CANOPY brand?

cjburke42 · Aug 16, 2023

Who makes this style canopy? I have seen them around over the years and would like to get one for myself.

bmaverick · Aug 19, 2023

cjburke42 said:
Who makes this style canopy? I have seen them around over the years and would like to get one for myself.

The most common is Curtis Cabs.

Universal ROPS-Mount Canopy - Curtis Industries LLC

Universal ROPS-Mount Canopy 56” long and 42” wide at the back, tapering to 37” in the front. Versatile | Lightweight Aluminum | Reversible | Universal Fit

curtisindustries.net

cjburke42 · Aug 19, 2023

Right but if you look at the shape profile this one is different than what Curtis offers. I am familiar with Tel Trax, Perry Co, and Bare co canopies

stevem5215 · Aug 20, 2023

We had one on the FarmPro 2420 that was a chinese made version. They are all pretty much the same and the key is the mountings to the roll bar. I do have to say it was nice sitting under that thing on 90 temp days and the sun wouldn't be beating on you as you mowed the field around our farm. You do have to watch for low hanging branches and need to trim them back along the sides of the fields to ensure not getting snared in anything enough to break the fiberglass they are made out of.

bmaverick · Aug 20, 2023

stevem5215 said:
We had one on the FarmPro 2420 that was a chinese made version. They are all pretty much the same and the key is the mountings to the roll bar. I do have to say it was nice sitting under that thing on 90 temp days and the sun wouldn't be beating on you as you mowed the field around our farm. You do have to watch for low hanging branches and need to trim them back along the sides of the fields to ensure not getting snared in anything enough to break the fiberglass they are made out of.

For the DIYer, it's inexpensive to make one yourself from a durable UV protected plastic of a dumpster lid cover. Some on Amazon go for a mere $35.

You can't tell the difference.

Why bring this up? Cause the Rinohid canopy is exactly that, a dumpster lid !

RhinoHide Tractor Canopy- Removeable Tractor Canopy-Ask Tractor Mike

The RhinoHide tractor canopy, a removeable tractor ROPS canopy, is light & flexible like a tractor umbrella or sunshade, but made from HDPE.

asktractormike.com

So why pay $419+tax+shipping when you can DIY for under $50.

So, don't laugh, many people have dumpster lids on their ROPS.

Its a smart option to do. These dumpster lids can take a beating like no other canopy can. Usually they just spring back into shape. Can't do that with the fiberglass canopies, those just break when hitting a limb or low clearance item.

tacticalturnip · Aug 20, 2023

bmaverick said:
For the DIYer, it's inexpensive to make one yourself from a durable UV protected plastic of a dumpster lid cover. Some on Amazon go for a mere $35.

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You can't tell the difference.
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Why bring this up? Cause the Rinohid canopy is exactly that, a dumpster lid !

RhinoHide Tractor Canopy- Removeable Tractor Canopy-Ask Tractor Mike

The RhinoHide tractor canopy, a removeable tractor ROPS canopy, is light & flexible like a tractor umbrella or sunshade, but made from HDPE.

asktractormike.com

So why pay $419+tax+shipping when you can DIY for under $50.
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So, don't laugh, many people have dumpster lids on their ROPS.
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Its a smart option to do. These dumpster lids can take a beating like no other canopy can. Usually they just spring back into shape. Can't do that with the fiberglass canopies, those just break when hitting a limb or low clearance item.

Holy crap, I never connected the dots; thank you, lol, I may just have a project this winter.

5030 · Aug 20, 2023

Just have to wash it well first to get the garbage stink off... Go snitch one from a local dumpster, they are held on with pins. Never miss it.

2manyrocks · Aug 20, 2023

Amazon link?

tacticalturnip · Aug 20, 2023

5030 said:
Just have to wash it well first to get the garbage stink off... Go snitch one from a local dumpster, they are held on with pins. Never miss it.

I pay $55 a month for my local dumpster, I'm not vandalizing it.

[EDIT]: Hey, how do you snitch on a dumpster?!

bmaverick · Aug 20, 2023

2manyrocks said:
Amazon link?

Last year there were a few companies offering them. Mostly in black. Others were yellow, green, blue and red too.
I'm only finding the Rubbermaid on Amazon now.

Amazon.com

bmaverick · Aug 20, 2023

2manyrocks said:
Amazon link?

OK, looked up one of the prior Amazon suppliers of the lids, JC was popular for the replacements.

Front- and Rear-Load Dumpster Lids | Automatic Dumpster Locks

Covering, locking, and emptying waste containers is a time-consuming task. Our dumpster lids and automatic dumpster locks make this work easy.

jcpacific.com

Their prices are very reasonable too.

5030 · Aug 20, 2023

tacticalturnip said:
I pay $55 a month for my local dumpster, I'm not vandalizing it.

[EDIT]: Hey, how do you snitch on a dumpster?!

Hit your neighbor then or a local convenience store.

2manyrocks · Aug 21, 2023

bmaverick said:
OK, looked up one of the prior Amazon suppliers of the lids, JC was popular for the replacements.

Front- and Rear-Load Dumpster Lids | Automatic Dumpster Locks

Covering, locking, and emptying waste containers is a time-consuming task. Our dumpster lids and automatic dumpster locks make this work easy.

jcpacific.com

Their prices are very reasonable too.

Thanks. I just looked at their website, but it looks like I'd have to call them about crate shipping. I've got some heavy plastic already stashed in the barn. I'll just use that or some metal.

nisaacs · Aug 21, 2023

cjburke42 said:
Who makes this style canopy? I have seen them around over the years and would like to get one for myself.

Maybe these.

Universal Tractor Shade Canopies | Iron Bull Mfg

cjburke42 · Aug 22, 2023

nisaacs said:
Maybe these.

Universal Tractor Shade Canopies | Iron Bull Mfg

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Yes I looked @ these. Very similar shape. These remind me of the ones that come on the older MF tractors.
However the one I posted a picture of is fiberglass. Seems these are on a lot of tractors that were purchased in 1990s era. I am afraid maybe the maker is out of business.

nisaacs · Aug 22, 2023

cjburke42 said:
However the one I posted a picture of is fiberglass.

Different style but fiberglass that you might consider. I have two of them, TAP101 and WD4, shipping is expensive.

- KIT: TAP101 Fiberglass Canopy Kit. Fits John Deere Compact

WD432-KIT: WD4 FIBERGLASS TRACTOR CANOPY KIT FOR JOHN DEERE

ssgp2 · Aug 22, 2023

You might check out Our Products
I put one of these on and am very happy.

cjburke42 · Aug 22, 2023

Seems most are in the $650 range locally. I did find a dealer for a Bare Co that was $375.

nbking · Aug 26, 2023

I tried getting a dumpster lid from my waste management, but they said no for purchasing a new one or looking through their damaged ones. So I looked at a bunch of companies on line. Found one for us west coast peeps. Waste built down by LA. 36"-48" $22.47, $10 shipping.

cjburke42 · Aug 28, 2023

nbking said:
I tried getting a dumpster lid from my waste management, but they said no for purchasing a new one or looking through their damaged ones. So I looked at a bunch of companies on line. Found one for us west coast peeps. Waste built down by LA. 36"-48" $22.47, $10 shipping.View attachment 818056

Wow Thanks!
For that price you cant complain much... I just ordered one to try
Wastebuilt® 37" x 58" Black Poly Lid Single Wall Double Lip. Im in east TN