I found a cheap enclosure for us 2320 2520 guys for winter

[JackIL]

I use the golf cart cover based on the suggestion of another TBN post several years ago. The photo shows it on my Ventrac 4200. It just hangs over the canopy and is tied down at the corners. Cold air does come in from the open front at the bottom, but there is no snow blowing in your face at all. Assuming you already have a canopy, the cover costs less than $100. I got mine from Northern. Portable Generators, Pressure Washers, Heaters, Hand + Power Tools | Northern Tool + Equipment

JackIL

 

[goodbyeNJ]

Black Raptor
There may be some differences between 2320 and 2520 as far as cabs go.
I believe Curtis sells one kit for both, but with some different parts or instructions. Someone recently posted a link to the Curtis instructions, which included both tractor models. I'll try to find the link later.
Is this NUTS - yesterday I spent two hours mowing grass - today we are in the middle of a nor'easter - snow, ice, slop, 40 mph winds and seven inches predicted for tonight. Wish I had a cab right now.

 

[Labrat]

That is an Original Tractor Cab and I believe all the windows are clear vinyl but the windshield can be upgraded to safety glass and a wiper. I had an original cab on my garden tractor that I put on in 1993. My brother in-law has it now and it's still in great condition.

 

[BlackRaptor]

I got this e-mail from them. What do you guys think. I'm thinking that the tractors are so close i should be able to make it work. I've been around both the 2320 and 2520 and i didn't really see many differances.
Thoughts?

From the green dealer

The factory told me that the mounting points are different between the two tractors. They emailed me the instruction manual for me to send you so you can take a look at it and compare the mounting points against your tractor. They are planning on providing one in the future, but, as of right now, don't have one available for it.

Thanks,
Jimmy

 

[BlackRaptor]

I also have the PDF install manual for it if anyone wants it i can e-mail it to them.

Tonight i'm going to go through it step by step and see if each mount point lines up with the pictures. I'll report back tomorrow.

 

[Dude Man]

bxowner, my parents have the JD Soft Side Cab, but its on a older 425. To me it looks like what JD calls a weather enclosure now and what you guys are all looking/talking about. It has the fiberglass top and steel corner posts (sheet metal) and then all vinyl doors, and windows. The only glass is the front windshield. In all my years when I was younger living at home, it never once fogged up on me. It gets a little chilly in there if you are in for a long time, nothing bibs and a winter jacket can not help, but you are not getting wet and having the wind blow in your face. In my opinion it works great.
I just put a hard side cab on my tractor with a Tuck A Way Heater, which made me think it would fog up so I also but a defroster on the top of the cab blowing down on the front window for the just in case factor (Didn't want to find out the hard way in the first snow blowing). I have not used it yet, I'll just have to wait and see how it works.
P.S. I got the heater more for the wife then me. In a cab its really not that bad. Figure make the wife's life a little easier when I'm not around to take care of it.
Also every dealer I talked to, said not to get the electric heaters. Something in the manner that they don't work real well or last.. I don't remember.
Hope this helps.
Dude Man

 

[BlackRaptor]

Well I went through the directions line by line last night looking at each point on the tractor and it looks like it will bolt up just fine. the only spot what was iffy is the floor on the tractor looks like it has holes in different spots but if that is the case it's just a matter of drilling one small hole in the floor plate to hook a bracket onto.
The only thing that I don't like is it uses the ROPS for support so the ROPS have to stay up while the cab is on so getting it into a garage would be hard. you could unbolt the two supports to drive it in and out of the garage but thats a pain to do over and over again.
I think i still might get one and try to re enforce the back of the cab so it doesn't use the rops then it would fit in the garage no problem.

 

[orlo]

I just ordered one for my 2305. Can't wait to try it.

 

[BlackRaptor]

You'll have to let me know how your install goes and post lots of pictures.
I'll do the same. and if i have to modify anything i'll take lots of pictures and post them incase anyone else with a 2520 wants to get one of these enclosures.

 

[BlackRaptor]

Well dangit. I got another e-mail from Jimmy. Looks like the operators plateform is smaller on the 2320. anyone who has works with these tractors know if this is true or not. I'm going to swing by a dealer this weekend and measure for my self but it looks like i'm out of luck right now for a cheaper cab.

I called the factory this morning to double check this again. They told me that they thought the width of the operators platform is bigger, and the vinyl will not be big enough to stretch properly to cover everything. He is trying to get ahold of a 2520 so they can get it in and make something for it, but they are swamped with orders and behind on manufacturing. I would hate to see you buy it and it not work. If you can hold off, they will have one for your model. It will take some time though.

I asked them about the thickness of the Lexan. As soon as i hear back from them i will let you know.

Thanks,
Jimmy