[LeftyRighty]

I was wondering what you guys thought about getting ahold of a used cab and installing it on my 2025r . Maybe engine fire or auctions what do you think to old and too poor to start payments

 

[Jet Dr.]

Are you talking a "factory" cab?

Deere does not make the factory installed cabs for the 1025 and 2025R. They are made by Mauser for Deere. What I'm getting at, is you could go to Mauser and get just the cab probably cheaper than going through Deere.

https://www.mauser-cabs.eu/en/home-en/

Jeff

 

[JimR]

You just have to watch for them constantly. I don't see many for any machine but there are a few that pop up randomly. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, auction houses, Machinefinder, etc... You have to keep an eye out on all of them.

 

[SulleyBear]

The cabs to be sold as take off units or removed from a tractor are a rare piece for sure. I have looked for them and they are quite difficult to find. Also, the after market cabs are more of a "bolt on" unit, where the Mauser cab integrates much of the tractor into the cab structure, so they aren't practical to bolt on and take off, like the after market cabs units are.

The Mauser cab is designed and intended to be left on the tractor and one removes tne doors and can also easily remove the front and rear glass, but you leave the cab shell as its the ROPS unit as well. You don't take the entire Mauser cab on and off seasonally, as its quite an involved process.

The other thing to be aware of is if you do find a cab and its missing any parts or some of the parts are damaged, the price for the replacement parts is extremely high. The parts are unique and specific to the cab. The glass is all radiused to fit to the cab and none of the panels are basic "flat glass". The Mauser cab is built much like the OEM auto companies build their vehicles, they use parts which are very purpose designed and built and it makes the cab appear and function very well.

While the Mauser cab on the 1025r and the 2025r share some components, many are unique to the specific model. I have seen more after market cabs for the Generation 1 2025r for sale than I see Mauser cabs for the Gen 2 2025r. While both are Deere models 2025r, the two tractors are vastly different and the cabs are unique to each Generational built machine.

For example, the cab door panels each sell for over $1,400 per glass door panel, the roof mounted heater is $800+, things like the latches and hinges and even the small parts add up very quickly at $40 to $95+ each piece..so carefully look over any cabs you find and make sure to check on the cost for any missing or damaged parts you are going to need to complete the install for the cab you find..........so the parts needed to complete the cab install don't end up costing a small fortune themselves.

Good luck.........

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[LeftyRighty]

I am sorry what I meant was what are the chances of finding a donor tractor as a way of getting a cab if you don’t want to buy a new tractor. There will be retired tractors down the road

 

[Sevenhills1952]

Where are you located?

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[kellylogan]

cheaper to buy heavier jacket and gloves.

 

[12dbsinad]

You'll probably have much better luck just buying a Curtis cab or Original Tractor cab. By the time you are done with used and probably freight charges, missing or damaged parts, etc, you'll be better off.

 

[JimR]

I am sorry what I meant was what are the chances of finding a donor tractor as a way of getting a cab if you don’t want to buy a new tractor. There will be retired tractors down the road

That's probably right there in between "slim" and "none". I've yet to see a 2025R that was so seriously damaged that it couldn't be repaired. And maybe 1%-2% of 2025Rs have cabs to begin with.

These things just don't come up. Yes, tractors will get retired. But you're looking at 30-40 years down the road.

 

[Superglidesport]

I was wondering what you guys thought about getting ahold of a used cab and installing it on my 2025r . Maybe engine fire or auctions what do you think to old and too poor to start payments

I can't say enough about the Tektite cab installed on my Gen1 2032R. The materials, build quality and powdercoat are excellent and the cab was shipped fully assembled. I handled the installation myself and have had no problems or issues after a few years of use.

Tektite Cab home page

My Gen1 2032R

 

[LeftyRighty]

Thanks for the replies . I don’t need a cab i plowed once this year and it never takes more than an hour . I have done plenty of restorations in my time . I just would enjoy doing a swap

 

[Karl Hungus]

I'm in the "would I like a cab?" crowd. I just got my 1025R with FEL in August and sold my 20 year old 425. I had a Deere branded {Femco) hard cab/soft doors for the 425 for probably 15 of those years...bought used for I think $600. Best thing ever from Thanksgiving till spring when I'd remove it and store for the summer/fall. I rigged up a sweet little Coleman "Golf Cat" golf cart propane heater in it...awesome. I knew I would miss it on the new 1025 but I was not going to add the Mauser cab as it is not removeable, not to mention expensive. The Curtis wou;ld be the only other cost reasonablre option at around $4K I think. The Tektite was awesome looking but too much $$ as well. I looked and looked for a used one as well and they just are not ot there. The 1025 is primarily a large garden tractor for me used heavily during the summer on ornamental turfgrass. I didn't want the added top heaviness, full time weight or bigger "footprint" the cab adds in woods etc. I considered an Original Tractor Cab to put on/take back off but thought lets try winter 2022/23 out first in the open cab when blowing/plowing. It's been a snowy, windy winter here in the Twin Cities and even my 63 year old body really didn't mind it too much. There were plenty of days I came in looking like a flocked Christmas tree but it wasn't all that bad. Frankly, so far I'm glad I didn't get a cab. I know everyone's needs are different.

 

[LeftyRighty]

I agree for the most part cabs are great if you spend all day in it cost is a joke. I think it would be fun to swap one out

 

[Karl Hungus]

I hear ya…nuthin wrong with a fun project!