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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: What is the impact of the emison control devises on the engine compared to pre emission engine Coaldust, Mar 6, 2021 at 11:05 PM

  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 Coaldust, Mar 6, 2021 at 7:30 PM

  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: Caterpillar serial number/ year model Brimmstone, Mar 6, 2021 at 6:53 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Hydraulic oil LACHAU, Mar 6, 2021 at 11:52 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: going from 12m to 12h for a few weeks shaggs, Mar 6, 2021 at 9:17 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Terex Scrapers in New Zealand Terexcat, Feb 28, 2021 at 10:17 PM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Bought a backhoe Check Break, Mar 6, 2021 at 8:50 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: Cat 951 Transmission Rebuild Advice Caveman3, Mar 6, 2021 at 8:47 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Samsung wheel loader parts in the us? Volvo? Slsnursery, Mar 6, 2021 at 3:51 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: Volvo A25C will not shift into gear Zwelimw, Mar 3, 2021 at 5:32 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: IT28F engine problem sounds bad. Phil P, Sep 18, 2020

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Loud cladder coming from motor or transmission Midnightmoon, Mar 6, 2021 at 1:21 PM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Help with Pile Cap weights Tugger2, Mar 6, 2021 at 3:26 PM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: 30x40 Pole Barn Demo, two 40yd roll offs? hosspuller, Jan 26, 2021

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: CTL Trencher Attachment Canuck Digger, Feb 20, 2021

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: How to check oil Level AllDodge, Mar 6, 2021 at 10:31 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Kubota kx121-3ss drifting acegreaser, Mar 6, 2021 at 10:46 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Tier 3 FIAT F5CE5454 oil breather. XSKIER, Feb 28, 2021 at 2:59 PM

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Wet bath or grease bearings? Zkdiesel, Mar 6, 2021 at 10:25 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Cat 257B 2 down on power thepumpguysc, Mar 6, 2021 at 1:56 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Ditchwitch sk650 metal chunks in hydraulic fluid topfli8979, Mar 5, 2021 at 6:55 PM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Ditch witch chain info catman13, Feb 18, 2021

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Homemade Telescoping Jib ebaikie, Mar 2, 2021 at 7:02 PM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Wieler pavers Vetech63, Mar 2, 2021 at 11:22 PM

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Ingersoll-Rand SD-100F Pro-Pac RPRZEN, Mar 6, 2021 at 11:25 AM

    3. Mills

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      Latest: Bomag 1300/30-2 ..........The challenge I was given. Birken Vogt, Oct 24, 2020

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Distributor Trucks wade stegal, Jan 20, 2021

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: I dig best vs trimble earthworks 2d Tim Modine, Feb 11, 2021

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Are Graders Obsolete? AzIron, Nov 3, 2020

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: IDigbest System? KSSS, Dec 4, 2020

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Thread says Computer Applications so I'll give it a try! John C., Dec 10, 2020

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Who is your insurance company? Paul Council, Feb 7, 2021

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Commercial construction work pictures skyking1, Mar 6, 2021 at 2:42 AM

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Wear those face shields HardRockNM, Feb 3, 2021

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: My OWN Fault CM1995, Mar 6, 2021 at 10:46 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

      2. Welding

      Latest: Just another day in paradise Mike L, Mar 6, 2021 at 11:06 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: New Appraisal Book John C., Feb 6, 2021

    8. Upcoming Events

      Post Trade Show and Auction dates and locations here
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      Latest: 17th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show September 12 & 13, 2020 New Athens, Ohio marion7200, Aug 20, 2020

  12. Forestry

    1. Forestry Operations

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      Latest: madill Hallback, Feb 19, 2021

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Vancouver Island, BC. Logging at its Best! camptramp, Mar 6, 2021 at 4:34 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: 1959 Ford 871 tractor info? Old Doug, Feb 18, 2021

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: BELAZ 450 ton dump truck specifications released along with a model of the truck!!! Jewish, Mar 6, 2021 at 9:05 PM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: translucent roof petepilot, Feb 28, 2021 at 4:26 AM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Mini bucket tie downs skyking1, Dec 23, 2020

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Some pics of my current project RollOver Pete, Mar 6, 2021 at 8:39 PM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: 2021 Lube Price Increases Announced 92U 3406, Feb 20, 2021

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

    1. Support

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      Latest: No email notifications StumpyWally, Mar 4, 2021 at 5:51 PM

    2. Announcements

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      Latest: Happy Father's Day mg2361, Jun 22, 2020

    3. Safety Competition

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      Latest: Torn meniscus crane operator, Jan 23, 2021

    4. Test Forum

      Test your posting skills here
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      Latest: Test Thread RES, Feb 17, 2021

    5. New Member Introductions

      Introduce yourself here, tell us your experiences and interests
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      Latest: New OLD guy in Cave Creek AZ with a new old bucket truck problem. Coaldust, Feb 26, 2021

    6. Geek Patrol

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      Latest: Fastest Browser Ever ! aighead, Feb 15, 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: want to buy bulldozer td 18 disel with winch for my lot of wood dozer777, Mar 5, 2021 at 7:35 PM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Pettibone Delmer, Mar 3, 2021 at 6:27 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: 1/16th radio-controlled scale model of Komatsu D575A-2 RM Snipe, Feb 23, 2021