Canopies

[farsidejunky]

Has anyone mounted a canopy on the ROPS of their Yanmar? West Tennessee sun can be stifling from June through August, and I was thinking about taking a flyer on one for my YM2000B.

Do you mind sharing pics and reviews?

Would you buy it again?

If so, why?

If not, why not?

Thanks!

 

[4get gto]

I did a little write up on a homemade one a while back. Might give you an idea.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/408320-147d-canopy-support-build.html?highlight=

 

[farsidejunky]

I did a little write up on a homemade one a while back. Might give you an idea.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/408320-147d-canopy-support-build.html?highlight=

Very nice!

If I could fashion one from wood, I would be in business...

Metal and I don't see eye to eye on projects...

 

[4get gto]

There are a few nice canopies out there in the 2-400 hundred range. I would might have went that route had I had something to mount it to from the start. While they are nice (canopies in general) they do get caught up branches and such and can be a pain at times.

 

[TomIre]

I've been happy in middle Tennessee with my Tuff Too. It is plastic but flexible enough to bend just a bit when running under tree limbs. Had it a couple of years and wouldn't be without a canopy.
Amazon.com: All States Ag Parts Parts A.S.A.P. Tuff Top Tractor Canopy for ROPS 48" X 52" - Orange: Garden & Outdoor

 

[CoyPatton]

Has anyone mounted a canopy on the ROPS of their Yanmar? West Tennessee sun can be stifling from June through August, and I was thinking about taking a flyer on one for my YM2000B.

Do you mind sharing pics and reviews?

Would you buy it again?

If so, why?

If not, why not?

Thanks!

If you already have the ROPS, you should be able to attach to it. Just do not drill holes in your ROPS. There are a wide variety of ‘U-bolts’ available at hardware stores. A bit of tubing can be worked onto them to to reduce rattle noise if desired. A bit of silicone caulk should water proof holes in the wood for the bolts. You might wish to add a bit of 1x2 or bigger close to the edges for reinforcement and allow some rear overhang for a bit of counterbalance.
All in all I see no reason why wood would not be an option if the ROPS is present.
If no ROPS, I question if you would get the necessary support from a wood frame that would fit in the area and still allow free access to the tractor function.

 

[farsidejunky]

If you already have the ROPS, you should be able to attach to it. Just do not drill holes in your ROPS. There are a wide variety of ‘U-bolts’ available at hardware stores. A bit of tubing can be worked onto them to to reduce rattle noise if desired. A bit of silicone caulk should water proof holes in the wood for the bolts. You might wish to add a bit of 1x2 or bigger close to the edges for reinforcement and allow some rear overhang for a bit of counterbalance.
All in all I see no reason why wood would not be an option if the ROPS is present.
If no ROPS, I question if you would get the necessary support from a wood frame that would fit in the area and still allow free access to the tractor function.

I have ROPS.

My post regarding wood was made in jest to point out my total lack of skill in metal working.

 

[CoyPatton]

I have ROPS.

My post regarding wood was made in jest to point out my total lack of skill in metal working.

I have seen guys make canopies out of lots of crazy items so why not a piece of plywood? Makes as much sense as a dumpster lid.

 

[radios1]

have you thought about a hard cab with AC and heat?. I think Tennessee gets very hot and humid in the summer..

 

[farsidejunky]

While a cab would be amazing, there are simply too many other things competing for a limited pool of money.