t1510 New Holland cab build

[triangel]

Well finally got the cab on the tractor. Had to wait almost 3 weeks to get the windows made and installed but they got it done just before the 2 day blizzard we got . Had to put the tractor to work before I got the heater and seals in place, also was waiting for the door locks and handles which just came.

 

[triangel]

thankyou Dr Dave for the info on the wiper, be trying to find something that will work .

 

[RAYJAY]

very nice job if you don't mind asking how money did it cost to make the cab ?

 

[triangel]

I do not know as of yet the total cost for material . The steel was 450 and the labour was free as I work for this shop in my spare time. Have not got the bill for the windows quote was for 1000 so we will see, heater was 150 and I have to buy the seals yet. will let you know when all is said and done

 

[Dr Dave]

Nice job, are you going to install wipers, on the front and rear, radio, heat, A/C ? You can get the foam sound deadening insulation on line for tractor cabs. I see Surplus Center has 2 speed wiper motors with a switch for $30,Im not sure were to get a wiper arm for these.

Dave

 

[triangel]

Yes I am going to put wipers front and back and radio, but no A/C, I made the doors easily removable and I will put a blower in as well.

 

[mjncad]

Even without the seals and heat; I'll bet the ride was far more comfortable since you were out of the wind. It will get even better when you weatherstrip and heat it.

 

[triangel]

You got that right, was blowing snow most of yesterday and even with no heat the sun shining in and the break from the wind was almost amazing compared to what it was like before the cab. should have got a tractor with a cab already installed but the cost was out of reach at the time.

 

[duroc]

You got that right, was blowing snow most of yesterday and even with no heat the sun shining in and the break from the wind was almost amazing compared to what it was like before the cab. should have got a tractor with a cab already installed but the cost was out of reach at the time.

Very nice cab build - I'm impressed! When you decide to upgrade to a larger/different tractor, I know someone that would be interested in the cab.

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[mjncad]

should have got a tractor with a cab already installed but the cost was out of reach at the time.

At least you had the option to get a factory cab. When I bought my 4200 new in 2001, only European models had a factory cab option. If the USA models had that option, I would have bought it when I ordered my tractor.

 

[triangel]

Got the bill today for the windows and install, windows came in at the quote however the labour was quiet a bit higher, total for the windows was $1560 installed ,so the price came in for the whole cab about $2100 over all with the heater. More than I thought but I feel still worth the cost.

 

[mjncad]

That's still cheaper than buying an aftermarket cab; so I'd say you did good.

 

[IXLR8]

Very nice cab, thank you for posting about your build. It may have cost more than you expected, but it was cheaper than factory or aftermarket, and better built than most of them. :thumbsup:

 

[triangel]

Hope you have as good service out of your 1510 as I have with mine. Two years ago we in are retired infinite wisdom decided to build a log cabin. We purchased our own saw mill and went at it. We used our 1510 for all the loading and unloading the mill. most of the logs were 18" in dia and 16' long. the loader handled these logs, the hydro trans was a must for creeping up to the mill to load. The summer we built it we had 43" of rain over the summer ,buried the tractor more times than I can remember but the front wheel assist got most of the time. I also custom rotortill with 6' king kutter tiller. Its got a full load with that. No problems yet 710 hrs, just oil and maintenance ,wrong one flat tire on front.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

Hope you have as good service out of your 1510 as I have with mine. Two years ago we in are retired infinite wisdom decided to build a log cabin. We purchased our own saw mill and went at it. We used our 1510 for all the loading and unloading the mill. most of the logs were 18" in dia and 16' long. the loader handled these logs, the hydro trans was a must for creeping up to the mill to load. The summer we built it we had 43" of rain over the summer ,buried the tractor more times than I can remember but the front wheel assist got most of the time. I also custom rotortill with 6' king kutter tiller. Its got a full load with that. No problems yet 710 hrs, just oil and maintenance ,wrong one flat tire on front.

Now we need pictures of the log house. Do you have pictures of the progress of the build? If not, at least the finished product. Also, what kind of mill do you have? Woodmizer? I wish I could justify the cost of a Woodmizer toy. I have wanted one of those things for years.

I built a 1000 sq ft log cabin on a piece of property I own. It is my avatar picture. I use it as my hunting cabin/weekend getaway. A local guy with a Woodmizer sawed the logs for me. I regret not taking pictures of the build during its progress. It turned out pretty nice considering I had no experience doing something like that. If you read enough and have basic handyman skills, a lot can be accomplished.

 

[triangel]

I have pictures of the build to date but I think I would start a different thread for that. I have a burg mill and build the mobile carriage myself.I have attached a picture of the mill and loading logs during the rain

 

[mjncad]

That's a manly log you were lifting in a muddy mess.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

That's a manly log you were lifting in a muddy mess.

Ditto on that. It's amazing what a small tractor can accomplish.

 

[triangel]

Finally got the last of the cab done, I found some seals from a large shop door for around the fuel tank and sides. for under the cab I used some seal from a railcar hopper door seal the I got from a supplier for cn worked great. All that I have left is the head liner and permanent wiring for the heater and radio and lights but not untill spring

 

[duroc]

Finally got the last of the cab done, I found some seals from a large shop door for around the fuel tank and sides. for under the cab I used some seal from a railcar hopper door seal the I got from a supplier for cn worked great. All that I have left is the head liner and permanent wiring for the heater and radio and lights but not untill spring

I was wondering how you were gonna close-in the joystick. Very nice build and everything looks great! :thumbsup: