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  1. Heavy Equipment Forums Rules & Posting Guidelines

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    Latest: How to "Post a Thread" to get your questions answered (hopefully). digger242j, Mar 25, 2019

  2. General Industry Questions

    Post general questions/comments regarding the heavy equipment industry here
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    Latest: Most popular CAT tools Nige, Jun 15, 2021 at 4:51 PM

  3. Link Exchanges

    Links to various industry related sites
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    Latest: CraneSafetyStickers.com Steve Frazier, Jan 4, 2020

  4. Gone But Not Forgotten

    This forum is to pay tribute to members who have been called home. In memory of "RonG"
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    Latest: The trucker's tale, a brother gone but not forgotten lantraxco, Mar 12, 2021

  5. Heavy Equipment

    Post equipment questions/comments of any nature and photos within the corresponding forum.

  6. Earthmoving Equipment

    1. Dozers

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      Latest: JD 450C Welder Dave, Jun 15, 2021 at 10:29 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Komat'su PC60-7 --Just Purchased Used--Some Questions Welder Dave, Jun 15, 2021 at 10:49 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: NEW Cat 150 AWD Welder Dave, Jun 15, 2021 at 9:58 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: New Terex TS24D traxcavator, Jun 15, 2021 at 2:07 AM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Kioti dk 65 slow hydraulics no power steering mattyt1984, Jun 15, 2021 at 9:54 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: CAT 953 Grease points Dave Neubert, Jun 15, 2021 at 9:23 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Cummins V504 56wrench, Jun 15, 2021 at 2:49 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Terex TA30 ZF 6WG 310 Transmission leaks Philip S King, Jun 14, 2021 at 6:49 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

    1. Tool Carriers

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      Latest: Morooka Mk160 lantraxco, May 20, 2021

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: genie 34/22 light codes foolish, Jun 15, 2021 at 10:22 PM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: new ride Natman, Jun 15, 2021 at 9:13 PM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: A walk through the local demo contractor's yard skyking1, Jun 11, 2021 at 4:57 PM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Bobcat Soil Conditioner Modification (Hydraulic Control Valve) Heavy Chevy, Jun 10, 2021 at 1:31 AM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Need help with JLG 40e Redneck281, Jun 15, 2021 at 4:36 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: CAT 301.8 stick comes slowly in on its own Kenskip1, Jun 15, 2021 at 10:48 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: John Deere 244J fault code "E3015 tool_king, Jun 14, 2021 at 2:22 AM

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Cat 259b3. Suddenly blows black smoke and growling MarshallPowerGen, Jun 15, 2021 at 5:36 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: CAT 289C2 Hydraulic/Steering Issue heymccall, Jun 15, 2021 at 10:48 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat S70 and alternatives Tampa450, Jun 6, 2021

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Wacker RT820 (new to me) Can't Get Started Parts, Jun 10, 2021 at 3:26 AM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Sharp Grade Installed Tones, Jun 14, 2021 at 5:09 AM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Bolt on extensions Nige, Apr 26, 2021

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Ingersoll-Rand SD-100F Pro-Pac Tony Wells, Jun 2, 2021

    3. Mills

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      Latest: Bomag soil stabilizer s/n 101590041070 Vetech63, Jun 10, 2021 at 6:27 PM

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Etnyre chip spreader chaos ianjoub, May 6, 2021

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

    1. Lasers

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      Latest: I dig best vs trimble earthworks 2d Tim Modine, Jun 2, 2021

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Can GPS help a young in experienced operator do quality professional grading? Bam Bam 171, Jun 11, 2021 at 10:16 AM

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: IDIGBEST reviews? fourwheel1, May 9, 2021

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Thread says Computer Applications so I'll give it a try! John C., Dec 10, 2020

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Pump drives TVA, Jun 2, 2021

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Commercial construction work pictures Aarons81, Jun 15, 2021 at 10:33 PM

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Shake Hands with Danger funwithfuel, Jun 15, 2021 at 8:40 PM

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: My OWN Fault DMiller, Jun 15, 2021 at 11:04 AM

    5. Shop Talk

      Post shop tips, unique repairs, shop projects here. Please post machine specific repairs in the corresponding machine forum.
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      Shop Talk

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      1. Tools of the Trade

      2. Welding

      Latest: Why are 12 x 16.5 Titan HEs double the Carlisle UltraGuards? emmett518, Jun 15, 2021 at 6:52 PM

    6. Industry Interaction

      Where industry trades may interact with members, special promotions, R & D, etc.
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      Latest: Werk-Brau Customer Appreciation Give-Away dirty4fun, Nov 21, 2013

    7. Financing

      Post your financing questions here. Sponsored by Capital Funding Group
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      Latest: New Appraisal Book John C., May 28, 2021

    8. Upcoming Events

      Post Trade Show and Auction dates and locations here
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      Latest: empty truck bed Yakima Westbound skyking1, Jun 13, 2021 at 3:25 PM

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: Cost of Operation for one-man forestry mulching operation petepilot, May 30, 2021

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Christy Carriage grapplewrench, Jun 15, 2021 at 2:53 PM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Hi tech Truck Shop, Feb 4, 2021

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Kubota tractors: confused about "grey market" and "lack of parts support" for old machines treemuncher, Jun 13, 2021 at 5:41 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Weight limits Nige, Jun 15, 2021 at 5:10 PM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Chain Grade and WLL disagreement Jonas302, Jun 10, 2021 at 12:17 PM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Moving a backhoe from Indiana to Mass. Sleaze galore. lantraxco, Mar 30, 2021

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Some pics of my current project RollOver Pete, Jun 3, 2021

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Should you grease if the backhoe sits? CM1995, Jun 13, 2021 at 11:29 PM

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

    1. Support

      Post website difficulties and/or suggestions here
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      Latest: Takeuchi TB016 won’t keep running heymccall, May 3, 2021

    2. Announcements

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      Latest: Happy Father's Day mg2361, Jun 22, 2020

    3. Safety Competition

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      Latest: Fatal accident, traffic flagman. JLarson, May 11, 2021

    4. Test Forum

      Test your posting skills here
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      Latest: Testing attachments. TheBigDog, Jun 3, 2021

    5. New Member Introductions

      Introduce yourself here, tell us your experiences and interests
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      Latest: Just In From East Tennessee Tinkerer, Jun 13, 2021 at 1:21 AM

    6. Geek Patrol

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      Latest: Anyone have the Web Address for SIS? kshansen, Apr 30, 2021

    7. Equipment For Sale/Wanted

      This Forum is for member's use only to list their personally owned used equipment for sale. No third party or Dealer listings permitted. Respond to ads via PM
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      Latest: 2015 International service truck ROBSREDFORD, Jun 6, 2021

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers DMiller, Jun 15, 2021 at 10:33 AM

  18. Models and Miniatures

    The youngsters enjoy looking forward to a career playing with the real thing, while the adults look back fondly on those responsibility-free days when the toys were just toys. This section is for all those interested in heavy equipment toys and models.
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    Latest: Steven Chiu AKA Sylvian1975 FRAUD from me for $3,615.15 Tinkerer, Apr 23, 2021