Repairing a cab tractor?

[gertman]

Those of you who own cab tractors, if a repair calls for splitting the tractor I guess it can be pretty expensive right? I'm asking because I plan on purchasing a tractor in 6-8 months and considering a cab.

 

[hillrancher]

Yes, repairs are more expensive on cab tractors because of AC, water and the cab jacked up or tilted when repairing.

 

[dun]

Yes, repairs are more expensive on cab tractors because of AC, water and the cab jacked up or tilted when repairing.

But it's worth it in the longrun

 

[cfpinz]

Yes, repairs are more expensive on cab tractors because of AC, water and the cab jacked up or tilted when repairing.

But it's worth it in the longrun

Yup. Once you have one you'll wonder how you lived without it.

cfpinz

 

[DiamondSCattleCo]

Most cab tractors don't require removal of the cab to split the tractor. And most tractors, unless we're going way back, have quick disconnects on the AC to prevent refrigerant loss. So, in my opinion, no, having a cab tractor won't add much, if any, cost to splitting.

Rod

 

[alabama]

I would not know I can't aford a cab tractor.

 

[R. John Johnson]

I'll echo the sentiment that once you have a tractor with a quiet cab with heat and air you will wonder how you ever got along without it. Most tractor splits are for clutch replacement, and in most instances this means only lifting the front of the cab, not removing the cab. Tops it should add an hour on splitting and another hour on reassembly. Probably less. If the tractor is equipped with a wet clutch then the clutch should last almost the life of the tractor.

John

 

[MikeC]

The newer JD cabs tilt over for splitting the tractor.

They just remove the right rear wheel and it tilts on the hinges.

 

[cfpinz]

The newer JD cabs tilt over for splitting the tractor.

They just remove the right rear wheel and it tilts on the hinges.

That's just because you have to work on them so often!

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[mtncows]

The newer JD cabs tilt over for splitting the tractor.

They just remove the right rear wheel and it tilts on the hinges.

That's just because you have to work on them so often!

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thats like these go-anywhere-mow -down -trees 4X4 trucks with STANDARD TOW HOOKS

 

[ERNIBIGB]

I have split a 5640 Ford. All the A/C lines were quick disconnect. Wires, hyd lines ect. all were made to come apart in front of cab. Just rolled rear half with cab back to change out clutch.