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Latest U.S. Ag Market Summaries
The Agriculture Market Summary provides monthly insight into pricing trends for tractors, combines, and other key ag equipment. It highlights current inventory levels, how quickly units are moving, and regional supply patterns that may influence availability. Members also gain a clear picture of shifting buyer demand across the used equipment sector.
Latest U.S. Construction Market Summaries
The Construction Market Summary analyzes monthly trends in excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers, and additional core construction categories. It compares retail and auction performance to show where the market is strongest, while also tracking fleet age, equipment availability, and emerging shifts in overall market direction.
Latest U.S. Crane Market Summaries
The Crane Market Summary delivers detailed updates on valuations for truck cranes, all-terrain cranes, and crawler cranes. Each report reviews transaction volume to identify buying activity, explores demand by capacity class, and highlights indicators of market stabilization or decline to help members anticipate future conditions.
Insight on Business the News Hour
Insight on Business the News Hour is a daily look at the business news of the nation/region and long form business interviews.
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The Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration exceeded authority under IEEPA, striking down broad tariffs. Yet global duties continue at 15%, leaving construction equipment costs elevated. Manufacturers face ongoing challenges from international parts tariffs, supply-chain disruptions and delayed investments despite the ruling.
The global construction equipment market is expanding as smart city projects, transport network development and government infrastructure spending boost demand. Adoption of electric and hybrid machinery, telematics and automation is reshaping operations. Rental and leasing models are rising, while major players invest in innovation, electrification and digital solutions.
Construction Equipment Guide
Sakai America launched the TS160-4 static pneumatic tire roller to improve asphalt mat smoothness and joint compaction on smaller jobs. Designed for maneuverability and durability, the 51-inch roller features a 21 hp Kubota diesel engine, analog controls and a triple-filtered water system for reliable performance on driveways, parking lots and municipal paving.
Volvo CE to debut 14 machines at 55K-square-foot ConExpo Booth.
Equipment World
Volvo Construction Equipment will unveil nearly 20 machines, including 14 debuts, at ConExpo-Con/Agg March 3-7 in Las Vegas. The 55,000-square-foot booth will spotlight next-generation excavators, trucks and electric models alongside advanced services and interactive demonstrations.
