JD 790 Cab

[JJZ 109]

Have a JD 790 compact that I've owned new since 2004. Last year went with a 60 inch Buhler snow blower and am now sick of being a snowman at the end of the job.
Trying to find a decent cab for this tractor but not having much luck. Sims seems to be the only option and kinda pricey for the amount of vinyl in it.
I'm awaiting replies from some dealer inquiries but am not holding out much hope. My local dealer says no can find. Jodale- Perry may be an option if I can get any dealers to reply.
Anyone know of a source for cabs for this particular Deere? Thanks.

 

[RobS]

I've had my 790 a few years longer than you. Never seen one with a cab, in real life or here on TBN. Don't be surprised if you don't get a lot of responses as a result. There are several threads of people making their own cabs if you are handy.

Good luck, and welcome to TBN.

 

[RobS]

What a coincidence, I just saw a thread and noticed a 770 with a cab in this guy's avatar. Drop him a PM for details maybe? BTW, the 770 is the predecessor to the 790 and is basically the same tractor.

 

[Willl]

this guy's avatar.

I poked around and found a larger pic of his creation.

 

[JJZ 109]

Thanks guys. Will keep an eye out for any dealer replies when the weekend is over. Looks like I may have to go with a Sims if I don't hear from anyone. However, I have done some looking and found lower priced alternatives to Sims' heater option if I do decide to buy one.
Heck, I may even do a little online shopping to see about trading up to something with a cab. Slow day today.

 

[JJZ 109]

As I suspected, it's not looking so good. So far the only option seems to be a Sims. With glass rear window, and rear wiper kit I'm looking at $2713 plus another $200 to ship plus the NY governor's piracy of another $210 for a total of $3123 for a cab that's got vinyl side doors.
Add to that the fact that I'd spend another $175 on an aftermarket heater (compare to $341 @ Sims).

 

[thatguy]

If you have a canopy you may look into the golf cart covers they sell at Northern tool.. not weather tights, but would keep the blowing stuff off of you


Brian

 

[woodyt]

I don't know if you checked into Curtis Cabs, they make them for a number of tractors. I have one on my TC35 NH and I really like it. Its the hard sided cab, only thing vinyl on it are the side doors. I also have a heater too. I bought the tractor with the cab on it, but I do think they are a little pricey. It came with a wiper on the front, and I just installed one on the back that I bought on Ebay. Now I can blow snow all day and stay comfortable & see what I'm doing.

 

[TomWhite]

If you have a canopy you may look into the golf cart covers they sell at Northern tool.. not weather tights, but would keep the blowing stuff off of you


Brian

That is likely the least expensive route to go for these tractors. Either that, or a canopy with a "heat houser" from TSC or Rural King. The neat thing about the golf cart cover is how easily it could be put on for the winter, and taken off in the summer while still keeping the canopy on.

The photo of the one that was made by a poster looks like it might add a good deal of top heaviness to the tractor. Maybe not?

 

[RobS]

As I suspected, it's not looking so good. So far the only option seems to be a Sims. With glass rear window, and rear wiper kit I'm looking at $2713 plus another $200 to ship plus the NY governor's piracy of another $210 for a total of $3123 for a cab that's got vinyl side doors.
Add to that the fact that I'd spend another $175 on an aftermarket heater (compare to $341 @ Sims).

Holy cow, that's a third of the cost of a bare tractor! I guess Carhartts and ski goggles aren't so bad after all