Should I cab or not. Getting ready to buy

[Number15]

I am very close to buying my first tractor. One of the last decisions I need to make is if I should get the cab version or not. I currently live in FL and the endless summer is brutal and the AC seems inviting. Problem is I am moving to middle TN and not sure if the cab is needed as much there. I know it gets colder and I know there are seasons and it is something I have not experienced in 30 years.

I am a little worried about the cab height and how it might limit the places the tractor can go. I also know most of the time will be spent with the rotary cutter in the open areas. I don't think I will be crashing through the woods with the tractor but I don't want to limit to much where I can go. I guess I am in kinda a chicken / egg situation. I need a tractor but I am not sure exactly what I will be doing yet except mowing the open spaces. I would love to hear opinions.

 

[k0ua]

Yes, TN gets cold. It also gets very hot and humid. It also has bugs. Lots of them. A cab would help solve a lot of that. As far as going thru the woods, your ROPS is going to hang up on the tree branches too, or were you planning to not have it up? Trim the trees to get under them or stay out of the woods. For mowing open areas if you like heat and humidity and the sun beating down on your head be sure to get the ROPS model.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Since you're not sure how well you'll adapt to the different seasons there, maybe wait until after you move and get a chance to experience the weather there?

It may be easier to move first and buy the tractor later, so you don't have to figure out the logistics of moving a tractor plus implements.

 

[Number15]

Since you're not sure how well you'll adapt to the different seasons there, maybe wait until after you move and get a chance to experience the weather there?

It may be easier to move first and buy the tractor later, so you don't have to figure out the logistics of moving a tractor plus implements.

Forgot to add, I am buying the tractor locally in TN. It needs to be mowed soon as it is getting overgrown because it has not been done since the old owner left last year. I could hire someone I guess but where is the fun in that I need to jump in with both feet and sink or swim.

 

[wolc123]

My suggestion would be to skip the cab but get a canopy. The motion of the tractor gives you a nice breeze while mowing open areas and the canopy keeps you in the shade. I made one for my bush-hog tractor and the cost was nill.

Most of all, I would never own a cabbed tractor as long as I am working my full time job inside a climate controlled factory. I might consider one after I retire. Right now, I love my time outside in the shade.

 

[Hay Dude]

I am very close to buying my first tractor. One of the last decisions I need to make is if I should get the cab version or not. I currently live in FL and the endless summer is brutal and the AC seems inviting. Problem is I am moving to middle TN and not sure if the cab is needed as much there. I know it gets colder and I know there are seasons and it is something I have not experienced in 30 years.

I am a little worried about the cab height and how it might limit the places the tractor can go. I also know most of the time will be spent with the rotary cutter in the open areas. I don't think I will be crashing through the woods with the tractor but I don't want to limit to much where I can go. I guess I am in kinda a chicken / egg situation. I need a tractor but I am not sure exactly what I will be doing yet except mowing the open spaces. I would love to hear opinions.

Cab all the way. I dont think ive met more than 2-3 people who regret a cab.
I have met 100's who regret open station.
Safer, cleaner, healthier, more versatile/year round usage, appeals to more at trade time.

 

[Jstpssng]

What will you be doing with it besides mowing? If you won't be going into the woods a cab is a handy feature. OTOH that curved glass is expensive, so if you'll be doing things which will expose it to the chance of breakage it might mot be such a good option.

 

[JethroB]

I live between Fla & Tenn so I’m familiar with the conditions. I’m retired so I can chose the time & weather conditions when working outside. I went with an open station to be able to enjoy being outside and I have way too many tree-lines and firebreaks to be able to keep them trimmed. Most of the seat time is mowing on flat land with the ROPS down while ducking under limbs. Mowing in the spring and fall is very nice, summertime not so much. Nothing to mow after October so the cold isn’t much of an issue. No snow here but winters tend to be pretty soggy. No regrets so far.

 

[Beaver Cove Deere]

Cab for 95% of tasks unless you spend a lot of time near trees and limbs.

 

[jeff9366]

I am very close to buying my first tractor. One of the last decisions I need to make is if I should get the cab version or not.

I know most of the time will be spent with the rotary cutter in the open areas.


1. I live in north Florida. I start early and end by 12:00 Noon, avoiding afternoon heat all year.

2. Bee stings while mowing are a regular occurrence for me. If you are sensitive to bee stings, order the cab.

3. Outside stored cab tractors at least have the instrument panel and control levers protected from the elements.

4. Cab tractor dimensions make them difficult to store in a garage.

5. Cab weight on the rear wheels is approximately equivalent to loaded rear tires. If you order a cab, forego filling the rear tires with liquid unless you are ordering a high power engine relative to the tractor's weight.

 

[deserteagle71]

It is nice to sit in a cab and watch the bees/wasps/hornets and other bugs beating themselves against the glass, trying to get at you. You'll stir up a lot of those critters when mowing. Used to be my biggest aggravation when I mowed with my open station. Now instead of beating the bugs off me I sit there, grin, and listen to the stereo.

 

[Number15]

You guys are pushing me towards the cab model. Looks like I am writing a big check here soon. Pretty excited to get my first tractor and join the club

 

[mwemaxxowner]

I ordered mine with a canopy. I hope to cook something like this up for winter use, but replace the front window with a piece of clear marine vinyl, which isn't terribly expensive by the yard. It doesn't get all that cold in SC but I'm a wimp in cold temps. If I don't do something the tractor will sit unused all winter. I couldn't justify the cost of a real cab or even an aftermarket cab.

For the extra $300 at purchase I thought the canopy is a good compromise.

 

[AWSubie]

I operate with a cab in the woods frequently. When I do, I have a pole saw with me to deal with any low limbs.

 

[Williy]

I ordered a Yanmar YT235C because of the heat, dust and bugs here in Texas. I also has filters and you can have inside air or outside air just in case you have allergies. Because of the rubber shortage I have to wait for my tractor to get here. I talked to a Kubota dealer and he said it would be 8 months before I could get a tractor so 2 month wait ain't that bad!

willy

 

[Number15]

I ordered a Yanmar YT235C because of the heat, dust and bugs here in Texas. I also has filters and you can have inside air or outside air just in case you have allergies. Because of the rubber shortage I have to wait for my tractor to get here. I talked to a Kubota dealer and he said it would be 8 months before I could get a tractor so 2 month wait ain't that bad!

willy

Fortunately for me the dealer has the tractor I want in stock

 

[RickB]

Fortunately for me the dealer has the tractor I want in stock

Last time you checked....

 

[mwemaxxowner]

I haven't even been given an ETA. It's been a month, and I still just get IDK .

 

[Hay Dude]

I think with the “cab vs no cab” debate, you‘ll find most guys with cabs will say “get a cab” and most guys with open station will say “get open station”.
Everyone likes to justify their tractor purchase decision was the best decision ever made.

 

[Jstpssng]

I think with the “cab vs no cab” debate, you‘ll find most guys with cabs will say “get a cab” and most guys with open station will say “get open station”.
Everyone likes to justify their tractor purchase decision was the best decision ever made.

I have a canopy. That must be why I'm always wishy-washy when the subject of cabs come up.