2305 Curtis cab

chipsndust · Oct 1, 2009

I plan to be a lot more comfortable battling the lake effect snow this winter.
Just left my dealer after ordering a cab and heater for my 2305. According to Curtis, they are "negative 13" with my order. Mine should be built and shipped in about 2 weeks. Price has not increased since last year.
I'll post some pics after installation.

RWEST · Oct 1, 2009

How much was the cab?

ChuckinNH · Oct 1, 2009

I sure like the looks of that cab, but wonder if it's too high to fit in my barn doors. I looked at the Curtis web site, but didn't see any specs. I'm sure that you will really like that protection from the wind, and snow! Actually, it isn't so bad after the first full face full though is it?

chipsndust · Oct 1, 2009

Chuck:
I don't think the cab increases the height by much. The solid roof sits on the ROP, and it isn't very thick. Dealer will have to relocate my work lights, which I have mounted on the underside of the ROP, and my taillights, which I switched around to the inside of the ROP after I hit stuff with them a couple times.
My tractor gets parked under a "leanto", and I don't think I'll have clearance problems. Once I get it installed, I'll take some measurements for you.

RE:
Actually, it isn't so bad after the first full face full though is it?

Even after two winters, I never really seemed to get used to it!

ChuckinNH · Oct 1, 2009

Well, I've used a walk behind blower for years, and that snow is still cold when it hits you full in the face!

I have 7' doors, but the overhead door doesn't go up all the way to the top of the opening...... yet.

rimshot · Oct 1, 2009

Hi Chuck,

I'm procrastinating on a cab for the same reason you are. With the backhoe and FEL aboard my CK20 with filled rears, it just clears the door unassisted and ROPS is up. So far as the garage door itself, I made sure to adjust the opener so the door would travel well overhead . With no backhoe or if I swap out to my rear snowblower, the ROPS would strike the header.

Take a look at the second tractor by scrolling down here. Granted, the top of the cab is aboard a Kioti but it does look like it is not even as high as the ROPS. That cab should be a Simms and is at Michigan Iron &Equipments website:

Michigan Iron & Equipment: Kioti Dealer

I think that I rattle around in the woods just too much to appreciate a cab.

rimshot

(waiting for the first face full of snow to prove I can take another year w/o a cab)

kennyd · Oct 1, 2009

I think/thought the cabs went under the factor ROPS so the overall height was not increased at all.

etcallhome · Oct 1, 2009

You should be very happy with the Curtis cab and heater.
I thought about that and at the time only wanted to spend about $1000.00 so I opt for the Original Cab ,with windshield and el wiper. , just added a heater this summer but always used a golf cart heater and much better than having that face full of snow , whether I had a full mask or not STILL COLD

Mine is about an inch maybe a inch and a half higher than my ROPS

Good luck and enjoy !!!!!!!!
As others lets see some photos

ChuckinNH · Oct 2, 2009

"I think that I rattle around in the woods just too much to appreciate a cab."

Yes, I was puttering on my trails yesterday, and came to the same conclusion. Some of us older farts are tougher than we look anyway.

Hope things are good with you Dan.

jenkinsph · Oct 2, 2009

l agonized over whether it was wise to have cabs for the work I do for quite sometime, finally in 2005 when buying a 110 I decided to get a cab no regrets and no broken glass so far. This year wnen getting the 4520 I knew it was going to be a cab tractor and should point out that the rear tires stick out way past the cab anyway. I would rather take a chance on cab glass than having a branch take my eyes out or worse. In 90%+ cases if you can drive a rops thru it you can take a cab too. I have learned better than to beat my equipment up, nowadays I use a pole saw to keep low branches trimmed.

Steve

bigtiller · Oct 2, 2009

The dealer put mine on. The cab is 5/16 of an inch taller than the ROPS. It is rather windy here so this was money well spent.

ctlguy · Oct 2, 2009

chipsndust said:
I plan to be a lot more comfortable battling the lake effect snow this winter.
Just left my dealer after ordering a cab and heater for my 2305. According to Curtis, they are "negative 13" with my order. Mine should be built and shipped in about 2 weeks. Price has not increased since last year.
I'll post some pics after installation.

Man wish I would have got my order in on a sold unit just yesterday before yours

Just placed order for a 2305 soft side and ship date is 30 Oct.

bill1369 · Oct 7, 2009

Chipsndust -- Did you order the soft or hard cab? Just curious how long the wait is right now for a Hard cab as I am ording one this weekend.

Can't wait to snowblow this year in shorts and a T-Shirt....No more "Mr Snowman" comments from the wife anymore

chipsndust · Oct 7, 2009

ctlguy:
My dealer did mention that it was good that we got our order in when we did. IIRC, he said that when they get to negative 15, the wait is a month.

bill1369:
I ordered a soft cab with heater. Not sure if the delivery time for hard vs. soft cabs is the same. I'm sure your dealer can tell you (mine did). I agree, it will be nice, "Mr. Snowman" will have to find another use for the Carhart suit!

chipsndust · Oct 7, 2009

jenkinsph said:
l agonized over whether it was wise to have cabs for the work I do for quite sometime, finally in 2005 when buying a 110 I decided to get a cab no regrets and no broken glass so far. This year wnen getting the 4520 I knew it was going to be a cab tractor and should point out that the rear tires stick out way past the cab anyway. I would rather take a chance on cab glass than having a branch take my eyes out or worse. In 90%+ cases if you can drive a rops thru it you can take a cab too. I have learned better than to beat my equipment up, nowadays I use a pole saw to keep low branches trimmed.

Steve

Steve:
I had similar concerns, I thought it might be too hot or confining in the summer. I plan to take the doors off during nice weather (as they say around here, we have 9 months of winter, and 3 months of hard sledding).

Like you, I've learned to trim low limbs. In addition to snowblowing and mowing, I maintain trails through the woods. Learned a long time ago that the trails get overgrown quickly if you don't keep them wide and cut out overhanging limbs and brush.

joed3320 · Oct 7, 2009

One more thought re: cab I'm getting ready to order a Femco HCab vinyl enclosure and plastic window on front and sides with side entrance.for $450.00 will I regret it ? I just want to break the winds not the wallet

pilot-werx · Oct 8, 2009

I bought the Original Tractor enclosure for my 455 last winter. It has a hard roof which is nice for mounting lights. It has doors on hinges and the front and rear window are plastic. I used it for snowblowing here in Maine and for the money it would be hard to beat.

etcallhome · Oct 8, 2009

I agree with pilot-werx for the money less than a thousand ,swinging doors, front window glass with el wiper, hard top and mirrors, appx 4-5 yrs old still looks new. Just put the back and side doors on yesterday. I had left frame ,top, and front glass on all summer. All the other yrs I had taken the frame apart and removed complete unit . Takes about 1 1/2 -2 hrs to do all ,this year maybe 15 min. Either way much nicer than setting in the cold , wind , rain and snow. Will let you know how heater works!!

joed3320 · Oct 8, 2009

I think I will check with my dealer again for prices I was sure when I bought the tractor it was a additional $1,600 I could be wrong If there is a good place to shop for a curtis cab let me know before I spend $ od bettwer than nothing

etcallhome · Oct 9, 2009

Just checked Original cab website There hard top cab is $750.00 , glass windshield is 175, and electric wiper is 175.00
Shipping is $32 , 16, and 7 for above items