You Have a Cab?

[grsthegreat]

Ya….after the first time finding a nest of ground hornets…or bees…on the open station. Once was enough. I ran like a little girl

Not anymore.i simply laugh at the little buggers while they attack the glass.

Ill never go back to an open station. Heck, ive worked construction my entire life. I enjoy the ac cab. Even chopping wood, im all sweaty then climb into cold cab. Heaven.

 

[oldtimer 66]

Yes I have a cab tractor and this is why.

 

[LouNY]

All I'll say is I like cabs;

This is much nicer; minus 7F outside balmy 71F inside

 

[oosik]

I live about 90 miles south of the USA/Canada border. We do not get the high heat and humidity like those of you further south and east.

Also - I don't think I've ever seen a farmer with a large open station tractor - out in the fields.

One of the major reasons I do not have any type of bush hog - no cab.

I've been able to drive a really large tractor and so some disking in very large wheat fields. It simply would not be possible without a cab and AC.

It can get really "exciting" to be going down wind with a large tractor and disk and have the dust cloud catch up with you. It's just like a white out in a snow storm, only it's dust. And there is not much that can be done to prevent this. You just hope it clears enough so you can see the end of your run in time.

I think we are very fortunate up here to be able to use our equipment and not have to be bothered by heat/humidity. Very fortunate, also, to not have to use my equipment ten to twelve hours EVERY day. Regardless of the weather.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

But I wonder if a 10 hour day of running a batwing cutter in 110 degree heat, and letting the dust, chaff, yellow jackets, and sharp oak limbs enrich your outdoor experience.... might change your minds?

Wow, I'm usually done after only six hours of pulling the 10' mower in a day. By the third day I really don't feel like doing it anymore.

Without a cab I'd probably only last a couple of hours per day, and hot here is 80 degrees.

When not mowing, I tend to change implements somewhat frequently, but while getting in and out of the cab may take two seconds longer than without doors, it's something I'm used to from driving cars and pickups.

Also, I really prefer working outdoors, and have had convertibles for most of my life, but there comes a point when enough is enough.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Yes I have a cab tractor and this is why.View attachment 1057320

Yep. Running a snowblower without a cab is the true definition of misery.

 

[grsthegreat]

I always think it's funny when someone complains about having to open a door to get in and out of a tractor. They have to open a car door way more often, but i bet they wouldnt give up their air conditioned car for one without.

 

[Keweenaw County Yooper]

Definitely need a cab up here.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I definitely like the cab when clearing snow, but I tolerate heat much less than I do cold so when it gets to 75 and above the cab is a near must for me.

If we also had humidity I'd be a hurting pup at lower temps than that.

 

[pmsmechanic]

No I don't. Do I want one? Not really.

It would be nice blowing snow but I only get that privilege maybe once or twice every 2 - 3 years. A warm snow suit and boots and spare gloves warming up in the house and I'm good to go. Also I can generally blow snow so that it doesn't come back at me.

As for mowing grass. I only get itchy a few times a year. A shower when I get home takes care of that.

There are times when cab would be nice but now I can crawl in and out of ditches without tipping over. That fact alone is worth more to me than having a cab.

Yes there are trade off's but I'm happy with what I have. It works for me.