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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: Difference Between Self-shielded Wire And Flux Core Wire Yingzhi Li, Nov 26, 2022 at 2:34 AM

  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: The Master Salesman JAdams, Oct 2, 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: Jd 650j displays "brake" on second part of tcm callibration. Btad, Nov 25, 2022 at 11:21 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Talking about hydraulic system O.L.S.S and C.L.S.S. of KOMATSU excavator. LACHAU, Nov 26, 2022 at 2:33 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Winter Works ovrszd, Nov 25, 2022 at 7:29 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: TS14G Steers only one way Welder Dave, Nov 5, 2022

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Case 580 SK quick coupler mbavers, Nov 26, 2022 at 1:49 AM

    6. Track Loaders (NOT CTL)

      Post CTL questions in the CTL/MTL forum under Compact Equipment
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      Latest: Happy New 955L Owner With Questions leadfarmer, Nov 25, 2022 at 7:57 AM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: High temp of the front axle oil Nige, Nov 25, 2022 at 6:00 AM

    8. Off Road Haul Trucks

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      Latest: Terex Articulating Haul Trucks Support John C., Nov 25, 2022 at 11:00 PM

    9. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: SPV23 sauer sundstrand Welder Dave, Nov 21, 2022 at 5:20 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: IT28G Slow lowering hydraulics and cannot use joystick to lower mast Nige, Jun 28, 2022

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Slow retracting boom on cat th360b tractormech, Nov 25, 2022 at 1:14 PM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Recommendations for "New" Used Crane Welder Dave, Nov 25, 2022 at 12:49 AM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: A walk through the local demo contractor's yard Welder Dave, Nov 21, 2022 at 5:35 PM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: John deere 644E boom cylinder rocking at full extension fast_st, Nov 15, 2022

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: 600AJ malfunction code on crank Nige, Nov 24, 2022 at 5:59 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Cats are soooo expensive compared to kubota. What’s the reason? Mark13, Nov 23, 2022 at 10:30 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: small "Bobcat" articulated wheel loaders mkhang2022, Nov 20, 2022 at 8:41 PM

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: cat 257b2 grapple not working RONNIE GLOVER, Nov 25, 2022 at 8:56 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: What would you do ? skata, Nov 26, 2022 at 1:37 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: I have 1835B Case Skid Steer with 188D engine-fuel uptake question Tinkerer, Oct 30, 2022

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Kubota v1505 t rod bearing part number Txhayseed, Nov 19, 2022

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: What Attachments Do You Use? gwhammy, Nov 12, 2022

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Cat conveyor chain tool Henryy, Nov 4, 2022

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: New to us Hamm H7i 3rdgendslmech, Nov 23, 2022 at 10:37 AM

    3. Mills

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      Latest: MT6520 Ingersoll Rand funwithfuel, Jul 27, 2022

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Can someone identify this bearing? kshansen, Sep 17, 2022

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: Spectra LR60 or LR50 ? Shimmy1, Nov 23, 2022 at 12:49 AM

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Survey into technology services for the UK Construction industry CardiffMastersGroup, Aug 24, 2022

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Thoughts on Trimble's Earthworks 2D with Auto? KSSS, Aug 1, 2022

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Technology services for the Construction industry CardiffMastersGroup, Aug 25, 2022

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Architectural design software seylen, Nov 18, 2022

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: PSA for customers crane operator, Nov 2, 2022

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Caterpillar fined $145k after employee falls into vat of molten iron skyking1, Nov 23, 2022 at 3:58 PM

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

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      Latest: Finding qualified help Truck Shop, Nov 6, 2022

    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: Two items on my Ford Truck, fuel gauge and low power of engine mks, Nov 26, 2022 at 12:17 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: Cat Tax Scam Tarhe Driver, Sep 30, 2022

    8. Upcoming Events

      Post Trade Show and Auction dates and locations here
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      Latest: Demolition Phoenix 2023 wrecker1969, Sep 19, 2022

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: Leveler vs flat base? team 527, Nov 25, 2022 at 1:36 PM

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Skagit Iron and Steel Works, Sedro Wooley, Washington skadill, Nov 26, 2022 at 1:35 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Manure value FarmWrench, Nov 6, 2022

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Small Tractors? Massey Ferguson 230? aighead, Nov 22, 2022 at 6:28 AM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Would you upgrade a reliable dump truck? suladas, Nov 25, 2022 at 8:37 PM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Looking for electric brake parts for a Miller tilt top trailer Joseph Dauzat, Nov 23, 2022 at 4:08 PM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Looking for Chinese concrete equipment manufacturer skyertt, Nov 7, 2022

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Demolition, clearing and grading CM1995, Nov 20, 2022 at 6:51 PM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Oil. Is there any brands that I should stay away from? John C., Nov 24, 2022 at 11:09 AM

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

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    1. Support

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      Latest: Navigation towbar, Nov 14, 2022

    2. Announcements

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      Latest: Seller & Ebay Warning Coaldust, Nov 15, 2022

    3. Safety Competition

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      Latest: Never get complacent. emmett518, Oct 18, 2022

    4. Test Forum

      Test your posting skills here
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      Latest: Just another test kshansen, Apr 29, 2022

    5. New Member Introductions

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      Latest: ZF Transmissions and Axles illy, Nov 24, 2022 at 5:10 PM

    6. Geek Patrol

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      Latest: Slow to load uffex, Oct 22, 2022

    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: DEERE drive motors. NEW. trackside, Nov 24, 2022 at 11:30 AM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers Hank R, Nov 25, 2022 at 10:42 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: Got me a little crane today kshansen, Sep 13, 2022