New Deluxe Cab

[johndeere2520]

Ordered everything needed for the deluxe cab kit last Friday at the dealer. Stock order came in this Thursday and finished the install on Saturday. Here's what I ordered:

Deluxe canopy kit
Door kit
Wiring kit
Windshield wiper kit
Rear window kit
Wiper washer kit
Front worklight kit
Rear worklight kit
Deluxe cab stereo kit
Dome light kit
Seatbelt comfort straps

Install was fairly simple, took some time to wire it nicely, and adjust the doors properly.

I had a heater kit I got on a pallet with a couple tractor parts from an auction about 3 years ago, only paid $25 for the pallet. I was surprised it was complete and I only needed the fitting kit. The install was fairly straightforward but took some effort to get the water pump to prime and start pumping again.

I've looked online a lot and haven't seen anyone with the deluxe cab stereo kit part# BM24909. It replaces the standard overhead console with a new one with two speakers radio slot and antenna. The radio is purchased separately, I got mine from deere so everything was plug and play. It has good sound quality but the standard speakers aren't great in the higher volume levels. I'll probably upgrade those someday.

Overall I'm thrilled with the set up. My father and I buy and sell used compact tractors and other equipment and recently had a kubota RTV 1100 come in with 40 hrs, and I contemplated selling our gator and keeping that. But I liked the higher speed of the gator and nicer ride. This cab is tight and has very few if any rattles and vibrations. With the gas engine the sound level is right around 87db at idle, compared to the kubota RTV 1100 I measured at 89db, but that's a diesel. The heater in the deere has proved to be very toasty with just a t shirt at 29F, but I do get a little draft at the floor from the front of the machine. I'll have to do a little sealing under the dash to stop that. The visibility of the full glass doors is also a plus. Now I just have to hook up the snowplow and I'm ready for winter's worst.
















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[pahawi]

Nice setup - congrats :-)

[Dane]

I am jealous of the garage and the enclosure. And I think the S-type were some of the most recognizable and beautiful daily drive cars.

[Gatorwork]

johndeere2520, Do you know if the overall height is lower now with that cab on vs the standard ROP's which is 75".

[Bunky]

looks very nice!

[johndeere2520]

Thanks everyone, I enjoyed testing it out the other night in the 3in of snow we got here. But I can't wait for a more significant snowfall to really see what it's capable of. Here's a pic of the two workhorses ready for the white stuff!! I want to post a couple of action shots when I get a chance as well.

Dane- Thanks again, it's extremely nice to be able to have as much garage space as I have. But I still have some vehicles that have to stay outside. The gator and my JD x748 have a reserved spot inside though for sure. Gotta keep the green and yellow paint nice and shiny lol!

Gatorwork- the measurement to the top of the highest point on the cab frame is about 75.5" similar to the standard ROPS height






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