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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 started my company hosspuller, Jul 12, 2020 at 7:14 PM

  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: problem with Cable blade winch on old D7 CAT Cole17a-d82u, Jul 12, 2020 at 4:13 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Volvo EC210LC, Hydraulic problems pump no 2 GudumH, Jul 12, 2020 at 6:31 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Got my eye on two No. 12's Fat Dan, Jul 12, 2020 at 5:05 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Wheels over Wanaka 2019 Earthmoving in action R.D.G013, Jul 11, 2020 at 12:12 AM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Massey Ferguson MF30 not getting fuel to Injectors NWForest, Jul 12, 2020 at 7:13 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: Case 350 Crawler kicking my butt petepilot, Jul 12, 2020 at 4:18 AM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Ed's 77 Terex 72-41 mountainguyed67, Jul 11, 2020 at 6:13 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Barford SX9000 and Thwaites T10 alldrive gearboxes ROAMER_AUS, Jul 8, 2020 at 2:36 PM

  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: 1999, 1044C-54 tractormech, Jul 12, 2020 at 5:36 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Working the National 1300A Natman, Jul 12, 2020 at 5:41 PM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: Wrecking Ball Md00738, May 23, 2020

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Looking for some old knowledge TripitakaBC, Jul 2, 2020

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: JLG 400S Creep Swith (rheostat) Tracy Mn, Jul 4, 2020

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Which new 5ton mini?? CM1995, Jul 11, 2020 at 3:57 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: s130 bobcat acs 32-65 code tool_king, May 31, 2020

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: 960 mustang primary chain sprocket removal Bullseye Beaver F., Jul 12, 2020 at 5:05 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: 277B with more problems .. rebuild or not .. skata, Jul 12, 2020 at 4:19 PM

    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: Kubota RY-600D Tracked Dumper track Lock Out Problem DKent, Jun 24, 2020

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: MTL Attachments- not a good experience... Bayrat, Jul 6, 2020 at 4:41 PM

  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: lazy sd100 D.R, Jun 23, 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

    1. Lasers

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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 CM1995, Jun 16, 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: USDOT Regulations doublewide, Jul 12, 2020 at 4:08 PM

    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

      Sub-Forums

      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Deere again DMiller, Dec 5, 2019

    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: Rotor Problem partsandservice, Jul 12, 2020 at 3:48 PM

    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: Simple & Fast Business Capital & Equipment Financing Alicia Bryan, Oct 31, 2019

    8. Upcoming Events

      Post Trade Show and Auction dates and locations here
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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: Logging Cartoons El Gordo, Jul 12, 2020 at 6:12 PM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Hop Garden and Oast House Kent England Video bassetts, Jul 9, 2020 at 9:54 PM

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Belarus cylinder stop highwayghost, Jul 12, 2020 at 3:05 AM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Preset front wheel bearings Old Doug, Jul 12, 2020 at 6:25 PM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Looks like we found a soft spot Truck Shop, Jul 12, 2020 at 12:58 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 Norwegian Steam, Jul 5, 2020

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: LockNlube G. Gun - reviews wanted and is it worth the cost? treemuncher, Jun 21, 2020

  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: 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

      Test your posting skills here
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      Latest: Test Thread 01Time, Apr 22, 2020

    5. New Member Introductions

      Introduce yourself here, tell us your experiences and interests
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      Latest: New member mitch504, Jul 5, 2020

    6. Geek Patrol

      Post computer issues or tips here
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      Latest: test truck DMiller, Jul 8, 2020 at 7:50 PM

    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: Case 1840 service manual jsmith6752james4now, Jul 6, 2020 at 6:02 PM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers Truck Shop, Jul 12, 2020 at 5:51 PM

  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, Jul 9, 2020 at 8:33 AM