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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: Hi need help with case 1845c starts and cuts off Tinkerer, Sep 26, 2020 at 1:48 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: Seeking Photos Of My Dad & Uncle, George (Gyula) Balogh & Louie Balogh Brianna Balogh, Sep 2, 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: CAT D8H Hydraulic GPM question ilcorngrower, Sep 25, 2020 at 12:26 PM

    2. Excavators

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      Latest: Excavator parts are damaged yangya, Sep 26, 2020 at 2:12 AM

    3. Motor Graders

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      Latest: New to me 143 H Cmark, Sep 26, 2020 at 12:06 AM

    4. Scrapers

      Post information/photos about scrapers here
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      Latest: clark scrapers DMiller, Sep 25, 2020 at 1:37 AM

    5. Tractor/Loader/Backhoes

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      Latest: Load tapping, no power Tinkerer, Sep 26, 2020 at 2:03 AM

    6. Track Loaders

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      Latest: 955L Torque Cooler Leak Athompson2817, Sep 25, 2020 at 7:17 PM

    7. Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: Free online OEM part manuals BuckWild, Sep 26, 2020 at 12:18 AM

    8. Other Earthmoving Equipment

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      Latest: TL140 Tackahuchi Dave Neubert, Sep 24, 2020 at 2:28 AM

  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: Genie GTH 1048 Telehandler shutting down Signature Construction, Sep 25, 2020 at 1:47 AM

    3. Cranes

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      Latest: Just some work pics hosspuller, Sep 26, 2020 at 2:18 AM

    4. Demolition

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      Latest: Help quoting large demo mitch504, Aug 11, 2020

    5. Construction Equipment Attachments

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      Latest: PTO hydraulics on a GMC Top Kick Willie B, Sep 25, 2020 at 1:35 PM

    6. Other Construction/Demolition Equipment

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      Latest: Needed a bit more air: 1693TA, Sep 20, 2020 at 4:39 PM

  8. Compact Equipment

    1. Compact Excavators

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      Latest: Any input on a IHI 55 Mini excavator would be helpful! KSSS, Sep 26, 2020 at 1:28 AM

    2. Compact Wheel Loaders

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      Latest: payloader ha brakes kshansen, Sep 8, 2020

    3. Skid Steers

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      Latest: Pre-emissions machine, or new? Brands to consider? KSSS, Sep 26, 2020 at 1:12 AM

    4. Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders

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      Latest: CAT 299D3 XE KSSS, Sep 26, 2020 at 1:23 AM

    5. Mini Skid Steers

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      Latest: CAT 216B3 Wont start Nige, Sep 23, 2020 at 7:59 PM

    6. Other Compact Equipment

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      Latest: Ginie 34/22 bi Hinos, Aug 13, 2020

    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: Pucket Brothers t650 adding hydraulic monster76, Jun 11, 2020

    2. Rollers

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      Latest: Still Looking for Ingersol Rand Drum Drive Motor ms0115, Aug 24, 2020

    3. Mills

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      Latest: Bomag 1300/30-2 ..........The challenge I was given. Theweldor, Aug 26, 2019

    4. Other Paving Equipment

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      Latest: Oil distributor trucks .....UGH!! Truck Shop, Sep 23, 2020 at 10:27 PM

  10. Construction/Excavation Technology

    Discussion of technology assisting with heavy equipment operations

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      Latest: Spectra LR60 or LR50 ? suladas, Sep 7, 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 at 6:21 PM

    4. Computer Applications and 3D Modeling

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      Latest: Diagnostic scanners enquiry Abdulaziz Kalach, Jul 4, 2020

  11. Administrative Duties

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      Latest: Equipment and Operations Tracking CM1995, Aug 5, 2020

    2. Jobsite Coordination

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      Latest: Utility locations DMiller, Dec 25, 2018

    3. Safety Issues

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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 DMiller, Sep 25, 2020 at 11:28 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: Cat 3126 rear main install tool Truck Shop, Sep 26, 2020 at 2:04 AM

    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

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

    8. Upcoming Events

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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

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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: Logging Cartoons El Gordo, Sep 24, 2020 at 6:03 PM

  13. Agricultural

    1. Agricultural Operations

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      Latest: Building a new fence. Plebeian, Sep 20, 2020 at 12:36 PM

    2. Agricultural Equipment

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      Latest: Ploughing with Steam part 2 bassetts, Sep 23, 2020 at 7:00 AM

  14. Transportation

    1. Trucks

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      Latest: 1989 Ford F700 6.6L diesel dump truck. Steve McMillian, Sep 26, 2020 at 2:05 AM

    2. Trailers

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      Latest: Adding Ramps to a PJ Trailer? southernman13, Sep 22, 2020 at 1:45 AM

    3. Equipment Moving Questions

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      Latest: Sourcing RGN and landall guys. Always a moving target.... fastline, Sep 19, 2020

    4. Showtime!

      Post your truck/trailer pictures here
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      Latest: Some Fire Damage hosspuller, Sep 25, 2020 at 8:28 PM

  15. Lubrication

    Discussion of equipment lubricants.
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    Latest: ZF Trans Oil in Hyundai HL740TM-3 VKC, Sep 23, 2020 at 5:31 PM

  16. Forum Support and Announcements

    Post your website questions here, view website announcements

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    2. Announcements

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    3. Safety Competition

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      Latest: Safety Thoughts From My Accident old-iron-habit, Sep 16, 2020

    4. Test Forum

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      Latest: Test Thread micah wald, Aug 6, 2020

    5. New Member Introductions

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      Latest: CAT 966C - My first ride in heavy machinery kshansen, Sep 25, 2020 at 12:58 AM

    6. Geek Patrol

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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: ITT Marlow Trash Pump Josh James, Sep 25, 2020 at 3:20 AM

  17. Old Iron!

    Swap tales and photos of antique machinery and trucks here
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    Latest: old historic brand om / fiat trombeur, Sep 25, 2020 at 5:49 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: Tadano ATF 400G-6 catkicker, Sep 15, 2020