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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: Boulder Hunt! seatwarmer, Oct 26, 2020 at 3:00 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: RIP My Sweet Girl 56wrench, Oct 14, 2020

  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: Steam cleaning your radiator core from the front is NEVER 100% Check Break, Oct 26, 2020 at 5:52 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Case poclain 1088 TVA, Oct 26, 2020 at 6:07 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: #12 motor grader ovrszd, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:07 PM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: 615 scraper bowl wont lift Tyler VanderSyde, Oct 14, 2020

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: I'm going to sit down & have a good cry. Willie B, Oct 26, 2020 at 5:19 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: New to me 855D hyd. Issues Welder Dave, Oct 25, 2020 at 11:06 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Volvo L220 E No power funwithfuel, Oct 26, 2020 at 6:00 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: A25d 2002 funwithfuel, Oct 26, 2020 at 5:41 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

    1. Tool Carriers

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

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Clark CY20B Transaxle Leak OmniEquipped, Oct 26, 2020 at 1:17 AM

    3. Cranes

      Discussion of cranes and their accessories here
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      Latest: Galion 150 Transmission problem joer00, Oct 26, 2020 at 3:51 PM

    4. Demolition

      Post demolition related questions here
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      Latest: skid steer hydraulic hammers Txhayseed, Sep 27, 2020

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Bobcat 843; Breaker Attachment? Flat Thunder Channel, Oct 26, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: JLG E-400A no boom controls Waterppk, Oct 26, 2020 at 5:37 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Yanmar VIO30 ababine, Oct 26, 2020 at 2:48 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: EIMCO 911B HardRockNM, Oct 4, 2020

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: 2007 CAT 277 C ECM 8 Volt DC supply supply low Nige, Oct 26, 2020 at 5:10 PM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: 2016 Takeuchi TL8 Dead sticks? xx45xx, Oct 25, 2020 at 5:14 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat t300 hydrostatic pump jerry hill, Oct 24, 2020 at 1:16 PM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Genie GS-2646 showing low voltage on charged battery Tango Charlie, Oct 22, 2020 at 8:16 AM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Can HIGH FLOW be run in REVERSE? Bayrat, Sep 15, 2020

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Bitelli BB681C Vahagn Aleksanyan, Sep 28, 2020

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Roller usage advice please Bls repair, Oct 24, 2020 at 7:12 PM

    3. Mills

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      Latest: Bomag 1300/30-2 ..........The challenge I was given. Birken Vogt, Oct 24, 2020 at 4:06 PM

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Oil distributor trucks .....UGH!! Truck Shop, Sep 23, 2020

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

    1. Lasers

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      Latest: My review of a Bosch laser level Camshawn, Oct 6, 2020

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: For Sale: Topcon Hiper SR Base/Rover Setup lumberjack, Aug 12, 2020

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: Hitch Doc Dual Dozer Lil' Puss, Sep 21, 2020

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Cat ET with loptop john hofer, Sep 28, 2020

  11. Administrative Duties

    1. In the Office

      Post business questions here
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      Latest: Quoting large parkade suladas, Oct 25, 2020 at 10:52 PM

    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: Another bridge bites the dust Spud_Monkey, Sep 9, 2020

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Finding qualified help Old Doug, Oct 18, 2020

    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: On the Road Again Nige, Oct 26, 2020 at 5:26 PM

    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: Financing options for a new business? CM1995, Aug 5, 2020

    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: How to save your dozer in a forest fire Truck Shop, Sep 11, 2020

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: The Worlds LARGEST Stumpgrinder. mowingman, Oct 26, 2020 at 3:03 PM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Building a new fence. William Clarke, Oct 13, 2020

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: 1066 IH hrydralic pump Tenwheeler, Oct 20, 2020 at 3:48 AM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Allison Transmission parameters Texasdieselfarmer, Oct 26, 2020 at 2:45 PM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Trailer for dump truck PeterG, Oct 24, 2020 at 1:32 AM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Big Move Raildudes dad, Oct 11, 2020

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: A recent job AzIron, Oct 25, 2020 at 7:54 PM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Volvo axle oils for wet brakes Volvomad, Oct 5, 2020

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

    1. Support

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      Latest: For sale restriction Cat977, Oct 7, 2020

    2. Announcements

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

    3. Safety Competition

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      Latest: Safety Thoughts From My Accident Welder Dave, Oct 11, 2020

    4. Test Forum

      Test your posting skills here
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      Latest: Test Thread micah wald, Aug 6, 2020

    5. New Member Introductions

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      Latest: Welcome!!! amunderdog, Oct 23, 2020 at 4:40 PM

    6. Geek Patrol

      Post computer issues or tips here
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      Latest: test truck DMiller, Jul 8, 2020

    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: Gradall for sale john hofer, Oct 24, 2020 at 7:37 PM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers crane operator, Oct 25, 2020 at 2:20 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 scale radio-controlled Komatsu D455A-1 tournaphil, Oct 18, 2020