I built a hard cab for my L3000DT this past winter, yes it is loud. I bought a 50 dollar head set with built in radio which I simply hang on the loader valve when not in use.
My dog rides in the cab with me all the time and loves it noise and all.
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I built a hard cab for my L3000DT this past winter, yes it is loud. I bought a 50 dollar head set with built in radio which I simply hang on the loader valve when not in use.
My dog rides in the cab with me all the time and loves it noise and all.
Von
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I have a Curtis cab on my 99' B2710. I got the cab used last fall and it was already together in one piece. My son and I were able to just drop it on and bolt it down. I did have to remove the ROPS, as I couldn't get it high enough with the cherry picker we used to lift it. I think if you could raise it straight up you could remove and install without too much trouble. I did put in the heater that came with it and added the 40A alternator for the extra lights and heater fan. I have the hard back with extra wiper and soft sides. This was the best $1800.00 I have spent for my tractor! Last winter we had tons of snow, and running the front blower wearing just a sweat shirt sure beat bundling up with coveralls and ski goggles for sure! What I did for the summer mowing season was remove the doors and windshield, which is very easy to take out. This gives you all the air you need and leaves the top for a sun shield. Will be putting the windshield back on this weekend, as it is getting colder out there, and will cut the grass the last few times with the cab closed up.
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GolfAddict
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Man, I'm really getting tempted.....
minnebota, what did it set you back to get the Curtis for your BX24?
minnebota, what did it set you back to get the Curtis for your BX24?
minnebota
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Golfaddict,
Sorry, I just checked your profile and it looks like you have the BX24. If you get the Curtis cab it will install very easily with only one exception. The cab was designed for the BX25 which has metal fenders. On the BX24 there was a modification that most have installed that added a reinforcing step bracket under the floor pan to keep the plastic fender from cracking where it meets the floor pan. Because of this bracket the Curtis supplied bolt that connects the left side frame to the floor pan is too short. This is just one bolt and it is easy to buy or scrounge one that is longer. Not a big deal since the rest of the cab fit, alignment, and installation was without a hitch.
GolfAddict
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Thanks minnebota!
I do business with St.Joseph's also, just got the grass catcher from them this summer - spendy, but I'm quite happy with it.
For $3800 I'll have to really think about it. I haven't used my BX24 much in the winter, just to push back snow banks with the FEL when I had to. I am thinking of converting my ATV snow plow for use on the FEL and if I do I'd use the tractor for regular snow removal and then a cab would sure be nice...
I don't think I'd leave it on other than winter. I have turf tires on mine, so when there are no attachments on (which is much of the time) it pretty much looks like a regular garden tractor on steroids. With a cab I'm afraid it would look like a cab on wheels running around. :laughing:
I do business with St.Joseph's also, just got the grass catcher from them this summer - spendy, but I'm quite happy with it.
For $3800 I'll have to really think about it. I haven't used my BX24 much in the winter, just to push back snow banks with the FEL when I had to. I am thinking of converting my ATV snow plow for use on the FEL and if I do I'd use the tractor for regular snow removal and then a cab would sure be nice...
I don't think I'd leave it on other than winter. I have turf tires on mine, so when there are no attachments on (which is much of the time) it pretty much looks like a regular garden tractor on steroids. With a cab I'm afraid it would look like a cab on wheels running around. :laughing:
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I went and looked at a Curtis Cab on a B series - I just dont see how they justify their pricing model that the Cab should be priced at 1/4 the cost of the tractor.
So, since my original post I have finally decided that $4000 was ridicules money to spend on a cab that especially that was going to be used only 4 months / year.
Now - if Curtis had a Summer Sizzler Sale (HINT HINT) with a blow out discount of 40% I just may reconsider - otherwise I love my Carharts and fresh winter air!
So, since my original post I have finally decided that $4000 was ridicules money to spend on a cab that especially that was going to be used only 4 months / year.
Now - if Curtis had a Summer Sizzler Sale (HINT HINT) with a blow out discount of 40% I just may reconsider - otherwise I love my Carharts and fresh winter air!