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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

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    Latest: How to td25c, Jun 20, 2018 at 2:54 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: For any of the loggers that worked in Wakeman Sound in the early 70's digger242j, May 24, 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: D5m clunk when steering brakes activated Nige, Jun 20, 2018 at 10:27 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Pin-on Bucket Mounting Specs 007, Jun 20, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: underground grader Graderfan1981, Jun 19, 2018 at 11:08 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Rome R56H scraper? deerert295, Jun 14, 2018 at 3:59 AM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: 555E Brakes NH575E, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:16 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: JD 455G Transmission telwood, Jun 20, 2018 at 2:25 AM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Volvo L70 engine problems Volvomad, Jun 19, 2018 at 11:26 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: 769D won’t shift. Mark250, Jun 20, 2018 at 11:14 AM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: Hello，i am new，nice to meet you RjMaan, May 5, 2018

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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    3. Cranes

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      Latest: Just some work pics Junkyard, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:15 AM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: R & R warehouse floor oceanobob, Jun 20, 2018 at 6:30 AM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: PTO hydraulics on a GMC Top Kick Willie B, Jun 13, 2018

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: WANTED: Service manual/schematic Grove MZ46C boom lift liftman38, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:38 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Bucket Thumb or Dipper Thumb for mini-ex 007, Jun 20, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: mustang 2044 icestationzebra, May 9, 2018

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Kubota svl95 vs JD 333G vs Cat 299 KSSS, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:58 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Need a Service Manual - 299D2 XHP Nige, Jun 20, 2018 at 10:07 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: New Holland l213 control valve tool_king, May 13, 2018

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Davis/Case 40 + 4 Std Trencher 74inchShovel, Jun 7, 2018

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: CAT HM312 wireing help knuck, May 3, 2018

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Cat ap555f vs Roadtec 175e Mechanically impaired, Jun 11, 2018

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Bomag BW172D-2 Roller ... s/n121191 tool_king, May 25, 2018

    3. Mills

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      Latest: Milling concrete Theweldor, Apr 15, 2018

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Distributor Trucks jyotiengineering, Feb 22, 2018

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: Machine control BTCI, May 13, 2018

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Large Site GPS Aaron Samuel, Nov 20, 2017

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Question on Trimble GCR-2SM Lil' Puss, Jun 2, 2018

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Understanding Sensor Based Ore Processing Rory Bamford, Jun 16, 2018 at 8:14 PM

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: What was your best form of advertising in 2016? What to expect for 2017? thepumpguysc, Jun 14, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: building a driveway Bls repair, May 25, 2018

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Safe handling of 500 gallon propane tanks? Randy88, May 29, 2018

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Where are the Mechanics? DMiller, Jun 3, 2018

    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: Little wrenchin time, this AM... John Shipp, Jun 20, 2018 at 11:24 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: Financing options for a new business? JPLUMMER, Jun 19, 2018 at 7:36 PM

    8. Upcoming Events

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      Latest: 2017 Conexpo/Conagg VitalCrane, Dec 20, 2017

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: Dozer site prep. Georgia Iron, Jun 12, 2018

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Problem with 648 GIII skidder thardister, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:17 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Wheat Crop Queenslander, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:35 AM

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Looking to buy a new tractor colson04, Jun 16, 2018 at 9:31 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: How much to install a drop axle? Hallback, Jun 20, 2018 at 11:10 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Who make 20 ton tilt decks some where close to Oregon ? Looking to buy one Mother Deuce, May 24, 2018

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Pulling 200 track hoe on tag trailer oceanobob, Jun 17, 2018 at 6:32 PM

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: A few projects I have done recently Ronsii, Jun 19, 2018 at 7:06 AM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Tubine 46 vs AW 46 question Ric Stewart, Jun 6, 2018

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

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    2. Announcements

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      Latest: Happy Holidays everyone Graderfan1981, Dec 25, 2017

    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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      Latest: NEW Laptop for X-mas thepumpguysc, Dec 28, 2017

    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: WTB Caterpillar 814 wheel dozer with angle blade DRMCO D600, Jun 16, 2018 at 12:57 AM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers DMiller, Jun 20, 2018 at 10:52 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: 1:50 scale construction model collection for sale dirthog28, Jun 19, 2018 at 4:22 AM