Cab on BX22

rag · Sep 29, 2004

Like many owners of the BX22, I wanted to put a cab on for the winter. Looking at the three or four companies that were listed on various posts (Sims, Curtis, Lauren & Jodale?) I decided that the curtis cab would be the easiest to modify. So last weekend I went to my local dealer and purchased the Curtis Cab with all intensions of putting it on for the winter and then next spring modify the roof to be able to use the backhoe.
Price was $2,000.00 for cab with heater and I install myself. An extra $300.00 for the dealer to install. Took close to seven hours to install the cab and I didn't even get to the heater. Quality of cab is very good. So far the only problems I have run into are: (1) the knobs on the ROPS were in the way. Took them off and had no problems with rattles or the ROPS moving. Can replace with smaller knobs if it becomes a problem. (2) It looks like when the ROPS is tilted down, the area where the pins go through the top half and bottom half will hit the frame of the cab. For those of you who do not have to lower it, no problem. I need to lower mine to get it into the garage under the house for the winter so I will just take the ROPS off for the winter.
As for operating the backhoe, much to my suprise, I will not have to modify anything. If you are no taller than 5'8" maybe 5'10" (I am 5'8") you will fit under the roof with no problem. I had maybe 3 or 4 " above my head while sitting in the seat in a normal operating position. I did bump my head once while getting into the seat but if you pay attention to what you are doing then it should be ok. I have not posted pictures on this site yet so when I figure out how to do it I will give it a try. Hope this helps anyone who is trying to make a decision.

Junkman · Oct 1, 2004

Sent you a PM, but it hasn't been picked up yet.... Could you please post a picture of the cab as it is mounted on the BX22 from the rear. Thanks Paul

Mayhem · Oct 9, 2004

Just a heads up this may go cheap, who knows.
And NO I'm not the seller just passing along a potentialy good deal. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=29520&item=4329484269&rd=1

NY_Yankees_Fan · Oct 9, 2004

Anyone know what they ebay cab lists for?

How about those YANKEES!!!

Junkman · Oct 21, 2004

I spoke to the manufacturer, who is the seller, Cozy Cab and they told me that the reserve is about $2500 plus shipping. I asked about the glass and it is 1/8" tempered glass. The bad part is that if you break the glass you might not get another, since they are discontinuing the manufacturer of cabs for Kubota tractors. They have 3 cabs in stock and had initially built 7. For the glass reason alone, I wouldn't purchase this for their reserve price. I did put a bid on it just to keep track of the auction. Another thing to consider is the cost of shipping. They estimated the cost to ship it to Hartford CT would be around $500. For that price, I would rather have one of the other brands that parts aren't going to be a problem getting in the future. Cozy does make a nice cab and I know this because I have one on one of my Bolens tractors. Very well made and heavy.