Precision Add-On Cab Protection

2024 - Volume #48, Issue #2, Page #16

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Key Dollar Cab of Modesto, Calif., creates Precision Fit cabs for orchard tractors and other small-scale open-air vehicles. They’re designed to fit the John Deere orchard tractors used in California’s almond and pistachio orchards.
    The company began in 1982 when Eastern Oregon orchardist Al Parks joined forces with engineer Henry Svehaug to develop a protective cab that would prevent farmers from having to sit in an open tractor cab when spraying. The first Precision Fit Key Dollar Cab was made from plastic and plexiglass and used a charcoal filter. Designs have improved since then, and today’s cabs are made from 1/2-in. thick bullet-proof glass and rustproof stainless steel.
    Most Precision Fit cabs are purchased for use with the orchards of California’s Central Valley. Very occasionally, they’re purchased by municipals, often for use around highways. California orchards can be dense and tight, to the point that you almost need to crawl to get between trees. Compact, durable equipment is essential. “Conditions can change quickly in an orchard environment,” says Mike Colombo, Key Dollar Cab sales manager. “When a farmer has a window of opportunity to work, their equipment needs to be ready to go without any delays. For instance, a farmer runs out of fuel and must travel on a busy road to get some. If the tractor gets knocked around in the orchard, a headlight might get broken. That increases the risk of a roadside accident.”
    The cabs have large windows for optimal visibility and use sound-dampening components to keep things comfortable for drivers. Wide doors make it easier to step in and out. A premier selling point remains the large A/C ducting, which ensures farmers get plenty of cold air even on the hottest days. “When I was young, tractors were simpler,” says Colombo. “But today, no one wants to be in a tractor without a cab anymore. It’s a way more pleasant experience.”
    Each Precision Fit Cab meets strict California insurance requirements, and the company continues to stock parts for nearly all of the cabs it’s ever sold. “Our focus is on longevity and safety. We joke that the stainless steel within the cabs will outlast the pyramids. That’s hugely important, as tractors are used in corrosive environments.”
Optional features include an EZ Connect spray plug, 360-degree LED lights, rear camera and monitor, limb lifters, paper filters, radio, and HD fenders. Contact Key Dollar Cab directly for pricing information.
    Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Key Dollar Cab, 5525 Stoddard Rd., Modesto, Calif. 95356 (ph 209-243-6952; www.keydollarcab.com).

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Precision Add-On Cab Protection TRACTORS Cabs Key Dollar Cab of Modesto Calif creates Precision Fit cabs for orchard tractors and other small-scale open-air vehicles They’re designed to fit the John Deere orchard tractors used in California’s almond and pistachio orchards The company began in 1982 when Eastern Oregon orchardist Al Parks joined forces with engineer Henry Svehaug to develop a protective cab that would prevent farmers from having to sit in an open tractor cab when spraying The first Precision Fit Key Dollar Cab was made from plastic and plexiglass and used a charcoal filter Designs have improved since then and today’s cabs are made from 1/2-in thick bullet-proof glass and rustproof stainless steel Most Precision Fit cabs are purchased for use with the orchards of California’s Central Valley Very occasionally they’re purchased by municipals often for use around highways California orchards can be dense and tight to the point that you almost need to crawl to get between trees Compact durable equipment is essential “Conditions can change quickly in an orchard environment ” says Mike Colombo Key Dollar Cab sales manager “When a farmer has a window of opportunity to work their equipment needs to be ready to go without any delays For instance a farmer runs out of fuel and must travel on a busy road to get some If the tractor gets knocked around in the orchard a headlight might get broken That increases the risk of a roadside accident ” The cabs have large windows for optimal visibility and use sound-dampening components to keep things comfortable for drivers Wide doors make it easier to step in and out A premier selling point remains the large A/C ducting which ensures farmers get plenty of cold air even on the hottest days “When I was young tractors were simpler ” says Colombo “But today no one wants to be in a tractor without a cab anymore It’s a way more pleasant experience ” Each Precision Fit Cab meets strict California insurance requirements and the company continues to stock parts for nearly all of the cabs it’s ever sold “Our focus is on longevity and safety We joke that the stainless steel within the cabs will outlast the pyramids That’s hugely important as tractors are used in corrosive environments ” Optional features include an EZ Connect spray plug 360-degree LED lights rear camera and monitor limb lifters paper filters radio and HD fenders Contact Key Dollar Cab directly for pricing information Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Key Dollar Cab 5525 Stoddard Rd Modesto Calif 95356 ph 209-243-6952; www keydollarcab com

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