B3200 cab build

[NH-Rob]

Hey Rob,

this Fan i have used is rated up to 193mｳ/H witch is something around 113cfm.

i have finish my Cab and also the Heater but i am not very happy with the heating power.
The two fans do the Job very well but i think i have do design the Heater Cover in another way and look for an lower mounting place on the Cab.
It looks like they will get air pockets in the Heater circuit because of the high mounting place and so the Heater Core will not heat up enough.

but at all the two fans have enough power so that the windows get not steamed and i think if i can fix the heating problem i can also heat up the Cab very well

I wish I could say my cab is done too. Its not but it is getting closer. Its good to hear that the fans are going to work. I was told that if you mount the heater too high you will need to add a pump to the circiut to push the coolant through the heater. Do you have any pictures of your cab? Your avatar looks good but can't get a good look at it.
Rob

 

[Nuno]

I wish I could say my cab is done too. Its not but it is getting closer. Its good to hear that the fans are going to work. I was told that if you mount the heater too high you will need to add a pump to the circiut to push the coolant through the heater. Do you have any pictures of your cab? Your avatar looks good but can't get a good look at it.
Rob

yes, i think it can be helpful to add an extra circulation pump but i am wondering how the Heater work on other Tractors that have the Heater intalled below the Roof.

i will try to route the Heater hose in another way an lower the Heater Cover because like i say before, i guess there is an Air pocket in the Coolant system.

ok, here are a few pictures of my cab

I use the original Jinma Canopy for the Roof and all around laminated Glass, the Cab self it is made of 60*30*3mm, 40*30*3mm square tube and a few meters of 30*5mm and 25*3mm flat steel and steel sheet, Door and Rear Window are made of 30*20*2mm square tube
and here is one picture of the Heater

 

[herringchoker]

Nuno....Really nice job on your cab build. :thumbsup:

I think your heater problem may be due to the heater being outside the cab. I think you are losing a lot of heat outside. Mine is inside and is higher than yours and I have no problem with it. It's to the left of the instrument panel.

 

[NH-Rob]

Nuno awsome job on the cab It sure looks like it belongs on that tractor. I should have recessed my glass like you did. I glued mine to the outside of the frame. I think it will be strong enough but It would be more protected if it was done like yours. Did you paint the whole machine or just the cab?
I can't see you having problems with the heater due to it being mounted too high. I figured you had it mounted up by the roof.
Rob

 

[NH-Rob]

well here are a few updated pictures of my cab build. It is hard to see but the front glass is all installed and 3 of the 4 rear corners are in. I still need to get the last corner and the lower side near the brake pedals glued in then the basic cab will be complete minus wiring and heat. I still need to clean up and paint the windows and doors. I also need to order the glass for the door.
Rob

 

[NC tractor driver]

Very nice. I like.

 

[herringchoker]

Well done! :thumbsup:

 

[Nuno]

Hey Guys

thank you,

@herringchoker
you are maybe right and the outside installation place maybe is suboptimal for the Heater,
and thank you for sharing the Picture of your Heater, this and all other informations i can get about Cab Heaters can be very helpful for me.

@Rob
your Cab looks very fine and well finished.
I'm curious to see how it looks whe you finish the project
i am not sure if i have understand it right but, have you glue your glass outside of the Cabframe or have you make an frame like this ?

i weld pieces of 30*5mm of flat steel into the Window oppenings, 10mm from outside so that i have enough space for 6mm laminated Glass plus the Glue.
At first i was thinking to do the Glass job by myself but then i found an Glass shop that do the whole job (Glass, cutting the Glass and mounting) for 380 Euro/495 USD. for German conditions this is an absolutely dumping price.

I paint the whole Machine because i was thinking to paint it with Green paint since i purchase the Tractor and now it was a good moment to do this Job.
before it was paint in red and you can see the old color inside the left fender.
The fender will be covered inside with black PU-Body Protection soon.

 

[Carl Bert]

yes, i think it can be helpful to add an extra circulation pump but i am wondering how the Heater work on other Tractors that have the Heater intalled below the Roof.

i will try to route the Heater hose in another way an lower the Heater Cover because like i say before, i guess there is an Air pocket in the Coolant system.

ok, here are a few pictures of my cab

I use the original Jinma Canopy for the Roof and all around laminated Glass, the Cab self it is made of 60*30*3mm, 40*30*3mm square tube and a few meters of 30*5mm and 25*3mm flat steel and steel sheet, Door and Rear Window are made of 30*20*2mm square tube
and here is one picture of the Heater

WOW! That's an incredible job. How long have you been doing metal work? You should give Curtis some tips on how to build a cab. That really is beautiful. You've got me thinking about doing one for my B26. Do you have any pictures of it, as you were building it? If so, I would really like to see them. Can I ask you approx. what it cost in materials?

 

[robs660]

Looks great. You are way farther along then I am. I have the windshield frame and roof done. Haven't even started on doors or windows yes. I made my roof out of 1/8" Aluminum Diamond plate that I had bend into a tray. Looks great and is strong. Hoping by fall to finish mine.