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At Sound Heavy Machinery, we understand your needs, provide the right equipment, and keep you up and running. Based in Wilmington, NC, we offer quality new and used equipment, rental units, replacement parts, attachments, and trailers.

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We represent 12+ industry-leading manufacturers across construction, agriculture, material handling, and environmental industries. We are also authorized service providers for some of the most powerful brands in the industry.

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New Equipment

Buy New from 12+ Leading Brands

Cranes, excavators, screeners, telehandlers, and more. Factory-direct from leading brands in the construction, material handling, aggregate, and agricultural industries.

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Used Inventory

Quality Pre-Owned Equipment

Inspected, serviced, and ready for work. Every used machine goes through our certified service team. Financing available.

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Rental Fleet

Rent the Iron You Need

Short-term and long-term rentals delivered to your job site. Excavators, track loaders, screeners, cranes, and more.

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Service

Authorized Service & Support

Authorized service for Sennebogen, JLG, Yanmar, and Cummins. Field service available across the Cape Fear region.

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Parts

Parts When You Need Them

Same-day availability on critical components. Parts for the brands you run.

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Equipment Ready to Work

Browse our latest new and used equipment available for immediate purchase or rental.

ASV VT-75-1C Compact Track Loader
ASV

The VT-75-1C MAX-Series™ Posi-Track® compact track loader is your key to high-performance work, from handling pallets and loading to a wide range of construction and landscaping applications. Lift more with the vertical-lift machine, thanks to a high-rated operating capacity.

Compact Track Loaders 7,915 lbs.2,300 lbs.
AUSA D350AHG Dumper
JLG/AUSA

The D350AHG dumper is the most balanced mid-range model, with an outstanding power-to-payload ratio. With a 7,700 lb payload and 180-degree swing skip, the D350AHG dumper is the most balanced mid-range model, with an outstanding power-to-payload ratio.

Dumpers 7,700 lbs.Swivel tip
Anaconda DF514 Scalping Screen
Anaconda

The Anaconda DF514 Scalping Screen is a primary screen with the ability to process up to 350 tph (386 US tph), designed to suit materials such as road waste, rock, road subbase, demolition waste, overburden and aggregates. The DF514 features a 14’ x 5’screen box.

Scalping Screens 386 tph14′ x 5′
KOBELCO SK85CS-7 Excavator
KOBELCO

The KOBELCO SK85CS-7 is a 20,100-lb (9,120 kg) compact crawler excavator featuring a center-swing design and a 70 hp Yanmar Tier 4 Final engine. Built for tight urban spaces, it combines an iNDr cooling system for low noise, a 10-inch color monitor, and a max dig depth of 14 feet 7 inches

Excavators 20,100 lbs8' 5"

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It's time to reap what you sow... #AUSA All-Terrain Forklifts make it easier. #agriculture #fruitpicking #construction #forklifts

We know what it means to work for a living-just like you. SHM has the tools to make it easier. #construction #materialhandling #excavator #skidsteer #trackloader #aggregate #mining

Time to ROLL OUT and head toward the weekend! #construction #materialhandling #excavators #dumpers #aggregates #SHM

Finally, one-stop shopping for new #construction equipment, #parts, and #service. SHM has a new website... and it is the first of your SOUND decisions.#excavator #SHM #heavyequipmentservice

Need a dumper? AUSA has a full range of dumpers...AHA! Like this F151AHA. #dumpers #construction #materialhandling

No matter what the machine, when aggregates get nasty, @Anaconda just gets tougher. #construction #crushers #conveyor #scalpingscreen

Machines break. Great companies have your back. Introducing KOBELCO's 4-year, 4,000-hour warranty. #construction #diggininthedirt #warranties#kobelcoexcavator #SHM

It's Monday. It's Hot. And we got it going on! #construction #SHM #skidsteer #excavator #crusher #Monday

Power. Comfort. Efficient. the #ASV VT-75 Trackloader. What are you waiting for? #construction #mulching #skidsteer

If you need to move material fast and efficiently, then you need to meet the AUSA DR1001 AHG. #construction #dumper #articulating

When you need to make an impact, check out the @anacondaequipment I12 Impact Crusher. Beware #aggregates! #stone #construction #mining #quarry #construction #crushers

Do you need to get high - er? The Faresin Telehandler is for you...just sayin'. #construction #telehandler #SHM #materialhandling

Anything but conventional. KOBELCO's big enough or small enough for any job! #construction #excavator #diggininthedirt #kobelcoexcavator

It's FRIDAY! What was your week like? Here was ours.... #construction #materialprocessing #excavator #skidsteer #ConstructionWeek #HeavyEquipment #SiteWork

Quality is always in reach with #Faresin #telehandlers and SHM! #construction #materialhandling #powerlift

Certified service with a smile, here or at your place. #construction #lineboring #cranetruck #heavyequipmentservice

Need a lift? Think Terex RT, Franna, and SHM! #construction #cranes #pickncarry #roughterrain #marinerepair

Check out this KOBELCO SK210LC-11 going through its paces in a tight area near ILM. Quick quiet quality=productivity #construction #KOBELCO #excavator #diggininthedirt

We LOVE Dads!....Especially ours! Happy Father's Day #HappyFathersDay #workingman #FathersDay #construction #materialhandling

It's halfway through the year, but #ASV is way ahead of the competition. #VT-75 #skidsteer #trackloader #materialhandling #construction

when it's time to move it ... move it..move it. It's AUSA. #materialhandling #construction #SHM #forklifts #dumpers #telehandlers