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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: Trouble identifying hydraulic hose fittings Coaldust, Jul 29, 2021 at 2:31 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: 850j viktor, Jul 29, 2021 at 2:27 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Hitachi EX60-2 final drive Harry Rhoades, Jul 29, 2021 at 1:11 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Cat 12 E blade lift control hold adjustment KTRasch, Jul 28, 2021 at 3:32 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: 621e won’t shift Welder Dave, Jul 25, 2021 at 1:47 AM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Advice on working with unstable ground? AzIron, Jul 29, 2021 at 2:19 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: Cat 941b resurrection/ Under carriage Cat977, Jul 28, 2021 at 7:02 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Dead Cat 928F Coaldust, Jul 29, 2021 at 2:35 AM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Overvoltage on A25C Delmer, Jul 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

    1. Tool Carriers

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      Latest: Hello，i am new，nice to meet you 1466IH, Jul 22, 2021

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: source of 48volt dc drive motor excavator, Jul 29, 2021 at 12:10 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Crane dolly? John C., Jul 27, 2021 at 5:06 AM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: Concrete Structure Demolition andre876, Jul 28, 2021 at 3:07 AM

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: E265 NPK need lower housing AzIron, Jul 19, 2021

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Chicago Pneumatic air compressor, blowing oil TVA, Jul 28, 2021 at 6:00 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Pins & bushes, final drives for Kobelco SR30, Victoria, Australia Welder Dave, Jul 29, 2021 at 12:01 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Caterpillar 907H inching pedal rheostat? XSKIER, Jul 10, 2021

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: 1845c high flow pump removal heymccall, Jul 29, 2021 at 2:19 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Case 440ct Pattern Change KSSS, Jul 29, 2021 at 1:14 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat S70 and alternatives Tampa450, Jun 6, 2021

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Wacker RT820 (new to me) Can't Get Started Parts, Jul 5, 2021

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Where to buy 3” bore 20” stroke double acting thumb cylinder Txhayseed, Jun 27, 2021

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Paver shopping Vetech63, Jun 29, 2021

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Volvo sd115 Txhayseed, Jul 23, 2021 at 6:10 AM

    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: Etnyre chip spreader chaos ianjoub, May 6, 2021

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

    1. Lasers

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      Latest: Wanting a laser: 1693TA, Jul 23, 2021 at 3:32 AM

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Trimble earth works Sk1970, Jul 26, 2021 at 3:09 AM

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: IDIGBEST reviews? fourwheel1, May 9, 2021

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Thread says Computer Applications so I'll give it a try! A. Williamson, Jun 24, 2021

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Energy Recovery Fee? spitzair, Jul 21, 2021

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Commercial construction work pictures Welder Dave, Jul 22, 2021

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Construction worker in indiana in trench AzIron, Jul 24, 2021 at 5:30 PM

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Worker shortage Tarhe Driver, Jul 19, 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: 3176 blowing ecm fuse Nige, Jul 28, 2021 at 11:08 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: 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: Cost of Operation for one-man forestry mulching operation petepilot, May 30, 2021

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Skidder sprayer tift104, Jul 28, 2021 at 1:05 PM

  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 9180 Steiger hinge bushing jonno634, Jul 28, 2021 at 4:43 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Readying for the KW DMiller, Jul 28, 2021 at 10:48 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Towing a John Deere 333g Kn1ghtWolf, Jul 19, 2021

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Moving a backhoe from Indiana to Mass. Sleaze galore. lantraxco, Mar 30, 2021

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Demolition, clearing and grading Landclearer, Jul 25, 2021 at 4:44 PM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Soda bottle for sample collection? Labparamour, Jul 19, 2021

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

    1. Support

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    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: Testing attachments. TheBigDog, Jun 3, 2021

    5. New Member Introductions

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      Latest: New from Virginia kshansen, Jul 28, 2021 at 12:54 AM

    6. Geek Patrol

      Post computer issues or tips here
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      Latest: PC Building Advice uffex, Jul 14, 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: 1980 JD 450C Dozer PNW1020D, Jul 27, 2021 at 6:51 PM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers skyking1, Jul 29, 2021 at 2:55 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: Steven Chiu AKA Sylvian1975 FRAUD from me for $3,615.15 Tinkerer, Apr 23, 2021