Heated Cab

[bphillips]

Just got a quote from my NH dealer for a Curtis Hard Sided cab and heater.

Cab installed $3195.00
Heater installed $559.00

Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated ....

Brad in NH

 

[TAB]

Brad, I have a Curtis cab with heater and I really like it. I have not had my tractor for a long time ( since last Dec.), but there were several times when it was nasty out last winter that I would not have been outside doing tractor work without the cab. I am outside alot when I am at work so it's not like I mind getting cold. Even when using the backhoe with the back flap open the cab gives welcome shelter from the wind.

It was nice this summer to have some shade and be out of the direct sun, didn't need the heater.

I am going to add a windshield washer as the windshield picked up quit a bit of dust when doing alot of loader work.

I will see if I can get a picture. If you have any questions I would be happy to help.

 

[mswanson]

Hi, A cab would be nice. I am curious does the cab interfere with a backhoe? Is there enough room between them so that it doesn't?

 

[bphillips]

According to Curtis and my dealer, their cab design does not interfere with the back hoe. The cab fits inside of the ROPS. The two other cab manufacturers that I contacted (Cozy Cab and Laurin) said their cabs weren't designed to work with backhoes, but something custom(expensive) might be able to be done. Didn't sound good to me...

Brad in NH

 

[Scott_in_WVA]

I heard on this forum somewhere,someone talking about a Curtis cab really,ratling a lot.I was told by JD that in a couple of years they probably will be offering JD installed cabs on the 4010 series.

 

[DDT]

If you have a cab do you have to get a heater to keep the glass from fogging over?

 

[TAB]

I have the heater and I am trying to come up with a simple defroster. I haven't really needed it, but when I get back in the cab and I'm huffin and puffin I fog a little bit. There is a lot of room in the cab. I will take a picture this weekend to give you an idea.

 

[kokopelli2]

i paid 1800 for my curtis soft cab installed with a heater and a step too! he also steered me away from the hard sided cab because the cost difference doesnt really afford you any more warmth.

the cab does rattle a bit at the area where the joystick enters but all i have to do is adjust that....plus i have lined the cab with some sound deadening material so it is much quiter.

sorry i dont have any experience yet in the cold but i will keep you updated....as for fogging which i hear can be a problem i have installed a small high CFM fan in the top right corner over the joystick.... it worked really nice this summer in the heat.... it should keep the glass clean this winter too... oh and about $50c cheaper than the curtis fan.

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Hmm...Only half as much money for the soft side cab & heater that'll be easier to install and to store? Sounds like the way to go. Thanks for the tip. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[bphillips]

The price you paid seems to closely match the pricing on the Curtis web site. My dealer's quote is way high. I think my dealer and I need to chat some more ....

Brad in NH