Re: Re: the introduction of tractor cabs
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Posted by BOB MCCAMMON on August 29, 1998 at 08:47:55:
In Reply to: Re: the introduction of tractor cabs posted by Harold H on August 28, 1998 at 16:27:01:
: : I'm working on a research project using a large : : dataset of tractors (various makes and models) and : : their technical specifications. Does anyone know : : when cabs were first introduced? It seems that : : cabs were really popularized around 1968 when : : a lot of test work was done on cab safety in : : Sweden. Or were they commonly available before : : then? : Kelly, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THE "WINTER FRONTS" THAT WERE ENCLOSED WERE EARLY VERSIONS OF THE STEEL CABS WE HAVE TODAY. THEY WERE CANVAS TYPE MATERIALS AND USED THE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE TO HELP KEEP ONE WARM. SOME WERE ENTIRLY ENCLOSED. : International and John Deere and most other manufacturers started offering factory cabs in the early 60's. MM offered a factory cab in the late 30's or 40's on a model of the MM that was supposed to be dual use as a tractor or farm car. I don't remember the model number of the MM. Also there were many aftermarket cabs available in the 50's to fit many tractor models. Despite the availability, cabs did not become popular in our area untill the late 70's and 80's. : Harold H
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