ANYONE CONVERT A SOLID ROP TO FOLD
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KeithInSpace
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You will find plenty of folks here that'll tell you not to mess with the ROPS.
If you are in a real crisis on the issue, I would either see if there is a folding Kubota ROPS from another tractor, perhaps, that has a similar mounting scheme.
Or scrutinize a Kubota ROPS and have a modification done professionally by a local machine shop.
I only suggest this because this is a better alternative than having no ROPS at all, as it seems you have right now.
If you are in a real crisis on the issue, I would either see if there is a folding Kubota ROPS from another tractor, perhaps, that has a similar mounting scheme.
Or scrutinize a Kubota ROPS and have a modification done professionally by a local machine shop.
I only suggest this because this is a better alternative than having no ROPS at all, as it seems you have right now.
MarkV
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Well the stock L35 has a FOPS (Falling Object Protection System) which is four posts and a canopy to meet OHSA regulation on commercial job sites. I don’t see how it could be modified to fold. It may not be a concern to you but many dealers will not trade in a tractor that has had the ROPS or FOPS modified due to missing safety equipment being a liability.
MarkV
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KeithInSpace
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Concur with Mr. Mark. I don't know how "integrated" the 4-post system is into the rest of the frame. You could somehow fashion something and keep the original system for later re-installation...
To me, it sounds most reasonable to leave the machine outside. Don't see many good options.
To me, it sounds most reasonable to leave the machine outside. Don't see many good options.
Thanks for all the information from everyone. I gained some insight from the many prospectives mentioned. Right now I have the ROPs off and I am working on flat land. I have been out to my property working on my landscaping. My front wheel axle is leaking and I have to get a new seal. I did the other side last year. I guess I will think on the ROPs awhile. The parking brake was jammed on my 35L wheb I purchased it so I want to get that fixed along with the seal. Thanks again.
