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patrick_g · 11-13-2006, 09:00 AM

DocBob, Used? The previous owner didn't hardly warm it up!

jkruer01, I didn't want a cab but my wife insisted and approved the extra expense. Her first priority inj a cab was protection from chemical sprays. The best laid plans... and the wind shifts and you are enveloped in a plume of dangerous chemicals. The cab helped with that but as it turned out the A/C in summer and terrific heat in winter and the weather proof wind free and DRY environment are just pure luxury.

With stock sometimes you just have to go out no matter what the weather. Instead of having to change into dry clothes 3 times a day during a freezing rain and risking your health it sure is good to have a nice warm cab. In summer when it gets too hot and humid I start to wilt working outside. I tend to look for jobs to be done with the tractor so I can be out and be in A/C.

There was a down side. I can't have a FEL on this cab model. My tractor with cab can't be fitted with a Kubota hoe and after market things even with sub frames added often result in broken tractors so I have to refrain. I can't load the tires and have to use cast iron wheel weights. No biggy but that was another small surprise.

If you envision wanting or needing to be working with your tractor in inclement weather then a cab is way ahead of a surrey top on your ROPS.

Pat

11-13-2006, 09:00 AM	#45 (permalink)
patrick_g Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Central OK Posts: 2,886	Re: Suggestion for 16 acres DocBob, Used? The previous owner didn't hardly warm it up! jkruer01, I didn't want a cab but my wife insisted and approved the extra expense. Her first priority inj a cab was protection from chemical sprays. The best laid plans... and the wind shifts and you are enveloped in a plume of dangerous chemicals. The cab helped with that but as it turned out the A/C in summer and terrific heat in winter and the weather proof wind free and DRY environment are just pure luxury. With stock sometimes you just have to go out no matter what the weather. Instead of having to change into dry clothes 3 times a day during a freezing rain and risking your health it sure is good to have a nice warm cab. In summer when it gets too hot and humid I start to wilt working outside. I tend to look for jobs to be done with the tractor so I can be out and be in A/C. There was a down side. I can't have a FEL on this cab model. My tractor with cab can't be fitted with a Kubota hoe and after market things even with sub frames added often result in broken tractors so I have to refrain. I can't load the tires and have to use cast iron wheel weights. No biggy but that was another small surprise. If you envision wanting or needing to be working with your tractor in inclement weather then a cab is way ahead of a surrey top on your ROPS. Pat __________________ Never wrestle with a pig (however titled) as you just get dirty and the pig has all the fun.