Enclosing cab on 863 bobcat.

[bottlefed89]

Anyone ever done this?? I need to use my machine for snow and the guy I have to run it says he needs heat and enclosure, anyone know of any inexpensive ways to do this??
thanks
greg
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[Marky Mark]

http://www.utahgolf.net/product92.html

 

[Newfie]

Have you checked w/ the Bobcat dealer? I bet they have aftermarket stuff custom made for the purpose.

 

[bottlefed89]

Yes, the dealer has the stuff indeed, but only for rich people. and rich I am not.

 

[stumpy66]

looks like your man is gonna have to settle for some jumpers and a hat!!

 

[bottlefed89]

Hadn't thought of that, thanks
greg

 

[redprospector]

I bought a plastic enclosure for my 863 on ebay last year for $265.00 I think it was.
Made plowing snow much nicer. I don't have a heater but if you wanted one I think a 12 volt defroster would do the job.
Andy

 

[bottlefed89]

So you used it during a snow and it worked well enough??
thanks
greg

 

[Newfie]

Greg,

Does/is your machine going to have the capabilty to keep the "enclosure" clean and defrosted? Just a thought out loud.

 

[bottlefed89]

Not really, I was just going to use a plig in heater as a heater/defroster, but nothing on the outside. I really wish I could find a used door, but so do a lot of other people. Maybe I'd be better off selling the mahine and buying a different one with cab/heat...

 

[DDM]

northern tool carries the Enclosures for about 250.00

 

[stumpy66]

you can buy thick perspex which can be shaped and clamped to the cab....what with foam fillers and some ingenuity, a cab could be fashioned by using the original frame, demisting is a problem but i am sure that with something to keep the wind and snow off your man and some good clothing he could be ok. We have fabricated all sorts of stuff and it has worked out ok....

 

[DDM]

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...isplay?storeId=6970&productId=523437&R=523437

Looks like this would work.

 

[redprospector]

Sorry I havn't kept up here, been buisy.
The one in Northern is the same as mine. I used it last year plowing snow with no defroster. It attaches to the frame with velcro, very seldom did I need to but you can take a corner loose and the vent keeps the windows pretty clear.
Andy