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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

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    Latest: bucket teeth Welder Dave, May 13, 2021 at 6:37 AM

  3. Link Exchanges

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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: JD 450h misfire mg2361, May 13, 2021 at 10:08 AM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Hitachi ex60-3 sliding window glass removal mg2361, May 13, 2021 at 10:23 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: Champion 720 transmission seals replacement Southbus, May 13, 2021 at 4:00 AM

    4. Scrapers

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      Latest: Field Fab Grease Lines 631G, May 12, 2021 at 11:07 PM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Stuck in float "position" on John Deere 710D mg2361, May 13, 2021 at 9:56 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: My first track loader! Welder Dave, May 12, 2021 at 11:51 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Deere 344E F-N-R solenoid coil heymccall, May 13, 2021 at 4:35 AM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: 815B Service Manuals 631G, May 12, 2021 at 11:10 PM

  7. Construction/Demolition Equipment

    Machinery typically used in building construction/demolition

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      Latest: Morooka Mk160 lantraxco, Mar 13, 2021

    2. Forklifts/Telehandlers

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      Latest: Clark C500 Low Oil Pressure Blueacre, May 13, 2021 at 1:57 AM

    3. Cranes

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      Latest: Help me for Liebherr LR 1200 fabulus, May 13, 2021 at 8:24 AM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: Swimming pool Removals and Demolitions RickW4, Apr 13, 2021

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: PTO hydraulics on a GMC Top Kick Willie B, May 6, 2021

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: JLG lifts barnbuilder, May 11, 2021 at 1:46 AM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: hydraulic tank seeping- IHI 80NX damnescavator, May 12, 2021 at 10:59 PM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Tier 3 FIAT F5CE5454 oil breather. Tags, Apr 16, 2021

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat ACS Hydraulic lock up Kawgomoo, May 13, 2021 at 7:01 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: 299D No Auxiliary Hydraulics Jeffrey Bandel, May 12, 2021 at 6:11 PM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: Bobcat S70 and alternatives oifla, Apr 28, 2021

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Sullair 375 Compressor with John Deere Diesel Dave Varabioff, May 9, 2021 at 7:37 AM

    7. Compact Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: Hammer/breaker gwhammy, May 7, 2021 at 12:43 PM

  9. Paving Equipment

    1. Pavers

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      Latest: Bolt on extensions Nige, Apr 26, 2021

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Rolling out the ruts! aighead, May 9, 2021 at 1:59 AM

    3. Mills

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      Latest: W2200 lower Conveyor use milling_drum, Mar 10, 2021

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Etnyre chip spreader chaos ianjoub, May 6, 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 fourwheel1, May 10, 2021 at 3:16 AM

    2. GPS Systems

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      Latest: Can GPS help a young in experienced operator do quality professional grading? grandpa, Apr 20, 2021

    3. Integrated Machine Control

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      Latest: IDIGBEST reviews? fourwheel1, May 9, 2021 at 9:22 PM

    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

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      Latest: Email Hijacked. seatwarmer, May 13, 2021 at 8:58 AM

    2. Jobsite Coordination

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      Latest: Commercial construction work pictures petepilot, Apr 27, 2021

    3. Safety Issues

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      Latest: Face Shield Face shield Old Doug, May 11, 2021 at 11:46 PM

    4. Personnel

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      Personnel

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      2. Potential Employees Seeking Work

      Latest: Finding qualified help FarmWrench, May 10, 2021 at 2:10 AM

    5. Shop Talk

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      Shop Talk

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      1. Tools of the Trade

      2. Welding

      Latest: Valve lash. Why does the manual tell me to call the dealer? Nige, May 12, 2021 at 7:11 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

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      Latest: New Appraisal Book John C., Feb 6, 2021

    8. Upcoming Events

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      Latest: 18th Annual Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show marion7200, Apr 26, 2021

  12. Forestry

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      Latest: Don't break this one. DB2, May 5, 2021

    2. Forestry Equipment

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      Latest: Coast Logger VI TL, May 10, 2021 at 7:04 PM

  13. Agricultural

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      Latest: Hi tech Truck Shop, Feb 4, 2021

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Looking for suggestions for riding lawnmowers for hills heymccall, May 12, 2021 at 3:31 PM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: Readying for the KW DMiller, May 13, 2021 at 9:26 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Hook Lift Trailers renaudineau, Apr 25, 2021

    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: A recent job DMiller, May 11, 2021 at 1:13 AM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: Backhoe gear oil mess bkj110, Apr 28, 2021

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

    1. Support

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      Latest: Takeuchi TB016 won’t keep running heymccall, May 3, 2021

    2. Announcements

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    3. Safety Competition

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      Latest: Fatal accident, traffic flagman. JLarson, May 11, 2021 at 7:12 AM

    4. Test Forum

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    5. New Member Introductions

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      Latest: Hi From Colorado mg2361, May 12, 2021 at 10:29 AM

    6. Geek Patrol

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      Latest: Anyone have the Web Address for SIS? kshansen, Apr 30, 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: Cat D4e Recoil springs inner and outter, through bolts (new) Fellingtreez, Apr 28, 2021

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: Memories for us old truckers DMiller, May 13, 2021 at 9:29 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: Steven Chiu AKA Sylvian1975 FRAUD from me for $3,615.15 Tinkerer, Apr 23, 2021