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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: Where do you draw a line on forum member responcibility? kshansen, Jul 19, 2019 at 11:54 AM

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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: Thanks to all who secured our freedom funwithfuel, Jul 1, 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: D6R STEERING Boostall, Jul 19, 2019 at 11:01 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: 330CL Starting issue ??? thepumpguysc, Jul 19, 2019 at 1:37 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Fiat Allis 65 Grader DIYDAVE, Jul 19, 2019 at 1:26 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Earthmoving Job, Deere Pull pans? ShaneK, Jul 15, 2019 at 2:45 PM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: 580K CAS Detent Housing Broken Coy Lancaster, Jul 19, 2019 at 1:19 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: Bobcat t190 injector problem thepumpguysc, Jul 19, 2019 at 11:30 AM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Cat 544J trans question Tony Wells, Jul 19, 2019 at 1:22 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Volvo A25 c Mark250, Jul 18, 2019 at 12:28 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: IT28F need to remove the tool lock cylinder. Phil P, May 24, 2019

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Finally I found a forklift forum Birken Vogt, Jul 19, 2019 at 5:08 AM

    3. Cranes

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      Latest: Working the National 1300A hosspuller, Jul 19, 2019 at 5:45 AM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: Starlight drivein screen demo Ronsii, Jul 14, 2019 at 1:54 AM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Cat 420F IT Grapple Bucket Nige, Jul 11, 2019

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Genie TMZ 34/19 James Passwater, Jul 17, 2019 at 12:50 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Ihi final drive grease nipple Vetech63, Jul 18, 2019 at 12:12 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Avant/MultiOne/Giant/Cast, etc. mini wheel loaders Taian Loader -Angelia, Jul 4, 2019

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Fluids for 2015 Bobcat S630 JJay0335, Jul 19, 2019 at 12:54 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Takeuchi tl140 glow plugs test? Birken Vogt, Jul 19, 2019 at 7:00 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: JD CT332 Steering Problems tumbles, Jul 9, 2019

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Davis/Case 40 + 4 Std Trencher Metalman 55, May 30, 2019

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Brush Cutter leaking oil around the cutting blade Kubota_90_2, Jul 3, 2019

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Pavijet Mini Paver Finisher now in the USA dscont, Jul 15, 2019 at 2:01 AM

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Bomag bw 900 -50 wiring mg2361, Jul 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM

    3. Mills

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    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: ADM Asphalt Plant BitumenMan, Jun 26, 2019

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: iDig 2D Excavator Grade Assist TrentNz, Dec 27, 2018

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Cost of GPS machine control? Lil' Puss, Jun 29, 2019

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Question on Trimble GCR-2SM Lil' Puss, Jun 29, 2019

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Question for all the independent mobile mechanics!!! JD955SC, Jul 19, 2019 at 10:15 AM

    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

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      Latest: June 2014 Update on Brian Fitzpatricks's battle against Kiewit DMiller, Jul 5, 2019

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Need a good man Tones, Jul 18, 2019 at 1:53 PM

    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: Favorite phrases you use Randy88, Jul 19, 2019 at 10:14 AM

    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: Banks won’t finance older trucks JPLUMMER, Dec 31, 2018

    8. Upcoming Events

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      Latest: NW Meet and Greet, June 8th old-iron-habit, May 20, 2019

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: A day in the woods video series Hallback, Jul 7, 2019

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: 648g3 skidder security violation mg2361, Jul 19, 2019 at 10:54 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: TractorTopping the Fields bassetts, Jul 7, 2019

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Our new Agricultural Hook Lift Trailer renaudineau, Jul 16, 2019 at 6:38 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: L9000 Tandem Dump colson04, Jul 19, 2019 at 1:14 PM

    2. Trailers

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    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Any Hemi owners here??? WaterDoc, May 26, 2019

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: FL80 4x4 service truck build simonsrplant, Jul 11, 2019

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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  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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  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: 1939 1H series D8 snow plow. kshansen, Jul 18, 2019 at 2:18 PM

  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: 1-16th scale radio-controlled Allis-Chalmers HD-41 and Fiat-Allis 41B. petepilot, Jul 12, 2019