After Market Cabs for a TC55DA
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Robert_in_NY
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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
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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. 
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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
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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.
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.
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
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Curtis sucks.
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mjncad 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
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AndyMA said:
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.