Hydraulic cylinder seal leak - is it covered under warranty?

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JohnFourteenSix

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Kissimmee, FL
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JD 3032e, Bobcat T180, Mustang 3003
I've got a 2017 3032e with a hydraulic cylinder leak. I didn't receive any warranty papers or anything, but considering I bought it from the dealership I'm assuming it's still under warranty (am I wrong?). Is a hydraulic cylinder leak covered?
 
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Only John Deere and the dealer can give you the true answer. My mind says it would be covered. The warranty will probably not cover the expense of a service call, you'll have to figure out how to get the tractor to the dealer.
 
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Can you describe the cylinder seal leak and which cylinder? or maybe a pic or two will help... tks
 
   / Hydraulic cylinder seal leak - is it covered under warranty?
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#4  
I'll provide a picture tomorrow, but hydraulic fluid is slowly dripping from the lift arm unto the front tire. Maybe the leak is from the wiper seal? Maybe something more serious? it's also of course sagging.
I have an equipment trailer that I got along with my bobcat, so I'm gonna use that to get it to the dealer.
 
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The loader has a 12 month warranty. If it was placed in service more than a year ago you are out of warranty.
 
   / Hydraulic cylinder seal leak - is it covered under warranty?
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#7  
I guess that settles it!

Time to figure out how to rebuild the cylinder myself... just so I can sell it and get rid of it.
 
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Pick up a seal kit and change it out. Should be good to go..

Worst case, remove the cylinder and take just it to the dealer for them to install the seal kit.
 
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#9  
Can't seem to find a kit. It doesn't help that JD also has a mower called "D160". Maybe it's AHC17687?
 
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