BX2200 ROPS

TomPh · 11-14-2003, 04:25 PM

After seeing the fold down ROPS on the BX22, I wonder if it would be possible to alter the ROPS on the BX2200 so that it would fold down as well?

Anyone had any experience with this?

I have several places particularly in my storage building where I have very little or no clearance between the structure and the top of the ROPS. Being able to fold it down sure would be handy.

Bob_Skurka · 11-14-2003, 05:18 PM

I would doubt that you will be able to modify it without running into a warrenty/liablility issue. Meaning if you do anything to it, and then roll the tractor and it fails, your widow would have no recourse.

If you want a folding ROPS you might just want to see if you can order one from Kubota and replace yours?

If you live on flat land and do not use ground engaging equipment (like a plow) that will easily flip a tractor even on flat ground, and you don't have a FEL, that can also tip a tractor, and you are **** bent on a fold down ROPS, and you can weld and have proper tools and design experience, and you are willing to take the risk that your design/build will hold up in the worst situation, then you may choose to go for it.

There are a lot of us who have modified our tractors, but we accept the risk of the modification. There are a lot of us who have antique, or just old tractors and/or grey market tractors, they don't even have some basic safety equipment. Any tool comes with a certain level of risk, any modification can reduce or increase the risk level. The owner makes the ultimate choice of what risk to accept.

Be aware that when you sell the tractor 2 or 20 years down the road you should disclose the modification and have the buyer sign a waiver on the bill of sale saying he accepts the liability and holds you harmless.

RonR · 11-14-2003, 05:40 PM

I haven't measured, but I asked my dealer about exchanging mine or buying a BX22 one and he said they didn't fit.

If I get time this winter, I might mod mine to fold, and yes you are correct about the risk of doing that. Were I to do that and then sell the tractor, I would make the statement a part of the sales contract or I would just splurge and buy a replacement BX2200.

After looking at mine, it won't fit in the garage when on a trailer.

I need to visit the dealer with a tape measure and camera to look at a BX.

Take Care.
Ron

11-14-2003, 04:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
TomPh Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 21	BX2200 ROPS After seeing the fold down ROPS on the BX22, I wonder if it would be possible to alter the ROPS on the BX2200 so that it would fold down as well? Anyone had any experience with this? I have several places particularly in my storage building where I have very little or no clearance between the structure and the top of the ROPS. Being able to fold it down sure would be handy.

11-14-2003, 05:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bob_Skurka Super Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7,505	Re: BX2200 ROPS I would doubt that you will be able to modify it without running into a warrenty/liablility issue. Meaning if you do anything to it, and then roll the tractor and it fails, your widow would have no recourse. If you want a folding ROPS you might just want to see if you can order one from Kubota and replace yours? If you live on flat land and do not use ground engaging equipment (like a plow) that will easily flip a tractor even on flat ground, and you don't have a FEL, that can also tip a tractor, and you are **** bent on a fold down ROPS, and you can weld and have proper tools and design experience, and you are willing to take the risk that your design/build will hold up in the worst situation, then you may choose to go for it. There are a lot of us who have modified our tractors, but we accept the risk of the modification. There are a lot of us who have antique, or just old tractors and/or grey market tractors, they don't even have some basic safety equipment. Any tool comes with a certain level of risk, any modification can reduce or increase the risk level. The owner makes the ultimate choice of what risk to accept. Be aware that when you sell the tractor 2 or 20 years down the road you should disclose the modification and have the buyer sign a waiver on the bill of sale saying he accepts the liability and holds you harmless.

11-14-2003, 05:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
RonR Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,959	Re: BX2200 ROPS I haven't measured, but I asked my dealer about exchanging mine or buying a BX22 one and he said they didn't fit. If I get time this winter, I might mod mine to fold, and yes you are correct about the risk of doing that. Were I to do that and then sell the tractor, I would make the statement a part of the sales contract or I would just splurge and buy a replacement BX2200. After looking at mine, it won't fit in the garage when on a trailer. I need to visit the dealer with a tape measure and camera to look at a BX. Take Care. Ron

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