Open station and cab tractors

[bear]

I currently have a JD 5520. I am looking at a 5625 w/cab. I am considering keeping my open station tractor and purchasing the 5625 w/cab. Is there any advantage with the open station tractor doing certain jobs?

 

[dun]

When I use a broadcast seeder or anything else that takes a hand to operate it rather thrn hydrayllic or electrical, I prefer an open station.

dun

 

[MikeC]

Main deal is if the A/C goes out in the cab tractor you cannot operate it in summer down here. Period.

All that glass makes for a lot of heat.

 

[Subsoil]

Open top is also better if your running things like a 3 point bush hog in and around trees.

 

[millstreaminn]

On the Kubota 5030 I have a cab and a loader. Hate that combination as you have a hard time seeing the loader bucket when raised because it goes higher than the roof of the cab.

 

[BrianL]

A cab is nice when bailing, is saves you from eating a lot of dust.

 

[AngusLimoX]

Any time you need to get on and off repeatedly, going through gates, digging post holes/fencing , stuff like that. The cab slows you down and can be tedious.

Other than that I do enjoy my cab. Someone once told me cabs increase operator productivity 30%.
Also your empties don't roll off into the field as much.

:lol:

ALX

 

[bear]

Thanks for the replies!