Building A Frame For Cab

beenthere · Dec 13, 2002

I would look over the pvc pipe which is easy to put together and should have the strength you need, at least comparable to EMT. Also can get the T's to make the vertical connections at corners, and some bracing along the way with T's and 45's. Hope we see some pics of designs already made and in the works.

NY_Yankees_Fan · Dec 13, 2002

What size pipe in pvc. 1- or 1 1/2?

Do you think it will break when it gets cold??

thefarm · Dec 13, 2002

I wouldn't want to use pvc,due to the sunrays and being brittle when its cold.How did the PTO shaft come out?Have you used the puma blower yet,like it?Mine is working super.

NY_Yankees_Fan · Dec 14, 2002

Ray,

The Puma worked great it handled the 8 inches of snow with no problem at all. I ended up having a local tractor shop cut and install the PTO shaft. The way it attaches to the snowblower, you only had one shot at getting it on. It was very tight fitting and you had to align a keyway and bolt to attached the shaft of the snowblower to t he shaft of the PTO. I did not have enough confidence in my skills to do it the first time. The handle was too long for the chute, when I raised the snowblower, it hit the seat, so they cut and welded that too. When I cut the shaft for the First Choice tiller , I had it off an on several times before I got it to work. For $50 it was worth it to me to get it right. I was glad I did, when I was blowing snow, my boot strap caught the 3 pt lever and the snowblower came to the top position while turning at 540 rpm. I am sure it I had cut the PTO shaft, it would have been too long, and I would have driven the shaft through the back f the tractor. If this happen now, I would go back to the dealer and have him pay for the damage! Luckily I did not have to go down that road!

Just looking forward to snowblowing without getting covered in snow! I hope this golf cart thing works out and I can adapt it to the BX. I agree with you, I think the pvc may not hold up well. I am leading towards copper ¾ tubing, if I can not make the EMT work with the required 90’s and t’s

Tom

thefarm · Dec 14, 2002

Just had a fellow here that has a BX2200.He just bought a Curtis cab for it,$1900.But it comes with a heater and a windshield wiper.He's sick of the snow getting on him.He had another Kubota with a PTO blower before this one.

pcmem · Dec 16, 2002

Tom,

The seam sealer is from the local motorcycle shop but I think it can be found at the hunting and fishing store as well. The locktite adhesive was from my rep but there should be a commercial version in the stores. There is usually a selection of locktite products in the automotive area.

Have fun,
Michael