JCM 9,993 #1 Posted February 20 I have had a few people ask if my OTC cab was up for grabs. I have not used it in 3 years because of minimal snow depths in recent years. I am reluctant to sell it for that reason and a few others. It has been stored inside and in VGC. 3 years ago I bought one for my JD for Winter use to get out of the wind mainly. When I ordered it I noticed on the site the Toro / WH cabs for the 300, 400 and 500 series were NLA but were for the 260, 270 & XT series. Was on their site today and appears all of those are currently available. Thought I would just put it out here in case anyone has interest. I have had mine for 25 years and was $$$$$$ well spent and still looks great. The price for the 3,4, & 500 series is $ 1349.99. A phone call to them would be recommended to confirm. Just letting you guy's know. Great people to deal with. Stay Warm 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,264 #2 Posted February 20 2 hours ago, JCM said: . I am reluctant to sell it for that reason and a few others Same here. I don't remember the year, but I bought my cab at the first big show that I attended. I saw the parts cab laying in the corner of one of the barns. I found a young GUY at the other end of the barn and he said it belonged to his brother and he would sell it for $100. Took it home, made a couple of the missing pieces and installed it on my 520H. Several years later at a different tractor show where I had the 520 on display, a tall lanky guy walked up and asked where I got the cab. He informed me he was the original owner. That was Jay Meyers and I had bought it from his brother Guy Meyers. So, I also have a reason to never sell Jay's cab. Rest Easy My Friend @roadapples 3 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,993 #3 Posted February 20 Thanks Ed. Do you have any info other than in your mind on how you heated your cab ? I have a spare right hand side belt cover that i could alter and save the one on there now. Not sure if you would do a short write up and some pictures on your invention. I am jealous when I see your thermostat in the cab with a 60 degree temp Always admired it, genius . @Ed Kennell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 851 #4 Posted February 21 Boy, If I found a cab for $100, I'd be on it like a duck on a June Bug!! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,264 #5 Posted February 21 (edited) 13 hours ago, JCM said: Do you have any info other than in your mind on how you heated your cab ? There are some pictures somewhere on here Jim. I'm not sure I'll be able to find them. Basically I vented the belt guard and made a sheet metal housing around the area. Then did some nip and sewing to the cab to fit over the housing. The cab was damaged in this area from the muffler heat. I did find this pic. The canvas was altered to attach to this housing. I could get some pics tomorrow. The canvas has grommets that fit over the two 1/4" hex bolts to attach the two. hard to see in these pics. Edited February 21 by Ed Kennell 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,993 #6 Posted February 21 No hurry Ed, Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sergeant 306 #7 Posted February 21 5 hours ago, JCM said: I have had a few people ask if my OTC cab was up for grabs. I have not used it in 3 years because of minimal snow depths in recent years. I am reluctant to sell it for that reason and a few others. It has been stored inside and in VGC. 3 years ago I bought one for my JD for Winter use to get out of the wind mainly. When I ordered it I noticed on the site the Toro / WH cabs for the 300, 400 and 500 series were NLA but were for the 260, 270 & XT series. Was on their site today and appears all of those are currently available. Thought I would just put it out here in case anyone has interest. I have had mine for 25 years and was $$$$$$ well spent and still looks great. The price for the 3,4, & 500 series is $ 1349.99. A phone call to them would be recommended to confirm. Just letting you guy's know. Great people to deal with. Stay Warm OTC Make a Limited Number each Year for the 300, 400 and 500 series There usually out of stock By summer . They Had them Last winter as well But were Out By summer 2024 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,517 #8 Posted February 21 Good thread Plunger. I have a cab on all three of my 520 sno movers. The one at the love shack is/was for a C series but bought for 50 from a guy who had it on a '67 model. Wasn't too hard to modify for a 520 ... couple of fabs of 1/2" conduit for brackets and no bump out for the chute turner. I don't have Ed's mod but do have vented belt guards and still get some heat up in the cab. 17 hours ago, JCM said: minimal snow depths in recent years. So true same here. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,993 #9 Posted February 21 Thank You Ed for the additional pictures, much appreciated. @Ed Kennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,993 #10 Posted February 21 A little history on how I acquired the OTC . I was looking at a local classified add back around 2001-2 and came across an add for WH parts that included the OTC, Kwik-Way weight box with brackets and hardware to mount it without the loader frame mounted. The loader frame and and the rear 520- H rear extension for a 1991 with the forward swept axle to use with a 48'' dozer blade that I had for the 312-8. Also some misc other small parts. Stumbled on this because the Gentleman I purchased it from had just bought the house with all these parts left in the garage and had no use for them. Don't find that too often. @WHX?? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,517 #11 Posted February 21 25 minutes ago, JCM said: Don't find that too often. True and if you do orange or clear in poor shape. Be advised ther is something in the orange mice find desirable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHARON 9 #12 Posted March 5 Original Tractor Cab has the cabs in stock for the 300, 400 & 500 Series Tractors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,517 #16 Posted March 6 (edited) 10 inches of powder and blowing like a $2 lady of the nite at the love shack. Not even close to the right cab for a 520. As mentioned supposed to be for a C series but better than a poke in the eye with a dull stick and actually fit fairly decent. Price was decent too. Biggest problem is it does not have the bump out for the chute turner. The crank hits the door and a real hassle with gloves on. I have a door that was given to me by @dclarke and no idea what this flap is for ... access to a blade lever maybe? Doesn't really work either. Any ideas? Edited March 6 by WHX?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,999 #17 Posted March 6 7 hours ago, WHX?? said: Biggest problem is it does not have the bump out for the chute turner. The crank hits the door and a real hassle with gloves on. Get rid of it! I made mine electric with a car window motor for about $30, works great. It's fairly easy to do & easier to service/store the blower without having to mess with the crank & brackets. I mounted the switch in the dash for a nice OE look. Your blower has the worm gear to turn the chute which might be even easier to fab up than the cable system on mine. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,517 #18 Posted March 6 30 minutes ago, Blasterdad said: electric with a car window motor No doubt Blaster ... I have one set up with that plus a deflector actuator. Is the cat's meow. Trouble is this one gets used less than than that one so it just don't pay. Seems like one wants to keep a low hour tractor just turn it into a dedicated sno tractor! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,999 #19 Posted March 6 NICE! Well then, I do have some extra front cab panels, I made my cab out of 3 different ones, one might have the bump out, I'll have a look & let you know... The flap on the door is to vent the aftermath of the big pot of winter chili. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,517 #20 Posted March 6 Lol or any of Pullstart's cooking!!! 3 minutes ago, Blasterdad said: panels, I made my cab out of 3 different ones, one Yep I hear ya there... may see about swapping the door panel off the electric but the door latches are all different. Permanent mods would be required. Will look at modding the chute crank. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,331 #21 Posted March 6 I have had 2 cabs. One on my C-160 and the other on a 73 12 and a 520. Had to get rid of both. They were great for plowing at night but in the day I couldn't see a thing out of them. Especially after a storm and with the sun shining bright. Can't weld anymore and can barely braze because of what the light does to my eyes. Guess it's from using a cutting torch without dark glasses for years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHARON 9 #22 Posted March 6 I love seeing all of the pictures! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,264 #23 Posted March 6 11 hours ago, WHX?? said: Biggest problem is it does not have the bump out for the chute turner. Mine has the bump out on the left door for the left side dually crank. I actually prefer the hand crank....much faster than the lectric. I do need to add an in cab chute control. I used a cable throttle lever on one of my singles. It worked great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,993 #24 Posted March 6 Does anyone know if OTC still offers the glass windshield and top in BLACK like yours @WHX?? Jim ? I always thought it looked way better than the white. The one on the JD 3320 is all black, roof and panels. It is amazing how warm it gets in there without a heater just from the sun and of course out of the wind is a huge difference. Nice looking 520 Jimbo, hydro foot pedal and all. Your Styling. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHARON 9 #25 Posted March 6 They do still offer the black windshield. The part number is 10120. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
