So this arrived today

cnymowinplowinsailin said:

Thats too pretty of a machine to be rollin on her side on day 1.

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I agree, but I've long since given up on trying to get my pictures to display correctly on MTF. This picture was taken right side up, it displays right side up on every platform I can think of on my phone and computer, and then I post it here and it is on it's side. Oh well, next step is to get wheel weights and a 54" blade on her. That will make a good tag team with my X748 with blower.

ggsteve said:

I agree, but I've long since given up on trying to get my pictures to display correctly on MTF. This picture was taken right side up, it displays right side up on every platform I can think of on my phone and computer, and then I post it here and it is on it's side. Oh well, next step is to get wheel weights and a 54" blade on her. That will make a good tag team with my X748 with blower.

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It's fixed:aetsch:

Sergeant said:

Well That's One Cab I would pass On because it uses the Frame Holes for the Loader It Looks Like:thThumbsU

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You may be right I'm not sure, but I don't have plans for a model 45 loader anyway. Even if I did it would go on the x748. My Johnny Bucket Sr. will fit on the X585 with my frame adapter.

And thanks for fixing my image!

ggsteve said:

You may be right I'm not sure, but I don't have plans for a model 45 loader anyway. Even if I did it would go on the x748. My Johnny Bucket Sr. will fit on the X585 with my frame adapter.

And thanks for fixing my image!

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Well if I hadn't Procrastinated I could Have had a Curtis Soft ROPS Cab from Roeder In great condition which is Loader compatible:banghead3 But I guess I have to settle for this for My 2025R.

It should have been mounted last week But Tektite missed something It was supposed to be compatible with Both the Loader and Mowing deck. But there Brackets were not designed right.

So with the Help of My dealer Tektite designed custom Brackets which they have shipped out But they have also put them In Production so others won't run into the same Problem.

I was most concerned that they would ship the Backhoe Compatible cab as it Just Came out In October. I was Picturing they sent the Non Backhoe compatible Cab and I wouldn't find out until spring as this is the first one My dealer will Install. But they got that right at least.

It has a Coolant Heater and a Jensen Radio and It is Darn expensive compared to the Non Backhoe compatible Mauser Cab(OEM Cab).

BTW does that Femco Cab Have a Coolant heater on Your X585 ?

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ggsteve said:

In a fit of late life crisis I ordered an X585 from Roeder Outdoor Power 1000 miles away a couple weeks ago to go with my X748. The shipping was a killer and I probably paid too much but it arrived today. Boy that Femco cab is solidly built. Here she is:

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Very nice machine. Congrats. Can I respectfully ask how much it was? I would like to get one myself someday.

ggsteve said:

I agree, but I've long since given up on trying to get my pictures to display correctly on MTF. This picture was taken right side up, it displays right side up on every platform I can think of on my phone and computer, and then I post it here and it is on it's side. Oh well, next step is to get wheel weights and a 54" blade on her. That will make a good tag team with my X748 with blower.

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Still got it backwards, you need to put the cab on the X748 with the blower..................Don't need a cab for a 54" Blade or switch attachments on your tractors.

ggsteve said:

In a fit of late life crisis I ordered an X585 from Roeder Outdoor Power 1000 miles away a couple weeks ago to go with my X748. The shipping was a killer and I probably paid too much but it arrived today. Boy that Femco cab is solidly built. Here she is:

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Congrats!!! Man, that looks clean, a LOT cleaner than mine!! And a cab too..ggrrr.. It hard to tell from the pics, but it looks like you have the mount for a loader on there, or does femco use a similar mount for the cab? What size is the deck? I don't need one, but will probably get one when I find a decently priced one. I've seen a few cabs listed here and there, but pricey.. not close.. and not in the best condition. Going to hold out and hope that needle in the haystack pops up someday. Oh, and as long as you can sleep with what you paid, then it was worth it to you! And thats all that matters!!

Color me JD green jealous!

oh, I'd love to swing by sometime and check out that Curtis cab..:tango_face_grin:

Thanks for all the kind words everybody. I'm excited to dress her for winter this weekend.

Jimbochap said:

Still got it backwards, you need to put the cab on the X748 with the blower..................Don't need a cab for a 54" Blade or switch attachments on your tractors.

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Already have an OTC cab for the x748, which, while not a fortress like the Femco, has the advantage of being easier to remove during the summer.

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FTWingRiders said:

Congrats!!! Man, that looks clean, a LOT cleaner than mine!! And a cab too..ggrrr.. It hard to tell from the pics, but it looks like you have the mount for a loader on there, or does femco use a similar mount for the cab? What size is the deck? I don't need one, but will probably get one when I find a decently priced one. I've seen a few cabs listed here and there, but pricey.. not close.. and not in the best condition. Going to hold out and hope that needle in the haystack pops up someday. Oh, and as long as you can sleep with what you paid, then it was worth it to you! And thats all that matters!!

Color me JD green jealous!

oh, I'd love to swing by sometime and check out that Curtis cab..:tango_face_grin:

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It is a very clean machine, and Roeder's has been top notch to deal with throughout this process. They go through every machine they sell, change all the filters and fluids, sharpen blades, replace seats, detail, etc. They also have narrowed down their shippers to one because they were seeing too much shipping damage from other carriers. The guy was great. He called me and had the tractor out of the truck and in my driveway before I knew it.

I got the 320 hr. X585, cab, 54" Edge deck and 3 point hitch for $6500 plus $1000 to ship it from Iowa to Mass. I can't confirm it, but one website I read on the Internet (so it must be true) states that the Femco is a ROPS cab. It sure is solid, I know that much. And you're right Forrest, I'm satisfied so that's all that matters.

As Sergeant mentioned before, it looks like the cab uses the loader mount points. No big deal for me. Forrest, we'll have to arrange a "play date". I want to check out your stuff and that magic garage of yours too!

papashelby said:

Great machine! I've been thinking lately that the X728 needs to share some of its attachments, so I too have been doing some searching.

So it's OK to have a "late life crisis"? I'll have to use that one on the wife and see if it works, LOL. Can I use it more than once? :tango_face_smile:

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I work on a lowly teacher's salary so my wife bankrolled this. Here's the key, my other desire was a Corvette, so she figures she's ahead of the game only buying the tractor. She is a keeper!