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Warren in Wisc.

11-15-2005 08:00:03




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Looks like winter is coming real soon. Forcast is for rain turning to snow tonight. I have a 743 Bobcat with the usual cab, but no door or glass windows to cut down on the wind. What are my options here without going to the dealer? I can't seem to locate any Bobcat salvage yards to get a used door, so I guess I can make one. What kind of windows do you guys suggest? Plexiglas seems the most practical to me. It must have had some type of window in its previous life, because I can see the remnants of what looks like velcro around the edges. Is that how plexiglas should be attached, or would it work to drill small holes in the plexiglas and attach directly to the cab mesh? Any good ideas out there without breaking the bank?

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Logan

11-15-2005 19:05:22




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to Warren in Wisc., 11-15-2005 08:00:03  
In our big skidloader (bobcat 773 G-series) its got a cab enclosure and on the little one (bobcat 751 F-series) we got plexiglass on the sides and have one of them stupid vinal doors on the front.



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cornfarmer

11-15-2005 18:28:28




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to Warren in Wisc., 11-15-2005 08:00:03  
Be careful if you use plexiglass or polycarbonate.If they shatter (or you bounce your face off the door) they can cut you up pretty badly. Factory cabs glass shatters like the safety glass in a car. Northern Tool and Equipment sells a cheaper alternative made from nylon and clear vinyl that is a lot safer and only costs $230. ( I just checked) I have a factory cab with heater on a Case 40XT, and it sure is nice to plow snow and stay warm!

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ILL John

11-15-2005 16:48:24




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to Warren in Wisc., 11-15-2005 08:00:03  
I've got a soft cab for my 510, "same frame and cab as yours", it's got 2 small pipes welded to the front of the cab, the door is a wire frame canvas covered afair, its' hinges slip down into those pipes, quick on & off, held shut by a small bungee cord.



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Richlizzy

11-15-2005 15:30:35




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to Warren in Wisc., 11-15-2005 08:00:03  
www.northerntool.com Search for skidsteers. They have a soft side cab for your bobcat. I have had one on my New Holland for five years and it works great. Easy to ventilate on warm days and easy to remove in spring.



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Teej

11-15-2005 11:23:41




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to Warren in Wisc., 11-15-2005 08:00:03  
I've used plexi glass to do windows on cabs on garden tractors. I've never had any trouble drilling it with a regular drill. Just don't use the highest speed of a drill, if you do it burns through rather can cuts through. use flat washers and lock nuts. rubber bushings if you have some or can make some are good also around the bolts. Then just snug the locknuts to hold the window in place.

Or use whatever works for you to mount it to the frame work of your cab. The garden tractors one I've done had small "L" brackets in the corners of the frames to mount to.

One drawback to plexiglass though is after a few years can get scratched, and gets a fog of some kind to it, and makes it hard to see through it. Also, I don't think it likes if fuels, oils or any kind of solvents get splashed or spilled on it.

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Bill from MA

11-15-2005 12:11:22




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to Teej, 11-15-2005 11:23:41  

>and gets a fog of some kind to it,

I believe the fog is really just very fine scratches.


Bill



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JC in Ky

11-15-2005 10:31:24




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to Warren in Wisc., 11-15-2005 08:00:03  
Plexi Glass is what we use. We just drill small holes in th glass and use zip ties to hold them in place. makes them alot eaiser to take off whe it gets warmer. Havent got any ideas for a door though. Well heres my 2 cent s worth have a good one. JC



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Davis In SC

11-15-2005 09:38:33




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to Warren in Wisc., 11-15-2005 08:00:03  
I think Plexiglass would be too brittle, especially in cold weather. Polycarbonate is much stronger & less likely to shatter.... Only thing to watch about polycarbonate is getting oil or fuel on it, it will cause crazing or cracking. There are several brands of PC, Lexan being the most common one...



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RustyFarmall

11-15-2005 08:28:36




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to Warren in Wisc., 11-15-2005 08:00:03  
Plexi-glass can be drilled. I would use some fender washers with the bolts and nuts to spread the load out and hopefully prevent the plex-glass from cracking, and even then don't overtighten the nuts. Sounds like a good idea.



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JMS/MN

11-15-2005 09:05:41




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to RustyFarmall, 11-15-2005 08:28:36  
Good spot for 'locknuts', instead of lock washers?



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RustyFarmall

11-15-2005 10:16:00




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to JMS/MN, 11-15-2005 09:05:41  
Hadn't thought of that, but yes, I think locknuts would be a good idea.



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JMS/MN

11-15-2005 08:25:45




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 Re: Bobcat Cab in reply to Warren in Wisc., 11-15-2005 08:00:03  
Call Tom Cox at Farm-Rite in Dassel, MN. 1-888-679-4857. Probably largest Bobcat dealer in Mn. Has some salvage too. Hr west of Mpls. Drilling plexiglass? Might help to sandwich it between two pieces of wood where you drill. Maybe oversize and add some rubber grommets to handle vibration.



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