Early AT Pro Problems

[Relic]

Hello!

It's been awhile since I've been on the forums as life often gets in the way of living and interests have to give way to the demands of responsibilities. I'm glad to see that many familiar names are still active and contributing wisdom to the community.

I'm interested in buying a used AT Pro and I understand that early models had problems that were later corrected. When were those corrections implemented. Is there a range of serial numbers to avoid?

Thanks!

Steve

 

[BigCatDaddy]

The easiest way to tell if it's a newer version or if it had the upgrade is to check and see if the S shaft has camlocks. If it does, it should be good to go. I have 2 of the early ones and had them both upgraded and have had no problems since.

 

[John-Edmonton]

You could also ask for the serial number, and call it in to Garrett.

 

[Sleepyjim]

None of the new ones had any traditional shaft locks?

I just got mine and it ha traditional shaft locks....

I read on another board that Serial # 505 and earlier was issues.....


Jim

 

[Leslie(nova scotia)]

Sir any product that is new has bugs including cars, stoves etc...my advice is wait tillthe 2nd year. had to send my Pro back twice but Garrett's customer service is unsurpassed!

 

[megadivers]

Agreed on Garrett's service department. Two things up