TreeTrader How-To and Tips Blog Archive

    Wood Chippers: Should You Rent Or Buy?
    Posted On: June 25, 2026
    TreeTrader.com’s wood chipper guide explains how these machines work, the main types available, and the conditions that make either buying or renting a wood chipper the best option for your operation. ...
    Cross-Promote Your Trucks & Trailers With One Listing In Multiple Markets
    Posted On: June 2, 2026
    One of the greatest advantages of advertising with Sandhills Global is that you only need to enter inventory once to open up cross-marketing possibilities on multiple sales platforms simultaneously. ...
    Hitch Onto UtilityTrailersToday.com For Your Next Light-Duty Trailer
    Posted On: May 29, 2026
    As summer activity picks up, demand only increases on jobsites, farms, ranches, and residential properties for trailers able to transport mowers, compact equipment, construction materials, and even cars, boats, and livestock. ...
    Used Bucket Truck Buying Guide
    Posted On: May 26, 2026
    Bookmark this used bucket truck buying guide to keep as a checklist of the specs, features, and inspections to look for when buying a used bucket truck. ...
    Find Parts & Components The Easy Way On TreeTrader.com
    Posted On: May 20, 2026
    TreeTrader.com’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the tree care and landscaping equipment parts and components you need easier and more intuitive than ever. ...
    2026 Tree Care & Landscaping Trade Shows Across The US
    Updated On: March 16, 2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve put together a 2026 schedule of trade shows, conventions, and conferences organized by related industry associations. ...
    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted On: March 13, 2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted On: March 12, 2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
    Activate OS Is Your Equipment Management Operating System
    Posted On: March 12, 2026
    Activate OS (ActivateOS.com) is an all-in-one equipment management platform used by dealers, heavy equipment fleet o\wners, and rental companies to track assets, automate inspections, and unlock new revenue streams for parts and service. ...
    Get Easy Equipment Financing With CurrencyFinance
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    CurrencyFinance’s fast, easy application helps equipment buyers secure financing up to $500,000 with low fixed rates and terms up to 72 months. ...
    VIP+ Provides Accurate Valuations Plus Dealer Pricing Tools
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    The Value Insight Portal+ (VIP+, formerly FleetEvaluator), generates accurate equipment, truck, and trailer valuations plus exclusive dealer pricing tools. ...
    Sandhills Global Retail Platforms Connect Buyers & Sellers Across Industries
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    Read our post to learn how Sandhills Global’s retail platforms connect buyers and sellers of trucks, heavy equipment, aircraft, and more. ...
    Target Retail, Wholesale & Auction Buyers Simultaneously With Pre-AuctionTime
    Posted On: March 9, 2026
    Read our post to learn how Pre-AuctionTime enables sellers to advertise assets at retail and wholesale ahead of the planned auction date. ...
    Capitalize On Growing Demand For Rental Equipment With RentalYard
    Posted On: March 4, 2026
    If you're looking to maximize rental demand for your equipment, start listing rentals today with RentalYard to reach local and global renters via biweekly magazines and a newly overhauled website. ...
    FR8Star Simplifies Shipping For Heavy-Haul & Oversized Loads
    Posted On: March 4, 2026
    Read our blog post for more on using FR8Star to get free shipping quotes for heavy equipment, oversized and overweight machinery, and other loads. ...
    How To Get Tree Care & Landscaping Equipment Financing On TreeTrader.com
    Posted On: February 13, 2026
    Tree & Landscape Equipment Trader makes it easy to apply for fast, reliable funding online through its financing partner, CurrencyFinance. ...
    Track Phone Leads From All Your Advertising With CallStats
    Posted On: January 22, 2026
    Available in the Sandhills Cloud, the CallStats app enables sellers to track phone leads generated by print ads and online listings for retail, wholesale, auction, and rental assets. ...
    Email Blasts: Reach Sandhills Buying Audiences Directly With Your Targeted Message
    Posted On: January 22, 2026
    With Sandhills Global’s email blasts, you can showcase specific assets in your inventory, promote an upcoming auction, or announce a current promotion directly to active buyers from the marketing list for the Sandhills platform you choose. ...
    Premium Hosted Websites Attract New Customers With Lead-Generating Features
    Posted On: January 21, 2026
    Want to modernize your website with media sliders, videos, and more? ...
    White-Label VIP: Initiate Sales From Your Website With Free Equipment Valuations
    Posted On: January 19, 2026
    Value Insight Portal (VIP) is a mobile-friendly valuation hub that helps users price assets correctly for acquisitions, liquidations, trades, and more. ...
    Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Online Advertising With The WebStats App
    Posted On: January 19, 2026
    WebStats, available in the Sandhills Cloud, provides metrics on all aspects of your digital advertising, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of your online reach and strategic planning for future ads. ...
    Create Showrooms For Your Brands & New Equipment On Your Hosted Website
    Posted On: January 16, 2026
    Promote new equipment and the brands you carry with showrooms on your Sandhills-hosted website, and stock them with the Showroom Manager app. ...
    Hosted Mobile Apps Put Your Inventory In Your Customers’ Pockets
    Posted On: January 16, 2026
    Make it easy for customers to shop and bid from their phones with a Sandhills-hosted mobile app customized to your brand and inventory. ...
    Make Light Work Out Of Heavy-Haul Transport With FR8Star
    Posted On: January 2, 2026
    FR8Star offers buyers free access to shipping quotes from a network of over 20,000 vetted transportation professionals, qualified to handle oversized, overweight, and complex loads in the United States, Canada, and internationally. ...
    Value Insight Portal Is Your Starting Point For Every Sale & Acquisition
    Posted On: December 30, 2025
    Sandhills Global’s Value Insight Portal (VIP) is the secret to making informed decisions on pricing, acquisitions, liquidations, and trades. ...
      Blog Archive
    Wood Chippers: Should You Rent Or Buy?
    Posted 6/25/2026
    TreeTrader.com’s wood chipper guide explains how these machines work, the main types available, and the conditions that make either buying or renting a wood chipper the best option for your operation. ...
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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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    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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    Cross-Promote Your Trucks & Trailers With One Listing In Multiple Markets
    Posted 6/2/2026
    One of the greatest advantages of advertising with Sandhills Global is that you only need to enter inventory once to open up cross-marketing possibilities on multiple sales platforms simultaneously. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Hitch Onto UtilityTrailersToday.com For Your Next Light-Duty Trailer
    Posted 5/29/2026
    As summer activity picks up, demand only increases on jobsites, farms, ranches, and residential properties for trailers able to transport mowers, compact equipment, construction materials, and even cars, boats, and livestock. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Used Bucket Truck Buying Guide
    Posted 5/26/2026
    Bookmark this used bucket truck buying guide to keep as a checklist of the specs, features, and inspections to look for when buying a used bucket truck. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Find Parts & Components The Easy Way On TreeTrader.com
    Posted 5/20/2026
    TreeTrader.com’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the tree care and landscaping equipment parts and components you need easier and more intuitive than ever. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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