Cab for MF165

Gorteen

I have just bought a 165 and all it has is a roll-cage. I'm freezing my ba**s off and wondered where I could get my hands on a cab for the tractor.
Did they come with a cab when they were made or does it have to be specially made?? I have a very limited budget and wonder what advice I can get from you guys...

Many thanks (says he, as he turns an odd shade of blue!!!)

cormywormy

If you look on ebay you can come across some flexi-cabs but they only offer rain protection, and they would deffen you.Could get one for a couple of hundred euros.You could buy an brand new c and g cab i think they retail for 2000-3500.They did come with cabs mostly the flexi-cabs but you could pay more at the time and buy a delux cab by a different maker.Have included pics of 165 with flexi cabs

emaherx

Where are you located?

I have a Duncan Cab from a 135 that I would be willing to part with for a few euro.
Not sure If it will fit a 165 Though, I can check the plate later as it lists suitable tractors.

Cab would require some new glass, new mount bushes and a little paint.

I'm in Navan Co. Meath

GERMAN ROCKS

i think your better off going with a more modern cab with a radio and air conditioning and possibly a sunroof. it would be a much nicer place to work.

Gorteen

I would be interested in the Duncan cab that emaherx mentions. Sunroof??? I have one of them at the minute... a very big sun roof !!!:D

JohnBoy

emaherx wrote: »

Where are you located?

I have a Duncan Cab from a 135 that I would be willing to part with for a few euro.
Not sure If it will fit a 165 Though, I can check the plate later as it lists suitable tractors.

Cab would require some new glass, new mount bushes and a little paint.

I'm in Navan Co. Meath

If the 135 duncan wont fit, and I think it wont, how much would you be looking for it? and how complete is it?

emaherx

Gorteen wrote: »

I would be interested in the Duncan cab that emaherx mentions. Sunroof??? I have one of them at the minute... a very big sun roof !!!:D

I will check later Today to see what Tractors it Fits. Do you have a roll cage or roll bar on th 165?

I'm restoring the 135 but would rather have a Roll bar then the Cab, as its used mostly for summer work.

JohnBoy wrote: »

If the 135 duncan wont fit, and I think it wont, how much would you be looking for it? and how complete is it?

You are probably right but I will check for Gorteen first.

I don't know whats its worth So I will have to have a little think about that first. But I would take a roll bar as part payment.
Its Missing the complete back window. (i.e. no frame)
The two sliding windows and a small window over the throttle pedal are missing buts rails are still there.
The two doors are there complete with glass.
The windscreen is a bit damaged from old wiper blades

The cab would do as is for someone who just wants to keep the rain off.
A couple of small pains of glass would make it a fairly decent cab.
A bit more work would be required to fully restore it.

I can take a few pics

marlyman

Hi Gorteen,

First off no 135 cab will not fit a 165. I would go for a flexi cab of any other because its easier to get in and out of, the noise difference in negleble, the doors pop off easily, the back window rolls up. Theyre just a nicer cab. and if your still too cold you can add flexi ducting to bring heat from the engine into the cab.

Also if anyone interested i have a complete flexi cab for a 135. all glass and frames are intact. obviously the flexi bit will need replacing.

JohnBoy

ehmarex condition wouldnt be a worry. my dads tidying up his 135 a bit, but not planning on showing it or anything, just doing what needs to be done. he has a lambourne flexi cab but the whole thing's a bit wrecked. if a cab came up at the right price I might be able to talk him into it

No rollbar to trade. in fact I'm on the lookout for one for a grey 20.

marlyman

i have rollbars for a 135, both folding and solid hoop type. for 165 i have folding only. not sure about 20D, i think they are they same.

JohnBoy

I'm 99% sure they're the same as the 135

what sort of money?

emaherx

This is the Cab.
I also have the Doors.

I forgot to check what Tractors it fits (other than a 135). I will check later. looking at it I now doubt that it will fit anything as big as a 165.

I don't know what its worth and want to talk to someone a bit more knowlageable about such things, before I commit to a price.

marlyman: i have rollbars for a 135, both folding and solid hoop type. for 165 i have folding only. not sure about 20D, i think they are they same

I might be interessted in the Folding type if the price is right.
I will send you a PM

davey.

hi, amaherx.

just seen the cab and i would be interested as im doing up a 1968 135. i have a roll bar if your still looking and a few other spare parts like the front lights. would be willing to swap with cash adjustment if it suited you. can deliver and collect.

emaherx

Sorry Gorteen looks like cab is only suitable for 135/35/20.

Davey / Johnboy.
I will PM you guys later as I do not want to HiJack this thread any more than I already have.

I still don't know what price to put on it. Feel free to PM me an offer.

Gorteen

Thanks anyway emaherx.

Anyone else know where I can get one?

:eek:

marlyman

i am going to the uk on business next week. i can keep an eye out for one if you want. if you want me to do this tell me what type you want, in what condition, and your budget ....... realistically.

MfMan

Gorteen, I'm sure there's bound to be a few tractor / machinery dealers around the place with a spare cab, particularly as the 165 was such a popular model (had one for donkeys!). You need to let your fingers do the walking (and perhaps hop into the car too). A few suggestions in the west of Ireland; Claude Lyons tractors in Windfield, near Menlough; Chris Brogan in Tuam; (John / Patrick?) Forde in Corrundulla; Keanes of Balla in Mayo; also Mulchrone Bros., Westport; a place in Ballyhane outside Castlebar; Regans in Castlerea, Roscommon;

really, the possibilities are endless. Look up MFs on www.farmandplant.ie for various dealers etc. Having to go to England should be unnecessary.

Gorteen

Thanks mfman

Muckno

Anybody know where I can find the aluminium strips for the glass of a C&G Cab for a MF135?

JohnBoy

C&G?

Casinoking

C&G would be your best bet I would think

mossfort

JohnBoy wrote: »

C&G?

http://www.candgengineering.com/

adne

Muckno wrote: »

Anybody know where I can find the aluminium strips for the glass of a C&G Cab for a MF135?

do u think would C&G have them :rolleyes::rolleyes:

hugh morrow

hey,

i have 165 with the frame of the flexi cab, i need new canvis for the cab. i have the top of the doors and the glass,

is there anywhere that will sell a new canvis kit?

thanks,

Hugh

denis086

if you check the adds in classic tractor the magazine thers an add for a crowd that do them theres also a crowd that do the replacement doors and windscreen surrounds i just found them when i was looking into doing up our cab also i think QTP do the side screens and roof for the flexicabs

hugh morrow

cheers any idea what money they go for?

denis086

not a clue im waiting for a guy from carrick on suir to get back to me if he can get them id prefer to deal with him just because id buy all the other bits from him too if he does get them ill let you know

Muckit

marlyman wrote: »

Hi Gorteen,

First off no 135 cab will not fit a 165. I would go for a flexi cab of any other because its easier to get in and out of, the noise difference in negleble, the doors pop off easily, the back window rolls up. Theyre just a nicer cab. and if your still too cold you can add flexi ducting to bring heat from the engine into the cab.

Also if anyone interested i have a complete flexi cab for a 135. all glass and frames are intact. obviously the flexi bit will need replacing.

Do you stil have this cab for sale marly man?

marlyman

Muckit wrote: »

Do you stil have this cab for sale marly man?

sorry its sold.

Muckit

marlyman wrote: »

sorry its sold.

Pity. Lookin for the top door frames and small glass frames for under windscreen in ours. If you know of anywhere I can get bits for MF135 scirocco flexi cab mkII, let me know