Does a CAB hurt HP?

[TN8Man]

When comparing same model tractors except one with a cab, will the cab hurt performance on HP or will it help with added weight?

 

[big bubba]

for sub compacts 30hp or below, maybe, but on yours (50hp?) think the added weight would only help, esp on ground engagement implements.
personally, i can't imagine a cab on sub compacts, but guess it does serve a purpose for those putzing around in the cold. regards

 

[RjCorazza]

AC use will rob maybe 5 HP depending on the source. No other power penalties that I'm aware of.
The weight could help or hinder... More weight = more traction, but on a slope that weight above COG is a liability.

 

[big bubba]

good point, esp on smaller machines

 

[TN8Man]

AC use will rob maybe 5 HP depending on the source. No other power penalties that I'm aware of.
The weight could help or hinder... More weight = more traction, but on a slope that weight above COG is a liability.

Thanks
The tractor I was looking at (Kioti CX2510 Cab) only had 24.5hp so 5hp loss would not be good.

 

[LouNY]

Just the AC, but it does have an off switch. I tend to switch mine off for about 40 feet in my driveway on the little Kioti2620 as it struggles on one little spot more then the rest. It makes a definite difference.

 

[workinonit]

When you need the AC or heat does it matter?

 

[TN8Man]

for sub compacts 30hp or below, maybe, but on yours (50hp?) think the added weight would only help, esp on ground engagement implements.
personally, i can't imagine a cab on sub compacts, but guess it does serve a purpose for those putzing around in the cold. regards

The Kioti CX2510 CAB is in the compact class but only 24.5hp.

 

[big bubba]

thanks for correction. but it's still like having a cab on a garden tractor. just my bias. at least the consumer these days has a wide range of options big & small, regards

 

[wolc123]

Probably not as much as the emissions controls they are putting on those over 25 hp these days.