Inside GS: Onsite Heavy Equipment Cab Prototyping

“With a prototype cab, there is going to be some development after the cab arrives at the customer, but we make sure to communicate with OEMs quickly and efficiently, to get them a solution.”

Whether you’re looking to do a complete cab redesign, or simply address some system issues, there are many decisions that need to be made and a number of new issues that will arise throughout production. Take a look at the video below as one of the GS Global Resources Mechanical Project Engineers discusses a cab prototype in which our team was incredibly hands on and worked closely with the OEM at every phase, from initial redesign concepts to final modifications in the field.

What GS was able to do was take the OEM’s initial concept and really refine all the operator needs and how they were addressed with the cab design, including line of sight, interior materials, and operator comfort. For example, with the increase in window surface area, the heat load on the cab was a big concern. Our engineers spent a lot of time fine-tuning the HVAC system, including time spent at the job site of one of the OEM’s customers, so that it had the capability to maintain a comfortable temperature for the operator, despite the structural changes.

What phase of the cab design process are you currently in? Take a look at our “Making of a Cab” video playlist to discover how the GSGR team can help improve your cab at any phase, whether it’s initial weldment or interior details, all the way to designing the operator control station. Contact us today to talk with our team about how we can help take your machine to the next level.