What is a Cab Worth?

[foggy1111]

I currently own a very good 3320 Ehydro with all CX loader and all the right stuff for me. A tractor is coming available just down the road.....it's about the same condition as mine but is a 3520 with a CAB. I think I would like to own a cab tractor.....and consider buying it.

Ideas on what the 3520 CAB is worth compared to my 3320 Open Station? Basically the same condition and same tractors (2007).

 

[jenkinsph]

Without researching the two models I would guess the 3520 cab to be worth about 4to 5k more than yours. BUT. if this is a dealer and you are looking to trade in your tractor the difference will probably be greater. Dealers are in the business to make a profit.

 

[CalG]

What the heck? It's a garden and orchard tractor. The cab would be worth nothing to me. I live where trees would destroy a cab in less than three years. (No fault to the operator ;-)

How much "discomfort" do you experience while NEEDING to use your open station? It's your assignment of value that counts.

 

[RyanTX]

My rule of thumb: if you have a lot of scratches on your ROPS bar then you should probably keep an open station.

I had tons in the first 30 hours on my new 5065... But ya no doubt nice with a cab if you don't destroy it.

 

[George2615]

A cab with heat and A/C is valuable to me. Mainly for having heat and being inside out of the cold wind when snow plowing. A/C is nice on those hot summer days also but I don't use mine much as long as I can open a window for fresh air. If I only used the tractor in summer I may not have bought a cab tractor. Cab tractors work well in dusty conditions too.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

About a year ago, I traded a 2009 Kubota L5740 open station for a 2011 L5740 cab. The difference was $12,000. For me, it was VERY much worth the 12K.

However, my situation is different, because my tractor is part of my business and gets used in dusty conditions and in the brutal heat and humidity of South Louisiana.

I think you will be happy if you get the cab.

 

[TripleR]

Whether someone "needs" a cab or not has been beaten to death on other threads, my experience is pretty much in line with jenkinsph as to additional cost.

 

[sunnyside360]

I'd say in neighborhood of $7K-8K just off the top but you can get a better idea looking at online auctions like tractorhouse.com and others.

 

[foggy1111]

Thanks for confirming my ideas about the cost / value. I may be able to get this done for about 4 K......with a little luck.

 

[TripleR]

Good luck, sounds like a good deal.