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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: CAT J450 and J460 teeth will interchange, right? Ct Farmer, Aug 18, 2022 at 9:04 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: Cat D6C Final Drive Oil Mcrafty1, Aug 18, 2022 at 9:04 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Yanmar B-50 excavator Rob Gunn, Aug 18, 2022 at 8:25 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Champion help Welder Dave, Aug 18, 2022 at 12:28 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: JD 762 scraper charge pump Tones, Aug 9, 2022

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: JCB 1400b Oil Change kkcomp, Aug 18, 2022 at 7:55 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: 319D Slow cranking, no start due to engine load from hydraulics Doug Britten, Aug 18, 2022 at 8:07 AM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Volvo L110F, fam low speed remus, Aug 18, 2022 at 8:09 AM

    8. Off Road Haul Trucks

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      Latest: Volvo a30c Shane Briscoe, Aug 17, 2022 at 9:21 PM

    9. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Deep Groove Ball Bearings Types, Design and Applications ruwhbearing, Aug 18, 2022 at 2:58 AM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: AEC not working on 330C DKY02164 Pep Joe, Aug 18, 2022 at 3:42 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Crane Id? crane operator, Aug 17, 2022 at 7:03 PM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: A walk through the local demo contractor's yard skyking1, Aug 17, 2022 at 9:08 AM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Types of Bearings ruwhbearing, Aug 18, 2022 at 2:56 AM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Grove AMZ-66 manlift--looking for help troubleshooting basket controls sawmilleng, Aug 17, 2022 at 5:08 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Kubota kx61-2 hydraulic problem uffex, Aug 18, 2022 at 4:09 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Hough HA Payloader kshansen, Jul 26, 2022

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: $500 Cat 277 - Yes that is right...$500 digger doug, Aug 18, 2022 at 8:56 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Case tr270 smoking. gggraham, Aug 18, 2022 at 8:51 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat S70 and alternatives Skidx, Aug 4, 2022

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Electronics for Aerial Platform/Crane Green Acres, Aug 15, 2022 at 2:53 PM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Skid steer wood chipper John Griffin, Aug 18, 2022 at 7:02 AM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Wieler pavers Steve Frazier, Mar 25, 2022

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Superpac 660P (S/N 100802) RightTrack, Aug 11, 2022

    3. Mills

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      Latest: MT6520 Ingersoll Rand funwithfuel, Jul 27, 2022

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Parts for a little old F3L912 Duetz Injection Pump Needed thepumpguysc, Jul 19, 2022

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: Apache Bullseye 5+ not working (should I fix or replace) JDPastor, Jul 27, 2022

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: CAT D5K2 with Leica MC1 setup problem Wilj, Jun 27, 2022

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Thoughts on Trimble's Earthworks 2D with Auto? KSSS, Aug 1, 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

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Mama said there'd be days like this there'd be days like this my mama said skyking1, Aug 10, 2022

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Almost ended up in a multi car truck sandwich John C., Jul 7, 2022

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Finding qualified help Hallback, Jul 28, 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: Has anyone used online shop manual websites? Tinkerer, Aug 18, 2022 at 9:07 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 marley.roman96, Aug 9, 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, Aug 18, 2022 at 7:19 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Flail mower vibration Welder Dave, Jul 2, 2022

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Small Tractors? Massey Ferguson 230? Welder Dave, Aug 15, 2022 at 3:02 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: EV digger doug, Aug 18, 2022 at 8:01 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: New planks on a trailer Willie B, Aug 12, 2022 at 7:44 PM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: How do they operate without DOT #'s Truck Shop, Aug 17, 2022 at 9:46 PM

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: A few projects I have done recently CM1995, Aug 12, 2022 at 9:37 PM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: 15w-40 vs 30w vs 40wt cfherrman, Aug 17, 2022 at 7:59 PM

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

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      Latest: Post #’s CM1995, Jul 4, 2022

    2. Announcements

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      Latest: Seller & Ebay Warning OzDozer, Jul 10, 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: brand new at this forum mg2361, Aug 15, 2022 at 5:39 AM

    6. Geek Patrol

      Post computer issues or tips here
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      Latest: Glitshy site response. John C., Aug 11, 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 D346 parts RollOver Pete, Aug 17, 2022 at 8:55 AM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers BSAA65LB, Aug 18, 2022 at 8:01 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: My CATERPILLAR scale model collection aighead, Aug 12, 2022 at 1:58 PM