ROPS for a YM 276D

[richriddle]

Aaron, thanks for the input. She who must be obeyed wants a ROPS on the tractor in case it flips on me when on the hills.

 

[Jtullis13]

ROPS is always a good option especially if you have hilly terrain, and its a good idea to keep the boss happy :tractor:

 

[richriddle]

I am really hoping that is a generic picture and that the ROPS plate lines up with the PTO plate.

 

[Jtullis13]

I hope so too because by just looking at it I don't think it would work, according to that picture you provided.

 

[richriddle]

It appears to be a stock photo they use for all the ROPS for every Yanmar and Kubota model.

 

[Jtullis13]

And it probably is, but if you could call them and find out for sure that would give a piece of mind at least.

 

[California]

Could you make a cardboard template representing your bolt pattern, and mail it to them for comparison?

Also - is that ROPS intended for models as large as your 276? It seems lighter than the YM2000/YM240 ROPS.
Here's a thread with detailed photos of that one.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/75272-rops-ym240-ym2000-pictures.html
Note this ROPS bears downward force on plates that cover the top of the axle, instead of only on the PTO bolts.

 

[Jtullis13]

Never thought of the cardboard template to send to the company, great idea

 

[bmaverick]

Pardon reviving an old thread. I just spoke with the folks at Hoye and the representative stated the Group 6 ROPS will NOT work with the YM276 or YM276D because that model has a "unique rear end." I found one ROPS online from justtractorparts.com that says it works with the YM276 variants, but it also says it works with "F" series Yanmar Tractors....FX16, F165, F18, FX18, FX24.

Roll Over Protection Structures / ROPS for Yanmar tractors

I am pondering on ordering one.....any thoughts?

Give Fredricks Imports a call. There are many ROPs sizes they offer. AND, these are the really nice ones that are foldable. Custom Products is the manufacture here in the USA. They make them OE for many of the brands today.
Safety — Fredricks Importing

These come with full ROPs, seat belts and full mounting hardware. The link above also shares the drawings to review and measure for your own Yanmar or John Deere machine.

 

[richriddle]

The ROPS sold online does NOT fit the YM276D. Apparently the YM276D has different rear axle as Aaron suggested. That said, a neighbor fabricated a bottom component to bolt to the bolts holding on the fenders. He found someone with a Yanmar with a ROPS and measured the height above the seat. He also measured the height of the YM147 ROPS in the garage. The ROPS look high, but it seems to be the correct height.

We flipped the wheels so the wheels are at the widest possible setting on the hills as recommended.



The photo below shows the fabricated lower section.



Here is a picture of a comprable sized grey market one from the front and a picture of the YM276D from the back.



Here is a picture of the YM147D with the ROPS.