Clearing Snow Off An Open Station

[bdhsfz6]

Before I built my pole barn, I covered my open station MX5800 with a piece of plywood. I cut notches for the ROPS posts and just rested it on the seat back and hood. I padded the surfaces first to prevent damage. With a heavy snowfall, I cleaned off the plywood with a shovel before sliding it off.

I left enough overhang to keep most of the snow off the deck but some would occasionally blow in. It was easy to clear with a broom though. I never had any trouble with cylinder icing but I suppose it may have been just good luck.

 

[PlasterProspector]

Before I built my pole barn, I covered my open station MX5800 with a piece of plywood. I cut notches for the ROPS posts and just rested it on the seat back and hood. I padded the surfaces first to prevent damage. With a heavy snowfall, I cleaned off the plywood with a shovel before sliding it off.

I left enough overhang to keep most of the snow off the deck but some would occasionally blow in. It was easy to clear with a broom though. I never had any trouble with cylinder icing but I suppose it may have been just good luck.

Huh, that sounds interesting. Got a pic by any chance?

 

[bdhsfz6]

Huh, that sounds interesting. Got a pic by any chance?

Unfortunately, I don't have any pics but the idea is very simple. A piece of plywood is much easier to manage than a snow covered tarp.

I forgot to mention in my post that I also put C clamps on the ROPS posts and rested the plywood on them. This takes the weight off the seat back and better stabilizes the rig.

 

[Raul-02]

I covered the station with a tarp

for now that's probbly your best option. Fortunately for you the ROPS has a lovely roof. BUT if you have a place to hang something from, over the tractor ( like a stout tree) you could build a little A frame box and mount it by a cable on a pulley. Lift it up and drive away.

 

[PlasterProspector]

for now that's probbly your best option. Fortunately for you the ROPS has a lovely roof. BUT if you have a place to hang something from, over the tractor ( like a stout tree) you could build a little A frame box and mount it by a cable on a pulley. Lift it up and drive away.

That's an idea I hadn't considered. I'll definitely play around with it. Thanks!