I finally tried a full cab crane after years of open air machines

The difference in focus and safety on a windy bridge job in Pittsburgh was huge, no more fighting the elements. I got the lift done in half the time because I wasn't getting blasted by rain. Anyone else make the switch and find it hard to go back?

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milacarr3mo ago

Honestly, that seems a bit dramatic. I've run open cabs for twenty years and never felt unsafe. A good coat handles the rain, and you get used to the wind. Half the time? That's a stretch.

cole_patel413mo ago

You'll notice the difference most on those long, cold days. The cab pays for itself in saved time and focus.

emmam671mo ago

Twenty years is a long time to be cold and wet, no matter how good the coat is. Damp clothes and wind noise add up over a whole shift. A cab keeps you dry, quiet, and able to hear the radio or a podcast. Makes the job way less miserable on those rainy days.