ForestryTrader Harvesters Blog Archive

John Deere Improves Smooth Boom Control System & Offers Enhanced Seating Options For Feller Bunchers, Harvesters & Shovel Loggers

Posted On: December 21, 2021

Deere says the update gives operators greater feel and control over movements, particularly during fine metering. ...

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Komatsu 931XC-3 Is 8 Wheels Of Harvesting Power

Posted On: November 22, 2021

The harvester’s eight-wheel-drive powertrain and high clearance give it the freedom to maneuver through rugged forests. ...

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John Deere Announces New 330-Horsepower Option For 853M & 853MH Forestry Machines

Posted On: August 25, 2021

When paired with Deere’s optional Dedicated Travel System, the 10% power boost gives the feller buncher and harvester enhanced performance in harsh working conditions. ...

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John Deere Introduces Smooth Boom Control For Tracked Feller Bunchers & Harvesters

Posted On: April 27, 2021

The Smooth Boom Control system responds to operator input instantly while also smoothing out acceleration and deceleration of hydraulic functions to improve overall machine control. ...

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Deere Expands TimberRite H-16 Control System Support

Posted On: May 24, 2018

The system makes John Deere forestry machines equipped with Waratah 600-Series harvesting and processing heads much more efficient and provides a wealth of data-collection options. ...

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Economic Uncertainty Extending Sales Cycles in Used Heavy Equipment Market

Posted 9/4/2026

New Sandhills Global market reports show continued inventory decreases for used heavy-duty construction equipment on MachineryTrader.com and other Sandhills platforms. ...

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Inventory Management Lets You Enter Data Once, Sync Everywhere

Posted 8/27/2026

Inventory Management is your single point of data entry for every machine, truck, aircraft, RV, trailer, heifer, bass boat—everything you’d like to sell on a Sandhills Global platform. ...

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UCC Search Lets You Look Up Lien Records Before You Buy

Posted 8/26/2026

UCC Search makes it simple to look up Uniform Commercial Code filings for a business or person before you buy from them. ...

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What's New At Sandhills Global

Posted 8/26/2026

Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more. ...

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Heavy-Duty Trucks Racking Up More Mileage While Used Truck Inventory Levels Continue to Fall

Posted 8/10/2026

Inventory levels of used day cab and sleeper trucks continued to decline in July, with overall used heavy-duty truck inventory 36% lower than last year. ...

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What's New At Sandhills Global

Posted 7/17/2026

Find out about the latest Sandhills news, including AI to write your asset descriptions, the new UCC Search app, a new e-commerce solution, and more. ...

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Sandhills Market Reports Show Continued Inventory Declines Across Used Equipment and Truck Markets

Posted 7/6/2026

New Sandhills Global market reports show ongoing inventory declines across several key used equipment and truck markets in June. ...

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What's New At Sandhills Global

Posted 6/4/2026

Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...

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Find Parts & Components Easier Than Ever On ForestryTrader.com

Posted 6/4/2026

The new Parts For Sale page on ForestryTrader.com makes finding the parts you need fast and easy. ...

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Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool

Posted 6/4/2026

Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...

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