Av8r3400
Platinum Member
I thought I'd bring this subject back up again, because I was able to see the OEM BX cab today at the dealer. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Without a doubt it is a very nice cab. The one they had there had a fully insulated CARPETED liner across the fenders, under the seat and a thicker pad on the floor. The heater (optional) is mounted in the ceiling and looks like it came off an "L" series tractor, very nice. As a joke I asked if AC was available, and the salesman said YES!! There is now available a stand alone roof mounted electric AC system, I don't remember from who though.
I was disappointed to find out that the heater is a $300 option as was the 40 amp alternator. I was under the impression that for the $4700 price for the cab these items were part of the "kit".
Another interesting note the door (only one) and windows are NOT removable, a-la Curtis. Without that AC unit (I didn't ask how much) this thing would be a hot-box in the summer, even with the swing outs open.
On the lower left front of the cab (from the operator seat) there is a grill. Behind this grill is a duct which goes to the radiator. This ductwork also covers the intake side of the grill keeping the heat inside the cab rather than allowing the fan to suck it all out. So, fresh air is ducted through the grill on the lower left, to the radiator separate from the interior. Without a doubt this is a QUIET cab.
The loader valve on this tractor was different from mine also. The ports were in a square formation, not in line. It was not the older style 4-way, but it was not the same as mine. It had a straight joystick too. It fit to the cab nicely, so I don't know if this would also have to be purchased separately, too?
This looks to be quite a nice cab, but it is VERY expensive, and does not come as a complete kit (heater, lights, alternator) as I thought. With the addition of the AC I wouldn't doubt that this unit would be in excess of $7500, for just the cab, uninstalled!! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Without a doubt it is a very nice cab. The one they had there had a fully insulated CARPETED liner across the fenders, under the seat and a thicker pad on the floor. The heater (optional) is mounted in the ceiling and looks like it came off an "L" series tractor, very nice. As a joke I asked if AC was available, and the salesman said YES!! There is now available a stand alone roof mounted electric AC system, I don't remember from who though.
I was disappointed to find out that the heater is a $300 option as was the 40 amp alternator. I was under the impression that for the $4700 price for the cab these items were part of the "kit".
Another interesting note the door (only one) and windows are NOT removable, a-la Curtis. Without that AC unit (I didn't ask how much) this thing would be a hot-box in the summer, even with the swing outs open.
On the lower left front of the cab (from the operator seat) there is a grill. Behind this grill is a duct which goes to the radiator. This ductwork also covers the intake side of the grill keeping the heat inside the cab rather than allowing the fan to suck it all out. So, fresh air is ducted through the grill on the lower left, to the radiator separate from the interior. Without a doubt this is a QUIET cab.
The loader valve on this tractor was different from mine also. The ports were in a square formation, not in line. It was not the older style 4-way, but it was not the same as mine. It had a straight joystick too. It fit to the cab nicely, so I don't know if this would also have to be purchased separately, too?
This looks to be quite a nice cab, but it is VERY expensive, and does not come as a complete kit (heater, lights, alternator) as I thought. With the addition of the AC I wouldn't doubt that this unit would be in excess of $7500, for just the cab, uninstalled!! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
