The medium-duty construction equipment market is showing continued signs of tightening supply, following similar patterns seen in the heavy-duty sector. This category, which includes used skid steers, loader backhoes, and mini excavators, experienced notable declines in inventory throughout August.
- Inventory Levels: Overall used medium-duty equipment inventory dropped 0.24% M/M and 11.61% YOY, with mini excavators seeing the steepest decline at 1.04% M/M and 21.97% YOY.
- Asking Values: Despite inventory pressure, asking prices remain relatively stable, trending upward over time. August recorded only minimal declines: down 0.54% M/M and 0.15% YOY. Within categories, mini excavators saw a 0.97% M/M dip, while track skid steers dropped 3.4% YOY.
- Auction Values: Demand remains strong at auction, with values climbing 0.5% M/M and 3.12% YOY. Loader backhoes led gains, increasing 3.02% M/M and 5.78% YOY.
What This Means for Contractors and Builders
The decline in available used medium-duty equipment underscores a tightening market where buyers may face increased competition, especially for reliable skid steers and mini excavators. Rising auction values indicate sustained demand, while steady asking prices suggest that sellers remain confident in long-term value retention.
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If you’re navigating the shifting medium-duty equipment market, partnering with EZ Equipment Rental offers flexibility, savings, and confidence that the right machine will be available when you need it most.