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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: Hard to find Manuals excavator, May 21, 2022 at 12:57 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: Bob Ont Nige, Mar 30, 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: Cat D4H Fuel Leak - injector pump tach shaft Welder Dave, May 21, 2022 at 3:38 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: 320GC implement calibration unsuccesful, error code 12A0 HermanCat, May 21, 2022 at 3:10 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Early Spring Road Maintenance Delmer, May 21, 2022 at 10:06 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Reynolds Ejector not straight 56wrench, May 10, 2022

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: ATF fluid for hydrolics? Check Break, May 21, 2022 at 5:03 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: Cat 977L Overheated and Made Rattling Noise Bluox, May 21, 2022 at 5:10 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Trojan 1500z Deutz 56wrench, May 21, 2022 at 11:21 AM

    8. Off Road Haul Trucks

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      Latest: Cat Hank R, May 20, 2022 at 5:11 PM

    9. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Case 780 Restore James Madigan, May 20, 2022 at 2:58 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: BOBCAT V518 VERSA HANDLER tball1135, Feb 27, 2022

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Snorkel ATB-50 idle up issue Agnewsteel, May 21, 2022 at 10:07 AM

    3. Cranes

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      Latest: new ride Tradesman, May 21, 2022 at 2:37 PM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: Cutting windmill blades joe--h, May 9, 2022

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Flat face quick connect won't release KSSS, May 11, 2022

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: genie z45/25 travel speed OFF, May 21, 2022 at 11:44 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Loong Sheen:reviews mini excavator of oriental manufacturer? trombeur, May 21, 2022 at 10:38 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: small "Bobcat" articulated wheel loaders digger doug, May 16, 2022 at 7:47 PM

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: John Deere 7775 Hour meter Issues cb1978, May 21, 2022 at 11:43 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Cat 289c Chrisso, May 21, 2022 at 2:40 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: electrical schematics Jesus1977, May 16, 2022 at 1:44 PM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Vermeer BC625 Engine Swap Birken Vogt, May 15, 2022 at 12:20 AM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: JCT and other cheap Augers, any feedback ? 673moto, May 18, 2022 at 3:40 PM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Wieler pavers Steve Frazier, Mar 25, 2022

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Volvo sd115 Michael 115, May 20, 2022 at 10:32 AM

    3. Mills

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      Latest: Bomag soil stabilizer s/n 101590041070 Kyle Helmke, Jun 26, 2021

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Anybody have suggestions. Bellydump full of hardened asphalt colson04, Feb 12, 2022

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

    1. Lasers

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      Latest: Spectra GL422N review and digging for the plumbers DGODGR, Jan 31, 2022

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Camera system with gps steven_hikway, May 20, 2022 at 8:39 AM

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Thoughts on Trimble's Earthworks 2D with Auto? HighFlyerAK, Apr 25, 2022

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Buying johndeer Ann cat offline software chris allen, Feb 2, 2022

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Fed up with FedEx 1466IH, May 11, 2022

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Walking tracked equipment on road Tugger2, May 10, 2022

    3. Safety Issues

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      Latest: trench shoring CM1995, Apr 21, 2022

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      Latest: Mining Boom videos. Old Doug, Dec 21, 2021

    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: The ever elusive Telsta operator manual (A28D) Donald Loser, May 20, 2022 at 2:24 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: I can pay cash but want to finance part of purchase TD24, Apr 26, 2022

    8. Upcoming Events

      Post Trade Show and Auction dates and locations here
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      Latest: 19th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show September 10 & 11, 2022 New Athens, Ohio marion7200, May 11, 2022

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: Husquvarna still or Ecco John C., May 21, 2022 at 11:56 AM

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Any brand log trucks Hank R, May 21, 2022 at 7:52 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: BC Floods 2021 Plebeian, Dec 1, 2021

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: How is the John Deere 4024 engine? Reliable? mg2361, May 21, 2022 at 4:43 AM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: 855 big cam running hot ... DIRT culprit? Shimmy1, May 21, 2022 at 4:19 PM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: trailer ramp springs... do I have to mod my trailer for them to work? dadanddaughterexcavation, May 17, 2022 at 10:08 AM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: How do they operate without DOT #'s T320FL, May 16, 2022 at 3:15 PM

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: A few projects I have done recently CM1995, May 21, 2022 at 9:45 AM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: 2021 Lube Price Increases Announced Coaldust, Mar 28, 2022

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

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    1. Support

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      Latest: We're Back!!! Steve Frazier, Apr 5, 2022

    2. Announcements

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      Latest: Happy birthday America Tones, Jul 4, 2021

    3. Safety Competition

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      Latest: Fatal accident, traffic flagman. JLarson, May 11, 2021

    4. Test Forum

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      Latest: Just another test kshansen, Apr 29, 2022

    5. New Member Introductions

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    6. Geek Patrol

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      Latest: Sharing files uffex, May 17, 2022 at 5:46 AM

    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: Insley H-560-C manuals John Blankenship, May 19, 2022 at 12:37 PM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: 3306 fuel in oil problem PLEASE HELP George Poland, May 21, 2022 at 8:55 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: Does anyone make a good quality 1:50th scale Cat D6N? AMBMike, Jan 23, 2022