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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: Big thanks is in order... Truck Shop, Apr 11, 2021 at 3:43 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: Cat D3B 3204 governor/injection pump thepumpguysc, Apr 11, 2021 at 4:48 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Takeuchi TB035!! new to me have some questions Fourtencustoms, Apr 11, 2021 at 4:03 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Russell Grader ovrszd, Apr 11, 2021 at 3:30 PM

    4. Scrapers

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      Latest: New Terex TS24D Questionable wizard, Apr 4, 2021

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: 580C only runs with glass ball check valve fitting removed from fuel return line nova481, Apr 11, 2021 at 3:38 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: Cat 963 repairs Nige, Apr 11, 2021 at 3:47 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: 844K starting troubles when hot WoodBoy, Apr 11, 2021 at 1:10 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Caterpillar Diagnostic Equipment tool_king, Apr 11, 2021 at 4:18 AM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

    1. Tool Carriers

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      Latest: Morooka Mk160 lantraxco, Mar 13, 2021

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: 68' Hyster H50F transmission oil leak brwesi, Apr 11, 2021 at 2:25 PM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Demag tilt-up crane AzIron, Apr 9, 2021 at 4:14 AM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: Concrete pulverizer production skyking1, Apr 9, 2021 at 2:51 PM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: PTO hydraulics on a GMC Top Kick Willie B, Apr 4, 2021

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: How to move JLG lift with seized wheel colson04, Apr 9, 2021 at 6:33 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Bobcat 435 shudders when slewing down hill uffex, Apr 11, 2021 at 9:23 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Jcb 409 driving issue djordje1, Apr 6, 2021 at 12:37 PM

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: cat 246c starting issues preston harer, Apr 11, 2021 at 4:08 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Case TV450 weak drive Midnightmoon, Apr 7, 2021 at 5:23 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat S70 and alternatives Zewnten, Mar 15, 2021

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Bomag BVT 65 Repair Manual mg2361, Apr 7, 2021 at 5:12 PM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Land Leveler Jeffrey Bandel, Apr 2, 2021

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Wieler pavers Vetech63, Mar 2, 2021

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Bomag 100 AD stops travel after warm mg2361, Apr 11, 2021 at 10:59 AM

    3. Mills

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      Latest: W2200 lower Conveyor use milling_drum, Mar 10, 2021

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Distributor Trucks wade stegal, Jan 20, 2021

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: I dig best vs trimble earthworks 2d Tim Modine, Apr 7, 2021 at 7:21 PM

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Grade changes when I turn around Tones, Apr 11, 2021 at 12:37 PM

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: IDigbest System? IDIGBEST, Apr 5, 2021 at 3:12 PM

    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: Shop Management Software Zewnten, Mar 13, 2021

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Commercial construction work pictures skyking1, Mar 26, 2021

    3. Safety Issues

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      Latest: larger dozer visibility graphic example LincsAgritech, Apr 10, 2021 at 5:41 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 Truck Shop, Apr 6, 2021 at 3:00 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: 3406C exhaust sleaves, reinstall or not? JPV, Apr 11, 2021 at 3:50 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

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      Latest: New Appraisal Book John C., Feb 6, 2021

    8. Upcoming Events

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      Latest: 17th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show September 12 & 13, 2020 New Athens, Ohio marion7200, Aug 20, 2020

  12. Forestry

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      Latest: White pines CM1995, Apr 3, 2021

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Vancouver Island, BC. Logging at its Best! camptramp, Apr 11, 2021 at 3:54 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: Diesel starter, couple cranks then disengages from ring gear 200lc1, Apr 9, 2021 at 3:30 AM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: advice hint building design gin pole diy DMiller, Apr 11, 2021 at 11:05 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Tilt deck equipment trailers skyking1, Apr 9, 2021 at 4:51 AM

    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: A few projects I have done recently CM1995, Apr 11, 2021 at 1:02 AM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: 2021 Lube Price Increases Announced Coaldust, Apr 6, 2021 at 8:08 PM

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

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    1. Support

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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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      Latest: Hi aspiring mechanic from Philippines Carl03, Apr 11, 2021 at 3:41 PM

    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: Menzi Muck m545x Spider Excavator **Order in product** Addison, Mar 29, 2021

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Wanaka, New Zealand Tones, Apr 9, 2021 at 11:56 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 radio-controlled scale model of Komatsu D575A-2 tournaphil, Apr 5, 2021 at 12:26 AM