Canopy Bercomac cab installation questions on 2305

[prairiecannon]

I went ahead and got the soft-sided Berco cab, 40 inch for my 2305. Followed directions for rear supports on tow hitch and am puzzling about front support attachments. The kit is meant for attaching the front supports to metal footrests, but they are plastic/composite on the 2305, so my best guess is to drill through a front metal plate, then through the footrest, then attach the front metal supports to avoid bolts ripping the footrest.

Also the instructions show the rear supports coming behind the mud guard, but the supplied hardware doesn't clear the ROPS, so I am thinking about swinging the supports forward to go in front of the ROPS. Probably will need to push the seat forward to accommodate.

Anyone faced similar problems with a Berco or other soft-sided cab installation? The kits seem to be fairly flexible for a variety modifications - I'll need to get more adventurous:thumbsup:

 

[Kevin M]

I looked into the Bercomac Cabs when I couldn't find anything to fit my 755. Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't they really made for smaller garden tractors? Like anything that's universal you may have to modify it to fit your application.

 

[prairiecannon]

The Bercomac web site lists 34 and 40 inch cabs for lawn tractors. The 40 inch will work on the 2305, according to the dealer, but I either need to lengthen the tow hitch supports or swing them around to bring the support posts in front of the ROPS. If I can't find a perforated plate to help with the front support installation, I'll probably just use a series of washers and longer bolts.