Just bought a cab on ebay! $51

"IH 856 Cab above average condition we needed a cabless to fit in the barn this was a one owner tractor with very low hours and like new paint. just removed has all brackets and a tool box made for it this is the type that you do not remove your fenders or floor for...All Glass in perfect condition factory without heater or AC which is a plus no rust all paint still above average.."

Since it is the "type that you do not remove your fenders or floor for", I wonder if it is the same that Hugh modified, or if it is different and may be easier for me to deal with. As far as the backhoe goes, it has it's own seat outside, so that's no issue at all. If it still proves to be too tough, it will be going back on ebay at some later date, but I figured for $50 it was worth a shot. One other question, will I have any problem just strapping this thing onto a flatbed trailer, or do I need to bring packing material / box trailer etc?

Thanks!

Darren

You'll still run into same problems as I did, re; position of and distance from rear to fuel cap, plus the elevated floor at the pedals of the 656. The large chassis tractors have a flat floor, before cab. You will leave the fenders on, that's right, but I don't think it will change much. I think you'll find on 656 there are two positions for fender mount, you probably have to use the wide setting for that cab to sit between the fenders.

I'm going to pick it up and evaluate. If it looks like too much to deal with vs the money for the correct fitting one, I'll probably resell it... but for $51 I figure I can't really go wrong either way. I'll try and post a few pics when I get it.

Thanks for your advice!

Darren