M8580 to M9000 cab compatability

Shaner

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1999 m9000 no cab
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Hey, I'm a newbie here. I couldn't find anything on this so here goes.
I have a 1999 m9000 FWD with no cab and I live in northern Alberta, so it can become quite unpleasant in -60C.
I'd love to put a cab on it and the only m9000 cabs I can find are on the other side of the continent.
I found a 1999 m8580 with a cab at a salvage yard near me. I'm trying to determine compatability. Does anyone know if it would fit? If not, what are the key measurements I would need to take to figure that out?
I was on tractordata.com and see the 8580 has a longer wheelbase and overall length and width. I'm pretty handy and can weld, wire and plumb good enough for a farmer so if it's pretty close, I can do mods.
Any advice would be awesome, thanks!!!!
 

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I think there are too many variables for any of us to give you a good answer.
You will have to compare and judge if the effort and time is worth it.

This is the frame of a M9000

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This is the frame of a M8580

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