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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: 1995 Caterpillar 312 Serial Number Help? Nige, Jan 18, 2020 at 4:51 PM

  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: Pray them if ya got'em Truck Shop, Jan 8, 2020

  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 d6t bottom rollers Nige, Jan 18, 2020 at 4:14 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Cat 312D L 90plow, Jan 18, 2020 at 4:41 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: CAT 140M Fumes and Carbon Monoxide into cabin Nige, Jan 18, 2020 at 2:02 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Terex TTS14? DoyleX, Jan 8, 2020

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: 580c 207 intake manifold made of? Billrog, Jan 18, 2020 at 4:48 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: New to group... Just got a 1959 955H looking for guidance Nige, Jan 18, 2020 at 9:13 AM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: 544d deere BUFORD, Jan 18, 2020 at 3:28 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Template/guideline for heavy equipment brakes system chekor diagnosis alonzo, Jan 16, 2020 at 6:34 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

    1. Tool Carriers

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      Latest: IT28F engine problem sounds bad. Vetech63, Jan 16, 2020 at 11:30 AM

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Case 586H Brake alarm Danny20, Jan 16, 2020 at 1:55 PM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Working the National 1300A Natman, Jan 17, 2020 at 4:52 AM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: Starlight drivein screen demo Ronsii, Nov 23, 2019

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Attachment for pulling ditches Blocker in MS, Dec 8, 2019

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: 1999 jlg 450a boom lift fieldhopper, Jan 15, 2020 at 9:06 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Mustang ME3003 KSSS, Jan 18, 2020 at 3:31 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Mitsubishi wheeled loader Seans problems, Dec 18, 2019

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Case 1845C Skid-Steer Ed ke6bnl, Jan 17, 2020 at 11:06 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Drive moters Joe Fick, Jan 18, 2020 at 4:41 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: 753 Bobcat Goes Forward But Won't Back Up Vetech63, Jan 17, 2020 at 12:24 PM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Ingersoll_Rand SD-40F compactor Ben Witter, Jan 18, 2020 at 1:08 AM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Titan attachment / Palletforks.com Chris7810, Jan 6, 2020

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Paver shopping buddy605, Nov 7, 2019

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Case 602B weak Thomas K, Jan 17, 2020 at 11:58 AM

    3. Mills

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      Latest: Bomag 1300/30-2 ..........The challenge I was given. Theweldor, Aug 26, 2019

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: 98 Ingersol Rand Roller - Need Information digger242j, Oct 17, 2019

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: Questions for guys using the LR 60 on their excavator MH110, Jan 17, 2020 at 8:51 PM

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Topcon Systems MDS41, Jan 9, 2020

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: IDigbest System? farmboy555, Nov 23, 2019

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Earthwork 3D Takeoff/Estimating Software donlang, Jan 5, 2020

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: USDOT Regulations Spud_Monkey, Jan 16, 2020 at 4:39 AM

    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: Whats the guess on speed Steve Frazier, Jan 16, 2020 at 3:54 AM

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Deere again DMiller, Dec 5, 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: Dry freight recession Truck Shop, Jan 17, 2020 at 6:38 PM

    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: Simple & Fast Business Capital & Equipment Financing Alicia Bryan, Oct 31, 2019

    8. Upcoming Events

      Post Trade Show and Auction dates and locations here
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      Latest: 16th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show September 7 & 8, 2019 New Athens, Ohio marion7200, Aug 4, 2019

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: After work, hobbies & life after the logs are loaded! Hallback, Jan 16, 2020 at 11:26 PM

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Logging Cartoons El Gordo, Jan 18, 2020 at 1:31 PM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Mother Nature is showing off Blocker in MS, Jan 16, 2020 at 1:28 AM

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Cultivators, Drills and Combines Video uk Dealer bassetts, Nov 21, 2019

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Trying not to buy another rig check, Jan 18, 2020 at 1:47 PM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Trailer rebuild/repair thread Randy88, Jan 18, 2020 at 4:24 PM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Obtaining a CDL Tenwheeler, Jan 16, 2020 at 2:52 AM

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: A recent job AzIron, Jan 15, 2020 at 2:56 AM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Rock drill grease - special? farmboy555, Jan 6, 2020

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

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    1. Support

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    2. Announcements

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    3. Safety Competition

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    4. Test Forum

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      Latest: Pic test kshansen, Jan 3, 2020

    5. New Member Introductions

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    6. Geek Patrol

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      Latest: Did Bad Microsoft Updates bite you ? Tiny, Jan 5, 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: JD 490D Injection pump thepumpguysc, Jan 18, 2020 at 4:00 PM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: John Deere 570A from the mid-seventies snow plow rsherril, Jan 18, 2020 at 12:03 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: 1/16th scale radio-controlled Komatsu D455A-1 tournaphil, Dec 26, 2019