Compact Track Loader Repair Cost
A alternator replacement on a Bobcat T870 typically runs $300-$900 all in. Below is the labor and parts breakdown, what drives the cost up or down, and how to get an exact number for your machine.
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Bobcat T870 alternator
$300-$900
estimated total, parts and labor
Labor hours
1-2 hrs
Shop rate
$125-$175/hr
Parts
$150-$550
* Static estimate from heavy-equipment norms, not a quote. Real cost depends on parts source, access, and collateral damage.Get an exact estimate →
Removing belts and any guarding, unbolting the alternator, transferring or replacing the pulley, and installing the new unit. Usually a quick job unless the alternator is buried behind the AC compressor or emissions plumbing.
The range above moves with these factors. The biggest swing is usually parts source and whether the failure damaged anything downstream.
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A alternator repair at $300-$900 is usually worth it on a Bobcat T870, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.
See Bobcat T870 resale value →Hydraulic Pump Replacement
$2,200-$5,300
Final Drive / Travel Motor Replacement
$1,700-$5,250
Undercarriage Replacement
$3,150-$18,600
Engine Rebuild / Replacement
$5,750-$20,550
Hydraulic Cylinder Reseal / Replacement
$500-$2,950
Fuel Injector / Injection System Repair
$800-$4,850
A/C Compressor / System Repair
$350-$1,800
Starter Motor Replacement
$350-$1,000