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Heavy Equipment Forums

  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: Clark forklift question OzDozer, Jan 29, 2023 at 1:02 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: RIP My Sweet Girl skyking1, Jan 10, 2023

  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: 450j throttle issue Blake G, Jan 28, 2023 at 9:08 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: In search of a CAT 215B Excavator Engine (Model 3304) Maurice Muenks, Jan 29, 2023 at 3:25 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Grader Shopping Blue-Fox, Jan 29, 2023 at 1:40 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Terex Parts tavery, Jan 28, 2023 at 12:15 PM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Newbie considering: 1999 CAT 426 - advice - what to look for/beware of? materthegreater, Jan 28, 2023 at 9:19 PM

    6. Track Loaders (NOT CTL)

      Post CTL questions in the CTL/MTL forum under Compact Equipment
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      Latest: Need info on final drive swap charles walton, Jan 26, 2023 at 9:46 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Injector sleeves on Volvo L120H funwithfuel, Jan 28, 2023 at 6:32 PM

    8. Off Road Haul Trucks

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      Latest: Deere 300D Series II - hydraulic oil change to enviromental naharra, Jan 27, 2023 at 11:53 AM

    9. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Cat 815F Blade Bearing Failure Nige, Jan 24, 2023 at 11:29 AM

  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: Lull 644B-42 Fuel shut off valve wiring tractormech, Jan 28, 2023 at 8:16 PM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Just some work pics Welder Dave, Jan 29, 2023 at 12:50 AM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: Tall brick building ideas? lgammon, Nov 27, 2022

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Charge spec for a Cat B6s breaker 92U 3406, Jan 18, 2023

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Grove AMZ-66 manlift--looking for help troubleshooting basket controls JUNKER, Jan 23, 2023 at 6:20 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Loong Sheen:reviews mini excavator of oriental manufacturer? Ada loong sheen, Jan 28, 2023 at 10:24 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Help! V452t wheel loader - loss of hyd functions high_lux, Jan 20, 2023

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Case 1818 bobdavis2010, Jan 28, 2023 at 10:47 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Catt 299d2 problems Micah Downey, Jan 28, 2023 at 4:57 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Vermeer S650TX, options for drive motor replacement Nige, Jan 10, 2023

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Kubota RG30 Wiring Diagram KevMac, Dec 27, 2022

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: ctl mulcher questions Canuck Digger, Jan 4, 2023

  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: Cat CB24B low oil pressure Girth_Brooks, Jan 29, 2023 at 2:22 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: Questions for guys using the LR 60 on their excavator Simon C, Jan 23, 2023 at 9:34 PM

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: NTRIP or Radio transmission for GNSS machinery and Surveying Rezan, Jan 20, 2023

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Thoughts on Trimble's Earthworks 2D with Auto? KSSS, Nov 29, 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: Equipment/Truck files. Truck Shop, Jan 24, 2023 at 1:35 PM

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Stolen equipment recovered in Chicago GPS tracking thepumpguysc, Jan 11, 2023

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: WTF is with road maintenance crews these days 92U 3406, Jan 1, 2023

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Rather work than Play Coaldust, Jan 20, 2023

    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: Inspection camera 92U 3406, Jan 28, 2023 at 11:50 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: Financing rbfinance, Jan 4, 2023

    8. Upcoming Events

      Post Trade Show and Auction dates and locations here
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      Latest: Conexpo 2023 CM1995, Jan 28, 2023 at 9:08 PM

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: Big Timber Truck Shop, Dec 26, 2022

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Any brand log trucks Truck Shop, Jan 29, 2023 at 3:21 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: case 2366 combine electrical problem FarmWrench, Jan 8, 2023

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: BELAZ 450 ton dump truck specifications released along with a model of the truck!!! Jewish, Jan 29, 2023 at 12:57 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Looking for Dayton 15" Split ring Wheels... Tyler Lawson, Jan 25, 2023 at 8:26 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: Dozerboy's Gallery Dozerboy, Jan 25, 2023 at 8:38 PM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: What oil filter Volvomad, Jan 22, 2023

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

    1. Support

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      Latest: Broken links... Dozerboy, Jan 24, 2023 at 4:14 PM

    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: Volvo l120E engine not starting O.Aburumman, Jan 14, 2023

    5. New Member Introductions

      Introduce yourself here, tell us your experiences and interests
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      Latest: New to the industry. skylar, Jan 16, 2023

    6. Geek Patrol

      Post computer issues or tips here
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      Latest: Glitshy site response. Steve Frazier, Jan 28, 2023 at 7:40 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 780CK compressor mount James Madigan, Jan 27, 2023 at 5:38 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, Jan 28, 2023 at 9:25 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: My CATERPILLAR scale model collection Kwabbus, Jan 22, 2023