Declining Values in Used Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment Amidst Rising Medium-Duty Equipment Prices
LINCOLN, Nebraska — July 7, 2025: The latest market reports from Sandhills Global indicate varied trends in the used construction equipment market based on June data from their platforms, which include used construction equipment, farm machinery, trucks, and trailers. In the heavy-duty equipment sector, asking prices are decreasing, while auction values remain stable. Conversely, both asking and auction values for medium-duty equipment are on the rise.
In the used farm machinery market, tractor inventories, along with asking and auction prices, are experiencing a downward trend. The stock of used compact tractors continues to decline sharply, although asking prices are inching up even with a decrease in June.
For heavy-duty trucks, June saw inventory levels drop over 20% compared to the previous year. Notably, used sleeper truck inventories experienced monthly growth, surpassing day cab inventory levels for the first time. While overall asking and auction values have remained stable, this consistency is attributed to differing trends observed within day cab and sleeper truck categories.
The Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI) serves as a crucial measure in all of Sandhills’ market assessments. Buyers and sellers can utilize the EVI to keep track of equipment market trends, helping to optimize decisions related to acquisition, liquidation, and other business actions. The EVI encompasses data on equipment available at auctions and retail markets, alongside details on model-year equipment actively operational. The EVI spread represents the percentage difference between asking and auction values.
Key Insights from the Market Report
Sandhills market reports pinpoint crucial changes in the used heavy-duty truck, semi-trailer, farm machinery, and construction equipment markets. Below are significant takeaways from the latest reports. Complete reports can be requested when necessary.
Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment in the U.S.
The inventory in this sector showed minimal fluctuations in June, registering a 0.95% month-over-month increase but a 4.57% decline year-over-year. Notably, used wheel loaders had the largest month-over-month inventory growth at 2.3%, while crawler excavators recorded the highest year-over-year reduction at 7.32%. Asking prices fell by 0.69% month-over-month and 3.46% year-over-year, indicating a declining trend, with wheel loaders recording the steepest drops in both categories.
Medium-Duty Construction Equipment in the U.S.
In June, medium-duty equipment inventory remained steady with a 1.78% month-over-month increase, although it was down 5.74% from last year. The track skid steer category saw the most substantial inventory growth at 2.63%. Asking values increased by 1.06% month-over-month but dipped slightly by 0.96% year-over-year, while auction values showed a month-over-month rise of 0.54% and a year-over-year increase of 1.86%, signaling a positive trend.
Used Agricultural Equipment and Tractors in the U.S.
June continued to show a downward trend in the inventory of used sprayers, combines, and tractors, with specific categories experiencing various reductions in both inventory and values. Auction values fell slightly in many cases, indicating a cautious market despite some categories maintaining higher year-over-year valuations. The trend indicates challenges for buyers while also reflecting the variability in demand across different types of equipment.
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About the Sandhills Equipment Value Index
The Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI) is a primary metric for estimating the market values of used assets over time across the construction, agricultural, and truck industries. This index incorporates data from various Sandhills marketplaces and provides valuable insights into fluctuating supply and demand conditions for each sector.
