3-Point Hitch Another ROPS Strike, Worst One Yet!!!

Deano · Sep 2, 2012

I put my finishing mower on and mowed the yard and pasture. Then, as I was removing the 3 point hitch to install the backhoe on, (yes, in a hurry getting dark with some push mowing to do) I stood up FAST and WHAM!!! Felt like my wife hit me with an aluminum baseball bat after catching me with another woman!!

A lot of creative words left my mouth as my wife came running into the garage. If I had hit a sharp edge, I would surely be in the hospital with a bunch of stitches!! I have a flat property so leave it down 95% of the time and because of the garage door situation. But I do take it off property to a friend痴 house and it is REQUIRED on his property. I have creased my skull numerous times, but this one was worth everyone getting a chuckle out of. Now that it is morning (head still sore) I can report this with some laughter!!

Ace3 · Sep 2, 2012

Ouch! From a safety point of view I would NEVER, I repete NEVER operate my tractor without the ROPS up and seat belt on. It only takes a second and you will have bigger problems than banging your head ... you could be dead!

radrock · Sep 2, 2012

Oh I hate those dang things. I walked right into mine and busted my nose. Mine is angled to a point that if you drive under a low branch it will grab it and drag it right down on the back of you head. I know they are for protection but the top of mine came off. One day I'll get a top built that is shorter and straighter. And yes I did hit the garage door a couple of times too.

lilranch2001 · Sep 2, 2012

Deano said:
I put my finishing mower on and mowed the yard and pasture. Then, as I was removing the 3 point hitch to install the backhoe on, (yes, in a hurry getting dark with some push mowing to do) I stood up FAST and WHAM!!! Felt like my wife hit me with an aluminum baseball bat after catching me with another woman!!:mad: A lot of creative words left my mouth as my wife came running into the garage. If I had hit a sharp edge, I would surely be in the hospital with a bunch of stitches!! I have a flat property so leave it down 95% of the time and because of the garage door situation. But I do take it off property to a friendç—´ house and it is REQUIRED on his property. I have creased my skull numerous times, but this one was worth everyone getting a chuckle out of. Now that it is morning (head still sore) I can report this with some laughter!!

You say that like you have had the experiance :laughing:

Ductape · Sep 2, 2012

Deano....... they do make helmets for guys like you..... :shocked:

Jeff F. · Sep 2, 2012

I guess there is only one solution.... build a new garage!

k0ua · Sep 2, 2012

Jeff F. said:
I guess there is only one solution.... build a new garage!

It is what I did.

James K0UA

radrock · Sep 2, 2012

k0ua said:
It is what I did.

James K0UA

James I hadn't heard you bought a house for your tractor. When did I you get that?

Deano · Sep 2, 2012

Jeff F. said:
I guess there is only one solution.... build a new garage!

Jeff, I do plan on a 3rd bay to my garage with a bigger garage door!! I want to be able to pull bigger things into the garage (horse trailer) if needed. I will park the Bota in that side!

k0ua · Sep 2, 2012

radrock said:
James I hadn't heard you bought a house for your tractor. When did I you get that?

Well I have been working on the rock pad for months.. Thats where all of those hours got racked up on the ole Kioti...and then we had Carolina Carports come by about a month ago, and 3 Spanish speaking guys popped that up in a very hot afternoon.

James K0UA

BeezFun · Sep 2, 2012

k0ua said:
Well i...and then we had Carolina Carports come by about a month ago, and 3 Spanish speaking guys popped that up in a very hot afternoon.

How is it anchored to the ground, and how much did it cost? That looks like a great alternative to a pole barn for a lot of things.

radrock · Sep 2, 2012

k0ua said:
Well I have been working on the rock pad for months.. Thats where all of those hours got racked up on the ole Kioti...and then we had Carolina Carports come by about a month ago, and 3 Spanish speaking guys popped that up in a very hot afternoon.

James K0UA

Well it looks good. I'm sure you will find more to put in it other than the orange beast!!!

BeezFun · Sep 2, 2012

Deano said:
I stood up FAST and WHAM!!!

I'd wrap it with pipe insulation, looks hillbilly but saves your head.

ray66v · Sep 2, 2012

I have an 8' door on my barn, so I never think about the ROPS.

Last week, I decided to put my tractor in my garage, (7' door), so I could do some work on the barn. I was backing it into the garage, and I nearly forgot to lower the ROPS.

Probably the main reason I remembered at the last second, is all the posts I read on TBN by those who did not.

I though to myself, that I see how this happens. :thumbsup:

k0ua · Sep 2, 2012

BeezFun said:
How is it anchored to the ground, and how much did it cost? That looks like a great alternative to a pole barn for a lot of things.

Building $3200, 12 foot wide by 26 foot long x 10 foot sidewalls . 2 windows $300 extra. Garage door 10 foot wide by 9 foot high $800 . All prices installed. It is staked to the ground with multiple pieces of re-bar with a nut welded on the top end. They will build on footers or slab if you have such. I looked at one on the sales lot, that had been there over 10 years with just the re-bar staking and it hadn't blown away yet. And that includes a couple of nearby tornadoes.

James K0UA

Hollow · Sep 2, 2012

Just wear a football helmet whenever you go into the danger zone!

radrock · Sep 2, 2012

ray66v said:
I have an 8' door on my barn, so I never think about the ROPS.

Last week, I decided to put my tractor in my garage, (7' door), so I could do some work on the barn. I was backing it into the garage, and I nearly forgot to lower the ROPS.

Probably the main reason I remembered at the last second, is all the posts I read on TBN by those who did not.

I though to myself, that I see how this happens. :thumbsup:

Yeah it will sneek up on you. My little tractor would go in the garage with no problem. But this newer tractor has a lot taller FEL and I smacked the side of the house twice. Luckily it was tall enough to just hit the wood frameworks and not the door itself. Only made a mark in the paint as it. I'm sure there are lots of stories about people hitting their heads and running into low objects.

BeezFun · Sep 2, 2012

k0ua said:
Building $3200, 12 foot wide by 26 foot long x 10 foot sidewalls . 2 windows $300 extra. Garage door 10 foot wide by 9 foot high $800 . All prices installed. It is staked to the ground with multiple pieces of re-bar with a nut welded on the top end. They will build on footers or slab if you have such. I looked at one on the sales lot, that had been there over 10 years with just the re-bar staking and it hadn't blown away yet. And that includes a couple of nearby tornadoes.

James K0UA

I'm going to keep that in mind, I've been using 12x20 tents that last about 5 years but it's starting to look like a flea market out back. Nice thing about your setup is it's also not taxable because it's not a permanent structure. If I built a pole barn that size it would probably add $300/year to my property taxes.