pequeajim
Platinum Member
I had posted about a month back about the uneasy feeling of side mowing on my slope. I still have that feeling to this day. Just for kicks, I took the ROPS off the tractor and mowed the same slope. What a difference. I did not have to deal with that big heavy chunk of steel raising the CG of my tractor.
Now, I know about how the ROPS can "save my life" if I roll down the hill, but to be honest, the ROPS attached, on my hill, IMHO, makes my tractor PRONE to rolling over.
IF the tractor DID roll, and the ROPS was on, my worries would be more about those blades that continue to spin because PT has not shutoff switch for the PTO when you get out of your seat.
It is a tough decision, but I think I will leave it off during cutting season and put it back on when working in the woods, or in the fall.
Now, I know about how the ROPS can "save my life" if I roll down the hill, but to be honest, the ROPS attached, on my hill, IMHO, makes my tractor PRONE to rolling over.
IF the tractor DID roll, and the ROPS was on, my worries would be more about those blades that continue to spin because PT has not shutoff switch for the PTO when you get out of your seat.
It is a tough decision, but I think I will leave it off during cutting season and put it back on when working in the woods, or in the fall.