Kubota BX80 User manual
Kubota BX80 Series ROPS Cab
** Shown with optional equipment
Please note: Deluxe BX2380 is shown in photo.
Kubota BX80 Series Cab
This ROPS cab is designed and built to fit the Kubota BX1880, BX2380 and BX2680.
Designed and Built by:
Tektite Manufacturing Inc:
427 Buffalo Street
P.O. Box 639
Winkler, MB
R6W 4A8
Canada
PH: 204-331-3463
Fax: 204-331-4159
www.tektite.ca
One year standard product warranty provided by Tektite.
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DO NOT PROCEED FURTHER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW
1) Always wear personal protective equipment
2) A minimum of two people is necessary to safely install the cab
3) This ROPS cab is heavy. A lift assist device such as an overhead
hoist or high lift forklift is required.
4) Ensure your work area is well ventilated. The installation
requires the starting of the tractor which will produce
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes.
5) Read through the entire installation manual first.
6) Follow the installation instructions in order.
7) Reading the operators manual prior to using the ROPS cab.
Tektite Manufacturing Incorporated thanks you for purchasing a Kubota BX80 series ROPS cab!
Tektite has worked very hard to design and build this ROPS product and we hope that it
provides you with many years of ROPS protection.
Tektite’s ROPS products are designed to provide safe and dependable service during operation
when they are properly maintained according to the instructions. Please read this installation
manual carefully before installing and using this ROPS product.
The photos/illustrations provided in this manual may not provide all the detail needed, and are
for reference only.
All directions provided are from the reference point of the tractor seat facing the steering
wheel. All left and right references are from this view point.
For reference, please fill in the information below. This will assist your dealer in providing
service for this ROPS. It is advisable that this information be provided to your insurance
company as well in the event that the tractor is lost or damaged.
Vehicle Model: _________________________________________________________
ROPS Serial Number: ___________________________________________________
Date of Purchase: _______________________________________________________
Dealer Name: ___________________________________________________________
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Parts List Standard Cab:
Description
Qty
Under-seat upholstery
1
Front Mounting Brackets
L&R
Rear Mounting Brackets
2
Bolt, Hex, 5/8” x 3”, Gr. 8, YD
4
Washer, Flat, ¼” thick
4
Nut, Flange, 5/8”, Gr. 8, YD
4
Bolt, Hex, ½” x 4 ½”, Gr. 8
2
Bolt, Hex, M14 x 1.5 x 50mm, Gr. 8.8 (no loader)
6
Front Bracket Spacers (no loader) 1/2” tube spacers
6
Wire Loop, 1/4”, Yellow
2
Pedal Floormat
1
Pedal Lever 180-degree O-rubber, 4” length
2
Fir Tree Retainer Fastener
2
Plug Button, ½”
4
Parts List Water Heater Kit:
Description
Qty
Hose Clamps, HS-6
2
Zip Ties, Standard
6
Grommet, 1” (315-080)
2
Optional Winter Front Kit:
Description
Qty
Winter Front
1
Button Snap Back w/screw
4
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Disconnect the tractor battery.
2. On the left side of the operator foot platform, pull back the tractor floormat to expose the
opening around the park brake pedal. Take the provided floormat piece and slide through
pedal down towards platform. Glue into place with contact cement.
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3. Re-install the left side of the platform floormat with the new fir tree fasteners provided.
4. Take the two 180-degree O-rubber pieces and slide onto both slides of the opening at the diff
lock pedal.
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5.Disconnect rear flasher light harness and remove two-post ROPS from machine. Save
fasteners to re-use later.
6.Take the left front bracket and position it against the tractor bell housing matching the bolt
pattern of the bracket. Use three washer spacers per side if no loader is present. If loader is
present remove the three fasteners that will be used by the mounting bracket. Using the
provided M14 x 50mm fine thread bolts, loosely attach the mounting bracket. Do NOT torque
until after the cab is installed.
7. Repeat for the right front bracket.
8. Take one of the rear brackets and slide it into the open socket where the 2-post ROPS was
mounted on the left side. Use the factory hardware to fasten bracket to the tractor.
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9. Take the remaining rear bracket and slide it into the open socket on the right side where the
2-post ROPS was mounted. Use the factory hardware to fasten bracket to the tractor.
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9a. Un-bolt and remove the left and right fender grab handles from the tractor.
9b. Insert a ½”plug button into each hole from the grab handles removed earlier.
10.Tilt the seat forward and take the under-seat upholstery and position it under the seat.
Ensure there is adequate clearance for the seat and controls, and then glue into place.
12. Remove the two cab doors by un-hooking the gas shock at the ball stud mounted to the
door. To remove the gas shock on the left cab door, slide a flat screwdriver underneath the
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small clip on the end cap that must be pulled UP order to pop the shock off of the ball stud. The
shock will release very easily when this is accomplished. Lift the door assembly straight up and
off of the cab and put aside for now. Take one ½” x 4 ½” hex bolt and fasten to the mount at
the top of the b-post where a weld nut is located. Repeat for the other side.
13. Using a chain or lift strap, connect the lift bolts to an over head hoist or forklift.
14. Un-bolt the cab from the front mount and the rear shipping brackets and lift the cab off the
shipping pallet. Lift cab over tractor. Slowly lower down until the front and rear isolators
contact the mounting plates. The cab should be lowered straight down.
15. Using one 5/8” x 3” bolt, heavy flat washer, and flange nut for each isolator bracket. NOTE:
the heavy flat washer is used on the bottom of the isolator underneath the bracket. The RIGHT
REAR isolator needs the bolt head to be installed at the bottom.
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