majorwager
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- Joined
- Oct 10, 2017
- Messages
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- Location
- western new york
- Tractor
- kubota mx 5100 IH 484 ford 1620 lull 844b
Back in October I posted a thread under Customization, that I had purchased and installed a full glass cab on my MX the previous August. This winter proved the coldest in many years, so the timing was ideal. Although I have used cab tractors, I never owned my own. One immediate drawback is the tier 3 emission system on my tractor. This engine operates at a very low temperature unless there is a load on the PTO with corresponding RPM's. I tend to operate at lower RPM's when plowing, matching engine speed to MY perception of the task requirement. The water pump circulates coolant at a low volume under 2000 RPM's. So to achieve desired temps from the heater core, I blocked the exterior fresh air filter, opened the interior recirculating ceiling vents and covered the entire radiator screen with sheet metal. Could just operate the engine at high RPM's but the loader valve is jumpy at speed and I use the FEL float position which causes a thud when engaged. Bottom line, protection from the weather is indescribable. No hat, or gloves, just jeans and long sleeve shirt, good to go. The factory cabs are still superior, No plastic liner, painted interior fenders still exposed. No tilt wheel, but It is so easy to become spoiled. Added my own suspension seat and a heated cushion and back. 25 years on an open station, wearing much of the snow produced by the rear mount blower was enough. All that time, my seat temp was the least of my concerns. The cab itself is heavy, 900 lbs, and tractor data states a factory cab only weighs 400. Not sure how they save the weight, but Agrital is built in Italy so it must be EU safety requirements exceed USA ROPS. We had maga snow, but it didn't stick to front or rear window so wipers didn't get exercise. No radio, none planned, factory cab is still quieter.
They are NOT inexpensive, but I have no regrets in purchasing. The interior space is as large as the new 60 series.
I have noticed the percieved higher center of gravity when working on a slope. The initial comments are noted in the main forum under customization as I stated above. Won't further bore everyone w/ that repitition. That thread title is "new tractor cab, aftermarket". It is probably on page 7 or 8 by now. If anyone is considering a purchase, I would offer some advise negotiating the delivery details. Admittedly, that aspect caused minor heartburn.
They are NOT inexpensive, but I have no regrets in purchasing. The interior space is as large as the new 60 series.
I have noticed the percieved higher center of gravity when working on a slope. The initial comments are noted in the main forum under customization as I stated above. Won't further bore everyone w/ that repitition. That thread title is "new tractor cab, aftermarket". It is probably on page 7 or 8 by now. If anyone is considering a purchase, I would offer some advise negotiating the delivery details. Admittedly, that aspect caused minor heartburn.
