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Inflated used asking prices for wheel loaders

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12/23/2022 7:00 am

Buyers have been gobbling up-late model used loaders, leading to inflated used asking prices or final bids that are sometimes double or triple what they were three to four years ago.

High-horsepower tracks are outselling 4WDs with tires

All brands of used 4WDs are in tight supply for late-model (1 to 4 years old) or older.

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Dealer and auction lots remain empty

Lack of machinery remains a problem, and in some cases it appears to have gotten worse.

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An increase in trailer listings is good news for buyers

Used hopper bottom prices have been exceptionally strong the past five to six years even when other farm equipment was depressed.

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What to look for when buying a backhoe loader

The challenge in shopping for used backhoes is defining what you need in terms of work capacities, such as digging depth.

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New tool lets you predict sale prices of equipment at auction

Tractor Zoom has launched an online feature that predicts the sale price of auction equipment with a high degree of precision before it sells.

Smart farming showing how technology helps farmers make better decisions.

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Allis-Chalmers 190XT sells at auction

Dave Mowitz tracks down an Allis-Chalmers 190XT at an auction.

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