Aftermarket cab

[Jimmy Joe]

I'm considering a cab for my Case DX40, was wondering what people are paying, and how satisfied they are with them. I looked at the Curtis website but they don't show interior or explain how to mount the cab. Would there be a lot of drilling involved? Are they hard to remove for the summer if I chose to do so? It says the doors are easy to remove so maybe I would not remove it. Are they solid or a rattle trap? If it is removed does it leave noticeable scars on the tractor? It would be nice for the winter and it is lower than the ROPS so would fit in my garage. Let me know what you know, good and bad, thanks.

 

[WilliamBos]

I'm considering a cab for my Case DX40, was wondering what people are paying, and how satisfied they are with them. I looked at the Curtis website but they don't show interior or explain how to mount the cab. Would there be a lot of drilling involved? Are they hard to remove for the summer if I chose to do so? It says the doors are easy to remove so maybe I would not remove it. Are they solid or a rattle trap? If it is removed does it leave noticeable scars on the tractor? It would be nice for the winter and it is lower than the ROPS so would fit in my garage. Let me know what you know, good and bad, thanks.

Saw a Curtis soft side on a GC2300 at our local MF dealer, should have got pics, but did not. Was scratching my head wondering what made it worth over $2K. We are building our own.

Do not have any experience with them, but am interested.

If money is no object, these guys build an awesome cab.

ROPS and Non-ROPS tractor cabs, canopies, and guards for all popular brands - Jodale Perry Corporation

Keep us posted. Good luck.

 

[mcd176]

If you want a nice cab to buy look at Laurin, or just build one

 

[Jimmy Joe]

Thanks for the response so far. I'll be gone on vacation for a week, so I won't be able to respond for a week. Looking forward to more replies.

 

[lawn_king]

Curtis builds a quality cab, i owned myself. Lauren builds a beautiful cab, but they cost more than oem factory cabs.

 

[mjncad]

I ordered a Curtis cab some years ago and it arrived damaged to the point where it couldn't be used. I sent it back to Curtis on their nickel. I was also not impressed with Curtis' quality after seeing the parts that did arrive intact. Curtis sent the cab in a cheesy cardboard box.

Based on what I've seen on their web sites, Laurin and Jodale-Perry make nice cabs; but they are pricey. The newer Sims models look good on their web site too. However, I suggest you see if any of them have a local dealer near you since these cabs run $3k on up. After my Curtis experience, I would not buy an aftermarket cab without seeing one in the flesh.

 

[hr3]

I bought a Curtis cab for my 7610,, soft doors with hard and soft rear glass.. Was very happy with it,, It installed easy with good instructions.. It was about 2 grand but came with a heater and windshield wipper.. I bought through my local dealer,,, "Union Farm Equip." The doors come off very easy in summer and are very tight with no rattles in the winter.. I have had no problems with it for 2 years...

Good luck....

 

[AndyMA]

I've been in Curtis's factory in Worcester, Mass several times, also met with Skip Curtis the president regarding possibly designed some products for them. I will tell you that they make a quality product and do care for there customers.

Andy

 

[Minotbob]

I don't see on their website that they make a cab for a BX24. Does anyone know if they do?

 

[Dan W]

Jimmy Joe
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with the Curtis people, mine was the exact opposite. If memory serves me right, I paid $1850 + taxes & shipping for soft sides & soft rear, c/w wipers but no heater (I sourced and installed my own heater for a lot less than what Curtis wanted for one).
As for the crate, mine was huge, very bulky, now maybe that's because they knew they were shipping to Canada and they went the extra mile for an export shipment?
All & all, I was very satisfied and their powder coated paint components were very good finish. Go figure I must have received a cab built on a Wednesday
As for installation time, it was not too difficult a job. It took me all day from start to finish but I had maybe 4 hours on the actual cab and the remainder was fiddling around.
Two things I notice right away: get a cab heat or else you fog up in a mater of minutes and 2, the noise level from the drivers seat increased drastically. I have to wear ear defenders all the time for anything over 1300RPM. Good luck with your search..

Dan

 

[daveinnh]

I have a Kubota L4310HST (bought used) and added a Curtis cab w/ soft doors and opt. solid rear glass and hot water heater. (rear corners are clear plastic) I recall about $1400 in 2004?

The front wiper could be longer with better coverage and the heater outlet fins better designed; but it sure beats being out in the open. I added a 12V interior adjustable fan to help with fogging. Also added 2 front and 1 rear flood lights to help when plowing at night.

BTW, I'd get their fuse / circuit control box vs. fabricating my own.

The soft door "lift" off the hinges for the summer. The interior fan keeps bugs off your neck in August. NH doesn't get terribly hot and humid like LA or TX.

You asked about drilling - I don't recall much drilling; more like an Erector Set type assembly, but with heavier parts. You need a friend to help.

 

[mjncad]

Two things I notice right away: get a cab heat or else you fog up in a mater of minutes and 2, the noise level from the drivers seat increased drastically. I have to wear ear defenders all the time for anything over 1300RPM. Good luck with your search..

Dan

Dan:

Thanks for confirming my hunch that the noise levels went up inside the cab. I'm sure that some well placed sound insulation would help alleviate that problem.

 

[PILOON]

Dan:

Thanks for confirming my hunch that the noise levels went up inside the cab. I'm sure that some well placed sound insulation would help alleviate that problem.

I forsaw that when I made my own cab. I installed a padded quilted material that I sandwiched between the roof and frame.
It prevented condensation as well as killed any eckos and tin drumming.

The underlays used for laminate flooring would be ideal for that purpose. In fact that is what I used.

 

[Dan W]

Piloon, that's a great idea, send us a pic if you can, I would like to copy your insulation idea.
The other point I was thinking about is that during the summer I remove the doors and the rear floppy panel so the sound pressure level drops a bit, but still loud. Winter is less of a problem, I wear a toque and ear muffs over that so toasty warm..
Happy New Years to all

Dan

 

[Ezlivn]

Piloon, that's a great idea, send us a pic if you can, I would like to copy your insulation idea.
The other point I was thinking about is that during the summer I remove the doors and the rear floppy panel so the sound pressure level drops a bit, but still loud. Winter is less of a problem, I wear a toque and ear muffs over that so toasty warm..
Happy New Years to all

Dan

Dan....I find a set of Bose headphones and my Itouch loaded with some Seigar and CCR works great too!!!

 

[Dan W]

Dan....I find a set of Bose headphones and my Itouch loaded with some Seigar and CCR works great too!!!

That's the ticket
I bought a Zune (200 Cdn) at Radio Shack or Sourse, and considering what they're worth I should have bought a Bose like you did, they are the absolute best are they not?

dan

 

[Ezlivn]

That's the ticket
I bought a Zune (200 Cdn) at Radio Shack or Sourse, and considering what they're worth I should have bought a Bose like you did, they are the absolute best are they not?

dan

LOVE the BOSE...they are indeed da bomb!!

 

[escavader]

LOVE the BOSE...they are indeed da bomb!!

Im using regular headphones and have to turn up the i pod real loud.Do the noise canceling ones eliminate most of the tractor noise,compared to regular around the ear ones?Iwas gonna get the bose ones ,but got sonys because the noise canceling ones took batterys.How long do the batterys last may i ask?
ALAN

 

[Ezlivn]

Alan,
Sorry I kinda lost this thread. To answer your question on the Bose....yes they do a great job noise canceling. Once you put these on, you're in a different world altogether. Batteries will last plenty long.....just plug in after each use. You're good to go.

 

[escavader]

Alan,
Sorry I kinda lost this thread. To answer your question on the Bose....yes they do a great job noise canceling. Once you put these on, you're in a different world altogether. Batteries will last plenty long.....just plug in after each use. You're good to go.

OH You charge them up like a cell phone? Iwas thinking they had batterys you had to change.Where did you get yours?
ALAN