Question on Trimble GCR-2SM

I'm currently using them on a Dual Dozer, and I'm wondering if there is, or who makes, a suitable replacement for the GCR-2SM machine control system.

Thought I would bump this. Recently I've had to replace the small aluminum remote control box and switches due to water damage (not from me) with a plastic J-box. Not all of the LED's work but everything seems to function ok. Now the Hirschmann connectors on the solenoid valves have failed due to not having the rubber seal gasket. The screws are broken off in the solenoid. Is there a fix or do I have to buy a whole new solenoid?
When I talked to Trimble about a replacement for the dual receiver GCR system they had no idea what I was talking about. Weird. The Apache CB52 looks like it may work. Looking into it.

No replies in a year <sigh>. Yesterday all the LED's went crazy flashing and then went out. Nothing. Not even the hydraulics work. Maybe this isn't the correct thread.

im having the same issues , ive contacted Sitech who is our local trimble dealer only to be told the gcr2-sm system is outdated and the only way to fix it is buy a new $30,000 gps system im wondering where you were able to find the aluminum control box

davey d9 said:

im having the same issues , ive contacted Sitech who is our local trimble dealer only to be told the gcr2-sm system is outdated and the only way to fix it is buy a new $30,000 gps system im wondering where you were able to find the aluminum control box

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Actually, the plastic j-box has been working out pretty well. I just transferred all of the components into it. I haven't gotten around to replacing the connectors on the solenoid valve yet, female spade connectors work pretty well. I also found why the system went crazy on me and quit - bad factory solder joint in the power connector. All back up and working fine. The local Sitech rep told me the same thing. Tried to shame me into a new GPS system. Told him to pound sand.