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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: Oil pressure Old Doug, Sep 24, 2021 at 4:08 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 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: TD-7 Dipstick daneil.d, Sep 24, 2021 at 3:59 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Help needed Komatsu PC25 model 1E John C., Sep 24, 2021 at 4:12 PM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: John deere 670langley, Sep 24, 2021 at 11:26 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: Wabco scrapers at work Tones, Sep 18, 2021 at 11:44 AM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: So many Case threads. Either really popular, or unreliable? Old Doug, Sep 24, 2021 at 3:10 PM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: 1985 Case 1155D engine removal Bobcat Crazy, Sep 24, 2021 at 3:57 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Ed's 77 Terex 72-41 56wrench, Sep 24, 2021 at 2:52 PM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: 1845c skidsteer has not been started for a few years after drive chain broke. Delmer, Sep 21, 2021 at 9:48 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: CAT Th330B transmission problems Baltoi Ionut, Sep 24, 2021 at 2:51 PM

    3. Cranes

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      Latest: Working the National 1300A John Griffin, Sep 24, 2021 at 3:09 AM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: Concrete Structure Demolition CM1995, Aug 21, 2021

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Hydraulic hammer identification Midnightmoon, Sep 21, 2021 at 10:47 AM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Genie z45/25 boom drop bombi275, Sep 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Mini excavator brush grinder OTG AuGres, Sep 24, 2021 at 2:13 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Waldon 5100 Dan Kleisle, Sep 3, 2021

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat 2 speed quit? Lowe.Buuck, Sep 24, 2021 at 5:49 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: trencher Bluewave, Sep 24, 2021 at 4:15 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat 751 F -- Replacing Hydraulic Line (from pump to filter) Lee Lee Pedigo, Aug 10, 2021

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Vermeer LM42 trencher doug dirt, Aug 14, 2021

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Concrete Mixer Attachment Concrete Tube? Makers Acres, Sep 6, 2021

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Paver shopping Vetech63, Jun 29, 2021

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Need TAMPO RP58D parts Manual desperately CALCONSTRUCTIONTEAM, Sep 13, 2021

    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: Ever pave with a roll off truck? cuttin edge, Sep 22, 2021 at 10:47 PM

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: Spectra LR60 or LR50 ? JPSouth, Sep 13, 2021

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Trimble earth works Sk1970, Jul 26, 2021

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: IDIGBEST reviews? IDIGBEST, Aug 31, 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

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      Post business questions here
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      Latest: How to price services CM1995, Sep 22, 2021 at 11:50 PM

    2. Jobsite Coordination

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      Latest: driveway job this weekend skyking1, Sep 8, 2021

    3. Safety Issues

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      Latest: How not to crib it up skyking1, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:37 PM

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      1. Employers Seeking Employees

      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Finding qualified help FarmWrench, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:44 AM

    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: College student looking for advice from some more seasoned mechanics/business owners Old Doug, Sep 24, 2021 at 3:41 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

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      Latest: empty truck bed Yakima Westbound skyking1, Jun 13, 2021

  12. Forestry

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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: JD/Hitachi Forestry Swing Machine Questions Jared H, Sep 20, 2021 at 4:29 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: Agro muzeum Čáslav ,Czech Republic 2015 bobrahakl, Sep 21, 2021 at 10:17 AM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Readying for the KW Nige, Sep 24, 2021 at 1:49 PM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Tires today, new brakes Monday on the 20-ton Truck Shop, Sep 24, 2021 at 1:11 AM

    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: My Last One-Finished Truck Shop, Sep 17, 2021

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: JCB HP 15 Hydraulic Fluid willie59, Sep 22, 2021 at 3:25 AM

  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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    3. Safety Competition

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      Latest: Fatal accident, traffic flagman. JLarson, May 11, 2021

    4. Test Forum

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    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: looking for a Toro Dingo 322 and attachments maybe a tx420/425/427 Dingo1, Sep 23, 2021 at 2:11 AM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers DB2, Sep 24, 2021 at 3:56 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: Michigan 475 model???? roger keegan, Sep 7, 2021