Curtis Cab with heater pics

rbarker · Dec 1, 2003

I have had a few requests for pictures of my Curtis cab and heater on my BX 2200. Rather than post a bunch of pictures here and take up space I felt it would be easier to put them up on a web site.

Here is the link: Curtis cab pictures

I have a cable modem so I don't know how fast this page will be on dial up but I tried to keep the pictures under 100 K.

Any problems viewing this please let me know.

Junkman · Dec 2, 2003

That sure is a sweet looking unit.... I am very envious because I have a BX-22 and there is no cab available for it. I had even thought about removing the backhoe and getting a cab just for winter use. However, after speaking to a dealer, it seems that there is a lot of work to install it. He said that removal in the spring wouldn't be practical. Did you mount this your self?

Deerlope · Dec 2, 2003

That is a profesional looking install job, also very good pics. I wanted a cab for my 3830 that I could remove easily in the spring but no one offered one, so I build one. It is not heated but it will keep the snow off me from the blower. If it works out the way that I think it will I will do more work on it this summer and have it heated next winter. Now that my neighbors know that I have it I am get more areas to remove snow from.

Dave___in___CT · Dec 2, 2003

Hi...

Nice setup !

Is that the 15,000 BTU heater from Curtis ?
How well does it work ?
Fan ? Speeds ?

I'm waiting for delivery of my new Kubota L3130 with a Curtis cab & heater...
Can't wait to be out of the cold when removing snow !
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Dave...

art · Dec 2, 2003

Nice looking work, they do make snow removal a breeze so to speak. Junkman, there is no reason that you and a freind can't remove one in less than an hour or reinstall in about the same time after initial installation.

mountain_man · Dec 2, 2003

Bob - I really appreciate your posting the pixs. Attactive, clean and very professional looking cab setup!

I take it the valve under the heater is used to control the water flow (off in summer), or do you use it to regulate the temperature in winter? Or is changing fan speed all that's needed?

Thanks,

Charliebrn · Dec 2, 2003

I have a Curtis roof that I turned into a canopy. I was thinking about turning it into a full blown cab for the winter but still in the planning stages. Do you have any problems with fogging up the inside when you are using it? Seems to me that that would be a huge issue, either in the front window or the sides/rear. I was thinking about clear acrylic or plexiglass panels for the sides and doors....

rbarker · Dec 2, 2003

( However, after speaking to a dealer, it seems that there is a lot of work to install it. He said that removal in the spring wouldn't be practical. Did you mount this your self? )

This is what I was told as well. Actually, the dealer told me that his team takes a full day to install one. Who knows if this is true, but I didn't install it and never considered removing it for the summer.

rbarker · Dec 2, 2003

( Is that the 15,000 BTU heater from Curtis ?
How well does it work ?
Fan ? Speeds ?

)

It is the Curtis heater, but lucky you! They have modified it this year and added a cowling which has directable vents for windshield, floor and hands. It is a two speed fan and it works really well. You will love it!

rbarker · Dec 2, 2003

( I take it the valve under the heater is used to control the water flow (off in summer), or do you use it to regulate the temperature in winter? Or is changing fan speed all that's needed?

Thanks, )

Yes, the valve is for shutting off the water in the summer. I don't actually shut it off because I'm just not sure about interrupting the coolant flow in that fashion. I'm concerned about sediment build up in the stagnent line or possibly reduced circulation of the entire coolant system. I'm probably just being paranoid but I'd rather be safe. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

rbarker · Dec 2, 2003

( Do you have any problems with fogging up the inside when you are using it? Seems to me that that would be a huge issue, either in the front window or the sides/rear. I was thinking about clear acrylic or plexiglass panels for the sides and doors.... )

Not so far... I haven't used it in the dead of winter yet, though. I only got it in early March of last year.

PineRidge · Dec 2, 2003

A full cab with heat. WOW I would be making excuses just to go out and play in the snow with that rig. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

BTW If you do have any problem with the glass fogging there are several chemicals sold to prevent glass from fogging. We use one of the products on a large mirror in our master bathroom and it performs really well.

dmartin88 · Dec 2, 2003

Great pictures!

What would keep this from working on a BX22? Looks like it would fit inside the ROPS unit, wouldn't be able to use the backhoe but would be great for working in the snow which would be the main usage?

Thanks for posting.

Junkman · Dec 2, 2003

I am not certain, but I believe that the ROPS on the BX22/23 is of a higher design because of the backhoe. I was told by two dealers that it takes a full day to install the cab. Curtis is located in Worcester MA about 3/4 hour from here and I might go up there and discuss this with one of the engineers. I think that if there were enough requests, that they would design a cab for the BX 22/23 tractors. They did send me the installation instructions and they were quite complete with detail, but there is no way to know how long the install will take from the directions......

Dave___in___CT · Dec 3, 2003

HI...

I asked Curtis Cab and 2 Kubota dealers about install time for a full cab on a new L3130...
Answer... ~5-6 hours for someone whose done 'em before...

Heater would be more time... same for lights and whatever else...

rbarker: Thanks for the heater info...

Dave...

TCowner · Dec 3, 2003

Bob , I ordered a Curtis soft side cab through my New HOlland dealer for the TC40D on Monday. Hopefully it should be here on Friday so I can install it over the weekend.

My folding ROPS barely clears the garage door opening (1/8" clearance). Does the Curtis cab attach to the ROPS on your Kubota? THe reason I ask is that I would like to fold the ROPS down at least while I install the cab. I worry that if I drive over a pebble my 1/8" clearance will cause me to hit the garage opening.

Dave___in___CT · Dec 3, 2003

TCowner...

I understand the Curtis Cab on my Kubota L3130 does not attach to... or interfere with the folding ROPS...

Dave...

djradz · Dec 3, 2003

I've got a 40D also so am very interested in how yours turns out. Please let us all know and post pics if possible. Good luck? By the way, how much?

TCowner · Dec 3, 2003

The soft side cab has a list price of $1495. I believe the heater was $270 and the defroster fan was $80. My dealer is taking 10% off but of course there is shipping to Minnesota so my guess it will end up being just about list price.

My wife finally got her digital camera so I will post some pictures during the installation.

rbarker · Dec 3, 2003

( My folding ROPS barely clears the garage door opening (1/8" clearance). Does the Curtis cab attach to the ROPS on your Kubota? )

No, the cab doesn't interfear with the ROPS or vice versa. But, the cab is an inch or so TALLER than the ROPS! This could be a problem for you? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif