Bottom line (to avoid having to read my extremely long ramble) great cab for the price, would buy again without the switch panel.
Here's my experience and thoughts in case anyone else is interested in the Original Tractor Cab.
Got the Original Tractor Cab: soft sides, hard top, glass windshield, electric wiper, two side mirrors, power switch panel, and free tiny heater. Totaled $2,171 after taxes with free shipping. OTC was out of stock for the cab but had a link to Farm and Trail who had it and all add-ons that OTC offered. Called F&T with some questions, left a message and got a call-back within the hour from a REAL PERSON!! I know Right!! Very helpful, took his time, matched or beat all prices from OTC, even a small discount. I prefer to get everything from one source anyways. They also quickly replied to a couple follow up emails. Outstanding customer support so far! Would not hesitate doing business with them again.
Took WAY longer to put together than anticipated. Had to remove my ROPS mounted lighting without destroying them, 3-year-old grandson insisted on helping, and my OCD didn’t help.
Pros
I knew the electric switch panel kit was WAY over-priced, shame on me for buying it anyways.
I ordered a common grounding block and will run 1 wire to the screw on the frame. Still pondering alternative mounting options that will allow easy access for future modifications. Holes and zip ties may prove to be the answer after all.
The kit could have done been better and is overpriced; I do not recommend it.
Still need to mount my lights, but that shouldn’t be difficult.
All-in-all I’m very happy with the purchase and a big shout-out to Farm and Trail.
Here's my experience and thoughts in case anyone else is interested in the Original Tractor Cab.
Got the Original Tractor Cab: soft sides, hard top, glass windshield, electric wiper, two side mirrors, power switch panel, and free tiny heater. Totaled $2,171 after taxes with free shipping. OTC was out of stock for the cab but had a link to Farm and Trail who had it and all add-ons that OTC offered. Called F&T with some questions, left a message and got a call-back within the hour from a REAL PERSON!! I know Right!! Very helpful, took his time, matched or beat all prices from OTC, even a small discount. I prefer to get everything from one source anyways. They also quickly replied to a couple follow up emails. Outstanding customer support so far! Would not hesitate doing business with them again.
Took WAY longer to put together than anticipated. Had to remove my ROPS mounted lighting without destroying them, 3-year-old grandson insisted on helping, and my OCD didn’t help.
Pros
- Shipping was fast. Most items came in two days, the rest within 10 days.
- Packaged well, no damage, all the parts, well-marked.
- The top seems tuff, not Rhino tuff, but I’m happy.
- The soft sides are very good quality with nice clear windows. Should hold up well.
- Hook & Loop (Velcro) on the door interior holding the door frame is no joke, extremely strong.
- Installing the windshield could not have been easier.
- Wiper install was easy and works very well, very happy, good value.
- Final fit is pretty good (more about that below).
- Door latches open and close well allowing easy access.
- Side mirrors are nice but are bumped out of position if opening the doors too wide.
- Cab instruction photos are subpar, slightly helpful, even after watching several videos.
- Adjusting the frame to get the doors and roof to fit correctly was a major PITA.
- Had to bend the lower left door frame to clear the back fender.
- Mechanical advantage was needed to push the entire frame forward to get it off the ROPS so the top would fit, even with all the fasteners loose.
- Two holes in the top did not line up with the top frame, lots of effort and prying involved.
- Did I say the door interior Hook & Loop is no joke. I ended up with bloody cuticles, literally, trying to open the hook & loop for mounting the door frames to the vinyl doors. VERY not fun.
- Lower front panel around the engine hood has bottom flaps that wrap around the outside of the frame attaching to the lower portion of the doors (about knee high down to your feet). Contrary to the door interior hook & loop these are not as aggressive and can come loose.
- Attached springs on each side of the lower front panel keep it tight. On the right side I found no holes (within reach) or objects to hook to under the tractor. Will have to revisit that at a later date.
I knew the electric switch panel kit was WAY over-priced, shame on me for buying it anyways.
- Panel has 8 holes – 2 on the ends are for wiring – 6 holes for switches.
- Fuse block is sized for 6 fuses (various fuses are included).
- 5 plastic plugs for unused switch holes are included.
- Included only 1 switch (hence the 5 plastic plugs).
- Provided wiring to connect only 4 switches.
- Way more wire wrap than I’ll use but more is always better.
I ordered a common grounding block and will run 1 wire to the screw on the frame. Still pondering alternative mounting options that will allow easy access for future modifications. Holes and zip ties may prove to be the answer after all.
The kit could have done been better and is overpriced; I do not recommend it.
Still need to mount my lights, but that shouldn’t be difficult.
All-in-all I’m very happy with the purchase and a big shout-out to Farm and Trail.
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