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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: DEF systems Tugger2, Jan 17, 2019 at 4:34 AM

  3. Link Exchanges

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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: Cat D6H bulldozer engine problems tctractors, Jan 17, 2019 at 7:14 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Kobelco sk125sr black and white smoke mikebramel, Jan 17, 2019 at 3:06 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Model D Wild Bill 2 u, Jan 15, 2019 at 3:39 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Good old Iron versus new stuff squid_wood777, Jan 16, 2019 at 8:37 PM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: JCB 1CX - Have you used one? AussieChris, Jan 17, 2019 at 5:49 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: Terex PT110 with Perkins 854 Software wlhequipment, Jan 16, 2019 at 6:25 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: My Clark Michigan 75B joachim dybvik, Jan 16, 2019 at 2:09 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: ZF Transmission Stuck In Drive Bigbert, Jan 16, 2019 at 9:34 AM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: Skytrak 5030 shuttle Mbar, Jan 17, 2019 at 12:55 AM

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Cat in cripple mode, won't start (th 417c) mikebramel, Jan 16, 2019 at 2:56 AM

    3. Cranes

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      Latest: Just some work pics crane operator, Jan 17, 2019 at 4:43 AM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: need sone help and advise Welder Dave, Dec 30, 2018

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: JCB bucket Bearhead, Jan 16, 2019 at 7:20 PM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Genie boom lift swing problems crane operator, Jan 10, 2019

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Yanmar vio35-5 Thumb circuit pressure adjustment to run breaker heymccall, Jan 17, 2019 at 6:56 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Ford a64 loader trans problem RZucker, Jan 8, 2019

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Need some knowledge on hydrostatic drive on JD skid steer jchilcot, Jan 17, 2019 at 3:17 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: COMING SOON.....New Product Introduction THIS SUMMER Mustang 1050RT heymccall, Jan 16, 2019 at 7:59 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: MT55 Kubota not getting diesel thepumpguysc, Nov 16, 2018

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: DAVIS Trencher 74inchShovel, Jan 1, 2019

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Tractor brush mower modified to fit mini excavator?? Canuck Digger, Jan 17, 2019 at 6:02 AM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Cat AP555E Ventilation system Jackie j, Jan 14, 2019 at 2:34 AM

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: CAT CB224E Roller Nige, Dec 25, 2018

    3. Mills

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      Latest: Trimmers. Which to Purchase? Ashley52, Nov 22, 2018

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: ADM Asphalt Plant Peter Fahey, Jun 12, 2017

  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 xkv8tor, Dec 17, 2018

    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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      Latest: Labor warranty thepumpguysc, Jan 4, 2019

    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: Just got a new scar crane operator, Jan 12, 2019 at 3:47 AM

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Wages/area AzIron, Jan 6, 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: CAT specific tooling? heymccall, Jan 17, 2019 at 6:59 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: 57th annual steam-o-rama motoOzarks, Sep 10, 2018

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: After work, hobbies & life after the logs are loaded! Hallback, Jan 13, 2019 at 3:42 AM

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: 471 Detroit Diesel lg junior, Jan 17, 2019 at 3:58 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Manure value Tones, Dec 29, 2018

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Kioti tractor info? excavator, Dec 18, 2018

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: International VT365? Would you buy one? Tenwheeler, Jan 17, 2019 at 2:42 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Liddell-Birmingham doublewide, Dec 31, 2018

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Here's a sure way to kill your career 8V149 Detroit, Jan 16, 2019 at 4:23 PM

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Story of my business, starting from the trunk of my car Birken Vogt, Jan 16, 2019 at 8:31 PM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Cros-contamination using fuel buckets for hydraulic fluid Labparamour, Jan 3, 2019

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

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    2. Announcements

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      Latest: Merry Christmas Everybody Wytruckwrench, Dec 25, 2018

    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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      Latest: 450 B Case WTB Vetech63, Jan 16, 2019 at 12:11 PM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers RZucker, Jan 16, 2019 at 2:33 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 Kwabbus, Nov 11, 2018