Sims Cab

[CBB]

I was wondering if anyone else has had trouble with their Sims Cab?

My issue is that it rocks. I have tightened all the way but on our steep hills, it at first had a little rock but over time, it has become really bad. Now my knuckles get cracked on the steering wheel when I hit a bump while going down or up the field.

I really don't know what to do other than have a welder come up and put some brackets in.

I sent Sims video of the cab rocking and they said they were working on a fix but now they just ignore my emails. Before I call, I wondered if I am alone?

2006 Kioti CK20 HST

 

[wallace]

I have a customer complaining about the same problem and got the same answer from sims.
I would be very cautious on trying to stiffen up the cab you may end up with a windshied on you hood or lap.
That is the only proplem I have with Sims they want my money and offer little product support.
If I had time I would build cabs myself!

 

[Dmace]

Yeah, same here. There is no support from the cab to the tractor except for at the floor. I took a piece of flexible metal straping and wrapped it around the top of the ROPS and then bolted it to one of the existing cab bolts.

It doesn't solve the problem but it did help it from rocking too much.

 

[CBB]

Yeah, same here. There is no support from the cab to the tractor except for at the floor. I took a piece of flexible metal straping and wrapped it around the top of the ROPS and then bolted it to one of the existing cab bolts.

It doesn't solve the problem but it did help it from rocking too much.

That is a good suggestion.

I was asked what I thought of my CK20 the other day but a potential customer. My reply was steer clear of the Sims Cab and that the CK20 is underpowered but powerfully built. Unlike me, the guy did not need the narrow tractor to fit down fruit rows so he is going with Kioti but the 30 or 35 with factory cab. I think a wise choice.

Again, good suggestion on the rube goldberg fix for the inferior product made by Sims Cab.

Appreciate it.

 

[lunbrjck]

When you can dig out a rock that weighs close 1300 lbs pick it up and drive up a 25 to 30 degree slope and then lift the bucket up 6 feet to dump the rock over the fence I don't think the ck20 is under powered.

 

[natem]

When you can dig out a rock that weighs close 1300 lbs pick it up and drive up a 25 to 30 degree slope and then lift the bucket up 6 feet to dump the rock over the fence I don't think the ck20 is under powered.

AGREEDED! The things that i can do with this little guy are amazing.

 

[jim_n_nh]

And of course Kioti is helping you with this issue???? NOT!

 

[Dmace]

And of course Kioti is helping you with this issue???? NOT!

Seriously Dude, its not even a Kioti product.

Please save us all the drama and just go buy a Kubota or whatever so it can break and you can blame Kubota on all the other forums wasting their space and cluttering up every thread.

Yeah and my KB2365 backhoe works just fine...

 

[Gittyup]

That is a good suggestion.

I was asked what I thought of my CK20 the other day but a potential customer. My reply was steer clear of the Sims Cab and that the CK20 is underpowered but powerfully built. Unlike me, the guy did not need the narrow tractor to fit down fruit rows so he is going with Kioti but the 30 or 35 with factory cab. I think a wise choice.

Again, good suggestion on the rube goldberg fix for the inferior product made by Sims Cab.

Appreciate it.

Underpowered? Compared to what? It's only 20 HP. Perhaps you expect too much from a 20 HP tractor. Maybe it's word choice and is really just too small for your intended tasks?

 

[IslandTractor]

Underpowered? Compared to what? It's only 20 HP. Perhaps you expect too much from a 20 HP tractor. Maybe it's word choice and is really just too small for your intended tasks?

I agree. It is the most powerful 20hp tractor out there right now. However, it could sure benefit from a three range HST. I'm that or a further boost in HP is in the cards now that Kubota has added 3 range HST to their small B lineup.

 

[CBB]

I agree. It is the most powerful 20hp tractor out there right now. However, it could sure benefit from a three range HST. I'm that or a further boost in HP is in the cards now that Kubota has added 3 range HST to their small B lineup.

Well stated. A three range HST would solve it or a few more HP or it could be I have a setting set to conservatively. I was told that there is an adjustment that can be made to increase the "power".

So the fellow that asked did buy the Kioti but not the CK20 and he is thrilled. I have not run into him to get the details but that is the word passed back to me.

As far as Sims Cab...that is another story. They really stink. My cab rocks so bad it cracks my knuckles on the steering wheel going up hill when I hit a little rut and their is no adjustment left...just poorly designed and the company does not respond to service---just potential sales.

 

[4bangdan]

and thats why we have discusion forums like this. after reading this thread, i will never purchase a sims cab. thats the best way to handle their bad service!

 

[mx5guy]

To be more effective someone should send a link of this thread to Sim's maybe they can learn from it.

 

[CBB]

I agree. It is the most powerful 20hp tractor out there right now. However, it could sure benefit from a three range HST. I'm that or a further boost in HP is in the cards now that Kubota has added 3 range HST to their small B lineup.

Yes, that is what I mean...a three range HST would be perfect. I am expecting too much from the 20 HP CK 20 but I need the narrow tractor for fitting down the fruit tree rows.

Next purchase is a JD 3720. Narrow like the CK20 but 44 hp and a beautiful factory cab...someday. Until then, the CK20 works but a third HST gear would be perfect.

I do like the Kioti and it has served me well. Just needs power--going up hills while powering a mower in thick grass it just bogs down. My lawn tractor is 20 hp for gosh sakes. Just not enough power

 

[CBB]

To be more effective someone should send a link of this thread to Sim's maybe they can learn from it.

MX5Guy. Good idea. I sent a link today to Sims Cab. I doubt they will start acting professional but hey, you never know!

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[mx5guy]

Can't hurt CBB, they should listen to us we buy their stuff, if it's crappy we share info here and that has got to hurt their sales.

 

[CBB]

Can't hurt CBB, they should listen to us we buy their stuff, if it's crappy we share info here and that has got to hurt their sales.

Sims Cab--no reply. I think they are hoping that silence will cause their problem to go away.

 

[IXLR8]

Sims Cab--no reply. I think they are hoping that silence will cause their problem to go away.

Their silence, and poor quality lately has me going away. I just refilled my O/A tanks and picked up some square tubing.. time to build me a cab.

 

[mx5guy]

Amazing that any company is making so much money they have no time for their customers