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  1. Heavy Equipment Forums Rules & Posting Guidelines

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    Latest: Heavy Equipment Forums Rules and Posting Guidelines Steve Frazier, Aug 30, 2009

  2. General Industry Questions

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    Latest: freezing air tools Welder Dave, Nov 21, 2018 at 6:32 AM

  3. Link Exchanges

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  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: Rest In Peace Burt nowing75, Oct 17, 2018

  5. Heavy Equipment

    Post equipment questions/comments of any nature and photos within the corresponding forum.

  6. Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Cat d4h pivot shaft bluetick, Nov 21, 2018 at 12:13 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Cat 235B 1986 WildBill99, Nov 21, 2018 at 11:40 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: CAT 14M Creating code E192-3 , 1674-4 & 2175-6 Nige, Nov 21, 2018 at 9:43 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Good old Iron versus new stuff squid_wood777, Nov 21, 2018 at 6:47 AM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Case 580B welded in bushings? mikebramel, Nov 21, 2018 at 3:40 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: how to change the thumb triggers on a bobcat T300 bigboytoy, Nov 21, 2018 at 12:03 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Michigan 180TD Engine Advice Tones, Nov 21, 2018 at 10:59 AM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: A25C Starting Issues thepumpguysc, Nov 18, 2018 at 11:21 AM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: jlg 40e "procedure fault" Bruce Kirk, Oct 12, 2018

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Cat DPL 40- fuel issue thepumpguysc, Nov 18, 2018 at 10:58 AM

    3. Cranes

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      Latest: Galion 125 crane operator, Nov 21, 2018 at 4:23 AM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: What will it take to break this chunk in half? DGODGR, Nov 21, 2018 at 12:16 AM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: PTO hydraulics on a GMC Top Kick Willie B, Nov 14, 2018

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma gts1953, Nov 18, 2018 at 4:13 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Random loss of 2 speed Bobcat e32 pondo, Nov 21, 2018 at 3:11 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: payloader ha brakes Johnny63, Nov 13, 2018

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Operating CAT CTL without front window rust buster, Nov 21, 2018 at 2:27 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Cat Skid steer 279c no power Nige, Nov 21, 2018 at 9:35 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: MT55 Kubota not getting diesel thepumpguysc, Nov 16, 2018 at 12:04 PM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Genie GS1930 scissor lift problem Jason Bundrum, Sep 28, 2018

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Brush Mower on Excavator???? pondo, Nov 21, 2018 at 3:04 AM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Leeboy parts typ4, Nov 20, 2018 at 11:46 PM

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Another premature failure Junkyard, Nov 1, 2018

    3. Mills

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      Latest: 2009 Caterpillar PM200HP Milling machine ETMF 58 White, Jul 1, 2018

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: ADM Asphalt Plant Peter Fahey, Jun 12, 2017

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: topcon laser SpaceDog67, Nov 7, 2018

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Trimble Site vision Cummins5.9, Nov 13, 2018

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Replacing Operators with Technology Karaya, Nov 5, 2018

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Understanding Sensor Based Ore Processing Rory Bamford, Jun 16, 2018

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

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      Latest: Where can I find a template for excavation contract? 773, Oct 26, 2018

    2. Jobsite Coordination

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      Latest: EU/Scandinavian based Inspector Positions Atoughyoke, Oct 6, 2018

    3. Safety Issues

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      Latest: Teenager killed by falling excavator bucket (story) Walter Kim, Nov 20, 2018 at 9:27 PM

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Finding qualified help DMiller, Nov 15, 2018 at 2:08 PM

    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

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    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

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      Latest: Banks won’t finance older trucks td25c, Nov 7, 2018

    8. Upcoming Events

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      Latest: 57th annual steam-o-rama motoOzarks, Sep 10, 2018

  12. Forestry

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      Latest: How Much Work Can I Expect? SpaceDog67, Nov 7, 2018

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Vancouver Island, BC. Logging at its Best! gg@m&b, Nov 21, 2018 at 4:23 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Hit by a car yesterday morning colson04, Nov 21, 2018 at 11:05 AM

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Hydro 84 not charging RZucker, Nov 21, 2018 at 2:13 AM

  14. Transportation

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      Latest: Kenworth got their new engineers out on the road Birken Vogt, Nov 20, 2018 at 4:46 PM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Deck over tilt or with ramps terex herder, Nov 15, 2018 at 1:01 AM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Proper Machine tie down PC 240 Komatsu Wes J, Oct 15, 2018

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Bringing things up to speed... LowBoy, Nov 7, 2018

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Pin won't take grease kshansen, Oct 7, 2018

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

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    3. Safety Competition

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    4. Test Forum

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    5. New Member Introductions

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    6. Geek Patrol

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    7. Equipment For Sale/Wanted

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  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: 1960 B75 Mack DMiller, Nov 20, 2018 at 1:33 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, Nov 11, 2018