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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

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    Latest: Boulder Hunt! DIYDAVE, Nov 21, 2019 at 2:13 AM

  3. Link Exchanges

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  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: Just read some sad news Nige, Nov 8, 2019

  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: Ecology Drain Mechanism installed backward? kshansen, Nov 21, 2019 at 1:07 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Hitachi EX100-2 hydraulic issues among others LeRoy-Far, Nov 21, 2019 at 12:06 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: 140H in the outback barkly59, Nov 21, 2019 at 9:27 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: 615 Scrapper Drive Line Macktruck907, Nov 14, 2019

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: park brake and wrench light on mg2361, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:23 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: 953B Nige, Nov 20, 2019 at 7:54 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Ed's 77 Terex 72-41 zlssefi, Nov 21, 2019 at 2:39 AM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Terex TA40 gearshift problems nlabrecque52, Nov 14, 2019

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: 1981 JLG 40G Mikefromcny, Nov 16, 2019 at 3:06 AM

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Clark C500 Y50 for the shop oceanobob, Nov 20, 2019 at 4:12 AM

    3. Cranes

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      Latest: Just some work pics dirty4fun, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:18 AM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: Starlight drivein screen demo CM1995, Nov 18, 2019 at 2:45 PM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Looking for JD 410/510 hoe attachments Excavator Attachment, Nov 18, 2019 at 2:14 AM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: 97 Grove MZ46C HELP! funky platform controls Phil Price, Nov 21, 2019 at 2:13 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: 2004 Bobcat 331D Coolant change... Delmer, Nov 21, 2019 at 4:37 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Looking at Compact Wheel Loader just do it, Nov 14, 2019

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat 773 with Kubota v2203 engine .... Installing a block heater.... Delmer, Nov 21, 2019 at 7:06 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Caterpillar 277B Interlock ECM Repaired, Running Rich and Won't Start 92U 3406, Nov 20, 2019 at 6:19 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: What is a mini skidsteer? Tampa450, Oct 13, 2019

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Why does my IR compressor shut off after 15-20 seconds? rdr, Oct 20, 2019

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Convert 5hose planers and wheel saws to 3hose KSSS, Oct 31, 2019

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Paver shopping buddy605, Nov 7, 2019

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: 98 Ingersol Rand Roller - Need Information ms0115, Oct 21, 2019

    3. Mills

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      Latest: Bomag 1300/30-2 ..........The challenge I was given. Theweldor, Aug 26, 2019

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: 98 Ingersol Rand Roller - Need Information digger242j, Oct 17, 2019

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: Agatec MR240 still around? Ronsii, Jul 30, 2019

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Topcon hiper pro SurveyorGPS2019, Nov 17, 2019 at 12:00 PM

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Earthwork 3D Takeoff/Estimating Software redneckracin, Jun 26, 2019

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

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      Latest: Energy Recovery Fee? Ct Farmer, Nov 13, 2019

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Utility locations DMiller, Dec 25, 2018

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Shake Hands with Danger 92U 3406, Nov 20, 2019 at 9:34 PM

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Thinking about takeing the winter off. Bls repair, Oct 20, 2019

    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

      Latest: New tool review... DIYDAVE, Nov 21, 2019 at 2:36 AM

    6. Industry Interaction

      Where industry trades may interact with members, special promotions, R & D, etc.
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      Latest: How to protect my condos? MCT12, Jul 26, 2019

    7. Financing

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      Latest: Simple & Fast Business Capital & Equipment Financing Alicia Bryan, Oct 31, 2019

    8. Upcoming Events

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      Latest: 16th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show September 7 & 8, 2019 New Athens, Ohio marion7200, Aug 4, 2019

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: Husquvarna still or Ecco aighead, Nov 4, 2019

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. Red & White Iron, Past and Present.... callingtheshop, Nov 21, 2019 at 3:42 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Mother Nature is showing off Blocker in MS, Nov 20, 2019 at 2:45 AM

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Steering foaming hydraulic/trans oil AllDodge, Nov 10, 2019

  14. Transportation

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      Latest: 88 s2200 inter funwithfuel, Nov 21, 2019 at 11:47 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Just when you thought parking areas were crowded enough thepumpguysc, Nov 21, 2019 at 10:31 AM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Moving 21000# with Ram 3500. fast_st, Nov 7, 2019

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: A few projects I have done recently CM1995, Nov 12, 2019

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: ATF in piston type compressor Willys53, Nov 18, 2019 at 2:38 PM

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

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    2. Announcements

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    3. Safety Competition

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    4. Test Forum

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    5. New Member Introductions

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    6. Geek Patrol

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    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: 24" Auger for Excavator, McMillan-Penco $6500 bigequip, Nov 14, 2019

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: 1962 B-673ST Mack working restoration: RZucker, Nov 21, 2019 at 4:05 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: Diecast Construction Models tom clemens, Sep 17, 2019