3720 cab vs open air

[TC33DA]

Thanks for the feedback. The biggest concern is stability. I am not extremely hilly but do have some hills. The dealer said to fill the tires and use common sense. My JD1050 was never an issue with the hills but it had a much wider stance and no cab. I saw a post with 4" spacers for the rear tires and claimed they made the difference. They were even JD yellow. I am in no rush, just want to make the right long term choice.

Thanks

 

[jenkinsph]

Well you can add the wheel spacers to widen your track but I would consider a 4320 cab too. Not much more money and alot more tractor. More stable with a wider stance I am very satisfied with the 4520 cab.


I looked at the configurator before posting this and noted the deletion of the power reverser tranny on the 3720. Something I predicted way back on one of the hydro vs. gear threads

 

[deputy11]

The only big downside I have had from switching to the cab after many years of using the open station is: I'm putting lots more hours on my new tractor than I ever did before. But, I'm getting so much more done around my place than I thought possible because it is so much more comfortable and fun to boot!!!

 

[Rob-D]

Thanks for the feedback. The biggest concern is stability. I am not extremely hilly but do have some hills. The dealer said to fill the tires and use common sense. My JD1050 was never an issue with the hills but it had a much wider stance and no cab. I saw a post with 4" spacers for the rear tires and claimed they made the difference. They were even JD yellow. I am in no rush, just want to make the right long term choice.

Thanks

I'd be careful about wheel spacers. The further you move the wheels out the less weight the axles can take. Make sure it stays within Deere's specs, you might ask them.

The 4520 might be better for you, for me it's too big though, just my preference.

Rob

 

[KennedyDiesel]

If they had kept the same loader joystick and 3pt position control I'd have given it more serious thought, but I just did not like the feel of the cable units on the cab model. I often wish I had a cab when using the harley rake on a pasture etc or when moving snow, but I'm off and on a lot also and like to be able to see and feel what is going on better.

One of each would be awesome...

 

[dmay]

As long as you have no height or obstacle restrictions that would make a cab out of the question, then it truly is $$$. A factory 3720 cab is ~$7,000. If you need it, money well spent. However IMHO their are only two justifiable needs. Weather or health. Got allergies, get a cab. Too hot or too cold to tolerate, get a cab. Are you sure you can't tolerate? Too hot, get a canopy $500 and a cooler full of pop. :drink: Too cold, get a snowmobile suit and helmet $500. Get a soft cab w. heater $1,500. Got an extra $7,000 kicking around, ok, get a cab.

What about we the change the title from 'cab vs open air' to 'cab vs second honeymoon vacation'. Happy wife, happy life. OK if I had a cab, I'd be happy to. But eventually you have to come out of the cab and go inside. :laughing:

 

[dieselfreak]

As long as you have no height or obstacle restrictions that would make a cab out of the question, then it truly is $$$. A factory 3720 cab is ~$7,000. If you need it, money well spent. However IMHO their are only two justifiable needs. Weather or health. Got allergies, get a cab. Too hot or too cold to tolerate, get a cab. Are you sure you can't tolerate? Too hot, get a canopy $500 and a cooler full of pop. :drink: Too cold, get a snowmobile suit and helmet $500. Get a soft cab w. heater $1,500. Got an extra $7,000 kicking around, ok, get a cab.

What about we the change the title from 'cab vs open air' to 'cab vs second honeymoon vacation'. Happy wife, happy life. OK if I had a cab, I'd be happy to. But eventually you have to come out of the cab and go inside. :laughing:

And you better factor in the cost of hearng protection, or hearing aids later onin life. Those soft top cabs are brutal for sound.

df.

 

[WV John Deere]

I just got a 3520 w/ cab so, other than a couple more horses, it's the same machine.

Pros: Comfort, comfort, comfort.

Cons: More $$$, a little more top heavy, view is good but not as good as an open station (not a big deal though), you can't fold the cab like a ROPS if height is an issue, cost of AC/Heat repairs in the future.

Just my :2cents: but I don't regret the decision to get a cab. I had the wheels turned out and the rears loaded to help w/ stability. Just keep your head in the game when on hilly ground and you'll be OK. The AC is a blessing when raking hay, loading round bales and mowing grass. Heck it's a blessing to just run the tractor in the summer. Hope it snows again like it did last winter, I'm ready with the heat

 

[Rob-D]

I just got a 3520 w/ cab so, other than a couple more horses, it's the same machine.

Pros: Comfort, comfort, comfort.

Cons: More $$$, a little more top heavy, view is good but not as good as an open station (not a big deal though), you can't fold the cab like a ROPS if height is an issue, cost of AC/Heat repairs in the future.

Just my :2cents: but I don't regret the decision to get a cab. I had the wheels turned out and the rears loaded to help w/ stability. Just keep your head in the game when on hilly ground and you'll be OK. The AC is a blessing when raking hay, loading round bales and mowing grass. Heck it's a blessing to just run the tractor in the summer. Hope it snows again like it did last winter, I'm ready with the heat

WV- did you get the 59" blower. I want one but it's another 5 grand!

 

[TC33DA]

WOW Great feedback.. I searched on the JD site for the overall height of the 3720 with cab, Does anyone have that measurment? My shelter is exactly 8 feet tall. Hope that is tall enough.