[TheForge] building a hard cab for a tractor

[Andrew Vida]

The only thing I will suggest is that you consider the cost of a factory 
made cab vis-a-vis the time you spend fabbing one up.  If it is worth it 
to you, then by al lmeans proceed - otherwise, just buy one and devote 
your time to more profitable pursuits.

terry l. ridder wrote:
> hello;
> 
> the kubota tractor does not have a cab . there are aftermarket third
> party cabs available for the bx2360 but they are all in my opinion over
> priced. it does not appear that difficult to fabricate a nice cab for
> the tractor in a reasonable amount of time and money. the one part of
> the fabrication process that i could not perform would be the
> painting/powder coating of the cab.
> 
> nearly everything else can be purchased off-the-shelf.
> a plasma cutter or water jet would cut out the frame easy enough.
> acrylic or temper autoglass could be used for the windshield, back
> window, and door windows. i would prefer tempered glass. acrylic will
> scratch and graze for time.
> 
> should be able to fabricate a hard cab for under $3,000.00 usd.
> 
> comments suggestions hints all welcomed.
> 

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     -Andy Vida

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