open station vs cab

[crazyal]

As odd as it sounds because the cab tractors feel higher (because of the roof) I feel higher off the ground. I always feel like I'm the center of gravity even though I'm not and feeling higher just feels like it can roll easier. That and when I drive over things that tilt the tractor and I unconsciously lean to compensate, lol, and with the glass and posts acting as a referrence I realize I'm doing this. Also the front posts serve as a rude angle guage when looking at things like trees.

 

[seca111]

I've found myself leaning as well, and then laugh at what little difference I'm sure that makes.

I don't think my tires go wider, but I am tempted to have them filled.
The only thing that holds me back is sometimes I don't want the extra weight when going over grass or other things.
it will be a decision for the spring.

and yes, I got a cab because i live at 6800 feet and when we get snow we get a bunch and its usually windy at the same time. before I would wait until it almost stopped, or I didn't think i would be able to get the 2wd JD through it before plowing.
now I'm just look outside and tell the wife if I don't go out now, you're going to be stuck tomorrow and then i go play for a couple hours in a nice toasty cab.

 

[jenkinsph]

Ken,
I think the not being able to bail factor was the hardest part to get over.
I have never owned a tractor with ROP, and never will.

E/S

I assume you meant without rops since your cab tractor is an enclosed rops?

 

[jenkinsph]

I've found myself leaning as well, and then laugh at what little difference I'm sure that makes.

I don't think my tires go wider, but I am tempted to have them filled.
The only thing that holds me back is sometimes I don't want the extra weight when going over grass or other things.
it will be a decision for the spring.

and yes, I got a cab because i live at 6800 feet and when we get snow we get a bunch and its usually windy at the same time. before I would wait until it almost stopped, or I didn't think i would be able to get the 2wd JD through it before plowing.
now I'm just look outside and tell the wife if I don't go out now, you're going to be stuck tomorrow and then i go play for a couple hours in a nice toasty cab.

If you have a fel I would really recomend the filled tires or wheel weights which are my preference, helps alot with the stability of any tractor.

 

[montelatici]

The way I use a tractor in the summer and the land/trees, a cab would be without glass and in pieces in no time. Would love the comfort though.

 

[crazyal]

The way I use a tractor in the summer and the land/trees, a cab would be without glass and in pieces in no time. Would love the comfort though.

I'll second that. I would love a cab for blowing snow but driving through the woods in the other three months dragging logs would mean either cutting lots of paths for the cab or plenty of broken glass. Besides on my 580K the dam doors are always closing when I want them to stay open, lol. If I get out for a moment to get a different view while working the backhoe I swear it always closes.

 

[merrickvilleguy]

the glass isn't all that bad ... so long as the branches are small enough and you take your time they will move out of the way ... I cant so much as think how much fun that would be sans cab ? anything that would break the glass would be uncomfortable to say the least if it weren't there ?

the problem I see with in the tighter areas is the mirrors/lights but if I twist them out of the way that's not much a problem either

 

[Marveltone]

the glass isn't all that bad ... so long as the branches are small enough and you take your time they will move out of the way ... I cant so much as think how much fun that would be sans cab ? anything that would break the glass would be uncomfortable to say the least if it weren't there ?

the problem I see with in the tighter areas is the mirrors/lights but if I twist them out of the way that's not much a problem either

While maneuvering through the Norway Pines the other day, I was ducking and swerving past little branches in an attempt to keep from getting too scratched up. I recall thinking how nice it would be to have a cab to take the scratches for me.

Of course, I really should just stop being lazy and trim those dead lower branches out of the way.

Joe

 

[karnsguy]

I think the reason you felt more secure in the JD 301 was because that is a very stable machine. I have one that I bought about 20 years ago and still use it today. It has been up and down hills, ditches, and woods in every direction and I've never felt like it was going to tip. I think the wide front axle, the filled 16.9x24 tires, and a lower center of gravity together made this tractor very stable. I have a new Kubota B7800 open station, and I hesitate to take it into places that I routinely will take my old John Deere.

 

[montelatici]

the glass isn't all that bad ... so long as the branches are small enough and you take your time they will move out of the way ... I cant so much as think how much fun that would be sans cab ? anything that would break the glass would be uncomfortable to say the least if it weren't there ?

the problem I see with in the tighter areas is the mirrors/lights but if I twist them out of the way that's not much a problem either

I'm not quite the width or height of the cab and am reasonably flexible to get out of the way.