Sandhills Global reported continued inventory declines across used heavy-duty construction equipment, farm machinery, trucks and semi-trailers in August 2026. Heavy-duty construction-equipment inventory fell 2.56% month over month and 10.45% year over year, while asking values rose 0.52% month over month and auction values increased 0.31%. Dealers reported slower sales and more cautious buyers, but rental demand remained strong. The Sandhills Equipment Value Index, or EVI (market gauge for used-equipment values), covers assets offered through auction and retail channels as well as model-year equipment in active use. Other notable annual inventory declines included 37.7% for heavy-duty trucks, 31.38% for semi-trailers, 33.18% for medium-duty trucks, 22.02% for compact and utility tractors, and 15.95% for planters. Several markets recorded monthly and annual value gains, including high-horsepower tractors, planters, compact and utility tractors, heavy-duty trucks and semi-trailers.