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May construction spending barely moved, but starts data shows big public works, utilities, data centers, and manufacturing projects pulling demand away from weaker residential and warehouse work.
Rental demand is still growing in 2026, but the hard part is no longer proving customers want to rent. It is knowing which machines deserve replacement money and which ones are only staying busy on paper.
Used construction equipment values softened in May while rental demand stayed firm. That split matters for contractors deciding whether to buy used iron, rent through the busy season, or hold cash for repairs.
Fresh market forecasts point to growth in heavy construction equipment, but used inventory, rental demand, and capital pressure tell contractors to stay disciplined.
ARA's updated 2026 forecast puts U.S. equipment rental revenue at $83.5 billion. The signal goes beyond rental yards. It changes how contractors should think about owning, renting, and timing fleet moves.
Used construction equipment is not simply getting scarce. More of the clean iron is moving into rental fleets, which changes the math for contractors, dealers, and anyone waiting for a cheap machine to appear on the used market.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expires on September 30, 2026. Congress has not introduced a reauthorization bill. For contractors and equipment owners, the next four and a half months are not a wait-and-see window. They are a planning window.
Used iron prices have lost touch with reality. When the correction comes, a lot of operators are going to be upside down on machines they overpaid for.
Used heavy equipment inventory dropped over 13% year-over-year while prices hold steady. For contractors shopping the secondary market, the window is closing.
Supply chains have normalized, financing rates are brutal, and fleet turnover cycles are converging. The used equipment market is about to get ugly—here's what smart operators should do now.
A deep dive into the factors shaping used equipment values, auction dynamics, and strategic timing for contractors and fleet managers this year.
How Yellowstone Auction connects buyers and sellers across the Northern Rockies equipment market from their Billings, Montana base.
With new equipment prices up 18% since 2022 and lead times still extended, the used equipment market is seeing unprecedented demand and pricing shifts.
As the used equipment market evolves, dealers must adapt. This analysis reveals 2026 strategies for maximizing asset value, leveraging tech, and securing future profitability.
Auction prices stabilize as supply increases. Our quarterly analysis of the secondary equipment market reveals shifting buyer behavior and regional variations.
Detailed pricing analysis for 20-50 ton excavators reveals how hours, age, technology, and brand affect resale values in today's market.