Red-Bovine 309 #1 Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) Received our winter cab from Original Cabs yesterday. Only took a couple days to get it. Everything arrived safe and sound. We opted for the glass windshield and electric wiper. Very easy install and no holes needed to be drilled in the tractor. Only two holes needed in roof for the wiper motor. Rich is one happy camper with his new warmer and less drafty snow removal environment. We have relegated the Wheel Horse to just snow blowing so that makes it easy for us not to convert it to summer duties. We have another tractor for that. We have the foot control for the hydro drive and it posed no issue in installing the cab. Very well made unit and worth having. Here are some photos of the install. Red Edited February 11, 2021 by Red-Bovine 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red-Bovine 309 #6 Posted February 11, 2021 Needed to lower the chute control so we drilled a hole below the original. This allowed us to place the rod bracket lower for the cab material to properly snap in place. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,028 #10 Posted February 11, 2021 Yep, you reached that age where you knew you needed a cab. Nice rig. Maybe add a heat houser of that rear cylinder and stay dry and warm. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,796 #11 Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) You will not be sorry you went with the glass front and wiper. Funny you did not have the inside the cab support for the chute rod. I was all set to make the support out of 3/4 conduit as the deuce I got was missing more than a few pieces but ther was a tab on the inside of the cab for the rod. Looks like it worked out for you. Ed and I ventilated the belt guard then directed some engine heat up into the cab. Not sure how that would work with your Honda repo tho. I would go snap some pics but too cold out! Some cab lights next! Now you know what I meant about the heel reverse on the pedal kit just clearing the support. Get yourself a wheel spinner too... you will not regret that. Edited February 12, 2021 by WHX24 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red-Bovine 309 #12 Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Rich says it's not as nice as the Lincoln but then the Lincoln doesn't clear the driveway LOL We did get the brackets for the chute rod and did use the one for the 520H. Problem was the angle from the chute to the rod brace was too steep causing the rod to be too high and interfered with the snap on the front cover. So we flattened the brace and drilled a hole a little lower so we could attach the bracket below where the snap was located. Rich says he is getting some heat off the Honda engine. Red Edited February 13, 2021 by Red-Bovine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,163 #13 Posted February 13, 2021 So is there a version with air conditioning? That'd solve the mount/unmount problem right? And you could mow in the rain, too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red-Bovine 309 #14 Posted February 13, 2021 You just have to have two. One for snow removal and one for mowing and yard work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,039 #15 Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) I used to have a cab. Loved it at night. Stayed warm enough. But during the bright 🌞 days that always seem to follow a storm, I couldn't see a thing with the 🌞 reflecting off the snow. Dark glasses didn't help. I'm mostly blind in my right eye anyway. Just couldn't make a cab work. Edited February 13, 2021 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #16 Posted February 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Red-Bovine said: Rich says it's not as nice as the Lincoln but then the Lincoln doesn't clear the driveway LOL We did get the brackets for the chute rod and did use the one for the 520H. Problem was the angle from the chute to the rod brace was too steep causing the rod to be too high and interfered with the snap on the front cover. So we flattened the brace and drilled a hole a little lower so we could attach the bracket below where the snap was located. Rich says he is getting some heat off the Honda engine. Red I just made a small link/spacer for my chute rotation handle... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,674 #17 Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) I have to work to get on a WH with out a cab. How easy is it with a cab?? That is why I love my lawn ranger I can still swing my leg over the back of the seat. to get on her bigger brothers i need some space... Edited February 13, 2021 by pfrederi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,039 #18 Posted February 14, 2021 It was a challenge getting in and out of mine. Other reason why I don't have one anymore. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red-Bovine 309 #19 Posted February 14, 2021 Rich says it is a little harder to get in and out of but but no big deal. He thought if you open both doors it might be easier also you need to duck a little. But that's a little like going from a convertible with the top down to a coupe. At 25 below with chill factor yesterday, Rich definitely liked the cab. I like the offset bracket for the chute control and will try that. Red 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #20 Posted February 14, 2021 7 hours ago, Red-Bovine said: I like the offset bracket for the chute control and will try that. Red The beauty of this is the 270° arc of adjustability. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,796 #21 Posted February 15, 2021 On 2/13/2021 at 7:11 PM, squonk said: It was a challenge getting in and out of mine. Other reason why I don't have one anymore. Sally! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,039 #22 Posted February 15, 2021 10 hours ago, WHX24 said: Sally! After a few surgeries, "Sally's" back and left knee don't bend like they used to. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,796 #23 Posted February 15, 2021 2 hours ago, squonk said: After a few surgeries, "Sally's" back and left knee don't bend like they used to. Well you know what they do with old horses.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,039 #24 Posted February 15, 2021 18 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Well you know what they do with old horses.... Some get restored, some get parted out and some get a Predator! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,796 #25 Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, squonk said: Some get restored, some get parted out and some get a Predator! I was thinkin somewhere along the lines of .... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
