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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: Junkyards Tony Wells, Oct 21, 2021 at 1:44 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: The trucker's tale, a brother gone but not forgotten lantraxco, Mar 12, 2021

  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: "Farm Dozer" 1693TA, Oct 21, 2021 at 2:15 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: 2015 tb240 new aux thumb problem Chevy32720, Oct 21, 2021 at 2:12 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Galion 503 A series DRIVE CHAIN LENGTH Shunta, Oct 21, 2021 at 1:52 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: update on 762A tdrainage, Oct 16, 2021 at 3:22 PM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Why are there a few different styles of hydraulic cylinders on the same machine? Delmer, Oct 21, 2021 at 2:14 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: 953c starts up rough Delmer, Oct 21, 2021 at 1:53 AM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: I blew up my Detroit Bluox, Oct 21, 2021 at 2:00 AM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Engine timing Willie B, Oct 13, 2021

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

    1. Tool Carriers

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      Latest: IT28F need to remove the tool lock cylinder. Phil P, Oct 4, 2021

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Genie 45-25 ricdel, Oct 20, 2021 at 8:47 PM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Just some work pics Welder Dave, Oct 20, 2021 at 3:44 AM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: Hydraulic hammer advice Husaberg, Oct 14, 2021

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: steel arm to be bolted to the bucket loader made home lgammon, Oct 1, 2021

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: 2011 Cat C4.4 low oil psi warning DB2, Oct 15, 2021 at 3:34 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Bobcat 442 Pros and Cons and what are common problems with them mudnducs, Oct 21, 2021 at 1:57 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Waldon 5100 lake side bob, Oct 4, 2021

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: 1835c tandem pump Tones, Oct 21, 2021 at 1:52 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: ASV RT-135 Tones, Oct 21, 2021 at 1:46 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: RC30 not getting fuel johny bernaerts, Oct 19, 2021 at 8:20 PM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Vermeer LM42 trencher doug dirt, Aug 14, 2021

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Concrete Mixer Attachment Concrete Tube? Makers Acres, Sep 6, 2021

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Volvo P7110B Paver mechanic, Oct 7, 2021

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: bulldog stone tr34r runs then dies thepumpguysc, Oct 3, 2021

    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: Ever pave with a roll off truck? cuttin edge, Sep 22, 2021

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

    1. Lasers

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      Latest: Spectra LR60 or LR50 ? JPSouth, Sep 13, 2021

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Are Graders Obsolete? DMiller, Sep 27, 2021

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Circuit Boards John C., Oct 12, 2021

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Hitachi Diagnostic Software Denied mg2361, Oct 20, 2021 at 10:24 AM

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Getting into excavation and septic work CM1995, Oct 17, 2021 at 7:07 PM

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Commercial construction work pictures brianbulldozer, Oct 15, 2021 at 2:32 AM

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: How not to crib it up skyking1, Sep 21, 2021

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Finding qualified help Truck Shop, Oct 21, 2021 at 12:57 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

      2. Welding

      Latest: Silicone mold casting of replacement parts with plastic resins treemuncher, Oct 21, 2021 at 1:31 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: I can pay cash but want to finance part of purchase Sberry, Jul 1, 2021

    8. Upcoming Events

      Post Trade Show and Auction dates and locations here
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      Latest: empty truck bed Yakima Westbound skyking1, Jun 13, 2021

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: Tree clearing technique? gwhammy, Oct 19, 2021 at 1:45 AM

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: John Deere 540B Starting and Charging Schematic Simon C, Oct 20, 2021 at 3:11 PM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Hi tech Truck Shop, Feb 4, 2021

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: John Deere 2510 tractor dave 955k, Oct 20, 2021 at 2:33 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Readying for the KW petepilot, Oct 21, 2021 at 1:03 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Miller tilt top owners!!?? Vin # location 79star, Sep 28, 2021

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Need a shipper near osceola Missouri jocko165, Oct 16, 2021 at 7:49 PM

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Demolition, clearing and grading Landclearer, Oct 11, 2021

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: How to keep delayed ooze from causing a mess. DMiller, Oct 17, 2021 at 12:47 PM

  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: Can we get a dedicated section for Articulating trucks? SlatcoAu, Oct 7, 2021

    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: Testing attachments. TheBigDog, Jun 3, 2021

    5. New Member Introductions

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      Latest: How Did You Find Us? Rustyfender, Oct 20, 2021 at 1:35 AM

    6. Geek Patrol

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      Latest: Clearing history Tinkerer, Oct 3, 2021

    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: Bobcat T300 CTL For Sale YellowIronSam, Oct 19, 2021 at 10:55 PM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers RollOver Pete, Oct 20, 2021 at 2:26 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 BPMfore, Oct 4, 2021