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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: Question for an old timer kshansen, Dec 11, 2019 at 2:42 PM

  3. Link Exchanges

    Links to various industry related sites
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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: Just read some sad news Nige, Nov 8, 2019

  5. Heavy Equipment

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

  6. Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: New to me D8K, operation, maintenance, adjustments Nige, Dec 11, 2019 at 2:34 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: EX120 - Swing motor gear oil leak (Pictures) Egetebee, Dec 11, 2019 at 1:30 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Cat 120 & 140 AWD NextGen ovrszd, Dec 10, 2019 at 11:23 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: 762a transmission shifter bypass tdrainage, Dec 11, 2019 at 12:46 AM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Johndeer 310 se trains kicking out chris allen, Dec 11, 2019 at 2:25 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: CAT 259D Owners / Operators Manual Nige, Dec 11, 2019 at 1:18 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Cat 980c wet brakes Johnpenwell, Dec 11, 2019 at 2:14 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Vermeer V3550A Parts Manual Aaron93, Dec 10, 2019 at 11:35 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: 1981 JLG 40G Mikefromcny, Nov 16, 2019

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: genie / terex GTH 844 no crank no start error code 24057 02 Electric fuel pump; fuel pressure build Paul Council, Dec 11, 2019 at 3:07 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Bucyrus H3 Toolslinger, Dec 11, 2019 at 12:05 PM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: Starlight drivein screen demo Ronsii, Nov 23, 2019

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Attachment for pulling ditches Blocker in MS, Dec 8, 2019 at 12:40 AM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Genie S-65 Engine start up problem J Steve B, Dec 11, 2019 at 1:08 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Used Kubota U17-3 vs Yanmar ViO17 farmboy555, Dec 10, 2019 at 9:21 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: looking at buying a wheel loader mg2361, Nov 26, 2019

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat S570 wont start. CASE1234, Dec 11, 2019 at 12:29 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: TL140 not starting - coolant light on - levels OK Matt Hyatt, Dec 9, 2019 at 11:21 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Brand new Kubota SVL65-2...can't keep the engine running Tags, Dec 11, 2019 at 2:21 PM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: DAVIS Trencher OVERTORQUED, Dec 9, 2019 at 5:04 PM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Single pin skid start bucket Mark13, Dec 7, 2019 at 1:50 AM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Bomag BW210 mg2361, Dec 11, 2019 at 10:25 AM

    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

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      Latest: Agatec MR240 still around? Ronsii, Jul 30, 2019

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: warning be careful with gps right now nerdstick_joe, Dec 10, 2019 at 10:51 PM

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: IDigbest System? farmboy555, Nov 23, 2019

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Affordable quoting, estimating and job management software Paul Wright, Dec 6, 2019 at 4:03 PM

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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    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: They do things a little different here in California petepilot, Dec 9, 2019 at 2:46 AM

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

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    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: Best source of steel Jonas302, Dec 10, 2019 at 5:44 AM

    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: 16th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show September 7 & 8, 2019 New Athens, Ohio marion7200, Aug 4, 2019

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: Husquvarna still or Ecco aighead, Nov 4, 2019

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Logging Equipment- Dead at Mt. St. Helens! Mother Deuce, Dec 8, 2019 at 4:46 PM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Subscribers Give away Draw bassetts, Nov 21, 2019

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Cultivators, Drills and Combines Video uk Dealer bassetts, Nov 21, 2019

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Sister Site willie59, Dec 11, 2019 at 4:08 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Lowboy trailer brakes southernman13, Dec 4, 2019

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Moving 21000# with Ram 3500. fast_st, Nov 7, 2019

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Bigggg move heymccall, Dec 7, 2019 at 2:09 AM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: oil and hydraulic fluid question Tamfiney, Dec 9, 2019 at 7:38 AM

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

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    2. Announcements

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    3. Safety Competition

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    4. Test Forum

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      Latest: Testing Starting a Post/Thread CashGhost, Jul 26, 2019

    5. New Member Introductions

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    6. Geek Patrol

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    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: Wanted: Vermeer 3550 owners and/or service manual thendrix, Dec 9, 2019 at 12:02 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, Dec 11, 2019 at 12:38 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: Diecast Construction Models tom clemens, Sep 17, 2019