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  1. Heavy Equipment Forums Rules & Posting Guidelines

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    Latest: Heavy Equipment Forums Rules and Posting Guidelines Steve Frazier, Aug 30, 2009

  2. General Industry Questions

    Post general questions/comments regarding the heavy equipment industry here
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    Latest: Elections American vs Canadian td25c, Mar 23, 2019 at 2:27 AM

  3. Link Exchanges

    Links to various industry related sites
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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: Rest In Peace Burt nowing75, Oct 17, 2018

  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: 1650 case Coy Lancaster, Mar 23, 2019 at 12:24 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: low power on 9030b case excavator thepumpguysc, Mar 23, 2019 at 12:39 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: JD 672CH error code Ruahines, Mar 23, 2019 at 12:49 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Ts14 repower R.D.G013, Mar 16, 2019

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Newbie owner Old580, Mar 23, 2019 at 12:33 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: Deere 455G Fuel Supply Problem jwalk2c, Mar 23, 2019 at 1:14 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: 580 super m thepumpguysc, Mar 23, 2019 at 11:51 AM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: BELL B30E Oros, Mar 17, 2019 at 1:27 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: Skytrak 5030 shuttle Mbar, Jan 17, 2019

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Hyster rough terrain 4x4x4 William907, Mar 23, 2019 at 9:36 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Just some work pics DMiller, Mar 22, 2019 at 10:56 PM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: Spalled the cut edge of the existing slab Ronsii, Mar 20, 2019 at 4:47 AM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: the ultimate buying guide of hydraulic breaker hammer zppark, Mar 20, 2019 at 3:46 AM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Ford LRG 425 Genie Starting issue LawnDart, Mar 18, 2019 at 12:58 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Best mini Excavator for the money Bill Smith, Mar 22, 2019 at 11:25 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Yanmar y21wa ITW, Mar 19, 2019 at 10:53 PM

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Case 1845c Where to find Pin and bushing parts for loader sims, Mar 23, 2019 at 11:26 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: CTL Final Drives KSSS, Mar 22, 2019 at 5:07 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat 753 won't move, lift or tilt willie59, Mar 20, 2019 at 2:04 AM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Service on my tracked minidumper Yanmar C8R video ITW, Mar 21, 2019 at 12:57 AM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Titan attachment / Palletforks.com catman13, Mar 15, 2019

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Wieler pavers TVA, Feb 23, 2019

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Cat cs563 wheels are hardly turning Karlukalaska, Mar 16, 2019

    3. Mills

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      Latest: RR250 JDiacon, Feb 19, 2019

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: ADDCO DH 1000 Password Reset dbguy121, Mar 17, 2019 at 1:57 AM

  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: Trimble Site vision Cummins5.9, Mar 8, 2019

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: 2D Machine guidance systems (2018) TrentNz, Dec 27, 2018

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Understanding Sensor Based Ore Processing Rory Bamford, Jun 16, 2018

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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    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: Safe handling of 500 gallon propane tanks? fast_st, Mar 10, 2019

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Finding qualified help old-iron-habit, Mar 12, 2019

    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: How?? burned through piston within hour of startup... Truck Shop, Mar 23, 2019 at 11:23 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, Feb 27, 2019

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: Logging jobs, help wanted & guys available post here! Tinkerer, Mar 17, 2019 at 7:28 PM

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Grizzly Trucks Welder Dave, Mar 23, 2019 at 5:32 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Manure value RZucker, Feb 12, 2019

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Saving a Grey Fergie bassetts, Mar 21, 2019 at 7:04 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Strong Industries Brake issues Alaska55, Mar 22, 2019 at 4:30 PM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Trailer rebuild/repair thread Welder Dave, Mar 23, 2019 at 1:04 AM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: how to tie down excavator de sanccha, Mar 17, 2019 at 1:19 AM

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Service truck referb project DefenderHD, Mar 11, 2019

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Case TCH fluid alternative?? chuckiecage, Mar 23, 2019 at 1:34 AM

  16. Forum Support and 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: Memories for us old truckers DMiller, Mar 23, 2019 at 1:01 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: My CATERPILLAR scale model collection Kwabbus, Nov 11, 2018