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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: Battery Powered Equipment suladas, Jan 18, 2021 at 6:59 AM

  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: RIP My Sweet Girl Raildudes dad, Dec 26, 2020

  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: International TD-14 Spud_Monkey, Jan 18, 2021 at 5:28 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Extending range of motion on hydraulic thumb LACHAU, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:09 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Champion 720R ´88 series III, What oils do I need? Southbus, Jan 18, 2021 at 2:17 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Scraper vs Loader and dump truck Welder Dave, Jan 17, 2021 at 8:03 PM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Christmas Snow Flat Thunder Channel, Jan 18, 2021 at 6:57 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: Tl130 relays Milkman6030, Jan 17, 2021 at 8:16 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Hyundai 140W-9H defaul password Markomp, Jan 17, 2021 at 2:31 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Volvo A25C sfrs4, Jan 12, 2021 at 3:37 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

    1. Tool Carriers

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      Latest: IT28F engine problem sounds bad. Phil P, Sep 18, 2020

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Switch and a relay for the reachlift controls oceanobob, Jan 18, 2021 at 3:34 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Help with a crane model Franco_ce, Jan 17, 2021 at 6:04 PM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: Swimming pool Removals and Demolitions 805DirtDog, Jan 18, 2021 at 4:51 AM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Which tractor brand is best for Farming? DMiller, Jan 16, 2021 at 2:22 PM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: 2001 JLG z45/25 control issues (only drives if boom joystick is moved) Paul Council, Jan 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: It's January, so what's everyone doing with their machine right now? colson04, Jan 17, 2021 at 3:03 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: EIMCO 911B HardRockNM, Jan 15, 2021 at 11:23 PM

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Tappered pins colson04, Jan 18, 2021 at 12:43 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Replace drive sprockets? Welder Dave, Jan 18, 2021 at 6:22 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Toro Dingo TX425 gas, engine replacement hydraulic fluid and tips Zewnten, Jan 18, 2021 at 6:46 AM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: genielift gs1930 jerky operation Txhayseed, Jan 15, 2021 at 4:59 AM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Auger for compact Excavator lantraxco, Jan 17, 2021 at 9:59 AM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Leeboy 1000t Wilson electrical Simon C, Jan 13, 2021 at 4:43 AM

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: No brakes on Ingersoll rand dd-34hf Txhayseed, Dec 23, 2020

    3. Mills

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      Latest: Bomag 1300/30-2 ..........The challenge I was given. Birken Vogt, Oct 24, 2020

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Oil distributor trucks .....UGH!! Truck Shop, Sep 23, 2020

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: I dig best vs trimble earthworks 2d skyking1, Dec 24, 2020

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Are Graders Obsolete? AzIron, Nov 3, 2020

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: IDigbest System? KSSS, Dec 4, 2020

    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: Bid services companys Aarons81, Jan 2, 2021

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Headaches, or Job Snafu's aighead, Jan 13, 2021 at 12:26 PM

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Wear those face shields Tinkerer, Dec 24, 2020

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Finding qualified help lantraxco, Jan 18, 2021 at 4:37 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: Welded bushings Tones, Jan 17, 2021 at 10:05 PM

    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

      Post your financing questions here. Sponsored by Capital Funding Group
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      Latest: Equipment Financing & Leasing Might Be Right For Your Business John C., Nov 20, 2020

    8. Upcoming Events

      Post Trade Show and Auction dates and locations here
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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

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: New site is up skyking1, Jan 18, 2021 at 1:14 AM

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Butler Brothers logging trucks woofwoof, Jan 17, 2021 at 7:44 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Building a new fence. William Clarke, Oct 13, 2020

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: My "new" mowing tractor: 1693TA, Jan 18, 2021 at 3:21 AM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Readying for the KW mitch504, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:11 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: 15" split rim Dayton style wheels wanted 361brock, Jan 16, 2021 at 2:37 AM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Mini bucket tie downs skyking1, Dec 23, 2020

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: My Last One-Finished John C., Jan 18, 2021 at 3:44 AM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: In need of a education Tyler d4c, Jan 8, 2021

  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: Adjusting width of columns? Truck Shop, Jan 13, 2021 at 2:41 AM

    2. Announcements

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

    3. Safety Competition

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      Latest: Safety Thoughts From My Accident Welder Dave, Oct 11, 2020

    4. Test Forum

      Test your posting skills here
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      Latest: Test Thread micah wald, Aug 6, 2020

    5. New Member Introductions

      Introduce yourself here, tell us your experiences and interests
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      Latest: New guy from Utah Truck Shop, Jan 18, 2021 at 1:53 AM

    6. Geek Patrol

      Post computer issues or tips here
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      Latest: test truck DMiller, Jul 8, 2020

    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: Caterpillar D7E bulldozer with 2 tilt blades and a really nice rake MattR, Jan 17, 2021 at 4:00 PM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: I've been fix'n a HOUGH a model HA or H25 MotoMatt, Jan 18, 2021 at 4:27 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: 1/16th radio-controlled scale model of Komatsu D575A-2 tournaphil, Dec 7, 2020