Noise Reduction - Cab vs No Cab

GravelRoads · Jun 8, 2017

How much noise reduction do you get with a model that comes with a factory cab compared against the same model without a cab? I'm considering the L series.

CalG · Jun 8, 2017

cabs are noisy!

Why do you think they come with radios!

BX23S-1 · Jun 8, 2017

Cabs tend to have a howling or droning sound to them inside. Some less than others, test a few, let your ears decide.
Only thing i like a cab for is just wintertime snow plowing to get out of the cold. Other than that, they`re a pain in the azz.

CalG · Jun 9, 2017

And I like the "brace" of an icy winter's blast. SO, No cab for me.

Plus, the trees would just rip a cab off in less than a day any way. ;-)

MinnesotaEric · Jun 9, 2017

I wear ear plugs inside my cab and turn up the radio to suit.

Larger crop row tractors have much better noise reduction.

PSDStu · Jun 9, 2017

I have both the L4060 HSTC and M7060 cabs. The L4060 is noiser because of the HST then the M7060 which is very quiet...... at least to me.

jeff9366 · Jun 9, 2017

Kubota 'Grand L' tractors are quieter than Kubota 'Standard L' tractors.

War Eagle 2 · Jun 9, 2017

I think you will find that cabbed tractors will increase the noise level for the operator of an HST equipped tractor. I use noise cancelling ear muffs with a radio to make the experience more enjoyable.

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GravelRoads · Jun 9, 2017

jeff9366 said:
Kubota 'Grand L' tractors are quieter than Kubota 'Standard L' tractors.

Any guess on how much quieter?

PILOON · Jun 9, 2017

My cab is home made and I added a padded liner under the roof to cancel drumming as well as deaden other noises.
My exhaust is flush with the roof line which helps greatly.
Since I never used it open station I can not compare but overall very satisfied.
Listening to stereo at low volume possibly is a good yardstick.
LOL, winter comfort was my goal. (it also sports a nice heater)