L47 cab options

OntheRidge

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I posted this query once before with limited results, looking for cab options for L47 TLB. So far I have found 2, the Curtis hard cab, beautiful but out of the price zone at 10k, and this, at around 2k. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
 

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Other than DYI your options are very limited.
 
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Yup, I have been searching for an hour, not many options.:confused: I was hoping someone here had the magical answer.
No magic answer that I know of. I have run a fair amount of equipment with Curtis cabs and they make a nice one. During the 60's and 70's when there weren't many cabs on tractors there were several company's that made them there long gone now. I have been around more than my share of tractors with what I would call plastic cabs. Wouldn't own another the plastic windows get scratched to easy. If it were me on that tractor I would build some metal frames put glass into them and have a tarp company make some panels to fill in for a door and between the windows.
 
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Yup, I have been searching for an hour, not many options.:confused: I was hoping someone here had the magical answer.
The other option is to take the machine to an auto upholstery shop or a tent and awning shop and you them custom make a soft side cab. It may or may not be cheaper than the other options you have located.
 
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The other option is to take the machine to an auto upholstery shop or a tent and awning shop and you them custom make a soft side cab. It may or may not be cheaper than the other options you have located.
I'm guessing not cheaper.
 

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I'm guessing not cheaper.
It depends. You already have a roof with 4 posts. I would think the tent and awning shops could easily make some strap on panels with plastic windows. Couldn’t hurt to ask.
 
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If you have a 'sun shade' aka roof, maybe consider just adding a windshield ?

I did that for my BX23S,just angle iron and polycarb BUT it STOPS the wind and rain and drizzle from beating me down ! 4 sets of nuts and bolts and it comes off in the Spring.
 
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I posted this query once before with limited results, looking for cab options for L47 TLB. So far I have found 2, the Curtis hard cab, beautiful but out of the price zone at 10k, and this, at around 2k. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
Worst part, only a few years ago the Curtis cab was just over $5k.
 
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