Snow cab removal and storage

[formariz 11,987]

So it was time again to remove cab and blower which went unused this winter. Cab is really a pain by myself both to remove and to store. Not wanting to break it apart again, I thought of lifting it right off the tractor in one piece. Devised this simple rig attached to my collapsible lean-to. Worked really well. Removed cab in minutes. Simply unbolt it from tractor and lift one side a little each time until all the way up. Then simply drive tractor out. To install will just be the reverse. I may move this to a more permanent location eventually so I can lower lean-to if I have to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DougC 2,641]

Wonderful solution! I just made my 520H with the snow cab and blade a dedicated snow and dozer  blade machine. My old 88 520H is going to mow the grass until it blows up............

[formariz 11,987]

1 hour ago, DougC said:

Wonderful solution! I just made my 520H with the snow cab and blade a dedicated snow and dozer  blade machine. My old 88 520H is going to mow the grass until it blows up............

That will be the ultimate solution but until I get another 520 this will have to do.

[squonk 41,038]

I thought of something like that, but I ended up removing the roof, popping off the doors,unclipping the vinyl and taking off the framework in 2 pieces. Took less than 30 minutes to remove. and about 40 to go back on. I can hang all the framework on 1 hook and the rest up in a loft

[8ntruck 6,991]

I'vethought about making something like that to remove the hard top on our CJ7.

[formariz 11,987]

49 minutes ago, squonk said:

I thought of something like that, but I ended up removing the roof, popping off the doors,unclipping the vinyl and taking off the framework in 2 pieces. Took less than 30 minutes to remove. and about 40 to go back on. I can hang all the framework on 1 hook and the rest up in a loft

That is basically what I have been doing but want to avoid it. Removal this way is basically 5 minutes and installation will be the same. I also avoid damage to tractor from removing the metal frame by myself. In addition I will be eliminating  any damage due to handling and storage. While it is all together and suspended it is also easy to treat the entire unit with vinyl conditioner. It will only be touched again to lower it onto tractor. I already do a similar procedure with blower so I don't have to muscle anything around. Merely drive tractor into right spot and drop it.

[Pullstart 62,801]

Great work!  I installed a lift like this in a garage for a 4 door Wrangler @8ntruck, it had pulleys over to the wall to lift and secure it to the ceiling 

[pfrederi 17,674]

Around here an open leanto like that the cab would be banging around and take a beating from the wind.

[formariz 11,987]

1 hour ago, pfrederi said:

Around here an open leanto like that the cab would be banging around and take a beating from the wind.

Eventually this set up will go inside a closed lean-to in another shed. It really never gets much wind from that side . In winter it is covered by a tarp also on sides.

 I will however for the mean time take the advise and tie it in such manner that it will not happen.

[pfrederi 17,674]

Funny thing is my workshop had 13' ceiling so This system would work great in there...except I have no cabs ...real men do not use cabs

[formariz 11,987]

17 hours ago, pfrederi said:

..real men do not use cabs

@pfrederi  Happy to report that “girly” cab is now secured.