mwb
Platinum Member
I have been wanting a cab for my tractor since before I bought it. I didn't want to spend extra bucks to get one at the time - I would have to move up to a bigger machine so the cost would have been significant. I referenced many builds on this site for ideas and in particular a build by "life on highway 9" (google search will find it for you).
The major design criteria were:
- will use safety glass (not lexan or plexi)
- square tube for rigidity
- four point mounting that allows easy removal and minimal changes to the tractor
- I plan to add heat but I don't care if the cab is not 100% sealed. Some joints may be left open or use rubber matting to cover
- for simplicity the cab will be square side to side, vertical rear window; the windshield will be reclined 10 degrees
Undecided at this point:
- Glass mounting, either adhesive surface mount (automotive) or will use a rubber moulding like highway9 did
Pictures:
Front cab mount uses two brackets bolted to the tractor using two bolts for the loader mount. These mounts allow the cab to be quickly unbolted and raised off vertically.
The rear mounting points uses the ROPS structure. The ROPS itself is not modified, just a bracket that is sandwiched between the base and superstructure.
Frame tubing is 2 x 2 x 0.100 wall. Fender arches are 1 x 2 rectangular. I am fortunate to have a buddy who has the equipment to roll these :thumbsup:
Removal for welding; tack welds held it together enough to remove!
I estimate the current weight to be around 120 pounds. It is extremely rigid
The major design criteria were:
- will use safety glass (not lexan or plexi)
- square tube for rigidity
- four point mounting that allows easy removal and minimal changes to the tractor
- I plan to add heat but I don't care if the cab is not 100% sealed. Some joints may be left open or use rubber matting to cover
- for simplicity the cab will be square side to side, vertical rear window; the windshield will be reclined 10 degrees
Undecided at this point:
- Glass mounting, either adhesive surface mount (automotive) or will use a rubber moulding like highway9 did
Pictures:
Front cab mount uses two brackets bolted to the tractor using two bolts for the loader mount. These mounts allow the cab to be quickly unbolted and raised off vertically.
The rear mounting points uses the ROPS structure. The ROPS itself is not modified, just a bracket that is sandwiched between the base and superstructure.
Frame tubing is 2 x 2 x 0.100 wall. Fender arches are 1 x 2 rectangular. I am fortunate to have a buddy who has the equipment to roll these :thumbsup:
Removal for welding; tack welds held it together enough to remove!
I estimate the current weight to be around 120 pounds. It is extremely rigid
