New Cab build

[RoyBrooks]

After following a number of threads on building cabs I decided to jump in and build one for my 2002 Kubota B7500. I found a used Joedale Perry cab on Kijiji from a Kubota Front mount mower series tractor. The seller was very helpful answering all manner of questions and sending me detailed measurements. The seller was even so helpful he delivered to cab to me (from 5 hrs away ) while on his way through snowmobilin. The first order of business was to add an attic hoist to my garage to allow me to lift the cab on and off the tractor while fitting it up. The opening into the attic is actually large enough to raise the cab into the attic to drive the tractor in underneath the cab. The attic hoist took a little longer to complete than I expected but works like a charm. I made up a bracket to mount to the cab lift point and did an initial test fitting. All the measurements the seller took were bang on and the cab fit as expected. The lower section on the cab was cut off and new lower section mocked up with 1.5" square tubing 1/8" wall. The cab uses the rear ROP mounts and new front mounts fab'd to the loader arms.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKbHFH0o09Q]Attic Hoist - YouTube[/ame]

 

[roygage]

After following a number of threads on building cabs I decided to jump in and build one for my 2002 Kubota B7500. I found a used Joedale Perry cab on Kijiji from a Kubota Front mount mower series tractor. The seller was very helpful answering all manner of questions and sending me detailed measurements. The seller was even so helpful he delivered to cab to me (from 5 hrs away ) while on his way through snowmobilin. The first order of business was to add an attic hoist to my garage to allow me to lift the cab on and off the tractor while fitting it up. The opening into the attic is actually large enough to raise the cab into the attic to drive the tractor in underneath the cab. The attic hoist took a little longer to complete than I expected but works like a charm. I made up a bracket to mount to the cab lift point and did an initial test fitting. All the measurements the seller took were bang on and the cab fit as expected. The lower section on the cab was cut off and new lower section mocked up with 1.5" square tubing 1/8" wall. The cab uses the rear ROP mounts and new front mounts fab'd to the loader arms.

Attic Hoist - YouTube

Kudos on the hoist and the cab, using one as you did would certainly cut down on the build time.

 

[RoyBrooks]

Definitely cut down on build time. The front mounts are done and the sides are welded up. Rear mounts welded.

 

[footer200]

How hard do you think it will be to find someone to do all the glass in that cab?

 

[mjncad]

A quick question for Footer. How do you like the Lauren cab on your 4300?

That's quite an ambitious project to adapt a cab meant for one style of machine for another. I'll be looking forward to seeing the final product.

 

[footer200]

This cab is great very heavy duty construction with built in ROPS. I have the heater hooked up but barely need it just being out of the wind and heat from the engine is lots. Also works as good ballast as it is very heavy.

 

[footer200]

 

[mjncad]

Thanks for the info Footer. Any thoughts on starting a thread on your Laurin cab with pros and cons, and of course pictures?

 

[RoyBrooks]

I'm afraid my welding and fab skills aren't on par with mjncad's but I'm hoping it will stay together. As for the glass guy, I have a wizard of a glass guy, he disappears through the week though. As able to spend some quality time but myself today, work in the garage. got the front window sill put in and a lower window framed, added a radius the area above the fenders and shortened the doors.

 

[Kiotikarl]

Great job, looking good so far:thumbsup:, it's not all that hard to build your own cab, only have to invest some time, and not try to build in a hurry. I did build my own and with the help and advice from others it looks good. I'll be watching this. Happy building