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    which big mtl to buy?

    Update to the T770 issue - was the swashplate sensors, argued over the extended warranty coverage given the low hours I had put on and the fact the problem had been occurring intermittently over the past year, resulted in trading on a 2016 T770 with a 3yr total warranty through Bobcat - they...
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    which big mtl to buy?

    that's what the Bobcat Dealer told me - so am basing it on that. since I live in ND, and Bobcat's R&D center is here, I have emailed one of the Bobcat engineers and he offered advice too - suggesting swapping both out if you tackle the project, and that they have done it in the R&D center, and...
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    which big mtl to buy?

    This threw a swashplate code for the right side motor - so I am hoping that it is the sensor, wiring, or joystick control. When I bought it I had the engine oil, coolant, and hydraulic all changed and sampled all fluids (kind of funny, they sent the samples to the CAT dealer for analysis)...
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    which big mtl to buy?

    I hope it is not the motor and just a sensor or joystick. Without a warranty this could be expensive and I really don't need that right now. What year T870? hours?
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    which big mtl to buy?

    a little late Own a T770 2012 with 1475hrs, have had some issues with the machine (bought it used). It has been a workhorse though. Most recent issue is swashplate sensor for the right drive motor - could be a joystick or something else, but if its the motor sensor you have to remove/replace...
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    Considering a CTL/MTL

    CTL experience own two CAT pieces - 252B2 and 420F, and two Bobcat T770 and E55 - bought the 2012 T770 used with 1400 hrs and new tracks - bar style camoplast I think. I 'bundled' the two bobcats in the purchase as I was really only looking for the E55, but they accepted my offer. Anyway, I...
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