Cab build

[FP2425]

I picked up a Farm Pro 2425 a few years ago in need of repair that came with a rear snowblower attachment. I live on the east coast of Newfoundland, our winters consist of predominately wet snow fall with high winds. I liked the snowblower, but not the open cockpit!

I decided to attempt making a cab using some stock I had for the frame (much heaver than needed, but I already had it) then shaping metal I sourced from roof panels of a school bus, in cooperating the canopy already on the tractor. I used the sliding windows, also from the bus, for the sides & had a local auto glass guy make the windshields for the front & rear. Got a Chinese diesel heater in it and life is a lot more comfortable cleaning up the snow.

I saw some other posts here with versions of their diy cabs, hopefully my attempt will help with ideas for anyone thinking of doing the same.

 

[chim]

Congrats, very nice!

 

[tacticalturnip]

Oh wow, you've got all the features in that cab minus a radio! That's one heck of a home built cab, extremely nice. That you've got that skill is awesome.

 

[Rustyiron]

Very nice!

 

[FP2425]

Oh wow, you've got all the features in that cab minus a radio! That's one heck of a home built cab, extremely nice. That you've got that skill is awesome.

Thank you for that!

 

[Montie]

Great post, thanks! I also configured a "ROPS", removed from an old John Deere, destined for the torch and recycling and made it fit a Case 580G. We don't have snow in my part of the world, it is mostly hot and sometimes rainy, hence my concoction. I also tried to keep the weight down as much as possible, because for our uneven terrain, the TLB sometime feel unsteady and top-heavy, which I ascribe to the backhoe. All-in-all, it pales in comparison with your superior build!

 

[tacticalturnip]

Looks like you had everyone helping get it together!