Industry Insights
Heavy equipment market analysis, valuation methodology, and dealer best practices.
2026 Q1 Heavy Equipment Market Trends
Excavator values climbed 8-12% year-over-year in Q1 2026, driven by continued infrastructure project demand. Dozer prices show regional variation, with softness in the Mountain West offsetting strength in the Southeast. Full analysis of market conditions across all major equipment categories.
Hour Meters vs. Year: What Matters More
When pricing used heavy equipment, most dealers default to year as the primary depreciation factor. The data says otherwise. We analyzed 10,000+ auction results and found that hour meter reading is a stronger predictor of sale price than model year - often by a significant margin.
How We Calculate Equipment Values
A transparent look inside the IronValue valuation engine: how we source auction data, score comparable sales for similarity, apply the hour-meter depreciation curve, and calculate confidence scores. No black box - every number is traceable to real auction results.