/2026

The 2026 Renault Trafic is a midsize commercial van featuring a new 9-speed automatic transmission, enhanced fuel consumption, and an improved 2,500-kilogram towing capacity. ...

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Bucher Municipal Selects Iveco ML160 Eurocargo For New Sweeper Platform

Posted 11/05/2026

Bucher Municipal recently chose the Iveco Eurocargo ML160 as the truck platform for its new MaxPowa V65t truck-mounted sweeper, citing its manoeuvrability, safety, and emissions compliance. ...

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Volvo Trucks Announces Next-Generation Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks

Posted 8/05/2026

Volvo recently announced the next generation of its heavy-duty electric trucks, which have a new drivetrain to provide greater power and comfort. ...

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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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Isuzu Truck Of The Year Competition Returns For 2026

Posted 6/05/2026

Isuzu Australia Limited is gearing up for another big year of its iconic Truck of the Year competition, with entries opening for 2026 and inviting Isuzu owners across the country to showcase their hard-working rigs. ...

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