Homemade Cab?

TMcD_in_MI · Dec 25, 2004

Has anyone ever built his own tractor cab? It's getting mighty cold out there in the tractor seat, but I don't really have a thousand dollars or more to buy a tractor cab. I'm thinking about welding up a frame out of small square tubing and having a local canvas shop make a cover for it, or maybe use 1/4 " plywood. If I use plywood, I don't know about the windows. Any ideas? Plexiglass? It won't be fancy, but if it keeps the wind off, I'll be happy.

Tom

BobInMN · Dec 25, 2004

I have the same problem with my B2710. What I have been thinking of is a heat houser. I know that Tractor Supply sold them a couple of years ago. I don't know if they are still available now. If I remember correctly they were about $300.

rockinmywaypa · Dec 25, 2004

I went to a local auto glass replacement dealership and got a roll of 20 ga plastic. It's what's used for rear windows in convertables and boat cabins. It was 54" wide and I got 9 ' for 25 dollars. should be enough for 4 windows, I hope. I'll use some 1/2 in rod I got from work for frames and sandwich the plastic between flat stock, either plywood or 1/8 steel. It was going to be done first of dec. but something came up and I haven't got back to it. Oh yeah, It attaches to a sunshade I made last summer for a roof. Right now I'am trudging through about 18" of snow to get to the barn so I'd better get back to it soon. Heat will have to come from a heat houser type cover from the motor back to the front of the cab.

DDT · Dec 25, 2004

I have done it for a JD 4400. Do a shearch for
Cab in progress
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moeh1 · Dec 25, 2004

I am working on a homemade canopy this winter. I was hoping to put some sides on it later for a semi-cab. I was thinking of plexiglas, and then putting windows in the front and rear like you see put into conversion vans. They usually tilt out for ventilation, and are safety glass, so I could run wipers on them without scratching. Hope you beat me to it and post some pictures!

Tractors4u · Dec 25, 2004

Here is DDT's Cab.

TMcD_in_MI · Dec 26, 2004

Thanks DDT and Brent. I found the thread on DDT's excellent cab. That's what I would like, but probably not what I will end up with. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif It gives me something to shoot for, though, and I really enjoyed looking at the outstanding work.

Tom

TMcD_in_MI · Dec 26, 2004

( I am working on a homemade canopy this winter. I was hoping to put some sides on it later for a semi-cab. I was thinking of plexiglas, and then putting windows in the front and rear like you see put into conversion vans. They usually tilt out for ventilation, and are safety glass, so I could run wipers on them without scratching. )

Sounds like a good idea, Marty. I will put those on my list.

Tom

TMcD_in_MI · Dec 26, 2004

( I went to a local auto glass replacement dealership and got a roll of 20 ga plastic. It's what's used for rear windows in convertables and boat cabins. )

I was wondering where to get that stuff. Thanks for the tip.

Tom

TMcD_in_MI · Dec 26, 2004

( I have the same problem with my B2710. What I have been thinking of is a heat houser. I know that Tractor Supply sold them a couple of years ago. I don't know if they are still available now. If I remember correctly they were about $300. )

Bob, is a heat houser just a heater, or does it include some kind of enclosure for the driver?

Tom