How Did You Find Us?

[Steve Frazier]

We've had a recent influx of new members, I'm curious how everyone is finding out about us. Just jot down a reply whether you're a new or old member on how you learned about our site so I can focus on where to apply resources for expanding our membership.

Remember, the more members we have, the greater our pool of information will be!! Thanks everyone!!

[Cat420]

I believe that I found it by doing a search on Yahoo. Some older forums also came up, but nothing that was still active or as organized as this one.

[will_gurt]

I found this site thru SUPER MODERATOR digger242j!

[will_gurt]

As for passing the word about the site. I have a few cards left and the next visit to our local kobelco dealer I will be leaving a few cards to put on the parts counter to distribute them. This is done with thier blessings. Are there anymore of these cards available Steve?

[badranman]

I'm an older member and I believe I found this on Google when searching heavy equipment. That or someone on another site told me about it, I can't remember. :beatsme

[Dwan Hall]

I was invitted by someone on ********.com

[nobull1]

Older member first seen on tractorbynet.comhttp://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=construction&Number=338541&Forum=construction&Words=new%20site&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=297476&Search=true#Post338541

[DKinWA]

I think I found HE from a link on Tractorbynet too. Things have been pretty quiet until recently and I'm glad to see we have some new members to stimulate some discussions.

[littledenny]

I found this site from an article in Compact Equipment magazine, last fall, forget which issue it was - Sept or Oct, i'd guess.

I'm all for upping the level of banter here, you guys seem pretty level headed. On a couple of the other sites Ive tried, I found that there were a select few guys who "know" they have all the answers and feel compelled to foist those answers upon the poor, hapless newbies who dare to try to break into their ongoing ramblings. After getting shot at a few times, I've slipped over into the monitor mode - It's no fun playing with someone who hogs all the toys.

Much more friendly here, my kind of forum. Thanks, guys.

[PAYTON]

ive been around for a min or two.

i honestly dont rember how i found this site.
im thinking i saw a link to the site on a members profile on pirates4x4.com

but i could be wrong.

payton

[will_gurt]

ive been around for a min or two.

i honestly dont rember how i found this site.
im thinking i saw a link to the site on a members profile on pirates4x4.com

but i could be wrong.

payton

I really feel like this sometime Payton. As a good thought I have a link on my personal webpage to help promote this forum.

[Steve Frazier]

As for passing the word about the site. I have a few cards left and the next visit to our local kobelco dealer I will be leaving a few cards to put on the parts counter to distribute them. This is done with thier blessings. Are there anymore of these cards available Steve?
Thanks for mentioning the cards (http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=195) Will!! I've got plenty of them here, anyone who'd like to have some just PM me your address and I'll get them out. Drop them anywhere you think there would be interest in the site, dealers, job sites, union halls, etc. We've picked up nearly a dozen new members this past week!! :thumbsup

[cat320]

old member from LTS. I took a bunch of cards from Greg At the snow and Ice show and keep them in my truck and give them out to others like us.

[DR RPM]

I found it through Bobtheoilguy's site, in one of the threads over there. :bash

[tadmasonry.com]

I found this site through a landscaping forum.Nice site

[norrodbh]

I was pointed in this direction by digger242j

[Tigerotor77W]

I was pointed here by someone as well... I misplaced the PM and wasn't sure who it was, but thanks!

[badranman]

You're welcome BobcatS250.. :waving

[Tigerotor77W]

:) Thanks! Hope things are going well your way.

[woberlin]

I found this site by doing a Yahoo search.

[Grader4me]

We've had a recent influx of new members, I'm curious how everyone is finding out about us. Just jot down a reply whether you're a new or old member on how you learned about our site so I can focus on where to apply resources for expanding our membership.

Remember, the more members we have, the greater our pool of information will be!! Thanks everyone!!

I was looking for a heavy equipment forum and found this link from ********.com
Really nice to see a forum on heavy equipment, as there is a wealth of information for new and experienced operators as well. You cover a wide range of topics and recieve professional opinions from all over the country. Good Stuff!!

[Steve Frazier]

Thanks for joining us!! Our membership has been growing steadily and has really taken off the past couple weeks. Take a look around, feel free to jump in any thread or start one of your own!

[Squizzy246B]

I come here because nobody else will have me!! :)

I googled for forums of this type.

Its much more relaxed than some of the other forums where members can be seriously colour blind when it comes to machines.

Forums are what the members make them.

[itsgottobegreen]

LetsTalkSnow.com

[Mr HMK]

I found you while I was searching info about my competitors.

[CAT245ME]

I spend a lot of time looking up heavy equipment and just recently came accross this site during a search.

[TDU]

Same as a few others........Digger242j gave me info'.......

TDU:bouncegri

[Steve Frazier]

Uh oh......I suspect digger will be submitting travel expenses soon.......:crying

[TDU]

..........and he only travels 'First Class'...:yup

TDU

[digger242j]

Yeah, and, I only recruit those who meet our stringent qualifications. (Those would be: breathing, and able to manipulate a keyboard well enough to make some sort of sense.)

Really, I pointed out the site to TDU because I know we need somebody to keep an eye on Squizzy... :bouncegri

I suspect digger will be submitting travel expenses soon.......

And I don't suspect I'll be seeing a check anytime soon... :crying

:)

[rolloffhill]

Refered by Dozerboy...:thumbsup

[rino1494]

Referred by farmerted on another forum.

[hillrancher]

I found sit searching google for use motor grader. This month

[richardbrackin]

Googled it looking for 'heavy equipment forums' of all things. :notworthy

[stuvecorp]

Found it from Lets Talk Snow site. Enjoy the site and wisdom from the board.

[Squizzy246B]

Really, I pointed out the site to TDU because I know we need somebody to keep an eye on Squizzy... :bouncegri

Hey, I can get into plenty of trouble without help:wink2

[scsmith42]

Found it posted in a link on the ForestryForum.

[Wulf]

Googled it researching equipment... you have a great forum here and a great bunch of guys

[BRL]

Welcome! And I'm glad you guys found us. :thumbsup

[Steve Frazier]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums!!:drinkup

Ditto what BRL said!

[farmerted44]

:Cowboy Welcome!!!!

[CGSI]

We've had a recent influx of new members, I'm curious how everyone is finding out about us. Just jot down a reply whether you're a new or old member on how you learned about our site so I can focus on where to apply resources for expanding our membership.

Remember, the more members we have, the greater our pool of information will be!! Thanks everyone!!



I followed your link from LTS. I am glad I did.:notworthy

[Steve Frazier]

Glad to have you aboard!!!

[CharlieFoxtrot]

I followed a link from another board to the pics of the excavator boom that sliced into an overpass from the road below. That was a long time ago, and I'm glad I remembered I found you thru that story so I could search that board to find the link again and join today!

See my post in "introductions"

kevin

[T Red]

I found this site through a post at Yahoo.

Good job on this forum Steve.

Tim

[Steve Frazier]

Thanks, and Welcome!!:drinkup

[Ryno]

How did I find this forum?

I went digging.:wink2

Actually, I knew there had to be one, so I googled it.

It's been invaluable, I'm glad to be here! :bouncegri

[tuney443]

Referred from Dozer boy over at the Diesel Place.Love this site--much friendlier here--you guys are cool--we ought to have a barby at Steve's place this summer--I know where he lives:bouncegri :bouncegri

[PMP]

Hi. Just wanted to say, "Great site with loads of information. Thanks. I was sent the site link by ATGreene.

[PROCUT1]

Saw it across the windshield of a Pelican truck locally. HA

[Steve Frazier]

We'll take 'em any way we can get 'em, LOL!!

[RentalMan]

Googled it looking for 'heavy equipment forums' of all things. :notworthy
I found it the same way :thumbsup

[LowBoy]

I found this forum the other night simply by wanting to see if a heavy equipment forum existed out in cyberspace. So, I typed in "heavy equipment forums" into my Yahoo browser, and VOILA! there it was...:bouncegri

I was subscribed to a couple of trucking forums previously, but I quit using them because it seemed every time I would post or reply to a topic or thread, 5-10 "scientists" would come back with a reply that was either sarcastic or plain ignorant, and I realized they knew way more than I did, even with my 25+ years around trucks and equipment. So I left them to their own misery.:mad:

So, I searched for a forum where the majority of the people would have a better grip on their attitudes and not be so "critical", and maybe even consider learning from others rather than have ALL the answers. I learn something new each and every time I log onto HEF.com. That's quality entertainment right there...:thumbsup

[jrtraderny]

Found you guys awhile back while researching tracked skidsteers.
Finally got around to joining up tonite. See that there are a bunch of folks from NY on here, as I am also.
So thought I'd say Hi.
Jim

[jmac]

I found this site from ******** and would have to say that I have learned alot from all you guys. I log on hear every time I get on the web. First place I go. Also the other sites that I have been on every one was an expert and cocky. Not on HEF! The best bunch of guys on the internet. My wife kids me every night "so are you talking to your girlfriends" I just say yup honey thats what I am doing.

[jimsbcs]

Found this site thru Diesel Place. also, :thumbsup

[smalltime]

I found this site through a search for Grey Market excavators. The info. on here helped make up my mind not to buy one. I don't use the forum every day, but when I do, I almost always learn something new. I ended up buying a Bobcat 430, instead of the grey market komatsu. Thanks for all the info.

[innovative1]

I came upon your banner ad via the construction equipment magazine website. I am looking forward to networking and discussing equipment issues with your forum participants.

[farm_boy]

I am pretty new to the forum...I joined a couple of weeks ago.

I have lots of respect for the other members here. Tons and I mean tons of knowledge and experience here. Great site for various topics and information.

I was referred by a co-worker quite a while back that checks the "gossip" on the board.

Keep up the good work!!:notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

[JDOFMEMI]

I found the place through a link in a DHS Diecast thread. I see a couple of my forum friends from there as well. I spent all day reading threads, and decided to go ahead and join. Seems like a nice place. Looks like a lot of information to be had here.
I hope to be of help sometimes, and not a hinderance.

[innovative1]

Jerry
what part of socal are you from?
i1

[JDOFMEMI]

Temecula

[LowBoy]

I found it by typing in Heavy Equipment Forums one day; and just like majic...this here site popped up outa thin air...Kinda creepy if you ask me...:beatsme

(Sorry for the influx of color, Steve. It's my way of "emphasizing" my emotions...:cool:)

[LightningLoader]

somebody posted a link at arboristsite.com showing some pictures of destroyed equipment.

[OzDozer]

Found the site doing a google search on some equipment question ..

Looks like a good site, I've checked in ..

My everyday job is moderator and regular contributor on the ACME BB .. :D .. http://www.antiquecaterpillar.org

[Serv]

I googled "Heavy Equipment Forums" when I was looking for help, advice and info on buying my used dozer and the old FiatAllis scraper I acquired and fixed up.

[alan627b]

I believe it was King Of Obsolete that put a link to it on the ACME Cat bulletin board. Very enjoyable so far!
alan627b
Here's a few links for you all...
ACME (Cat) http://www.antiquecaterpillar.org/
ACMOC (Cat) http://www.acmoc.org/ACMOC_BB/
Redpower BB (IH) http://www.redpowermagazine.com/forums/index.php
IBDozing (all brands) http://ibdozing.com/message.htm
Allis Chalmers http://www.allischalmers.com/
TournaNet (LeTourneau, forum coming soon) http://www.tournanet.com/
stuff for sale, tons of pics. Machinerytrader http://www.machinerytrader.com/
Like models?
DHS Diecast http://dhsdiecast.com/ They have a bulletin board too, lots of pics of model and real machines.
Buffalo Road Imports http://www.toyline.com/bri/
That ought to keep you busy for awhile!
alan627b

[Paul W]

I hang out w/ OzDozer and Alan627B a bunch on the ACME site.... I got here the same way Alan did, via a link from the 'King'...... I call Alan627B by a few different names...... Flip, Flippy,Flipper.... Thats all I'm gonna say! He's gonna have to tell the rest of the story! Paul W (AKA Paul on the ACME site.... Simple huh?)

[alan627b]

Let's just say that I found out the best way to unload a 627B scraper isn't over the side!
I'l find the pics, if you insist...
Here's one way to see what I did...not my best work!
http://dhsdiecast.com/content/gallery/index.cfm?gallery_id=10&startRow=97&cust_id=0
alan627b

[Countryboy]

Let's just say that I found out the best way to unload a 627B scraper isn't over the side!

Well atleast you didn't get hurt. :thumbsup
And you made a bad situation better by taking pics. :yup

I'll find the pics, if you insist...


We always do. :D

And to keep this thread on track, I found this site by searching for "heavy equipment forum" on Yahoo (http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0geuorBi8FFocQAd2FXNyoA?p=heavy+equip ment+forum&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-501&x=wrt). It was at the top of the list.

[dgreene]

My brothers are greenie and 450d lc they told me about it.

[digger242j]

Welcome to the forums! :)

I don't know that we have anyone other members from the same family. If so, I don't recall any of them having said so.

So, as kids, which brother(s) got beat up on by the other one(s)? :)

[dgreene]

greenie always took the beatings and now look at him with the big toys

[proteksandblast]

i found this site with google search for equipment, ive read some interesting threads here. i am not an operator nor an owner. i am an owner of a sandblasting and painting company in ontario canada that has been repainting heavy equipment for a lot of years, i am finding myself taking more of an interest in heavy equipment. i look forward to reading and posting on this site. Maybe even make a few new friends as well.

[nobull1]

Glad to see you have joined. I bet you have a lot of knowledge as to the best ways and type of paints to use on heavy equipment. I'm sure a lot of members would appreciate your opinions. Welcome

[jimmyjack]

found it from a link that king of obsolete put on thedieselgarage.com. great site for talking equipment, kind of getting old talking trucks all the time.:) :thumbsup

[proteksandblast]

thank you for the welcome nobull 1,

[country guy]

I found my way here from a thread posted by King of Obsolete over on the Red Power board. It's good to be here and thanks for the warm welcome.

J.

[nedly05]

I found it after doing a yahoo! search, after I found it I started reading the posts/threads a lot, and I decided it was time I joined! :usa

[dtman]

I recently bought a JCB 215 S Series II backhoe. Just yesterday, the brakes locked up and it would not go forward. I checked and its not the emergency brake. I ordered the owners manual but am extremely worried it is something major.

Actually, this is Dtmans wife. My husband is frustrated and I know he can fix anything. I would just like a response from someone who owns this backhoe. Any ideas the problems?

[digger242j]

I would just like a response from someone who owns this backhoe.

That would be your husband, wouldn't it? He's probably not responding because you've knocked him unconcious with a frying pan for buying a machine that doesn't work. :D

Not everybody reads all the new member introductions. I created a thread in the backhoe section of the forums so that your question will get the attention it deserves. This link will take you there: http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?p=28142#post28142 (Sorry I can't help personally.)

And, welcome to the forums! :)

[Countryboy]

I recently bought a JCB 215 S Series II backhoe. Just yesterday, the brakes locked up and it would not go forward. I checked and its not the emergency brake. I ordered the owners manual but am extremely worried it is something major.

Actually, this is Dtmans wife. My husband is frustrated and I know he can fix anything. I would just like a response from someone who owns this backhoe. Any ideas the problems?

Welcome to HEF dtman and his wife! :drinkup

[MRM99]

I found a link from a dicast equipment site that I read, looked around and went WOW. This is a cool site with lots of information:notworthy

[garyhh44]

:notworthy I be retired truck mechanic. I was at the skidsteerform looking for info on a mine excavator for the farm the sent me hear. This is a good place. lots of info now i want a big hoe with a big bucket. you all have a nice day.:usa

[equipment fan]

I have found this forum by a link from the website of the magazine CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.I read a couple of thread and posts and i registred to this forum.Very cool forum with great members.:notworthy

[Squizzy246B]

:This is a good place. lots of info now i want a big hoe with a big bucket. you all have a nice day.:usa

Be careful how you put that round here...I've learnt (from this forum) that, apparently, there be Hoes, Ho's and Houghs:rolleyes:

[mtb345]

i found it on pond boss web site

[Township1]

Google Search

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF Township1! :drinkup

[jmac]

How many forums does the KING of Obsolete post on? His web site is great! I think I found this from him also. Steve you should pay the King a commission.:drinkup

[Neil D]

Steve,
I found this site whilst tooling through the internet-great site I love it!!!

Neil

[surfer-joe]

I posted a comment to CE regarding an article last month or February, and that's when I actually noticed the Forum link.

I've been a reader of Construction Equipment for years and years and have contributed articles and comments for the magazine. Was a Maintenance Manager of the month in CE a while back, 2002 or somewheres around that.

Larry Stewart and I have talked for years and visited at the road shows occasionally, so I'm no newcomer to the magazine. But somehow I overlooked this forum, though believe I had suggested it a while back (probably along with many others) when CE was looking for website ideas.

I'm enjoying writing in the forum, and seeing the exchange of opinions and ideas from all over, particularly input from the blokes from down under and over in Europe. There's a lot of neat guys involved in the website.

I've been on the FleetXchange website for years as a member, but that is nearly all trucking. I've also contributed to the Historical Construction Equipment Association, Antique Caterpillar Machinery Owners Club, and Dave's Model Toys websites. So am quite happy that I stumbled upon this site, as big, heavy iron is where it's at for me.

[Countryboy]

Steve,
I found this site whilst tooling through the internet-great site I love it!!!

Neil

Welcome to HEF Neil D! :drinkup

[g56201]

I was seaching ixquick.com for grader parts and clicked on this site. I think I'll stay.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF g56201! :drinkup

[dieselsndirt]

i found this site on thedieselgarage.com nice to find a site that pertains to my profession.
Bryan

[Tn Bulldog]

i found this site on thedieselgarage.com nice to find a site that pertains to my profession.
Bryan

me 2 also found through bigmacktrucks.com as where i was raised up in the agri , construction & trucking business i wouldnt imagine habing a office job .

later yall

Bulldog

[Cat-Peter]

Hi,
It was an friend who gave me the link.:)

[fitphotography]

It was doing a random search for heavy equiment that i came across it. I myself love heavy equiment i have worked road construction for 5 years. I started when i was 18 on a road widing project. I stayed with them on 2 more projects within 50 miles from where i live. I now have 2 jobs i work with the TN. DIV. of Forestry as a Wildland Firefighter. My other job is a being a photographer. I have started to blend in Heavymetal and models togather.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF fitphotography! :drinkup

[Noose]

Googled for lingerie!

[John C.]

Found it through a post on the ACME site.

It looks like you guys reached critical mass. Get ready for the snow ball to get big fast.

John C.

[9Axle]

i was looking for some heavy equipment pic,s stumbled into it. sure glad i did:drinkup oh if we do have a barby does steve have 9axle parking:D

[Lagu]

I´ve been on this forum reading nearly all stuff. I come across Heavy Equipment trough another forum I guess.

Lagu:waving

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF Lagu! :drinkup

[Mack]

Found you all off of a dump truck fourm of all places.

[HiTrak]

Found you just browsing around and glad I did as the other two cat forums are getting a bit too patronising,the pretenders that can walk on water as they would like us to think and never seen 99.9% of the machines the talk about are a bit boring to say the least.
HT

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF HiTrak! :drinkup

[BobCatMan]

Found this place while browsing(been lurking before deciding on joining :) )

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF BobCatMan! :drinkup

[WI Winterman]

...just now found this thread...:o

I found HEF through the LetsTalkSnow forums. The lurk listen & learn method has worked well for me ( I hope you don't mind )

:cool: the continued visits here are only fueling my desire to play with the big boy toys. ......*sigh* maybe someday

[ILMChris]

...just now found this thread...:o

I found HEF through the LetsTalkSnow forums. The lurk listen & learn method has worked well for me ( I hope you don't mind )

:cool: the continued visits here are only fueling my desire to play with the big boy toys. ......*sigh* maybe someday

Yep...been looking through the boards for a few days now. I was looking for a heavy equipment forum site for a few days and finally this one popped up on Yahoo! Not sure of the search string and all. But I've really enjoyed the threads.

[Camarogenius]

I googled 7.8 liter Diesel F-800 and it led me to a thread on here. Looked like a good board, so I joined.
:usa

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF Camarogenius! :drinkup

[Prep]

I found the site thru Construction Equipment. My hat's off to the folks that started this Forum.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF Prep! :drinkup

[Prep]

Welcome to HEF Prep! :drinkup

Thank you Countryboy for the welcome aboard!:drinkup

[wax1948]

I was searching for some help for my excavator. Found this community via google. I still have a problem (http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=3871) posting under excavator.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF wax1948! :drinkup

Please see the links in my signature in reference to your posting issues. :thumbsup

I'll relocate your other thread to the "Equipment For Sale/Wanted" forum where it belongs. You can only receive responses via Private Message in that forum.

[wax1948]

thanks CB

I knew it had to do with those spammers. I don't want to be a post "whore" just to get the privilege to post.

Now if need V1AGRA just pm me. hehe just joking :D

[FRodriguez]

Google Searched Heavy Equipment :)

[mowerman]

I had a terrible time finding this forum, I just knew something like this existed. I was finally given the link over at ********.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF mowerman! :drinkup

[sawerewolf]

I only read the first page of this thread, so if there was anything on the other pages that I should have read, then its my loss I guess. I came across this site while googling for info bout attachments for TLBs, since I'm dealing with new projects where we need ideas and lo behold.... HEF came up as one of the results.

[EZ TRBO]

Had found the site Redpower, while looking for some info on Int'l TD-14A's and one day in a post a guy had a link to look at somthing on HEF. Been here ever since. Awesome site.
Trbo

[catchick]

I found this place doing a search on what was going wrong with my machine at work, it kept shutting down on me more noticeably when I hit a good bump.....none of us could figure it out so I said i'd go online and find out....(turns out there's a weight requirement for the seat lol) my search sent me here and now my boss wants to put rocks in my pockets......:beatsme

[Countryboy]

(turns out there's a weight requirement for the seat lol)

:lmao Thats priceless. :D

[DBGoalie]

I did a google search on low boy rates for moving equipment.

[Z24O]

was doing a search for specs on a Cat 983B in google when a link to one of your posts came up....took it from there,what a great resource and the more info on the board the more it is likely to be googled.....type away:drinkup

[white_boyz1]

:) :drinkup :drinkup :drinkup just surfing the net net and bingo.thanks a bunch steve this is what all hydralic manipulators needed..

[keily]

hi i just done a search for excavator operator forums in australia and landed on this site i only wish i had found it earlier cheers ..:D

[K&W]

I googled hooklifts....and this site came up about a t-800!!!! It's nice by the way!!!!:cool2

[Jonathanmsis]

I found your site in Google... where else ? :bash yeah

[Willis Bushogin]

We've had a recent influx of new members, I'm curious how everyone is finding out about us. Just jot down a reply whether you're a new or old member on how you learned about our site so I can focus on where to apply resources for expanding our membership.

Remember, the more members we have, the greater our pool of information will be!! Thanks everyone!!
Hi Steve, Im a pretty new member, I think I Goggled Skidsteer Mulching and found this forum. This an tractorbynet has been a great help in making me buy the equipment I did. All I can say is Good place to find info and thanks to everyone

[Young James]

Google Searched Heavy Equipment :)

x2 :)

[equippartsdir]

Hello Steve,
You have a terrific site here! I found the site by searching on "Heavy Equipment Forums".

[ernie]

We've had a recent influx of new members, I'm curious how everyone is finding out about us. Just jot down a reply whether you're a new or old member on how you learned about our site so I can focus on where to apply resources for expanding our membership.

Remember, the more members we have, the greater our pool of information will be!! Thanks everyone!!

I found out about your site through my nephew who used to work for a local fire deptment. He used different forums to find help in fixing the fire trucks.

[Torsten]

I found this forum via the monstertoys blog - They had heavy equipment accident pictures posted there.

[pashe]

I have been looking for info on my allis chalmers 7g series b on yahoo and this came up.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums pashe! :drinkup

[Preppypyro]

I just bought a case 580 sk backhoe, and was searching online for some specs about it and ran across this site. Looks like a pretty cool site so far, I just hope the guys in here wont get sick of me asking a TON of questions!

Im 28 years old, live in saskatchewan canada. I work in alberta in the oil patch.

I have always been interested in all sorts of types of equipment, and just started a part time backhoe company for when im not in alberta working.

[nmmountainman]

I found this site by googling "case 450 road cuttting":)
glad I did too
I think I will learn a lot here
Fred

[leadarrows]

Wow I never posted in this thread....thought I had but maybe I didn't because I don't remember...lol
Someone from LS told me about it I think. Been here from the start. Learned more than I have taught. With all the years of experience some of the other members have over me that probably isn't going to change anytime soon. :notworthy

[MobRules]

Hey

Nice site! I found it while searching for an access code for a Bell 4206D that was listed in your archives. I had found a couple others that were out dated, but nothing else that was this organized or nice.

Corey

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums MobRules! :drinkup

Glad to hear you like it.

[Cat287B]

Just found it by dumb luck. Am new to computorsand saw a forum for trucks and sure hoped there was one for equipment. This is a great site glad to see theres no flame throwing or what ever you call it.
Pete

[Little Jon]

I spent a couple hours playing on the computer and stumbled on this site I think from a search engine.

[dirt man]

Getting ready to retire and wanting to start my own dirt company.. Found site through Google search..

Great site, Lots of info...thxs:usa

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums dirt man! :drinkup

[white_boyz1]

thanks for the site.it keeps all the hydraulic manipulators busy.:cool2

[Sean]

Did a search on skid steers. And it came up with this site

[landrvrnut22]

I'm a member of dieselram.com, this forum came up in a thread, and I joined up. Thanks for all the info, needed something like this years ago.

[Ray Welsh]

We've had a recent influx of new members, I'm curious how everyone is finding out about us. Just jot down a reply whether you're a new or old member on how you learned about our site so I can focus on where to apply resources for expanding our membership.

Remember, the more members we have, the greater our pool of information will be!! Thanks everyone!!

I am retired earthmover and was looking for info on WABCO twin powered scrapers. I had 333FT, (unreliable) and 252FT (excellent). Both were good when they were going and could burn the latest of any make.

[wethead]

I just googled "heavy equipment forum"

and BAM!

Great Place BTW!

[okumaguru]

I was searching Google for Hough Payloaders. I just traded for an old Hough loader and it needs tinkering like would be expected.
Tim

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums okumaguru! :drinkup

[whitetrash]

I found you on google searching for JD parts and info. I've enjoyed this site more than any I've found. Ain't combined knowledge great.

[Dig-UP]

Google search for Heavy Equipment forum. Been lurking for some time... finally signed up.

[xcavate77]

Google searching for heavy equipment and glad to be here

[Cotterpin]

Was looking for eguipment forums when found this site .
I've been reading for awhile and thought I'd join to input
when I could .

[Steve Frazier]

Welcome guys!!:drinkup

Thanks for joining us!!

[Ralph]

Your site came up when researching a Bobcat (used google) for sale and then again researching how to get it running. Thanks for hosting the site.

[jasonv]

We've had a recent influx of new members, I'm curious how everyone is finding out about us. Just jot down a reply whether you're a new or old member on how you learned about our site so I can focus on where to apply resources for expanding our membership.

Remember, the more members we have, the greater our pool of information will be!! Thanks everyone!!

I found this site looking for used equipment:exactly

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums jasonv! :drinkup

[RollOver Pete]

Think I was searchin for "sexy babes dressed in yellow who like gettin dirty" and somehow ended up here :beatsme
:cool:

[Cotterpin]

I can believe that RollOver Pete , My work partner and I used to complain about havin' the " greens " . We worked on the Terex equipment on the lot, D600's ,7241 , 8230B .......yeeech........

[hmover]

Found it searching a case 580 question on google.Nice site.tHanks for being there.

[wethead]

Found it searching a case 580 question on google.Nice site.tHanks for being there.

Yea, Its always awesome finding a whole forum , when you were just looking for one answer :)

Welcome to the forum.

I am still new , but I really like this place :)

[Sir Rock]

This is a great forum to discuss those questions that are unique to the industry. Word is out there and this is a great resource.
Thanks for the input and great discussion.
Sir Rock

[RollOver Pete]

Welcome to HEF Sir Rock :drinkup
:cool:

[Countryboy]

Yes, Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums Sir Rock! :drinkup

[MMSOCAL]

I like others found this forum through searching other things. Being as young as i am i think this can offer answers to alot of questions i have. I think its a great idea and can be very resourceful if used properly hats off to you guys.:usa -matt

[newbie1276]

found site on yahoo search on heavy equipment great site very educating :notworthy

[Eric]

I googled excavator pics to show my son, and there it was! Hats off to you on a great forum.

[AnthraciteMiner]

I heard about this site through word-of-mouth on the DHS Diecast site. Lots of interesting posts on here, kudos to the people who put it all together.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums AnthraciteMiner! :drinkup

[ozscooper]

found site thru google search for 657G info, and i must say am very impressed with the whole site design

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums ozscooper! :drinkup

[john jensen]

I did find you by looking for Fiat allis on Goggle
Best regaurds John Jensen.

[AK20]

Found the site doing a search on Google unrelated to forums...lurked for a couple days and finally registered today:cool:

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums AK20! :drinkup

[Cat_Yellow]

Did a Google search looking for something...don't remember what...and came across this site. Visited for a couple of months before joining. Very impressed with the "community" here. Everyone is always willing to help and the site has a very positive attitude. Great job moderators!!!:)

[Steve Frazier]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums!!:drinkup

Just out of curiosity, why did you wait to join?

[Cat_Yellow]

Steve,
Spent most of that time reading the various threads. Lots of good info. In hindsight, should have joined sooner.

[Steve Frazier]

Well I'm glad you did! I was just curious, would like to know how to get guys on the fence to join us. Thanks!

[rglover]

I was searching Google and found the site. It looks very well organized!

[Steve Frazier]

Thank you and welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums!!:drinkup

[Rockbreaker]

Hi Steve.

Very impressed by this forum and the layout:notworthy
Fun too see at people from all over the world who loves machines can
communicate at this great site.
I found a link too it at Facebook.:cool2

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums Rockbreaker! :drinkup

[METCO]

I found this site from a post on ********. It is a Wealth of information. I enjoy all types of equipment , from the 20's to the present. My wife and I have a small excavating and trucking company based in Hershey,Pa. I work mostly in York,Pa. . We do all sorts of work from land clearing, boulder wall construction to finish grading.
Our equipment includes:
JD160CLC excavator with rockland manual thumb
JD490e excavator with rockland thumb
2-JD310SG backhoes
Takuechi 140CTL with mower,grapple rake,broom and various other attachments
NH665 skidloader
plus various trucks and support equipment

[blacksmith]

I just bought a 1986 Case Construction King Backhoe here in the UK - not so many around (many more JCB's) and am having some difficulty getting information but found this forum through Googling my machine and hey presto.

All the support here looks great and am looking forward to posting more when I can get past my 'newbi' status. :)

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums blacksmith! :drinkup

[Colin Doy]

I googled "heavy equipment" back in December to look for some info....found this site. People are so friendly on this site and are willing to give information to anybody that wants it. Don't stop!:)

[Buddy]

Hi Steve
I found this site while looking around the web this COLD morning. I am a collector/mechanic on older construction equipment.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums Buddy! :drinkup

[BIGGGDOZZER]

Hello .i was thumbing thru some equipment stuff and saw this, how cool,i work for the county and run case 931 and 200 jd excavator or whatever need done that day,thanks for having me,tim

[sugarbritches]

I had answered a forum on indeed.com and a gentlemen from this website responded to me and directed me here. I am looking for a start in the industry. I currently work for a construction company, originally they told me that I could learn how to run any piece of equipment that I wanted. Now they tell me no because I am a female and they don't let women run their equipment because they are "old fashioned" about that. I flag and labor for them and they don't mind me shoveling down in a hole like a man, but operating is out of the question. Looking for help.

[digger242j]

Now they tell me no because I am a female and they don't let women run their equipment because they are "old fashioned" about that.

If they told you that, in so many words, they're not only old fashioned, they're STUPID. We have laws against that stuff these days...

BTW, welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums!

[RollOver Pete]

Yeah....
What digger said...:drinkup
:cool:

[redline]

well this is my second post and I found this site while searching for heavy iron on google, the site came up in a search for 994F pics lol

[Big Tackle Boy]

Hi, I'm from over the pond in the UK. Just found the site whilst surfin. Looking forward to wading my way through the subject matter on here :)

[GDL]

i found it through google. i have a1989 komatsu d20p im having problems with. i bought used a year ago. i was using it to dig a pond and shut down for about ten minutes. when i went to start it agian i turned the key and loud pop and a little puff of smoke came out from under my right foot. now when i turn the key theres no power at all.
HELP!

[camara]

I found out about the site from the dodgepowerwagon.com site. I was looking at T. W. Halls power wagon pictures. Checked out the site and have been hooked since. Great site and even better pictures. I like the big iron, have a PC400LC3 myself with a 13' stick and a 30" bucket. Anyway I am a directional drilling contractor. No I don't do fibre work. I primarily do water & sewer and an occasional electrical project. I have pictures on my website: www.thedrillguys.com. I have read the posts about "Dig Safe" and I see you guys feel the same way I do. So I hope to learn a lot, make some new friends and see a lot of good pictures. Look forward to meeting you guys. Oh btw T. W. Hall that is a nice grader and a better powerwagon.:notworthy

[ZAXIS]

We've had a recent influx of new members, I'm curious how everyone is finding out about us. Just jot down a reply whether you're a new or old member on how you learned about our site so I can focus on where to apply resources for expanding our membership.

Remember, the more members we have, the greater our pool of information will be!! Thanks everyone!!
Hi, I was looking at equipment on Equipment Trader Online and got to this link. I have had a blast looking at pictures and reading the comments, great stuff!! Sincerely, ZAXIS

[ironmen327G]

I found your site from Google, I searched for the phrase "Heavy Equipment Forum"

[mrbackhoe]

Also through Google, searching for "construction equipment forum".

I did btw. have some problems registering when I used Firefox, but no problems at all using Explorer.

[BIGDAN315]

Searching for a dump truck online and stumbled on to it. Glad I did.

[danish cat tech]

I found it with help from Bobcat_Ron :)

[jlaroy]

Google search...looking for as much info as possible about the industry.

[AtlasRob]

We've had a recent influx of new members, I'm curious how everyone is finding out about us. Just jot down a reply whether you're a new or old member on how you learned about our site so I can focus on where to apply resources for expanding our membership.

Remember, the more members we have, the greater our pool of information will be!! Thanks everyone!!

I was checking the stats on visitors to my own site and a thread on here was listed in the results on AOL. I remember the "Steve's site" being mentioned on ACME a couple of years back but I never found you, more to lack of comp time than anything else.
Great site, with a very good cross section of members. Well done. I think the snow ball mentioned a good few posts back is really rolling, you have posts cropping up regularly in the main search engines. I dont know of a better recommendation.:drinkup

[Bentworker2]

Google search here, I'm looking for a bucket for my Case 1835C. This forum seems to be a awesome source of information.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums Bentworker2! :drinkup

[dirtboy]

Was looking into grey market machines, found the site through google....and then I told 2 friends and they told 2 friends who told 2 friend and so on and so on:D What a great pool of knowledge to draw from its like having a partner. Thanks alot for putting this site together:notworthy

[EqmtRunr]

I was on tractobynet and was thinkin how much good info i was gathering when a thought crossed my mind "I wonder if theres something similar for heavy equipment" so i googled it and found this site. I am looking foward to learning much.
Stefan

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums EqmtRunr! :drinkup

[S. exc]

It was reccomended by a person I was selling a truck to... BigDan315 I believe.

[ipopeye]

Found while doing a machinery search

[coyote]

google poclain and found site in options

[sheepfoot]

Just typed in dynahoe and there was a link to this forum, great site !!!!!!!!!!

[angelsairman]

I found you through a search engine. Im actually in search of finding parts breakdowns, repair info and parts for a Benati G53 backhoe in the states. It seems like nobody in the states has any info on these things. So i thought id come on here to pick your brains. I was a AGE (ageranger.com) Ranger in the USAF from 00-05. I got out and worked fleet maintenance for a specialty contractor doing just about everything at one point. Ive been working at a JCB dealership for the last year. Im one of 2 mechanics so i get into alot of diffrent things. So if anyone has questions mechanical wise give me a shout.:usa

[Jon B]

I found you guys through NewAgTalk.com.

I've had some experience in heavy construction, working in Sudbury last year on the Hwy 69 job, as a gradesman

[headwrench]

i was having trouble with a jd 344h battery draw problem and searched heavy equipment tech info and here i am. noticed a lot of usefull info and logged in.

[dirtyboy]

I am new and found this site while google searching for JD 544.

[wattson]

I found this site by "surfing the net" on snowy day. Glad to come across this site .

[cat69]

found it from a brother operator this site is really cool

[drdcco]

I do custom model work of heavy equipment and I'm a regular on the DHS Diecast Forum. I was looking for some pictures and ran across the site. I found some familar names here and decided to join in,
Dave

[rocko59]

Hi
I found this through a Google search, I was searching for Hough loaders. Russell

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums rocko59! :drinkup

[chico]

I found this site on google I was searching for "best dump truck to buy" this site popped up. ;)

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums chico! :drinkup

[bear]

I was looking for parts for my "inherited' 1986 d6. I'll get some pics taken and see what you guys can tell me about this tilt cylinder.
New here and looking forward to talking to you guys and learning from you what i haven't. I may be young but want to learn from you elder statesmen in the biz.
By the way i enjoy this place quite a bit. This place is up there with the King of Obsolete's place! :notworthy :D

[digger242j]

This place is up there with the King of Obsolete's place!

Hey, this is where the KoO comes when he has a question. :)

(Actually, I'm not sure he's ever asked a question, at least an equipment question, but he is a member here in good standing.)

[Boophoenix]

I do beleive I'd have to give credit to my find of the forum to google. I was lookin at the terex S2 and ended up here and been trapped since. BY the way nice machine Brian wish you were close enough to visit to check it out in person.

[planecrazy]

Found on Google

[BrianHay]

Right on thanks Boophoenix and welcome to HEF

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums planecrazy! :drinkup

[Temu]

Search, search, search and finally found it!!!!!!!

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums Temu! :drinkup

[landtekk]

Searching for heavy equiptment and the site came up. What a nice suprise.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums landtekk! :drinkup

[CheeseHead]

http://kensdiecastconstructionmodels.com/index.html, is where I found this forum. :eek:

[bushcat]

Got it from KOO's website.

[Dirtman52]

I ran a Google search looking for something and saw this forum. Signed up, got busy and forgot about it until yesterday.

[TomVDJ]

I found this site while researching the incident where a CAT D8R bulldozer got picked op by the huge baggar 288 miner. If anybody has more pics of this accident, let me know!!! ;)

[stretch]

Looked up pics/info on Clark 290M scrapers...

[euclid]

I was googling euclid belly-not bellydump and found this forum and signed up.
cheers:drinkup

[carlsharp]

I found HEF thru the Antique Caterpillar Machinery Enthusiast forum. There are several here who are members of both.

[euclid]

I joined HCEA, but they never seemed to materialize into anything so I kind of blew them off and yesterday I got an email saying they had repaired the site. I think this site is much more user friendly from what I've read and viewed.:Cowboy

[dr501]

new a google search for some old iron

[registered user]

Did a google search for IUEO forums and your forum came up, lucky for me!