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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: This will be an interesting thread moving forward...... Questionable wizard, Nov 27, 2021 at 1:59 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: D6N or D6K Shimmy1, Nov 27, 2021 at 2:35 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Removing engine from Cat 215C kshansen, Nov 27, 2021 at 12:25 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: '68 12F Grader (Hanna) control box issue Onfoot, Nov 27, 2021 at 4:45 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: 762a transmission shifter bypass Jacob Waldner, Nov 25, 2021 at 8:38 PM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: 4500 ford backhoe Tinkerer, Nov 27, 2021 at 3:44 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: 95 933 loader battery kshansen, Nov 26, 2021 at 11:51 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Cat 938G rough shifting transmission Jonathan Wurz, Nov 25, 2021 at 11:27 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: MF Massey Ferguson 965 SAE ISO control switch JamieBy, Nov 26, 2021 at 10:08 PM

  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: JLG G-10-55-A Txhayseed, Nov 25, 2021 at 4:17 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: NCCCO recertification testing skyking1, Nov 27, 2021 at 4:32 AM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: Tall brick building ideas? Shimmy1, Nov 15, 2021

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Road grading with a "Roadrunner" front end skis steer attachment Simon C, Nov 22, 2021 at 3:11 AM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Jlg 40H carb setup? willie59, Nov 27, 2021 at 1:35 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: CAT 303CR Slow Swing John David Boreing, Nov 26, 2021 at 4:14 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Volvo L45 Won't shift gears mg2361, Nov 20, 2021

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: 1845c runs bad at full/half throttle hosspuller, Nov 27, 2021 at 1:48 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Takeuchi tl10v2 Boston machine, Nov 27, 2021 at 3:23 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: RC30 not getting fuel johny bernaerts, Oct 19, 2021

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: LOOKING FOR STREET SWEEPER MECHANIC Coaldust, Nov 9, 2021

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: JCT augers Welder Dave, Nov 25, 2021 at 11:25 PM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Cat AP1055D Brian Gokool, Nov 23, 2021 at 11:44 PM

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Cat CB64 electrical problem Nige, Nov 19, 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: CST/Bergen Lasermark LM800GR repairs? aczlan, Nov 23, 2021 at 11:10 PM

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: For Sale: Topcon Hiper SR Base/Rover Setup farmin, Oct 30, 2021

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Circuit Boards John C., Nov 4, 2021

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Hitachi Diagnostic Software Denied mg2361, Oct 20, 2021

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Demanding Customers DMiller, Nov 14, 2021

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Commercial construction work pictures CM1995, Nov 22, 2021 at 1:15 PM

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Disconnect backup alarm on a home situation? westerner, Nov 20, 2021

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Congrats Deere UAW Workers ChuckRock, Nov 18, 2021

    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: Somebody has to do it, and nobody else volunteers: the fixing saga JLarson, Nov 27, 2021 at 4:12 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: Anyone else getting caught in the epidemic (cell phone on the rigging) Truck Shop, Nov 25, 2021 at 8:55 PM

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Any brand log trucks Truck Shop, Nov 27, 2021 at 2:52 AM

  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: Case IH connectors icestationzebra, Nov 11, 2021

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: V12C Volvo dbloomin, Nov 27, 2021 at 5:09 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Trailer air brakes Truck Shop, Nov 23, 2021 at 2:41 PM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Excavator facing forwards on lowboy? 1693TA, Nov 17, 2021

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Some pics of my current project RollOver Pete, Nov 14, 2021

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Valvoline 5w40 synthetic ck4 VOA Coaldust, Nov 21, 2021 at 5:47 AM

  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

      Test your posting skills here
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      Latest: Another Test Tinkerer, Nov 25, 2021 at 12:52 PM

    5. New Member Introductions

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      Latest: A new Case owner in Colorado Tinkerer, Nov 26, 2021 at 7:11 PM

    6. Geek Patrol

      Post computer issues or tips here
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      Latest: Cloneing A Computer Hard Drive thepumpguysc, Nov 20, 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: Takeuchi track loader and mini excavator for sale in NC ToyLC, Nov 27, 2021 at 1:04 AM

  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, Nov 26, 2021 at 2:47 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