Cab pros and cons

[escavader]

SINCE WE REVISITED...
I agree with the higher center of gravity,ill have to be alot more carefull out in the woods or on a slope.As far as summer time ac use,i can remove the doors,rear wall and its just as open as it was when i had just a roof canopy.Ihave the heater fan and the over head circulating fan to keep me cool.Ill stay dry running the hoe,and wont get rain in my lap if theres wind in volved.Most of my seat time will be out repairing or building atv trails for my club,i will stay nice and comfortable should a shower come up,and weather should not effect me much.
ALAN

 

[KennyV]

Aside from the obvious, a cab is a great time saver.
If I have an hour or two, I can mow or do anything that would get me dirty or dusty in an open station tractor. I save the time I would normally have to shower or clean up before going somewhere. There are many times during the spring thru fall that if I could not stay clean to fulfill other commitments, I would not have been able to spend an hour or so catching up on dusty jobs. Not to mention how nice it is to be away from insects bug sprays and other not so desirable outdoor problems... Clean and dry is always welcome. KennyV

 

[AKfish]

Maybe opinions have changed since 2002.. I know my hairline has shifted a bit!!

I want a Quick-Tach cab like hwp's 2400F Kubota. You know - on in the winter - off in the summer.

Yah, that's the ticket!

AKfish

 

[lawn_king]

I can understand the mindset of wanting an open machine for those perfect days. Her'e in the northeast we get 3 or 4 of them every year.

 

[firemen122]

I now have had both and I will take my cab tractor anyday over an open station. There is just no comparison for me.

 

[GeneD14]

I have driven open station tractors for close to 40 years and cab tractors for about four years now. There are several jobs that I just wouldn't consider doing any more with out a cab. When it's 90 to 100 degrees out, humid and I have to bush hog through tall grass while fighting bees, horse flies, etc... a cab is priceless. I also found that rototilling in dry dusty conditions is ridiculous without a cab. I still use the non-cab D-14 Allis for parades, and small tasks, but anytime I have a serious job to do out in the heat, cold, dust, etc... the cab tractor wins every time.

 

[Gary Fowler]

escavader is that a factory cab on your tractor. It is larger than the tractor. I didnt know you could get a cab on anything smaller than 30-35 HP due to the tractor frame size restrictions. Looks like you have killed that restriction.

 

[LBrown59]

I now have had both and I will take my cab tractor anyday over an open station. There is just no comparison for me.

They don't make cars and trucks with just hoods and rear fenders and they shouldn't do it with tractors either.

I have driven open station tractors for close to 40 years and cab tractors for about four years now. There are several jobs that I just wouldn't consider doing any more with out a cab. When it's 90 to 100 degrees out, humid and I have to bush hog through tall grass while fighting bees, horse flies, etc... a cab is priceless. I also found that rototilling in dry dusty conditions is ridiculous without a cab.

Trouble is a cab for each of these gets real expensive.
Any one know where i can find a buy 1 get 2 free deal?

 

[LBrown59]

escavader is that a factory cab on your tractor. It is larger than the tractor. I didnt know you could get a cab on anything smaller than 30-35 HP due to the tractor frame size restrictions. Looks like you have killed that restriction.

You can buy cabs for the BX tractors.

escavader built his and a fine job he did too.
apparently you haven't read his thread about the build.

 

[goodbyeNJ]

OK, I guess this thread is alive again.

Here's the situation . .
Temperature somewhere between 0 and 10 F.
Wind 25 to 30 mph.
'nuff said - get a cab of some sort.
I also love an open station machine in the nicer months - will deal with that issue in a few weeks.

 

[LBrown59]

I can understand the mindset of wanting an open machine for those perfect days. Her'e in the northeast we get 3 or 4 of them every year.

Whether you need them or not.

 

[escavader]

You can buy cabs for the BX tractors.

escavader built his and a fine job he did too.
apparently you haven't read his thread about the build.

GARY,Yes LB IS CORRECT[and thanks for the compliment LB] .They make them all the time.Mine is not larger than the tractor i think its proportioned just like the aftermarket ones .As far as tractor frame restrictions,If you ever looked at the frame of a 23 its built very very solid and stout to handle the back hoe .Ive posted here pics of me moving the cab on a pallet with my bucket forks ,so obviously and dont weigh what the back hoe weighs.Ithink with the doors and rear panel off ,4 guys could position it on the tractor to install,but the chainfalls are much easier.
ALAN

 

[mark2610d]

I have had both and see the pros and cons like this.

Pros:

warm in winter
cool in summer
dry when wet out side
quiet and no hearing protection needed
no alergies
no dust for your lungs
no sun burn so less chance of skin cancer
no chemicals when spraying the fields
comfortable and stay clean
controls inside cab stay dry (seat electronics etc.)
longer days in the field due to comfort
added weight of cab for traction
cd player/radio


Cons:

Cost (not cheap)
more trubble to get on and off
less head clearance
no open air feeling on those perfect days

 

[LBrown59]

I have had both and see the pros and cons like this.

Pros:

warm in winter
cool in summer
dry when wet out side
quiet and no hearing protection needed
no alergies
no dust for your lungs
no sun burn so less chance of skin cancer
no chemicals when spraying the fields
comfortable and stay clean
controls inside cab stay dry (seat electronics etc.)
longer days in the field due to comfort
added weight of cab for traction
cd player/radio


Cons:

Cost (not cheap)
more trubble to get on and off
less head clearance
no open air feeling on those perfect days

That's why I need a portable cab for my BXs.
That way i could just switch it from tractor to tractor.

 

[peabody]

Having owned & operated both for decades, i will take the cab model every time. In a perfect world, owning both would be awesome! A factory cab model & an open station model with folding rops for those tight areas.

dang ?! I've got it covered !
new holland 4x4 TN60A open station with loader..
john deere 2755 with cab...and loader

i think im set !