Removable Hard Cab

[willysmb]

Any companies out there building premium removable hard cabs? I haven't really seen this from any of the manufacturers OR aftermarkets. Seems kind of silly that this is not a thing.

 

[George2615]

Besides a factory MF cab you might try Curtisindustries.net for a cab price for your 1736.


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[GManBart]

Any companies out there building premium removable hard cabs? I haven't really seen this from any of the manufacturers OR aftermarkets. Seems kind of silly that this is not a thing.

Sims (www.cabdepot) also makes them. After reading horror stories about aftermarket cabs, I understand why they're not popular.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/140378-stay-away-sims-cab-depot.html

 

[chim]

You may want to consider a cab with removable doors only. I built my cab at the end of 2012. It is built in sections that bolt together so I could run without it in warm weather. After the first Summer, I just removed the doors. The roof and tinted glass along with a small fan made it more comfortable than riding in the sun. The doors are on pin hinges and have straps to prevent over-opening. In a minute per door for on or off it works for me.

 

[Aquamoose]

Pics? I'd like to see that.

 

[chim]

Pics? I'd like to see that.

Long story here:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/263920-diy-cab-finally-decided-time.html

I've replaced the lighting with LED's and added flashers all around because I do some road travel. The front area below the windshield is now Lexan.

 

[RickB]

Aftermarket cabs are 1978 technology. The modern factory cab is unitized, the operator's station is fully isolated from the tractor chassis as well as designed to compliment the tractor's design and serviceability. A drop on cab from any supplier provides exactly none of that.

Premium aftermarket cab is a contradiction in terminology.

 

[drizler]

Aftermarket cabs are 1978 technology. The modern factory cab is unitized, the operator's station is fully isolated from the tractor chassis as well as designed to compliment the tractor's design and serviceability. A drop on cab from any supplier provides exactly none of that.

Premium aftermarket cab is a contradiction in terminology.[/QUOTE

Yup they are all that and cost at least $3000 lets not forget that. Also they don't come off without the greatest of pain mostly if you have to remove them for work. Then how many tears fall when you forget that low overhead or bump into that tree branch you forgot about. I can see them for a farmer who is stuck out in the slop sometimes for hours regardless. Then of course there are those times you want the thing off like grubbing around in the woods. and don't want to go scratching that pretty glass all up or worse.

 

[daveinnh]

We have a Curtis Cab on a Kubota 4310 HST. It's steel and assembles like an Erector set. The steel-framed doors with plastic fabric are removable. A 2=speed heater plumbed into the engine's HW system supplies somewhat adequate heat (e.g. Not going to roast but 40 deg. is better than 0 deg. with wind). Two roof lights are mounted looking forward and on rear to light rear plowing pattern. They mount into the frame bolts.

Beauty of the steel frame is you're not worried about cracking a $$$ factory fiberglass roof when working in the woods. I've had limbs fall on cab when grappling limbs & logs. Get the optional rear glass panel and wiring panel too. I also added a 12V recirc. fan behind right rear seat from ceiling that twists on a ball - very handy for focusing air.

 

[grm61]

Just food for thought.....If you have ANY inclinations of ever getting a different tractor..size, model. brand whatever, buy a tractor with a factory cab, you get heat, AC, stereo, cupholders, cruise, tilt wheel, defrost, front and rear wipers, work lights, phone charger/holder, filered air, integrated roll cage, rubber mounted (Quiet). Really friken nice:thumbsup:

Cost you about 1500 more than a PREMIUM after market...AFTERTHOUGHT....., noisy. leaky. no ac etc cab.

Factory cabs are a great bargain if you plan for it! No BS