Cab Tinting

Tomtint · Jul 20, 2016

rswyan said:
It's my understanding that silver reflective tint is illegal in some jurisdictions for cars and trucks that are driven on the highway.

In your experience does it offer enough of a benefit - in terms of I/R rejection and heat gain - to make it worth considering for a tractor that is not driven on the road ?

Reflective film is illegal in all states for automotive uses. Think of it as a mirror and when light hits a mirror it can reflect back into someone's eyes and temporarily blind them. That said, all window film has a certain reflective value to it. There are only 3 things window film can do with light and heat. 1, absorb it, 2 reflect i, 3 transmit it. .. Some how some way those 3 things will equal 100% in a pie chart. There are what are called spectrally selective window films that are very ..very light. To the point where they are virtually un noticeable. It's possible to reject 50+% with a basically clear film. Clear film however does nothing to reduce glare. So to answer your question.. Yes film the windshield as well. Use a very light film but definitely tint it.

TractorGuy · Jul 21, 2016

In the 70s they sold a spray on tint that worked okay. I did the windows on a 1958 Rambler with it.

jblackthorne · Jul 21, 2016

check 6 said:
So far how do you like your B 3350? I'm trading my B2920 for a B 2650 with cab. I chose the 2650 to stay away from the emission devices on the 3350. I have sat in a B series with cab and as I remember the glass is tinted a little. If i were to tint it I would want pro to do it with the curves in the glass. Pictures of your new toy would be nice

Really no worries about the emission stuff in south Texas. If it ever gets <15 below freezing here, I doubt using the tractor would be on my todo list

. Besides, was ensured that the 7k series (late 2015 and above, I believe, mine is a 2016) engines don't have the problem any more. They've been using the same basic system on mining crawlers for over 10 years, and its saved a bunch of lives - in that closed in environment, of course. About the only real benefit for me is no more soot in the garage when starting it - even after its been sitting up for the winter - but I guess that counts, as I do have to breath that stuff.

Love it so far. That tall switch grass is now easily chewed up by the extra hp. Having the AC and nearly dust free cab is the biggest plus. Second to that I'd say goes the loaders joystick - having a 'true' 8-way stick is very nice.

About the only con has been the dashboard display. Call me old fashioned, but I'd much rather have a set of needle gauges any day.

check 6 · Jul 21, 2016

jblackthorne said:
Really no worries about the emission stuff in south Texas. If it ever gets <15 below freezing here, I doubt using the tractor would be on my todo list . Besides, was ensured that the 7k series (late 2015 and above, I believe, mine is a 2016) engines don't have the problem any more. They've been using the same basic system on mining crawlers for over 10 years, and its saved a bunch of lives - in that closed in environment, of course. About the only real benefit for me is no more soot in the garage when starting it - even after its been sitting up for the winter - but I guess that counts, as I do have to breath that stuff.

Love it so far. That tall switch grass is now easily chewed up by the extra hp. Having the AC and nearly dust free cab is the biggest plus. Second to that I'd say goes the loaders joystick - having a 'true' 8-way stick is very nice.

About the only con has been the dashboard display. Call me old fashioned, but I'd much rather have a set of needle gauges any day.

I would agree about the dash display, as a pilot and a sports car nut round dials are easier to read as you just quickly look at the [position of the dial not actually what the number is. Digital you have to read the number. Oh well that's the way it is and I should get my B 2650 late tomorrow with the ballot forks and ballast box next week. I'm transferring my rear view camera from my old tractor and the y are doing the wiring for me.

BTDT2 · Jul 24, 2016

jblackthorne said:
Hey Folks,

Just traded up from my little Kioti CS2410 to a Kubota B3350 with a cab. Any recommendations for tinting the glass? AC works great, but still get those lobster arms by the end of the day.

Thanks, JimB

I'm surprised you are getting sunburned through your Kubota factory tinted glass? I burn easily (Irish and Scot decent) but have never experienced a sunburn in my Kubota cab. I also can't use my self-darkening sunglasses because the cab glass filters out all the harmful UVB rays that normally darken my sunglasses in high glare conditions, and are known for causing sunburn and skin cancer.

OrangeToys · Aug 14, 2016

I have all my windows done in 25% and the will be doing the windshield with 55% later, it was to hot that day and the guy was having difficult time.

katoomed00 · Aug 15, 2016

I put a RV sun shade, it worked great and if it gets to dark out you can just pull the suction cups off the windows. It is a little awkward looking through at first, but didn't take long to get use to.
http://www.rvquickshades.com/rv-pana-shade-120w-x-58h/

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