Rising Equipment Costs Top Dealers’ Concerns in 2026 EquipmentWatch Report

From EquipmentWorld editor Ben Thorpe Rising equipment costs, inflation and interest rates topped the list of heavy equipment dealers’ top concerns this year, according to a new survey from EquipmentWatch. The 2026 Dealer Insights Report found dealers are facing pressure on multiple fronts, including buyer hesitation, declining lead quality, tariff uncertainty and disconnected technology. The survey was conducted with 398 verified North American dealerships in April. Rising equipment costs were…