Adding Factory cab to open station

[GreatWhitehunter]

So I'm at the local dealer talking canopy's with him and he tells me that the Deere factory cab can be installed on an open station. I looked on the JD parts site and sure enough there's a kit to add it. I doesn't include pricing (which I'm thinking is in the 7k range list ). I think few will dispute the fit an finish of the factory deere cabs. The dealer said he's had a few others add cabs after the went OS. I'm going to take a beating if I were to trade mine for a cabbed unit(more than 7k). Has anyone here gone this route? I'm thinking that that I could install it myself for around 6k-6.5k. So am I totally nuts or what?

 

[RoyJackson]

Well, Seven Grand is a fair piece of change...so how bad do you want a cab?

However, if you intend to keep your 3320 for many years, it might be worth it.
Just be aware you'll likely never get your money out of it, if you sell the tractor.

As an alternative, you might want to look into a Cozy Cab. Here's the manufacturer's website: Custom Product of Litchfield Ohio. You have to dig around a bit, but they do make hard cabs. These go for around $3500, IIRC. I don't know if that includes installation.

Good luck in your decision...

 

[Ductape]

Let me be the first to wager that you would be into it for waaaaaay over seven grand once you started changing parts over to mate with the cab. Just curious how you came up with the 7 grand figure.

 

[jenkinsph]

GWH,
Just make sure of all the parts and materials needed for the transition before you do it. I don't think adding the cab is a big deal and you shoud be able to handle the task. I installed my Laurin cab on the 110 in one day.

If you can swing it though are you sure this is what you wan't or would you prefer to upgrade in size with a cab instead?

 

[RADIUM]

If you need a cab just for the winter time the aftermarkets do a pretty good job , I was in the same situation traded my new Holland TC 40 open platform for a T2420 super cab I basically justified it by buying a larger frame tractor and PTO horsepower at the time the incentives were really good it wasn't too bad trading in a three-year-old tractor, the alternative was to put a cab with air-conditioning and heat on my TC 40 I forget the manufacturer name but it would've been close to $9000 between labor and parts it was cheaper just to trade the tractor in. I can only imagine John Deere factory cab would be more?? So there you have it, you just have to convince yourself how much money do you really want to spend to arrive at the outcome you desire I vote trade it in for the next size tractor you'll get a bigger machine and you'll enjoy the comfort, if my father were alive he would kick me in the pants for owning a cab tractor and wasting money LOL ;-) take care

 

[blizzardND]

Man my Curtis cab insalled was just a bit over 4 grand 2 winters ago.. How bad do you need a JD part number?

The green paint matches..

it beats the heck out of bomber hat and goggles fro blowing snow.

blizz

 

[JD Greg]

Man my Curtis cab insalled was just a bit over 4 grand 2 winters ago.. How bad do you need a JD part number?

The green paint matches..

it beats the heck out of bomber hat and goggles fro blowing snow.

blizz

My thoughts exactly. I just put on a hard side Curtis cab on my
2520 for a little over $4000, which included the heater unit. I did
all the work myself, except for the heater.

 

[arsenix2001]

Holy tihs!!! 4 grand for that cab, wow... Im betting the factory unit for the 3xxx HAS to be more than 7k. Jeebus things cost alot these days.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

I know there are cheaper cabs out there but the fit and finish is not evan close to a factory deere cab. I looks like the hardest part of the install is the right side controls other than that it looks like it just bolts up. It's not just the winter operation where a cab would be great. I do a bit of brush hogging an harley raking in the summer and it sure is hot an dusty. Not to knock anyones aftermarket cab but they all seem kind of cheese. I'm going to do some more recon before I make my decision. I'd like to hear from some cabbed owners also.

Matt

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Let me be the first to wager that you would be into it for waaaaaay over seven grand once you started changing parts over to mate with the cab. Just curious how you came up with the 7 grand figure.

I got the pricing from my dealer and jd parts.

 

[jenkinsph]

I got the pricing from my dealer and jd parts.

Does this include all the airconditioning parts, compressor, linesets, condenser, brackets, fan belt?

 

[Zebrafive]

I like the upgrade trade option the best.

 

[blizzardND]

just looked it up in the Quickbooks...
2/18/08 4781.22 Curtis Cab w/ doors, Heater, Windshield Wiper, installation and shipping.

Sure the factory cabs may?? have a better fit, but its a TRACTOR not a Luxury Sports car.. (Although they are almost as much fun to drive)

-blizz

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Does this include all the airconditioning parts, compressor, linesets, condenser, brackets, fan belt?

That's everything included, which really doesn't suprize me since the price new between os and cab is about 7k. If the 110 had a factory cab I'd be upgrading for sure.

Matt

 

[Ductape]

That's everything included, which really doesn't suprize me since the price new between os and cab is about 7k. If the 110 had a factory cab I'd be upgrading for sure.

Matt

I would certainly do more leg work before you order anything. As an example, a 'replacement' cab is available from Kubota for my B3030 for approximately $6200. It is noted in the wholegoods list that it requires 'some' factory parts to be re-used. I assume this is to repair tractors that have rolled over and damaged the cab. I'd bet the cab would not come with the HVAC unit, and I'm sure it doesn't include A/C compressor, brackets,belt,hoses, heater hoses, different floor mats / pans, yadda, yadda. yadda. Not saying any manufacturer's parts are more or less expensive than other manufacturer's parts......... I think OEM parts are expensive no matter what color they are. I honestly think you will be far ahead by trading your current tractor, even if you are turning the wrenches yourself.

 

[RADIUM]

I agree there's so many little parts and extra things you'll need, not to mention all the wiring harnesses controls which I'm sure you'll have to pull for yourself, as I stated earlier my dealer gave me a great deal just to avoid the work of installing a cab on my TC 40 LOL give your dealer a chance at trading it in you might be surprised how much he's willing to work with you to keep a satisfied customer, or tell them you're going to change colors for a cab LOL that'll get him take care

 

[kennyd]

Where in JDParts do you see that GWH? I found the cab shell, and the interior, then there is the frame...but nowhere did I see the entire cab. There are just to many differences, all the levers are different, the seats are different, the wiring harness as well is different.'

They are just two totally different machines:confused2:

 

[jenkinsph]

That's everything included, which really doesn't suprize me since the price new between os and cab is about 7k. If the 110 had a factory cab I'd be upgrading for sure.

Matt

Matt,
I am glad I didn't wait for the 110 with factory cab, I am still satisfied with the Laurin cab.:thumbsup: Since I have enough of the smaller stuff now next upgrade will be a 210LJ landscape loader with factory cab and 5 rear outlets.:thumbsup:

 

[Red Horse]

Where in JDParts do you see that GWH? I found the cab shell, and the interior, then there is the frame...but nowhere did I see the entire cab. There are just to many differences, all the levers are different, the seats are different, the wiring harness as well is different.'

They are just two totally different machines:confused2:

I would agree 100%. I too have a 3320. Been thinking about a Curtiss hard side, but then again I think-"do I spend more time moving snow, or more time pulling logs out of the woods". That glass can be pretty expensive to replace!

I too cast my vote that the thing that makes the most sense is to upgrade say to a 4000 series cab.

 

[Tx Jim]

Where in JDParts do you see that GWH? I found the cab shell, and the interior, then there is the frame...but nowhere did I see the entire cab.

It listed under section 32 - CAB but it doesn't state what comes with it and I'll bet no wiring or AC compressor lines.

Part Number: LVA16958
Replaces Part: MIA10726
Part Price: 5,690.00 USD
Description: 3X20-4X20 CAB FRAME ASSY (DOM/EEC)

I can tell you from installing Hiniker and Year-a-Round cabs that installing a cab is a long way from an easy job