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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: The best way to switch to this career? suladas, Jan 22, 2022 at 6:23 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: D8K or D9N need advice! Bluox, Jan 22, 2022 at 5:33 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Final Drive? cat 302, Jan 22, 2022 at 5:39 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Austin-Western Super 500 Serial Numbers BellflowerMan, Jan 21, 2022 at 10:58 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Anyone know of a Terex later model scrapers parting out in North America? Questionable wizard, Jan 20, 2022 at 10:57 AM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: 580SK - 1993 - Inline coolant heater vs Engine block heater Delmer, Jan 22, 2022 at 4:25 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: John Deere 455g Anthonyleuci, Jan 22, 2022 at 2:01 AM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: 821B stuck in first Brian DeMark, Jan 22, 2022 at 2:59 AM

    8. Off Road Haul Trucks

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    9. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: 2008 Case 340B rear suspension Bill P. Adam, Jan 17, 2022 at 11:16 AM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: Morooka Mk160 Forresthyd, Dec 28, 2021

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: 2015 JCB 509-42 Fuel Gelling Coaldust, Jan 22, 2022 at 5:42 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: played a little with a poclain portable tower crane with remote skyking1, Jan 22, 2022 at 3:47 AM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: Tall brick building ideas? gwhammy, Dec 29, 2021

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Flat face quick connect won't release catman13, Jan 10, 2022

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: JLG 40F Early Machine Information James Gordon, Jan 21, 2022 at 5:10 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Pics of your mini! Tyler d4c, Jan 22, 2022 at 2:29 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Case 321F Float Mode? lgwsaw, Nov 29, 2021

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: JD 320D Skid - Aux Hydraulics not working Willsy, Jan 22, 2022 at 2:30 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: Cat 289c Drago663, Jan 22, 2022 at 5:12 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Melroe bobcat m444 tool_king, Jan 3, 2022

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Wacker Exciter Oil Change? Parts, Jan 18, 2022 at 2:29 PM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Need Some Help... gwhammy, Jan 21, 2022 at 1:20 AM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Mixer Paver Cartoondude135, Jan 7, 2022

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: CS533E Roller Fuel Gage Not Working Quatro, Jan 19, 2022 at 6:11 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: "Crusher?" Jonas302, Jan 7, 2022

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: Spectra GL422N review and digging for the plumbers skyking1, Jan 15, 2022

    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: Thoughts on Trimble's Earthworks 2D with Auto? KSSS, Dec 22, 2021

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: GPS newbie needs help with software Jeron, Jan 22, 2022 at 6:27 AM

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Dump truck profit share? dieseldog5.9, Jan 20, 2022 at 10:51 PM

    2. Jobsite Coordination

      Discuss jobsite issues and post job photos here
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      Latest: Commercial construction work pictures skyking1, Jan 18, 2022 at 2:49 AM

    3. Safety Issues

      Resolve safety concerns here
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      Latest: Safe handling of 500 gallon propane tanks? hosspuller, Dec 31, 2021

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Mining Boom videos. Old Doug, Dec 21, 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: How do I best warm up a diesel for cab heat? Coaldust, Jan 22, 2022 at 3:50 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: Tree clearing technique? charles walton, Jan 10, 2022

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Any brand log trucks camptramp, Jan 22, 2022 at 3:28 AM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: BC Floods 2021 Plebeian, Dec 1, 2021

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Massey Ferguson 265 and 235 Questions Delmer, Jan 22, 2022 at 4:30 AM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Overload of the Day skyking1, Jan 22, 2022 at 5:00 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Shortening BWS tilt deck trailer suladas, Jan 21, 2022 at 8:27 PM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Lowboy Options jonno634, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:23 PM

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: A few projects I have done recently hosspuller, Jan 22, 2022 at 6:39 AM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Cat 299d - no bucket lift/tilt John Strange, Dec 28, 2021

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

    1. Support

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      Latest: Dedicated Air Compressor and Air Equipment Sub Category? TVA, Dec 9, 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: test posting picture 398370, Jan 7, 2022

    5. New Member Introductions

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      Latest: G'day everyone John C., Jan 15, 2022

    6. Geek Patrol

      Post computer issues or tips here
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      Latest: Cloneing A Computer Hard Drive Spud_Monkey, Dec 7, 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: Caterpillar and other manuals for sale tool_king, Jan 14, 2022

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers 4x4ford, Jan 19, 2022 at 4:48 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: New commercial model truck mag coming! PJ Shafer, Nov 29, 2021