TripleR
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- Kubota M8540HDC, L5740HSTC, BX2200, BX2660, John Deere 425&1025R, Case, Massey Ferguson, Ford
My father in law shortened the ROPS on our MF 375 to fit in the shed and offer better sun protection with the metal canopy. A professional fabricator did the work and used an insert.
ROPS modification has been discussed on here a few times and those of use with shortened ROPS were taken to task over safety issues. The ROPS not only provides protection from being crushed, but from rolling over and over down a hill. By shortening it, you decrease the effectiveness of stopping the rollovers to some extent.
I try not to lecture anyone on safety issues or advocate someone modifying their tractors in ways I may have or feel comfortable in so doing.
ROPS modification has been discussed on here a few times and those of use with shortened ROPS were taken to task over safety issues. The ROPS not only provides protection from being crushed, but from rolling over and over down a hill. By shortening it, you decrease the effectiveness of stopping the rollovers to some extent.
I try not to lecture anyone on safety issues or advocate someone modifying their tractors in ways I may have or feel comfortable in so doing.