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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: i am now profitable KSSS, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:52 AM

  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: Just read some sad news kshansen, Jun 23, 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: Caterpillar D7H slow blade lift Mark250, Aug 11, 2020 at 6:20 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Volvo EW200B warning symbol cwk266, Aug 11, 2020 at 6:08 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Here we go again 140M DOWN ovrszd, Aug 5, 2020 at 1:35 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Caterpillar 619 dozr, Aug 7, 2020 at 10:43 PM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Fuel pump diesel h30 payloader 70s Hough IH joe--h, Aug 11, 2020 at 4:12 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: Komatsu D31S-17 Clutch/Inching Pedal Question 3 Landies & drott, Aug 10, 2020 at 1:53 AM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Does anyone have experience shipping diesel engines overseas? John C., Aug 11, 2020 at 12:52 AM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Volvo bm a30c engine steve waldner, Aug 10, 2020 at 3:53 AM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

    1. Tool Carriers

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      Latest: stone Rock Picker rake/bucket trombeur, Jun 22, 2020

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Ginie 34/22 some mechanisms not working Hinos, Aug 11, 2020 at 4:25 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Old conventionals at work Tugger2, Aug 11, 2020 at 3:20 AM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: Help quoting large demo mitch504, Aug 11, 2020 at 1:23 AM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: PTO hydraulics on a GMC Top Kick Willie B, Aug 9, 2020 at 1:56 AM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Z45/25J Turntable Speed cooolstan, Aug 8, 2020 at 7:11 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: CAT 304E2 overheating DirtyHoe, Aug 11, 2020 at 2:11 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: EIMCO 911B HardRockNM, Jul 30, 2020

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: CAT, Bobcat, or Kubota Skid Steer? Reuben Frazier, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:54 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: cat 277B, no lft are tilt thomp86540, Aug 11, 2020 at 2:00 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: s130 bobcat acs fault code 32-65 wayne weisflock, Jun 1, 2020

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: OVERHEAD RAIL SHOT BLASTING MACHINE shotblastpro, Aug 11, 2020 at 3:47 AM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Rake Advice Needed southernman13, Jul 31, 2020

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Pucket Brothers t650 adding hydraulic monster76, Jun 11, 2020

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Bomag BW120 AD when reversing slowly the brake has been initiating fighting the drive motor mg2361, Jul 13, 2020

    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: New to laser transits. Which unit? lumberjack, May 5, 2020

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: My new 2013 cat d6k2 with trimble gcs900 AMBMike, Aug 1, 2020

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Topcon Base to Trimble machine Motor Grader, May 19, 2020

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Diagnostic scanners enquiry Abdulaziz Kalach, Jul 4, 2020

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Equipment and Operations Tracking CM1995, Aug 5, 2020 at 1:18 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: short cuts kill highwayghost, Apr 20, 2020

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Finding qualified help JD955SC, Aug 11, 2020 at 2:31 AM

    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

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    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: Financing options for a new business? CM1995, Aug 5, 2020 at 2:14 AM

    8. Upcoming Events

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      Latest: 26th Annual Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park Dinner-Auction May 9, 2020 Hopedale, Ohio marion7200, Feb 9, 2020

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: After work, hobbies & life after the logs are loaded! Truck Shop, Mar 30, 2020

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Grizzly Trucks diamondtguy, Aug 10, 2020 at 1:48 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Harvest 2020 Angley Farm Kent UK bassetts, Aug 10, 2020 at 9:36 PM

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: reviews on crawler tractor SCAIP WARRIOR DMiller, Aug 9, 2020 at 5:38 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: 1990 International 2574 Trash or repair? Welder Dave, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:50 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Looking for drop deck... Spud_Monkey, Aug 11, 2020 at 7:14 AM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Local heavy equipment moving pricing GODSDOZER, Apr 3, 2020

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Some pics of my current project Theweldor, Aug 8, 2020 at 2:19 AM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: How to determine the best oil for your motor! John C., Aug 11, 2020 at 1:14 AM

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

    1. Support

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      Latest: Are You Having Trouble Registering? Steve Frazier, Jun 10, 2020

    2. Announcements

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      Latest: Happy Father's Day mg2361, Jun 22, 2020

    3. Safety Competition

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      Latest: Health & Safety (or is that Elfin Safety?) Junkyard, Dec 9, 2016

    4. Test Forum

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      Latest: Test Thread micah wald, Aug 6, 2020 at 5:52 AM

    5. New Member Introductions

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      Latest: Hello All! New member. Here is something for all the Grizzly fans... mg2361, Jul 29, 2020

    6. Geek Patrol

      Post computer issues or tips here
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      Latest: test truck DMiller, Jul 8, 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: Cat D5HLGP for sale 361brock, Aug 10, 2020 at 7:28 PM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Galion 503G Welder Dave, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:45 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: 1/16th scale radio-controlled Komatsu D455A-1 tournaphil, Aug 1, 2020