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Oct 06, 2026, 11:42 ET

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest industry market reports from Sandhills Global show an upward trend in auction values for used tractors with 100 horsepower and greater, up nearly 5% compared to year-ago levels. "The farm equipment auction market has seen a jump in activity," says TractorHouse Manager Ryan Dolezal. "We view this as moderate progress in the right direction, tempered by increases in fuel prices and other variables, but dealers are becoming more optimistic for the end of the year and into 2027."

U.S. Used Tractors 100 Horsepower and Greater
• Inventory levels in the used high-HP tractor market decreased 0.28% month over month and 14.82% year over year in September and are trending down for the 16th month in a row. Used tractors with 300 HP and greater had the largest M/M inventory change, down 1.16%, while used 100- to 174-HP tractors had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 18.43%.
• Asking values decreased 0.53% M/M but inched up 0.44% Y/Y and are trending sideways. — U.S. Used Tractors 100 Horsepower and Greater • Inventory levels in the used high-HP tractor market decreased 0.28% month over month and 14.82% year over year in September and are trending down for the 16th month in a row. Used tractors with 300 HP and greater had the largest M/M inventory change, down 1.16%, while used 100- to 174-HP tractors had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 18.43%. • Asking values decreased 0.53% M/M but inched up 0.44% Y/Y and are trending sideways.

U.S. Used Combines
• Used combine harvester inventory levels dipped 2.36% M/M and 9.51% Y/Y in September and are trending down.
• Asking values decreased 2.48% M/M but increased 0.26% Y/Y and are trending down.
• Auction values dipped 3.19% M/M but increased 2.74% Y/Y and are trending down. — U.S. Used Combines • Used combine harvester inventory levels dipped 2.36% M/M and 9.51% Y/Y in September and are trending down. • Asking values decreased 2.48% M/M but increased 0.26% Y/Y and are trending down. • Auction values dipped 3.19% M/M but increased 2.74% Y/Y and are trending down.

U.S. Used Sprayers
• Inventory levels of used sprayers increased 4.14% M/M but dropped 15.43% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways.
• Asking values increased 1.32% M/M but fell 4.85% Y/Y and are trending sideways.
• Auction values increased 3.46% M/M but decreased 3.32% Y/Y and are trending sideways.
• The EVI spread was 37%, down from 40% in August. — U.S. Used Sprayers • Inventory levels of used sprayers increased 4.14% M/M but dropped 15.43% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways. • Asking values increased 1.32% M/M but fell 4.85% Y/Y and are trending sideways. • Auction values increased 3.46% M/M but decreased 3.32% Y/Y and are trending sideways. • The EVI spread was 37%, down from 40% in August.

U.S. Used Planters
• Used planter inventory levels increased 2.96% M/M but dropped 15.11% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways.
• Asking values decreased 1.59% M/M but rose 4.87% Y/Y and are trending up.
• Auction values decreased 0.64% M/M but jumped 14.89% Y/Y and are trending up.
• The EVI spread was 44%, a three-percentage-point decrease from August. — U.S. Used Planters • Used planter inventory levels increased 2.96% M/M but dropped 15.11% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways. • Asking values decreased 1.59% M/M but rose 4.87% Y/Y and are trending up. • Auction values decreased 0.64% M/M but jumped 14.89% Y/Y and are trending up. • The EVI spread was 44%, a three-percentage-point decrease from August.

U.S. Used Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters
• Inventory levels in this market increased 0.67% M/M but fell 7.22% Y/Y in September and are trending down.
• Asking values experienced decreases of 1.83% M/M and 1.74% Y/Y and are trending sideways.
• Auction values decreased 2.13% M/M and 2.05% Y/Y and are trending down. — U.S. Used Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters • Inventory levels in this market increased 0.67% M/M but fell 7.22% Y/Y in September and are trending down. • Asking values experienced decreases of 1.83% M/M and 1.74% Y/Y and are trending sideways. • Auction values decreased 2.13% M/M and 2.05% Y/Y and are trending down.

U.S. Used Compact and Utility Tractors
• Inventory levels in this market increased 1.65% M/M in September but were down significantly Y/Y, by 22.02%, and are trending sideways. Used tractors with less than 40 HP had the largest inventory shifts, up 3.03% M/M and down 23.11% Y/Y.
• Asking values decreased 0.11% M/M but ticked up 1.77% Y/Y and are trending up. Used 40- to 99-HP tractors had the largest asking value changes, down 0.19% M/M and up 2.02% Y/Y. — U.S. Used Compact and Utility Tractors • Inventory levels in this market increased 1.65% M/M in September but were down significantly Y/Y, by 22.02%, and are trending sideways. Used tractors with less than 40 HP had the largest inventory shifts, up 3.03% M/M and down 23.11% Y/Y. • Asking values decreased 0.11% M/M but ticked up 1.77% Y/Y and are trending up. Used 40- to 99-HP tractors had the largest asking value changes, down 0.19% M/M and up 2.02% Y/Y.

U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment
• Inventory levels in this market were down 2.29% M/M and 12.65% Y/Y in September and are trending down. Used wheel loaders had the largest inventory changes, down 4.51% M/M and 16.05% Y/Y.
• Asking values decreased 1.86% M/M and 2.84% Y/Y and are trending down for the fifth consecutive month. Used crawler dozers had the largest M/M asking value change, down 3.3%, while used crawler excavators had the largest Y/Y asking value change, down 4.14%. — U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment • Inventory levels in this market were down 2.29% M/M and 12.65% Y/Y in September and are trending down. Used wheel loaders had the largest inventory changes, down 4.51% M/M and 16.05% Y/Y. • Asking values decreased 1.86% M/M and 2.84% Y/Y and are trending down for the fifth consecutive month. Used crawler dozers had the largest M/M asking value change, down 3.3%, while used crawler excavators had the largest Y/Y asking value change, down 4.14%.

U.S. Used Medium-Duty Construction Equipment
• Inventory levels of used medium-duty construction equipment decreased 1.01% M/M and 13.36% Y/Y in September and are trending down. Used wheel skid steers had the largest M/M inventory change, down 3.71%, while used loader backhoes had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 23.35%.
• Asking values decreased 0.98% M/M and 1.07% Y/Y and are trending down. Used mini excavators had the largest asking value changes, down 2.51% M/M and 3.34% Y/Y. — U.S. Used Medium-Duty Construction Equipment • Inventory levels of used medium-duty construction equipment decreased 1.01% M/M and 13.36% Y/Y in September and are trending down. Used wheel skid steers had the largest M/M inventory change, down 3.71%, while used loader backhoes had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 23.35%. • Asking values decreased 0.98% M/M and 1.07% Y/Y and are trending down. Used mini excavators had the largest asking value changes, down 2.51% M/M and 3.34% Y/Y.

U.S. Used Aerial Lifts
• Inventory levels of used aerial lifts decreased 1.64% M/M and 3.18% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways. Used articulating boom lifts had the largest M/M inventory change, down 2.4%, while used telescopic boom lifts had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 8.4%.
• Asking values showed marginal changes, increasing 0.66% M/M and decreasing 0.66% Y/Y, and are trending down. — U.S. Used Aerial Lifts • Inventory levels of used aerial lifts decreased 1.64% M/M and 3.18% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways. Used articulating boom lifts had the largest M/M inventory change, down 2.4%, while used telescopic boom lifts had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 8.4%. • Asking values showed marginal changes, increasing 0.66% M/M and decreasing 0.66% Y/Y, and are trending down.

U.S. Used Forklifts
• Used forklift inventory levels jumped 2.69% M/M and 13.29% Y/Y in September and continued a five-month-long upward trend. Used pneumatic-tire forklifts had the largest M/M inventory shift, up 3.48%, while used cushion-tire forklifts had the largest Y/Y inventory change, up 14.78%.
• Asking values decreased 0.25% M/M and 2.27% Y/Y and are trending sideways. Used cushion-tire forklifts had the largest M/M asking value change, up 1.1%. — U.S. Used Forklifts • Used forklift inventory levels jumped 2.69% M/M and 13.29% Y/Y in September and continued a five-month-long upward trend. Used pneumatic-tire forklifts had the largest M/M inventory shift, up 3.48%, while used cushion-tire forklifts had the largest Y/Y inventory change, up 14.78%. • Asking values decreased 0.25% M/M and 2.27% Y/Y and are trending sideways. Used cushion-tire forklifts had the largest M/M asking value change, up 1.1%.

U.S. Used Telehandlers
• Inventory levels of U.S. used telehandlers decreased 0.56% M/M and 7.66% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways.
• Asking values decreased 1.44% M/M and 8.73% Y/Y and are trending down.
• Auction values showed a similar pattern, decreasing 2.16% M/M and 7.75% Y/Y and trending down. — U.S. Used Telehandlers • Inventory levels of U.S. used telehandlers decreased 0.56% M/M and 7.66% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways. • Asking values decreased 1.44% M/M and 8.73% Y/Y and are trending down. • Auction values showed a similar pattern, decreasing 2.16% M/M and 7.75% Y/Y and trending down.

U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Trucks
• Inventory levels of used day cab and sleeper trucks dropped 2.42% M/M and 36.03% Y/Y in September and are trending down for the 10th consecutive month. Used day cab trucks had the largest M/M inventory change, down 4.65%, while used sleeper trucks had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 41.43%.
• Asking values increased 2.34% M/M and 0.57% Y/Y and are trending up. Used sleeper trucks had the largest asking value changes, up 3.16% M/M and 2.23% Y/Y. — U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Trucks • Inventory levels of used day cab and sleeper trucks dropped 2.42% M/M and 36.03% Y/Y in September and are trending down for the 10th consecutive month. Used day cab trucks had the largest M/M inventory change, down 4.65%, while used sleeper trucks had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 41.43%. • Asking values increased 2.34% M/M and 0.57% Y/Y and are trending up. Used sleeper trucks had the largest asking value changes, up 3.16% M/M and 2.23% Y/Y.

U.S. Used Semi-Trailers
• Inventory levels of used semi-trailers decreased 8.05% M/M and 35.33% Y/Y in September and are trending down for the 14th month in a row. Used dry van trailers showed the largest M/M inventory change, down 13.15%, while used reefer trailers had the most significant Y/Y inventory change, down 48.87%.
• Asking values increased 1.06% M/M and 7.36% Y/Y and are trending up. Used flatbed trailers had the largest asking value changes, up 2.74% M/M and 12.45% Y/Y. — U.S. Used Semi-Trailers • Inventory levels of used semi-trailers decreased 8.05% M/M and 35.33% Y/Y in September and are trending down for the 14th month in a row. Used dry van trailers showed the largest M/M inventory change, down 13.15%, while used reefer trailers had the most significant Y/Y inventory change, down 48.87%. • Asking values increased 1.06% M/M and 7.36% Y/Y and are trending up. Used flatbed trailers had the largest asking value changes, up 2.74% M/M and 12.45% Y/Y.

U.S. Used Medium-Duty Trucks
• Inventory levels of used medium-duty trucks decreased 3.64% M/M and 30.33% Y/Y in September, continuing a 13-month-long downward trend.
• Asking values decreased 1.47% M/M and 5.52% Y/Y and are trending down for the fifth month in a row.
• Auction values have also been trending down for five months, decreasing 1.29% M/M and 6.16% Y/Y in September. — U.S. Used Medium-Duty Trucks • Inventory levels of used medium-duty trucks decreased 3.64% M/M and 30.33% Y/Y in September, continuing a 13-month-long downward trend. • Asking values decreased 1.47% M/M and 5.52% Y/Y and are trending down for the fifth month in a row. • Auction values have also been trending down for five months, decreasing 1.29% M/M and 6.16% Y/Y in September.

The market reports cover inventory, asking price, and auction value data for used farm equipment, heavy machinery, trucks, and trailers on Sandhills platforms, including MachineryTrader.com and TruckPaper.com. Additional September highlights include downward trends in used heavy- and medium-duty construction equipment and medium-duty trucks, and upward value trends among used heavy-duty trucks and semi-trailers.

The key metric in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI). Buyers and sellers can use the information in the Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions. The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets and model-year equipment actively in use. EVI spread measures the percentage difference between asking and auction values.

Market Report Details
Sandhills market reports highlight the most significant changes in Sandhills' used heavy-duty truck, semi-trailer, farm machinery, and construction equipment markets. Key points from the current reports are listed below. Full reports are available upon request.

U.S. Used Tractors 100 Horsepower and Greater

Inventory levels in the used high-HP tractor market decreased 0.28% month over month and 14.82% year over year in September and are trending down for the 16th month in a row. Used tractors with 300 HP and greater had the largest M/M inventory change, down 1.16%, while used 100- to 174-HP tractors had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 18.43%.
Asking values decreased 0.53% M/M but inched up 0.44% Y/Y and are trending sideways. Used tractors with 300 HP and greater had the largest M/M asking value change, down 0.68%, while used 175- to 299-HP tractors had the largest Y/Y asking value change, up 3.28%.
Auction values decreased 0.52% M/M but rose 4.8% Y/Y and are trending up. Used 175- to 299-HP tractors had the largest auction value changes, down 1.4% M/M and up 6.35% Y/Y.
The EVI spread, which measures the percentage difference between asking and auction values, was 31% in September, unchanged from August.

U.S. Used Combines

Used combine harvester inventory levels dipped 2.36% M/M and 9.51% Y/Y in September and are trending down.
Asking values decreased 2.48% M/M but increased 0.26% Y/Y and are trending down.
Auction values dipped 3.19% M/M but increased 2.74% Y/Y and are trending down.
The EVI spread was 38%, a one-percentage-point increase from August.

U.S. Used Sprayers

Inventory levels of used sprayers increased 4.14% M/M but dropped 15.43% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways.
Asking values increased 1.32% M/M but fell 4.85% Y/Y and are trending sideways.
Auction values increased 3.46% M/M but decreased 3.32% Y/Y and are trending sideways.
The EVI spread was 37%, down from 40% in August.

U.S. Used Planters

Used planter inventory levels increased 2.96% M/M but dropped 15.11% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways.
Asking values decreased 1.59% M/M but rose 4.87% Y/Y and are trending up.
Auction values decreased 0.64% M/M but jumped 14.89% Y/Y and are trending up.
The EVI spread was 44%, a three-percentage-point decrease from August.

U.S. Used Compact and Utility Tractors

Inventory levels in this market increased 1.65% M/M in September but were down significantly Y/Y, by 22.02%, and are trending sideways. Used tractors with less than 40 HP had the largest inventory shifts, up 3.03% M/M and down 23.11% Y/Y.
Asking values decreased 0.11% M/M but ticked up 1.77% Y/Y and are trending up. Used 40- to 99-HP tractors had the largest asking value changes, down 0.19% M/M and up 2.02% Y/Y.
Auction values decreased 0.99% M/M but increased 1.08% Y/Y and are trending sideways. Used 40- to 99-HP tractors had the largest auction value changes, down 1.37% M/M and up 1.1% Y/Y.

U.S. Used Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters

Inventory levels in this market increased 0.67% M/M but fell 7.22% Y/Y in September and are trending down.
Asking values experienced decreases of 1.83% M/M and 1.74% Y/Y and are trending sideways.
Auction values decreased 2.13% M/M and 2.05% Y/Y and are trending down.

U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment

Inventory levels in this market were down 2.29% M/M and 12.65% Y/Y in September and are trending down. Used wheel loaders had the largest inventory changes, down 4.51% M/M and 16.05% Y/Y.
Asking values decreased 1.86% M/M and 2.84% Y/Y and are trending down for the fifth consecutive month. Used crawler dozers had the largest M/M asking value change, down 3.3%, while used crawler excavators had the largest Y/Y asking value change, down 4.14%.
Auction values dipped 2.37% M/M and 2.81% Y/Y and are trending down. Used crawler dozers had the largest auction value changes, down 3.64% M/M and 3.18% Y/Y.

U.S. Used Medium-Duty Construction Equipment

Inventory levels of used medium-duty construction equipment decreased 1.01% M/M and 13.36% Y/Y in September and are trending down. Used wheel skid steers had the largest M/M inventory change, down 3.71%, while used loader backhoes had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 23.35%.
Asking values decreased 0.98% M/M and 1.07% Y/Y and are trending down. Used mini excavators had the largest asking value changes, down 2.51% M/M and 3.34% Y/Y.
Auction values decreased 0.91% M/M and 0.41% Y/Y and are trending down. Used loader backhoes had the largest M/M auction value change, down 1.06%, while used mini excavators had the largest Y/Y auction value change, down 2.04%.

U.S. Used Aerial Lifts

Inventory levels of used aerial lifts decreased 1.64% M/M and 3.18% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways. Used articulating boom lifts had the largest M/M inventory change, down 2.4%, while used telescopic boom lifts had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 8.4%.
Asking values showed marginal changes, increasing 0.66% M/M and decreasing 0.66% Y/Y, and are trending down. Used telescopic boom lifts posted the largest M/M asking value change, up 2.51%, while used rough-terrain scissor lifts had the largest Y/Y asking value change, up 3.08%.
Auction values increased 0.05% M/M but fell 4% Y/Y and are trending down for the fifth month in a row. Used telescopic boom lifts had the largest M/M auction value change, up 3.5%, while used rough-terrain scissor lifts posted the largest Y/Y auction value change, down 4.56%.

U.S. Used Forklifts

Used forklift inventory levels jumped 2.69% M/M and 13.29% Y/Y in September and continued a five-month-long upward trend. Used pneumatic-tire forklifts had the largest M/M inventory shift, up 3.48%, while used cushion-tire forklifts had the largest Y/Y inventory change, up 14.78%.
Asking values decreased 0.25% M/M and 2.27% Y/Y and are trending sideways. Used cushion-tire forklifts had the largest M/M asking value change, up 1.1%, and the largest Y/Y asking value change, down 5.11%.
Auction values decreased 1.39% M/M and 4.83% Y/Y and are trending down. Used cushion-tire forklifts had the largest auction value changes, down 3.37% M/M and 13.7% Y/Y.

U.S. Used Telehandlers

Inventory levels of U.S. used telehandlers decreased 0.56% M/M and 7.66% Y/Y in September and are trending sideways.
Asking values decreased 1.44% M/M and 8.73% Y/Y and are trending down.
Auction values showed a similar pattern, decreasing 2.16% M/M and 7.75% Y/Y and trending down.

U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Trucks

Inventory levels of used day cab and sleeper trucks dropped 2.42% M/M and 36.03% Y/Y in September and are trending down for the 10th consecutive month. Used day cab trucks had the largest M/M inventory change, down 4.65%, while used sleeper trucks had the largest Y/Y inventory change, down 41.43%.
Asking values increased 2.34% M/M and 0.57% Y/Y and are trending up. Used sleeper trucks had the largest asking value changes, up 3.16% M/M and 2.23% Y/Y.
Auction values decreased 0.14% M/M but rose 4.07% Y/Y and are trending up. Used day cab trucks had the largest M/M auction value change, down 0.15%, while used sleeper trucks had the largest Y/Y auction value change, up 6.73%.

U.S. Used Semi-Trailers

Inventory levels of used semi-trailers decreased 8.05% M/M and 35.33% Y/Y in September and are trending down for the 14th month in a row. Used dry van trailers showed the largest M/M inventory change, down 13.15%, while used reefer trailers had the most significant Y/Y inventory change, down 48.87%.
Asking values increased 1.06% M/M and 7.36% Y/Y and are trending up. Used flatbed trailers had the largest asking value changes, up 2.74% M/M and 12.45% Y/Y.
Auction values increased 2.01% M/M and 14.74% Y/Y and are trending up. Used flatbed trailers had the largest M/M auction value change, up 3.46%, while used reefer trailers had the largest Y/Y auction value change, rising 21.89%.

U.S. Used Medium-Duty Trucks

Inventory levels of used medium-duty trucks decreased 3.64% M/M and 30.33% Y/Y in September, continuing a 13-month-long downward trend.
Asking values decreased 1.47% M/M and 5.52% Y/Y and are trending down for the fifth month in a row.
Auction values have also been trending down for five months, decreasing 1.29% M/M and 6.16% Y/Y in September.

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