Curtis Cab with Backoe-4310

Dutch445 · Aug 3, 2005

Hi again,
I have a question about the 4310, with a curtis hard side cab, and adding a JD 48 backhoe. Has anybody done it? Is it a problem with the back window? Or has the window been removed?
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dieselmotorhead · Aug 3, 2005

I have a 4600 - large frame, I thingk the 4310 is a medium frame( a few inches a few hundred pounds). FWIW I have the curtis cab and the 48 backhoe. You can not open the rear window fully, the seat gets in the way. You can crack it open. It is not very convienient when you want to move the boom to one side to move some weight around. Right now the backhoe is off and I am using other implements. I am running the cab with the doors off for the summer, someone elses sig line says without A/C it is a greenhouse- he is correct, but without the doors it is just like a canopy.

Dutch445 · Aug 4, 2005

The biggest question is on the mid size frame, is there enough room to mount the backhoe even with the back window removed form the cab. I know there is some framework under the window that is part of the cab, but I believe that could even be removed if need be. The tractor has no need in summer for the back window anyway, like you said it's hot and I know the doors are already off the tractor, so taking the rear out isn't a big deal.
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rockyridgefarm · Aug 4, 2005

I am not that smart, when I have a question like this, I always ask Dutch445, have you asked him?

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Dutch445 · Aug 4, 2005

He seems to be out to lunch today

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(actually, will be out in the boat in about 3 hrs!)