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Read articles →This is a real owner's 50-hour checkup on the GC1710, not a dealer walkaround, and it's candid about a problem: noticeable slop/rattle developing in both the front loader and backhoe linkage after just 50-54 hours, despite dealer inspection finding nothing wrong. He still praises the drivetrain power, loader performance, and backhoe lifting strength, and says he'd buy it again. Best for owners tracking early wear issues, not first-time shoppers wanting a feature overview.
An individual owner-operator documenting his own GC1710 over time, mixing personal life tangents with unfiltered hands-on impressions.
Yes, the owner noticed a lot of slop in the front loader after just over 50 hours, even though he rarely used it, and the dealer's inspection found nothing wrong.
No. The owner says it does not affect how strong the backhoe is, it is just noisy and clangs around, sounding older than its actual hours.
Yes, he says he would still buy it again and highly recommends it, citing enormous drivetrain power and strong backhoe and loader performance.
