Looking at a late model IH 684 with 2500 hrs and the H shift pattern. Tractor seems to work well however it has a Laurin cab and I'm surprised how noisey and hot it is inside when operating. Is that just the way it is or can they be lined to lower the noise level? Are cab parts still available? The cab is not rusty, just needs a little attention to a few hinges and replace one cracked, lower glass.
The 684 really ran well for a couple hours today mowing some significant bushes and is a great match for my Bush Hog 296. Seems like it would play with my 3 furrow plough and 10 foot disk. I like the tractor but not sure about the cab. Could always sell the cab I suppose and go open station. I see some people remove the doors for summer work but would that reduce the noise resonance inside the cab?
The 684 really ran well for a couple hours today mowing some significant bushes and is a great match for my Bush Hog 296. Seems like it would play with my 3 furrow plough and 10 foot disk. I like the tractor but not sure about the cab. Could always sell the cab I suppose and go open station. I see some people remove the doors for summer work but would that reduce the noise resonance inside the cab?