After Market Cabs for a TC55DA

FULLPULL · Dec 23, 2007

Which one is the best . I looked at Simms laurin and Joe Dale Perry . And what would be a good price with heat and air.

6sunset6 · Dec 23, 2007

FULLPULL said:
Which one is the best . I looked at Simms laurin and Joe Dale Perry . And what would be a good price with heat and air.

Add Curtis
I am thinking about one for a TC34DA $$$ are scary

Robert_in_NY · Dec 23, 2007

I am not overly impressed with my Curtis but for looks wise the Laurin sure did look factory compared to the Curtis I have.

twabscs · Dec 24, 2007

I would wait for the new T2400 series and trade in the TC55 for one with a factory cab. Surely the dealer will make it easy for you.

joes_427_vette · Dec 24, 2007

I can't imagine trading a new tractor just for the sake of a factory cab. Unless you have alot of money to throw away I would not jump at that plan. For the few cold days I need a cab I will just dress warmer. How do they work with an attached backhoe ? That might be a real problem unless...... I trade tractor and backhoe for a new tractor , cab , and hoe . I will run it past my financial planner ( the other half owner ) and see what she says. This will not be done anywhere sharp objects or pots and pans are available for the grabbing.

twabscs · Dec 24, 2007

Hey Joe,

It was just an option as I don't expect the money spent on an aftermarket cab will add to the resale later on. The factory cab most definitely will, however. Some dealers will give you a good trade in, especially if you bought originally from them. Mine is pretty good about that. Also wanted to make sure FullPull was aware of the new factory cabs coming out soon.

Of course, there's always that issue of the CFO.

FULLPULL · Dec 24, 2007

There is a few options one being the factory soft cab not a bad price if i take care of it . Or the after maket standard cabs that will cost from 4 to 10 grand depending on the options. I wonder how much they will discount the price if any . The wife and i cant see a trade for a new tractor for a while mine dont have enough hours just yet . I just need something to block the wind and rain while working maybe add a 12v heater.

mjncad · Dec 25, 2007

Curtis sucks.

AndyMA · Dec 25, 2007

mjncad said:
Curtis sucks.

They may have a few cabs that are not as nice as you'd like, but I'm not sure if you know that they make many of the oem cabs people rave about for many manufactures including Kubota.

Andy

mjncad · Dec 26, 2007

AndyMA said:
They may have a few cabs that are not as nice as you'd like, but I'm not sure if you know that they make many of the oem cabs people rave about for many manufactures including Kubota.

Andy

Just basing my comments on the one I ordered for my 4200 that arrived damaged due to cheap packaging. Looking over the components that weren't damaged showed me that it was not the best product either. I crated it up properly, sent it back and fought for a refund, which I eventually received.

jimmysisson · Dec 26, 2007

Not to argue about the one you returned, but the soft-side Curtis on my 1993 NH is built like a tank. It's strong, easy to attach to the tractor, and the paint matches perfectly. Soft sides are ok, I don't expect too much from them. Maybe 14 years later they've cheapened the things.
Jim

mjncad · Dec 27, 2007

14-years is a long time to mess things up, and maybe Curtis did in that period of time. I didn't expect a Lexus luxury cab; but I wasn't impressed with the product either. Glad you have good luck with yours.

Robert_in_NY · Dec 27, 2007

jimmysisson said:
Not to argue about the one you returned, but the soft-side Curtis on my 1993 NH is built like a tank. It's strong, easy to attach to the tractor, and the paint matches perfectly. Soft sides are ok, I don't expect too much from them. Maybe 14 years later they've cheapened the things.
Jim

Jimmy, is your cab like the one I have pictured, it isn't the best picture but it is the only one I can find right now of the Curtis cab on a Ford 1920? If so it is an ok option for keeping the rain off your head. I am not impressed with the soft sides and do not even use them as they are more of a pain to use then they are worth. I found them inconvienent in all aspects, if it was raining the rain landing on the sides would make it hard to see out of the vinyl. If snowing the snow would build up on the vinyl windows. I found that fighting with the sides just to keep a little wind out was not worth it. It was much easier for me to just put the long johns on as well as the coveralls and go to work without the hassels of the soft sides.

Oveall I do not think the Curtis cab I have is worth what Curtis charges for it. I basically keep it on there for the canopy but during the summer that front window sure does cut down the air flow making it warm in there. If I want a cab on a tractor I will buy one from the factory and as much as I like Ford/NH equipment, if they do not have one available on the class tractor I want then I will go to another brand that does.

As for the OP I would at least talk to the dealer about trading in on a new model before you pull the trigger on an aftermarket cab. You might be surprised and the factory cabs are going to be much better then an aftermarket cab because they were designed for that tractor during the build process, not after the fact. Just look at the TC45 with cab and then go look at a tractor with an aftermarket cab and you will see a huge difference in comfort, noise level and ease of use. Plus the factory cab looks like it belongs while most of these aftermarket cabs look like afterthought cabs and the cabs that do look like the belong from the outside and the premium cabs cost as much if not more then a factory cab

jimmysisson · Dec 27, 2007

Yep, like the 1920's hardtop. Not to stray too far from the OP's post, but I agree about the side curtains. I keep the rear one and the right hand one on as I plow where there's a good little north wind many days. No left curtain means easy in and out, and I can stick my head out if I really can't see well. My main objection to the windshield is reflections when I'm trying to see inside the barn with the open door behind me. New curved ones probably are much better.
This is not a real cab, but I really like the protection from small limbs, ice, rain, etc. It keeps the tractor dash and controls dry, so stuff works longer. I can't imagine taking it off. It's my first "roof" and I'm a convert.
Jim