Soft cab

sawash · Feb 4, 2015

I've been considering a soft sided cab for my NHtc30. Was wondering if anyone has any experience with them. Seems to be 2 different makes out there. One has a regular windshield wich I think would be a better choice. Not sure about visibility with the front loader.i would appreciate anybodys thoughts.

msb1766 · Feb 5, 2015

I have a soft sided cab from Bercomac, It keeps the wind and snow off you works well.
Here is a link to their site:BERCO Accessories for garden tractors and lawn, snowblower for ATV and UTV

Pipestone Kid · Feb 5, 2015

I, too, have a soft cab. It makes a world of difference. Visability is not hampered and it doesn't affect the loader. I had the option of a soft windshield or hard--wish I had taken the hard. Only problem I had was the windshield would frost up in really cold weather--below zero. A small clamp on fan resolved that.(I don't have heat) I take the doors off in the summer--a two minute job. HTH

KennyG · Feb 5, 2015

I have the "Original Tractor Cab" and find it to be a quality product. It comes standard with a hard top and a soft vinyl windshield, but they offer an upgrade which has a glass windshield in a plastic (ABS?) frame panel. I have the upgraded windshield and it's pretty good. They also offer a windshield wiper package which I did not get and haven't really needed.

E3A · Feb 5, 2015

KennyG said:
I have the "Original Tractor Cab" and find it to be a quality product. It comes standard with a hard top and a soft vinyl windshield, but they offer an upgrade which has a glass windshield in a plastic (ABS?) frame panel. I have the upgraded windshield and it's pretty good. They also offer a windshield wiper package which I did not get and haven't really needed.

Do you have a rear snowblower? I'm thinking about going with one of their cabs but I'm wondering if there is a visibility issue out the rear window since it doesn't have a wiper. Any issues?

Shadow99 · Feb 5, 2015

I modified a walk-behind soft cab on my Pasquali 993, cost about $50 bucks. It's held in place with a few SS hose clamps. Keeps the snow off 90% of my body, especially when using my 60" snowblower.

Shadow

KennyG · Feb 5, 2015

E3A said:
Do you have a rear snowblower? I'm thinking about going with one of their cabs but I'm wondering if there is a visibility issue out the rear window since it doesn't have a wiper. Any issues?

Yes, I have a 3 point snowblower. Under some conditions, snow blows onto the rear window and causes a problem. However, I just tap it and, because it's flexible, the snow falls off. Fogging has been minor, so I have been happy with it.

Also, in response to the original post, the OTC has lower windows on each side of the hood in addition to the windshield. For loader work, I don't seen any difference between the cab on and off. (I take mine off for the summer.)

sawash · Feb 5, 2015

I'm still thinking about it. Wasn't sure if they were worth the price. I appreciate the feedback.

KennyG · Feb 5, 2015

Here's a couple of pictures of mine. I used the hard top mounting bolts to mount the LED flood lights and the hard windshield frame for mirrors.

sawash · Feb 5, 2015

That looks like the one I was considering. How is the visibility when using your bucket? Just seems the windshield is awfully high.

KennyG · Feb 5, 2015

No visibility restrictions with the loader in any position. Actually the only difference is that, with the added lights, the loader is much more useful at night. As anyone with a JD CUT knows, the lights are mostly blocked by the bucket.

sawash · Feb 5, 2015

Well I do thank you for the feedback and pictures. Your JD is about the same size as my NH so it gives me a better idea of how it would look.Next month the dealer has his open house and gives 10% off that day. Just might order one.

paulfun9 · Feb 6, 2015

KennyG said:
I have the "Original Tractor Cab" and find it to be a quality product. It comes standard with a hard top and a soft vinyl windshield, but they offer an upgrade which has a glass windshield in a plastic (ABS?) frame panel. I have the upgraded windshield and it's pretty good. They also offer a windshield wiper package which I did not get and haven't really needed.

Do you have a link to their web site? Seems my search engine is giving me problems as it wont display the page.

Amvcane · Feb 6, 2015

K Man has a soft cab on his kioti ck30. I think its from Cover My Tractor.

Saw some pics in a thread titled "CK30 Purchase"

KennyG · Feb 6, 2015

The Original Tractor Cab website is:
Welcome to Original Tractor Cab First In Weather Protection

I actually purchased mine through an on line John Deere parts dealer. I'm not sure if they can supply cabs for other makes.

Original Tractor Cab

sawash · Feb 6, 2015

I've been to the website and even called them. For my tc30 and related models they won't sell directly. Have to order through new holland.

E3A · Feb 6, 2015

KennyG said:
Yes, I have a 3 point snowblower. Under some conditions, snow blows onto the rear window and causes a problem. However, I just tap it and, because it's flexible, the snow falls off. Fogging has been minor, so I have been happy with it.

Thanks for the info. That looks like everything I need in a cab. The OTC site says the cab I need is on backorder until late March. Something to look forward to next winter.

REt92 · Feb 22, 2015

Morning guys. I have a 3005 Deere . Tractor cab site gives no prices. Can you give me a ball park figure?
Ret92

KennyG · Feb 22, 2015

Here is a link to an on line dealer that has it for $885. If you add the safety glass windshield, it will be $1065.

Original Tractor Cab Hard Top Cab Enclosure for John Deere 790HT and 3005E