My Snow Cab Project

[Reb2nd]

Hi everyone, I live in Frederick MD. I own a 1992 Cub Cadet 2082 which I bought new that year. The past few weeks I have been working on a snow cab for it. See photos. I thind it turned out great. I have a plow and snow blower for it so today I also mounted the snow blower. Take notice i hinged the windshield so I can get the hood up if needed. Any question on the details how I made it feel free to email me. Thanks for taking the time to read my post.

Rick Brown
Frederick MD
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[wnymudd]

Wow that looks great, you have inspired me! What materials did you use?:thumbsup:

 

[Reb2nd]

I had 60 year old full 2 x 8 inch boards i ripped into 2x2,s 1/4 inch plywood for skin and plexiglass. I made one years ago for a 1250 I had and it held up forever.

 

[BHD]

might want a windshield wiper of some type,

 

[Reb2nd]

Any reccomendations?

 

[3238dpw]

OK I have to ask. In the last pic you can see the latch for the door on the outside How do you latch it once you are inside?

 

[chopped]

I tried to find some wiper assemblies but got no where. I vae seen some that have a single arem and blade and would mount on the top. Just dont think I have the right phrase on my search.. Got me interested now..

 

[Window Geek]

Need a wiper assembly? Look no further than your local junkyard. Get a rear wiper off of a Subaru wagon or hatchback. Cheap.

 

[ArtMech]

Hi everyone, I live in Frederick MD. I own a 1992 Cub Cadet 2082 which I bought new that year. The past few weeks I have been working on a snow cab for it. See photos. I thind it turned out great. I have a plow and snow blower for it so today I also mounted the snow blower. Take notice i hinged the windshield so I can get the hood up if needed. Any question on the details how I made it feel free to email me. Thanks for taking the time to read my post.

Rick Brown
Frederick MD
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Excellent job!!! I really like it.
Is there any heating inside? Or at least some warm air blower onto the windshield from inside to remove the steam?
-a-

 

[Reb2nd]

I have the same latches on the inside, have to remember to unlatch outside ones on both sides before I get in. I left plenty of air space around all the doors botton of cab,and above the windshield so air will circulate. I did that on my old cab years ago I made and had no steaming, I use several of the microwave cushions you heat up to sit on and one down the front of my jacket, keeps me nice and warm. Plus a coffee holder for my hot drink? Did not try to make air tight just keep the cold winds and moisture off me. At 56 I am getting soft Thanks for all the comments.

 

[chopped]

Window... so simple. I am enbarrased I didnt think of the rear wipers on cars. It would sure be one thing id save from a junker wehn I junk. But Id think it would be a common production item (new). Im sure they are out there just not a publisized.. thanks for the idea.

 

[ArtMech]

I have the same latches on the inside, have to remember to unlatch outside ones on both sides before I get in. I left plenty of air space around all the doors botton of cab,and above the windshield so air will circulate. I did that on my old cab years ago I made and had no steaming, I use several of the microwave cushions you heat up to sit on and one down the front of my jacket, keeps me nice and warm. Plus a coffee holder for my hot drink? Did not try to make air tight just keep the cold winds and moisture off me. At 56 I am getting soft Thanks for all the comments.

If You already have the experience on the subject of air circulation in a small cab in winter, then no questions anymore
Good luck to test Your snow cab!

 

[saxomann]

Hi.
Search for boat wipers, there are many types and with mounting sleeve that has treads long enough for your frame.
Bjoern

 

[jimmer2880]

Hody neighbor.

What are you holding it onto the tractor with? It kind of looks like a turnbuckle, but I can't tell for sure.

Looks like a nice cab!

 

[Reb2nd]

He Jimmer, my son lives in hagerstown, I used turnbuckles, on each rear fender and one behind the brake pedals attached to the front of the floorboards on each side. I shake the cab and the entire tractor shakes, very solid, yes I am looking foward to trying it out. I ordered
2 LED blinking lights that run off of 2 aa batteries each. suppose to last for hours for 100 hours or more.putting on the top front and back for when I am along the road moving snow. I ordered the amber one. Should do the job for a small price. lots of traffic . Thanks for complement