To Cab or not to Cab

[RoyJackson]

For 4 acres of mowing, I think you'd be nuts to even consider a cab.

However, if you have the money to burn, it's your choice.

 

[kubotabilly]

Rolando,
Go with a cab. You won't regret it. I have a factory cab on my 3430 and love it. No dust, no dirt, you can listen to the cd player without having the volume full blast. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter. COOL all the way around /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. With the wet summer we had in PA, I have been doing alot of finish mowing and sometimes the grass got a little higher than I would like between mowings. High grass and all, I'm pulling an 84" Woods rear discharge mower with the A/C on and I have not noticed any difference (ie, power loss) with the A/C on or off. A cab should be in your future.

Bill

 

[_RaT_]

Bill, is the 84" mower a finish mower? I also have a 84" mower, a Land PRide finish mower. I really like using it now that all my brush hogging is done and over. I think it pulls easier and seems to actually take less energy to spin then my 80" Woods brush mower. So you cab guys are really out numbering us non cab folks. I think the poster here is getting some good opinions.

 

[js5020]

I know if I ever put the 5020 out to pasture the next one will have a cab!!, I have had the 5020 for 21 years and more than likely I will only buy 1 more tractor in my lifetime. It WILL have the cab, I know it's 5000 extra, it's only money and if I don't spend it someone else will have to shoulder that burden and I don't want to be labeled a slacker. LOL If you can swing it I'd do it

 

[kubotabilly]

RaT,
Yes, it is a finish mower, a Woods RD84, I love it. It's like you say, pulls easy, less effort and I think it is actually quiter than my RD60 was. When I got the new tractor I was torn between a 72" or an 84". I'm glad I went with the 84". Picture this, You have to mow the grass, it's 90 degres outside, the fuel gauge says full, your sitting in a nice soft captains chair, your favorite beverage is in the cup holder, and Gretchen Williams is on the cd, man it doesn't get any better than that /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. For all us cab lovers out there, I hope its a long hot summer. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif........................Bill

 

[_RaT_]

"Picture this, You have to mow the grass, it's 90 degres outside, the fuel gauge says full, your sitting in a nice soft captains chair, your favorite beverage is in the cup holder, and Gretchen Williams is on the cd, man it doesn't get any better than that"

and... then there I am singing along, not paying any particular attention and suddenly, this branch decides it wants to have air conditioned comfort and listen to Gretchen only instead of using the door, it comes through were ever it likes. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I'd have issues.

I like my finish mower so much more, the finer clippings, it still can do a decent job mutilating branches up to about 1" thick or so and it so far as been problem free. I'm glad to hear your L3430 can easily spin it. Good for folks here to learn these things. I am almost ready for my first mowing. The blossoms on the almonds and various plums are out. Spring's around the corner.

 

[kubotabilly]

RaT,
Did I mention the cruise control is fantastic. I'm glad to hear someone sees Spring around the corner, not yet in PA...............Bill

 

[Dargo]

Well, it looks like the consensus is what my dealer said; the only ones who "don't" want a cab are the ones who are making excuses as to why they "don't" want a cab because they can't afford one. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[txdon]

Tractoring to me is an out doorsy type of activity. Would you also put a cab on a motorcycle??? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

The only reasons I would even consider a cab in the south is for those few 104 summer days, those dusty jobs, and to make tractoring a little quieter.

But considering how many times my canopy has been bushwhacked I doubt that a glass enclosure would last a month.

If you have the money and no trees and prefer indoors - get it.

 

[Junkman]

I wouldn't hesitate for a moment. I am looking at the same tractor with a loader and backhoe attachments. When I got finished "building" it the way I want it, I am not sure if I want to buy a new Kubota or a new Mercedes. They are both about the same price, but one is more roadworthy than the other. Please buy it and give me your first hand knowledge to help me decided. Remember, he who dies with the most expensive toys, wins... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

PS... don't forget the block heater for those cold Florida mornings.. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif