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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: In my experience… Truck Shop, Jan 28, 2022 at 2:18 AM

  3. Link Exchanges

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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: Why do you rarely see jackhammers and air compressors? heymccall, Jan 28, 2022 at 2:29 AM

  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: D6N hydraulic cylinder rebuild question DmanD6N, Jan 28, 2022 at 2:21 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Source for bucket/thumb linkage spacers? JMR-TBAY, Jan 28, 2022 at 12:14 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Changing wheels Welder Dave, Jan 27, 2022 at 5:06 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Anyone know of a Terex later model scrapers parting out in North America? Questionable wizard, Jan 20, 2022

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: 580SK - 1993 - Inline coolant heater vs Engine block heater Tinkerer, Jan 28, 2022 at 1:04 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: 953c 3116 injector cup replacement Mbar, Jan 27, 2022 at 1:54 AM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: 980h fuse panel Nige, Jan 27, 2022 at 7:01 PM

    8. Off Road Haul Trucks

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    9. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: 2008 Case 340B rear suspension Bill P. Adam, Jan 17, 2022

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: Morooka Mk160 Forresthyd, Dec 28, 2021

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: JLG 12 - 55 powershift 20GOLD, Jan 27, 2022 at 5:01 PM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: played a little with a poclain portable tower crane with remote skyking1, Jan 28, 2022 at 2:13 AM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: Tall brick building ideas? gwhammy, Jan 26, 2022 at 1:28 AM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Flat face quick connect won't release Tones, Jan 23, 2022 at 7:39 PM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: JLG 40F Early Machine Information James Gordon, Jan 28, 2022 at 1:06 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Sany CM1995, Jan 28, 2022 at 12:27 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Case 321F Float Mode? lgwsaw, Nov 29, 2021

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: ASV water separator Delmer, Jan 28, 2022 at 2:02 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Mustang MTL25 - Hard to Start skata, Jan 28, 2022 at 12:53 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Melroe bobcat m444 tool_king, Jan 3, 2022

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Atlas Copco (dynapac) LH700 compactor, forward movement problem ROAMER_AUS, Jan 23, 2022 at 10:03 AM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: MTL Attachments- not a good experience... James Sorochan, Jan 23, 2022 at 2:25 AM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Mixer Paver cuttin edge, Jan 25, 2022 at 2:57 AM

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Hypac C 778 B won't move warm Tony Wells, Jan 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM

    3. Mills

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      Latest: Bomag soil stabilizer s/n 101590041070 Kyle Helmke, Jun 26, 2021

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Anybody have suggestions. Bellydump full of hardened asphalt Jonas302, Jan 26, 2022 at 10:39 PM

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: Spectra GL422N review and digging for the plumbers skyking1, Jan 15, 2022

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: For Sale: Topcon Hiper SR Base/Rover Setup farmin, Oct 30, 2021

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Thoughts on Trimble's Earthworks 2D with Auto? KSSS, Dec 22, 2021

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Since this site has given me great info so far, maybe you can help me find a mech-e? dieseldog5.9, Jan 27, 2022 at 3:58 PM

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Dump truck profit share? dieseldog5.9, Jan 20, 2022

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Commercial construction work pictures skyking1, Jan 18, 2022

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Safe handling of 500 gallon propane tanks? hosspuller, Dec 31, 2021

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      Latest: Mining Boom videos. Old Doug, Dec 21, 2021

    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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      Latest: Work boots mowingman, Jan 28, 2022 at 1:21 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: I can pay cash but want to finance part of purchase Sberry, Jul 1, 2021

    8. Upcoming Events

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      Latest: empty truck bed Yakima Westbound skyking1, Jun 13, 2021

  12. Forestry

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      Latest: Tree clearing technique? charles walton, Jan 10, 2022

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Any brand log trucks camptramp, Jan 27, 2022 at 4:00 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: BC Floods 2021 Plebeian, Dec 1, 2021

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Massey Ferguson 265 and 235 Questions Bobcat Crazy, Jan 26, 2022 at 10:59 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Any drivers here in that big Canada convoy? Shimmy1, Jan 28, 2022 at 1:35 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Max Weight on Tandem Tilt - Washington skyking1, Jan 23, 2022 at 5:06 PM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Lowboy Options jonno634, Jan 20, 2022

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Progress on the AW supper 300 Nige, Jan 24, 2022 at 4:59 PM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Does water / ice affect greased joints? Steve Frazier, Dec 21, 2021

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

    1. Support

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      Latest: Dedicated Air Compressor and Air Equipment Sub Category? TVA, Dec 9, 2021

    2. Announcements

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      Latest: Happy birthday America Tones, Jul 4, 2021

    3. Safety Competition

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

    4. Test Forum

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    5. New Member Introductions

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      Latest: G'day everyone John C., Jan 15, 2022

    6. Geek Patrol

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      Latest: Cloneing A Computer Hard Drive Spud_Monkey, Dec 7, 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: 2016 Caterpillar 140m3 Motor Grader Ty817, Jan 26, 2022 at 3:29 PM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: old Italian construction site with old vehicles trombeur, Jan 23, 2022 at 10:35 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: Does anyone make a good quality 1:50th scale Cat D6N? AMBMike, Jan 24, 2022 at 3:56 AM