After market cab for B3200 - Page 2

red4now · 07-05-2009, 12:27 PM

Another possible source for B3200 cabs is the Yukon from Sims. Here is a link:

Sims Cab Depot - Kubota Compact Tractor Cab Enclosure - Models: B3200

Even aftermarket products do not seem to be a major savings so the discussion around why not buy a B3030 with a cab instead of putting one on the B3200 do make sense. One of the reasons for my B3200 decision was that I did not ever see the need for a cab for my particular use - way too many trees to worry about - and I understand those lights are not cheap.. ;-)

milkman · 07-05-2009, 01:54 PM

I don't need a new tractor or one bigger than I already have, but if I ever considered a trade up, the only one that comes to mind is the 3030HSTC.

MessickFarmEqu · 07-07-2009, 01:17 PM

If resale is a consideration, a factory cab does bascily nothing to help sell a machine... a factory cab you will get your money out of.

mark2610d · 07-09-2009, 01:22 PM

If you elect to go for the aftermarket cab it would be like putting a camper top on your pick-up truck and then calling it a suv.

With aftermarket you get, "no factory air", more dust, more air leaks, no factor fit, less noise control, and no resale value.

Both the truck with camper top and the suv will both give you coverage from the elements but which would be better and more comfortable to travel in?

Don't get me wrong, aftermarket cabs are great for when your model tractor hp range does not have a factory cab option (nothing beats holding back the cold wind snow blowing with it 10 deg outside).

However, if you looking at 30hp range then the factory cab would be miles a head with not much more cost. The factory air alone is worth a extra 1k in my book.

The other day I was mowing and it was 98 deg outside (high humidity) and 62 deg inside cab at seat level.

lawn_king · 07-09-2009, 09:41 PM

I wouldnt say aftermarket adds nothing to resale, i got a few dollars back on my curtis cab, but nothing like you would get for the factory cab. Im amazed at how quiet the new factory cabs are, super quiet, very little vibration and comfortable. Well worth the 5 grand!

07-05-2009, 12:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
red4now Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 57	Re: After market cab for B3200 Another possible source for B3200 cabs is the Yukon from Sims. Here is a link: Sims Cab Depot - Kubota Compact Tractor Cab Enclosure - Models: B3200 Even aftermarket products do not seem to be a major savings so the discussion around why not buy a B3030 with a cab instead of putting one on the B3200 do make sense. One of the reasons for my B3200 decision was that I did not ever see the need for a cab for my particular use - way too many trees to worry about - and I understand those lights are not cheap.. ;-) __________________ For personal use a Kubota B3200 and MMM, FEL with QA, 60" LM bucket and HLA pallet fork for the work (did I say work? ;-) around the place and the business has a Kubota M7040 with FEL - QA and custom HLA bucket and bale spears for the "real" work everyday 365 days a year.

07-05-2009, 01:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
milkman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ky Posts: 2,299	Re: After market cab for B3200 I don't need a new tractor or one bigger than I already have, but if I ever considered a trade up, the only one that comes to mind is the 3030HSTC. __________________ And losing has driven them a special kind of crazy; that screaming-incoherently-and-lashing-out-in-every-direction kind of cold-turkey junkie withdrawal crazy. Driftglass

07-07-2009, 01:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
MessickFarmEqu Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 3,382	Re: After market cab for B3200 If resale is a consideration, a factory cab does bascily nothing to help sell a machine... a factory cab you will get your money out of.

07-09-2009, 01:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
mark2610d Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 154	Re: After market cab for B3200 If you elect to go for the aftermarket cab it would be like putting a camper top on your pick-up truck and then calling it a suv. With aftermarket you get, "no factory air", more dust, more air leaks, no factor fit, less noise control, and no resale value. Both the truck with camper top and the suv will both give you coverage from the elements but which would be better and more comfortable to travel in? Don't get me wrong, aftermarket cabs are great for when your model tractor hp range does not have a factory cab option (nothing beats holding back the cold wind snow blowing with it 10 deg outside). However, if you looking at 30hp range then the factory cab would be miles a head with not much more cost. The factory air alone is worth a extra 1k in my book. The other day I was mowing and it was 98 deg outside (high humidity) and 62 deg inside cab at seat level. __________________ Mark 3240HSTC 724 LOADER

07-09-2009, 09:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
lawn_king Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: abington massachusetts Posts: 1,201	Re: After market cab for B3200 I wouldnt say aftermarket adds nothing to resale, i got a few dollars back on my curtis cab, but nothing like you would get for the factory cab. Im amazed at how quiet the new factory cabs are, super quiet, very little vibration and comfortable. Well worth the 5 grand! __________________ Grand L 3540 HSTC, 724 FEL and lots of other stuff.

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