Heater Cab Tractor Supply

[cbfomoco]

I was looking at the Tractor Supply book the other night and ran accross an item they called a heater cab. Here is a link. Heater Cab, Small Universal Side Entry - 0298962 | Tractor Supply Company
Does anyone have one of these?? If so what do you think? I dont mind to spend the money if it seems ok. Also I think it would be a good solution for winter for those of us without cabs. Does it keep the wind off? Thanks

 

[blueriver]

In my dads day they refered to these as "Heat Houser" Basicly the unit uses the engine heat to warm the tractor operator station ... I spent many days plowing in the fall with the "M" Farmall and sure appreciated the heat!!

 

[bigtiller]

If you are driving into the wind they are worth every penny spent. But if the wind is at your back it is like not having one at all.

 

[oldtractors]

I bought that exact one last year after spending 8+ hours at a time moving snow when it was -10 degrees. I had it on a 445 Minneapolis Moline last year. This year it is mounted on a 3020 JD. Not as nice as the old custom fit canvas ones, but you can't buy those for most tractors anymore. Otherwise, it works very well and it does keep you warm (er).

 

[radman1]

We used those in the past on our older ag tractors (80+hp). They worked great on those larger tractors. I bought a used JD 5300 (50 hp) that had one and it was not nearly as warm compared to the older tractors. The design hadn't changed much over the years and the plastic worked about as well as the canvas. What I discovered is the old tractors had more hp, bigger engines/blocks and fans that pushed more air. You could actually get quiet warm behind them on the old tractors. You could feel the air blow back on your body. With the smaller tractors, not enough heat or air is being blown back. Most of these CUTs and Utilitly tractors are not worked as hard as the ag tractors and just don't produce the heat. On the JD 5300, it blocked the wind from certain directions but that was about all.

Save the $ and buy a nice pair of coveralls, shoes and gloves.

 

[s78wingrider]

I would like to buy one of these but doesn't list my Mahindra 3215. I'm thinking there has to be one close enough to work but don't know how to go about picking the right one Any ideas Thank You Aaron :confused2:

 

[TCowner]

I had one on my John Deere 4400 around 10 years ago. It was no ComfortGuard Cab nor was it even close to a Curtis Cab. However, for the purposes of blocking a biting Northwest wind it served its purpose. I even mounted some cheap Walmart quality 35w lights on the corner of the rather flimsy windshield assembly. I was pleasantly surprised a the extra light they provided.

I never used mine with a snowblower so I can't comment on how effective it is but for snowplowing with the FEL it was helpful. I believe I paid around $400 at the time. It took less than an hour to install it.

Again, just basic protection but if the budget doesn't allow a move up to a Curtis or other type of add on cab,it works. You will still need your Carharts and all of the other gear but you probably will avoid the facial skin grafting to deal with the frostbite.

 

[20 20]

Cbfomoco; If you have the canopy on your tractor a golf cart cover may work better and be somewhat cheaper, just a thought.

 

[Delaware Devil]

I did exactly what the last poster said. I have a canopy on my BX, just hung a 4 seat golf cart cover over it. It's not air tight, but I have a small 12 volt heater that helps. Not shown on the canopy is the magnetic work light that I put on top of the ROPS for night time facing rearward. The plastic looks weird, but once it gets warmed the wrinkles come out of it. The bungee cords on either side are just to protect it from some stiff breezes we've been having lately. That's a woods RB60 on the rear. I did buy a snow blower this past fall, but it needs some work and the weather hasn't been cooperative.
The snow blower is an old Ford model 715 and I'm having trouble removing the bearings from the auger shaft. Anyone have any experience with this unit. I have to say here, that it was left out in the weather for over 5 years.

 

[Delaware Devil]

How do you add photos here??

 

[wmonroe]

Host them on photobucket or similair site and copy the img link here.

 

[lhfarm]

How do you add photos here??

In the area below where you enter your message is a section call "Additional Options." Click on "Manage Attachments". A new screen will pop up and allow you to upload pictures.

 

[JacobsenT422D]

Bought a $100.00 golf cart cloth / plastic cab cover from Northern Hyadraulic Tools - worked fine at keeping the wind and snow off. Had to wear the usual heavy clothing for warmth. But no biting wind of blowing snow to deal with.
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Since replaced the cover with home made lexan side panels and door for about $250.00 and installed a heater core from the junk yard to bypass some returning engine coolant through the cab. Hooked the heater blower motor up to blow on the inside of the windscreen, Have to run the engine a little faster to get the necessary lift from the water pump.
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But that cloth golf club enclosure was a swell quick first fix.

 

[WayneB]

I purchased something like this from Femco.

FEMCO, Inc.

They might be available from Northern Tool also?

Femco Tractor Cab Weather Brake Rear Entry | Tractor + Mower Covers | Northern Tool + Equipment

The Femco skirt runs up along the side of the engine and the engine heat will make its way back into the driver痴 area. (Don稚 want to call it the cab).

I added Plexiglas to the ROPS so it blocks the snow from coming in the backside. I have mounted the control switches for the chute defector and rotator to the Plexiglas so I can adjust them while blowing snow.

Last year I had some clear vinyl between the windshield and the sunshade that was also helpful. Anything to keep the blowing snow from getting to me. Many times I was out there last year and was warm enough I took off my gloves and unzipped my coat.


I have used this for a few years now and it makes blowing snow much nicer.