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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: Are there any aftermarkets for machine sheet metal? John C., Dec 1, 2020 at 4:34 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 old-iron-habit, Nov 28, 2020 at 3:05 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: Dirty injector or?? Eric a1cnc, Dec 1, 2020 at 4:14 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: JD 120 general rebuild thread, bushings, pins, CWS thumb wedge QC bushings, hoses skyking1, Dec 1, 2020 at 4:43 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Cat 143h transmission GEORGIOS198217, Nov 29, 2020 at 4:47 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Good old Iron versus new stuff skyking1, Nov 21, 2020

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: 1969 case 580ck project Eric a1cnc, Dec 1, 2020 at 4:31 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: Advice on Komatsu D21S-5, Nov 30, 2020 at 10:14 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Splitting a JD 644J loader question!! Bls repair, Dec 1, 2020 at 4:10 AM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: MATERIAL STICKING IN TRUCK BODY treemuncher, Dec 1, 2020 at 1:59 AM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Genie Z-45/25 drive pressure adjustment ??? andyvillen, Dec 1, 2020 at 3:55 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Just some work pics AzIron, Dec 1, 2020 at 3:05 AM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: skid steer hydraulic hammers Txhayseed, Sep 27, 2020

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Looking for some old knowledge skyking1, Nov 25, 2020 at 8:57 PM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Fair Value: 1693TA, Dec 1, 2020 at 3:03 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Bobcat 435 mini excavator thumb wont hold uffex, Nov 30, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Caterpillar 262D New Grapple won't operate Clinton Parker, Nov 30, 2020 at 2:39 PM

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Takeuchi tl 130 heymccall, Nov 30, 2020 at 5:14 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Questions on Bobcat joy stick controls reliability issues in past model years JBrady, Nov 30, 2020 at 4:35 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: skid steer or wheel loader which one to choose and when. which applications and working conditions trombeur, Nov 30, 2020 at 5:49 PM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: genielift gs1930 jerky operation encantotom, Nov 28, 2020 at 6:15 PM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Doamond mowers KSSS, Nov 30, 2020 at 3:08 PM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Bitelli BB681C Vahagn Aleksanyan, Sep 28, 2020

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: No brakes on Ingersoll rand dd-34hf Txhayseed, Nov 21, 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 Tags, Nov 27, 2020 at 2:12 PM

    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? skyking1, Nov 28, 2020 at 4:58 AM

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Cat ET with loptop john hofer, Sep 28, 2020

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Quoting large parkade suladas, Oct 25, 2020

    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: Dangers of welding wheels. sfrs4, Nov 24, 2020

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Anyone on here live in north dakota farmerlund, Dec 1, 2020 at 4:15 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: Shrinking bores with heat skyking1, Dec 1, 2020 at 3:40 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

      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: How to save your dozer in a forest fire Truck Shop, Sep 11, 2020

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Logging Cartoons El Gordo, Nov 30, 2020 at 11:54 PM

  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: tractor 4690 all wheel steer dpholbrook, Nov 23, 2020

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Driveshaft Cardan Joint John C., Dec 1, 2020 at 4:36 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Uneven tire wear mitch504, Dec 1, 2020 at 4:47 AM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: WA based lowbed, moving a piece out of CA Hallback, Nov 30, 2020 at 12:27 PM

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: A few projects I have done recently dirty4fun, Nov 28, 2020 at 10:55 AM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Fill—Rite Tuthill 15gpm 1200 model. Rebuild the electrical motor. Magnets broke. heymccall, Nov 20, 2020

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

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    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

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      Latest: Test Thread micah wald, Aug 6, 2020

    5. New Member Introductions

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    6. Geek Patrol

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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: Wanted: Equipment auction sale brochures. renaud, Nov 28, 2020 at 3:05 AM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Thermodyne question DMiller, Dec 1, 2020 at 1:11 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 scale radio-controlled Komatsu D455A-1 tournaphil, Oct 18, 2020