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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: This will be an interesting thread moving forward...... Jimbo, Jun 29, 2022 at 8:30 AM

  3. Link Exchanges

    Links to various industry related sites
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    Latest: CraneSafetyStickers.com Steve Frazier, Jan 3, 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 Master Salesman Tomcat955, Jun 14, 2022

  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: Repairing older style dozer final drives D6D Nige, Jun 29, 2022 at 6:19 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Which mini should I get? josephny, Jun 29, 2022 at 7:32 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: NEW Cat 150 AWD Cat 140M AWD, Jun 29, 2022 at 7:24 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: 762 charge pump .RC., Jun 29, 2022 at 5:59 AM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Case 680g Steering Problem Tinkerer, Jun 29, 2022 at 8:49 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: 977h bevel gear drain Rustyfender, Jun 29, 2022 at 8:12 AM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Clark Michigan 75ClllA steering linkage needed Rocky1, Jun 28, 2022 at 11:46 PM

    8. Off Road Haul Trucks

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      Latest: Volvo a35 e torque converter removal Daniel Kepler, Jun 27, 2022 at 9:36 AM

    9. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Elgin Pelican hydraulic pump 1693TA, Jun 21, 2022

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

    1. Tool Carriers

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      Latest: IT28G Slow lowering hydraulics and cannot use joystick to lower mast Nige, Jun 28, 2022 at 6:05 AM

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: JLG LULL 944E-42 Vetech63, Jun 29, 2022 at 8:02 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Lima 50-ton truck crane(s) acecranesindia, Jun 28, 2022 at 4:31 AM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: Doublewide demo KSSS, Jun 28, 2022 at 8:15 PM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Flat face quick connect won't release KSSS, May 11, 2022

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma OFF, Jun 28, 2022 at 6:41 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Isuzu 4jb1 oil pressure (starts 60-70psi, gradually drops to 20psi) Vetech63, Jun 29, 2022 at 7:56 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: small "Bobcat" articulated wheel loaders digger doug, May 16, 2022

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: 773 won't start bobatack, Jun 28, 2022 at 9:19 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: 2020 Cat 299D3XE Land management Nige, Jun 29, 2022 at 6:24 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat S70 and alternatives MarkerCr7, Jun 21, 2022

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Kubota v1505 t rod bearing part number mattyt1984, Jun 20, 2022

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Concrete Mixer Attachment Concrete Tube? Makers Acres, Jun 22, 2022

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Wieler pavers Steve Frazier, Mar 25, 2022

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: IR SD-70 wheel needed Dave Neubert, Jun 22, 2022

    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 colson04, Feb 12, 2022

  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 Spud_Monkey, Jun 25, 2022 at 11:24 AM

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: CAT D5K2 with Leica MC1 setup problem Wilj, Jun 27, 2022 at 4:15 PM

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Thoughts on Trimble's Earthworks 2D with Auto? HighFlyerAK, May 27, 2022

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Buying johndeer Ann cat offline software chris allen, Feb 2, 2022

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Rules For Being an Employee skyking1, Jun 23, 2022 at 8:59 PM

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Commercial construction work pictures skyking1, Jun 24, 2022 at 9:26 PM

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Driver didn't get to go home DMiller, Jun 26, 2022 at 6:15 PM

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: any jobs? ill travel Truck Shop, Jun 21, 2022

    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: Lever chain hoist oceanobob, Jun 28, 2022 at 9:08 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 TD24, Apr 26, 2022

    8. Upcoming Events

      Post Trade Show and Auction dates and locations here
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      Latest: 19th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show September 10 & 11, 2022 New Athens, Ohio marion7200, May 11, 2022

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: Husquvarna still or Ecco Randy88, May 24, 2022

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Any brand log trucks Hank R, Jun 29, 2022 at 7:22 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Flail mower vibration Bumpsteer, Jun 25, 2022 at 11:15 PM

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Massey Ferguson 135- She no run... Welder Dave, Jun 23, 2022 at 9:00 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: GM 4.3l vs. 4.8l Which one you take? 1693TA, Jun 29, 2022 at 8:07 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: 20 ton tag with electric brakes skyking1, Jun 13, 2022

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: How do they operate without DOT #'s T320FL, Jun 21, 2022

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: A few projects I have done recently Jumbo, Jun 29, 2022 at 1:49 AM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Tractor Supply has Rotella T4 10w-30 for $19 a gallon. Birken Vogt, Jun 26, 2022 at 10:25 AM

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

    1. Support

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      Latest: PASSWORD charles walton, Jun 5, 2022

    2. Announcements

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      Latest: Happy father's day Labparamour, Jun 19, 2022

    3. Safety Competition

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

    4. Test Forum

      Test your posting skills here
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      Latest: Just another test kshansen, Apr 29, 2022

    5. New Member Introductions

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      Latest: Good afternoon from England skyking1, Jun 25, 2022 at 10:59 AM

    6. Geek Patrol

      Post computer issues or tips here
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      Latest: Glitshy site response. uffex, Jun 18, 2022

    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: Cat Motor Grader 120M2 | Available for Sale Sarah Green, Jun 27, 2022 at 3:44 AM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Crawlers I photo'd recently. 1466IH, Jun 28, 2022 at 11:22 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: Does anyone make a good quality 1:50th scale Cat D6N? AMBMike, Jan 23, 2022