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Heavy Equipment Forums

  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...... John C., Sep 24, 2022 at 5:49 PM

  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: Komatsu D41P-6 tranny southernman13, Sep 24, 2022 at 7:16 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: cummins 250 truck motor over head adjustment procedure issues (HELP) chris allen, Sep 24, 2022 at 2:58 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Storm cuttin edge, Sep 23, 2022 at 6:17 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: 621B Prefix Question 631G, Sep 16, 2022

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: CASE 580K BACKHOE ELECTRICAL reevesjo, Sep 24, 2022 at 8:58 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: 941b Pressure Control Valve Nige, Sep 24, 2022 at 5:29 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Case 721c shifting and brake issues D ERC UNLIMITED, Sep 24, 2022 at 2:08 PM

    8. Off Road Haul Trucks

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      Latest: A35c - transmission - eletric problem sfrs4, Sep 23, 2022 at 3:43 AM

    9. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Hyster C612b padfoot compactor Vetech63, Sep 24, 2022 at 2:10 PM

  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

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Boom lift OFF, Sep 24, 2022 at 12:37 PM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Need Help Grove 600E skyking1, Sep 21, 2022 at 10:14 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

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Help Identify This Breaker Please Philip Hall, Aug 22, 2022

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma dbris, Sep 24, 2022 at 12:44 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Anyone who has put in a "universal" exhaust muffler on their machine? Txhayseed, Sep 24, 2022 at 4:57 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: volvo L30D sfrs4, Sep 5, 2022

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat s250 engine removal Txhayseed, Sep 24, 2022 at 4:48 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Cat 289D codes 600-3 and 1076-5 iota, Sep 24, 2022 at 7:46 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Jd 250 skid steer zero hydraulics mg2361, Sep 19, 2022 at 5:49 AM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Electronics for Aerial Platform/Crane Green Acres, Aug 15, 2022

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Cheap Ritchie Brother Skid attachments Jimbo, Aug 29, 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: Cat CB24B low oil pressure heymccall, Sep 23, 2022 at 1:51 PM

    3. Mills

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      Latest: MT6520 Ingersoll Rand funwithfuel, Jul 27, 2022

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Can someone identify this bearing? kshansen, Sep 17, 2022

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

    1. Lasers

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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: Survey into technology services for the UK Construction industry CardiffMastersGroup, Aug 24, 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: Technology services for the Construction industry CardiffMastersGroup, Aug 25, 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: Annunciator lights gotta be SEEN! towbar, Sep 19, 2022 at 4:02 PM

    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, Sep 9, 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: Just another day in paradise DMiller, Sep 24, 2022 at 8:06 PM

    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: Cat Tax Scam Truck Shop, Sep 12, 2022

    8. Upcoming Events

      Post Trade Show and Auction dates and locations here
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      Latest: Demolition Phoenix 2023 wrecker1969, Sep 19, 2022 at 11:57 AM

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: Tree clearing technique? Randy88, Sep 22, 2022 at 7:49 AM

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Any brand log trucks skadill, Sep 23, 2022 at 10:23 PM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: donated impletments crane operator, Sep 13, 2022

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Small Tractors? Massey Ferguson 230? Welder Dave, Sep 24, 2022 at 9:11 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: 8V92TA Running Hot Truck Shop, Sep 24, 2022 at 8:39 PM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Lost a wheel off tandem trailer, but none of the lug nuts are missing Glosol, Sep 24, 2022 at 1:34 PM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Looking for Chinese concrete equipment manufacturer Munawar1235, Sep 13, 2022

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: A few projects I have done recently WaterDoc, Sep 16, 2022

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: lubing rockfarm, Sep 13, 2022

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

    1. Support

      Post website difficulties and/or suggestions here
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      Latest: Post #’s CM1995, Jul 4, 2022

    2. Announcements

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      Latest: Scam alert funwithfuel, Sep 17, 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

      Introduce yourself here, tell us your experiences and interests
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      Latest: New member Coaldust, Sep 21, 2022 at 1:22 AM

    6. Geek Patrol

      Post computer issues or tips here
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      Latest: How to enable your computer volume loud enough to hear it well DMiller, Aug 21, 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: Looking for ECFG or E2M files for exchange - Educational purposes liverepair, Sep 17, 2022

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers Hank R, Sep 24, 2022 at 10:50 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: Got me a little crane today kshansen, Sep 13, 2022