A late night search for “difference between 610 and 620 cab” feels familiar to many owners.
Small cab details decide if parts fit or do not even get close.
This John Deere cab guide helps you tell 6000, 610, 620, Duncan, LPU, MC1, OPU, CC and CC2 apart.
Why your John Deere cab type matters
The cab type affects glass, seals, trim, roofs, heaters and control layouts.
Ordering by tractor model alone can send you almost right but still wrong parts.
Correct cab ID saves time, money and frustration when you rebuild or restore.
Cab identity also helps when you upgrade seats, soundproofing and interior kits.
How to use this John Deere cab guide
Park your tractor somewhere safe with space to walk around it.
Stand back and look at the roof line, side glass and overall shape.
Then check inside for window layout, console layout and interior trim.
Compare what you see with each cab description in this guide.
If you are still unsure after that, take a clear set of cab photos.
Front, side and rear shots plus a dash view help a parts team a lot.
6000 Series cab
The original “OG”
The 6000 Series cab is the original factory cab for these tractors.
You see a simple, solid shape with no extra styling frills.
Side glass appears as a single piece window on each side.
Inside, the trim lines follow square edges around the panels.
Think of the 6000 cab as the Nokia 3310 of cabs.
It is tough, basic, and built to work every day.
If your cab feels old school and functional, you may have a 6000.
610 Series cab
Facelift of the 6000
The 610 Series cab looks very similar to the 6000 at first glance.
John Deere gave it a light facelift rather than a full redesign.
Outside you see a slightly reshaped roof line.
The cab can look a touch more modern and refined on the roof edges.
Inside, look for an updated air conditioning control panel.
The 610 often has more unified black panels around the controls.
If your cab feels like a 6000 but with a tidier roof and HVAC panel, think 610.
620 Series cab
More comfort and curved glass
The 620 Series cab moves comfort on further again.
You gain more soundproofing and better noise insulation.
Side glass becomes curved rather than simple flat panes.
The roof and glass work together for a more rounded, premium look.
Inside, the trim feels more like a modern car than a bare cab.
Controls and panels sit in a more cohesive, designed environment.
If your cab gives off “heated seats and mood lighting” energy, it is likely a 620.
Duncan cab
Dealer fitted and boxy
The Duncan cab is an older, dealer fitted design.
It often looks more boxy and add on than factory integrated.
The lines can seem square and upright compared with later factory cabs.
If your cab looks like it could be unbolted as a full box, consider Duncan.
Think of it as a cab that a skilled mate could bolt on with a toolbox and a sandwich.
These cabs vary slightly because dealers and owners handled fitment.
LPU cab
Low Profile Unit
LPU stands for Low Profile Unit.
This cab is designed to get under trees, sheds and low buildings.
The roof line sits noticeably lower than standard cabs.
The whole cab looks squat and compressed compared to a 6000 or 610.
LPUs were aimed at stockmen and farms with low roofed yards.
If your cab always clears that low lintel where others catch, you might have an LPU.
MC1 cab
Comfort upgrade
The MC1 cab moves comfort up another notch.
You usually get more room inside and better soundproofing.
Many MC1 cabs include a sunroof or roof window.
If you stand in the cab and notice extra headroom, take note.
A good quality seat and nicer trim also point toward MC1.
If your cab feels like an upgraded living space, MC1 is a strong candidate.
OPU cab
Operator Protection Unit
OPU stands for Operator Protection Unit.
This cab type came straight from the John Deere factory as a safety upgrade.
OPU cabs include reinforced structures and protection features.
Doors and frames feel more substantial when you close them.
The cab can feel as solid as a small bank vault.
If your cab feels over engineered in a good way, it may be an OPU.
CC and CC2 cabs
Console Change
CC stands for Console Change.
These cabs move the gear levers up onto the right hand side console.
Instead of levers rising from the floor tunnel, they sit beside the seat.
If your gear levers look like aircraft throttles on the right console, think CC or CC2.
The CC2 layout refines that concept further with improved ergonomics.
Look for grouped levers and controls set into the side console.
Super Duncan cab
Posh cousin of the Duncan
The Super Duncan cab builds on the original Duncan idea.
It still has the bolt on look but with more refinement inside.
Interior trim, seat and fittings all feel more polished.
You might see better sound deadening and smarter panel finishes.
Super Duncan cabs are less common than standard Duncan cabs.
If your older style cab feels unusually smart, it could be a Super Duncan.
How to photograph your cab for identification
Take a full side shot showing the roof line and side glass.
Take a front three quarter shot showing roof, screen and bonnet join.
Take a rear shot showing back window, frame and roof shape.
Inside, take a photo of the dash, steering column and main controls.
Take a shot of the right hand side console and gear levers.
Clear photos let parts specialists match cab type quickly.
Good light and clean glass help more than any filter.
Using cab identity for ordering John Deere cab parts
Once you know your cab type, include it with the tractor model and serial.
Mention “6000 cab”, “610 cab”, “620 cab”, “Duncan cab” or similar when you order.
Share whether you have LPU, MC1, OPU, CC or Super Duncan if you know it.
At Nick Young Tractor Parts the team links cab type to the correct glass and seals.
They match roof linings, sound kits, handles, wipers and air con parts to each cab.
Correct cab ID lets them pick the right parts first time and avoid returns.
When you still are not sure which John Deere cab you have
Cab history on older tractors can be messy.
Cabs get swapped, repaired and modified over decades.
If the guide and your own checks still leave doubt, ask for help.
Send Nick Young Tractor Parts a set of clear cab photos.
Include outside and inside views plus the tractor model and serial.
The team will work through roof lines and glass shapes so you do not have to.
Quick recap of John Deere cab types in this guide
6000 Series cab
Simple OG cab with single piece side window and square trim.
610 Series cab
Very similar to 6000 with a reshaped roof line and updated air con panel.
620 Series cab
More comfort, curved side glass and premium interior.
Duncan cab
Dealer fitted, boxy and very bolt on in appearance.
LPU cab
Low Profile Unit with squat roof for low sheds and trees.
MC1 cab
Comfort upgrade with more room, soundproofing and often a sunroof.
OPU cab
Factory Operator Protection Unit with reinforced safety structure.
CC and CC2 cabs
Console Change cabs with gear levers on the right hand console.
Super Duncan cab
Smarter, more refined version of the Duncan cab.
With this John Deere cab guide from Nick Young you can identify your cab type.
You can then order the right John Deere cab parts with confidence and less guesswork.
