cstocks
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I'm not sure what brand my canopy is but it looks a lot like the canopy offered by The Perry Co. Mine is metal and has plenty of headroom. It has 1/2" insulation underneath.
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Mark,
I went to the Firebird site and they boast there of how close to the top of the ROPS their canopy sits. From looking at your second pic it seems that, while yours could be lowered so the top of the ROPS rests in the underside of the Firebird's "hump," you have yours mounted quite a bit higher on the sides of the ROPS.
Further, it looks like I could mount one even higher than that by lengthening the side mounting pieces through which your mounting U-bolts are run. Does that seem to make sense to you looking at yours actually on your tractor?
I went to the Firebird site and they boast there of how close to the top of the ROPS their canopy sits. From looking at your second pic it seems that, while yours could be lowered so the top of the ROPS rests in the underside of the Firebird's "hump," you have yours mounted quite a bit higher on the sides of the ROPS.
Further, it looks like I could mount one even higher than that by lengthening the side mounting pieces through which your mounting U-bolts are run. Does that seem to make sense to you looking at yours actually on your tractor?
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Here's a link to a picture of my canopy. It is on my PT425. Came stock with the unit. It is just a piece of 3/16th steel bent on each side with a trim strip around the edges. It is welded directly to my ROPs. I have no problems with heat in the summer. No insulation, but it could be added easily. I am bald as a que ball on top and I really like the shade in the summer. Also keeps light rain and snow off my head and shoulders. Someone suggested painting the top white to reflect the heat, but it has not been a problem yet and I've mowed in the 90 degree heat many times last year. Also keeps branches from falling on my head in the woods.
As you can tell, I highly recommend a canopy. Hope this helps. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
As you can tell, I highly recommend a canopy. Hope this helps. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Gary,
Yes. I agree with you 100%. My canopy was dealer installed. I think it is really about as low as it can go. The canopy side support bracket plates are setting on top of the ROPS hinges. See pic. I suspect that this would not be an issue with a Non folding ROPS.
Yes. I agree with you 100%. My canopy was dealer installed. I think it is really about as low as it can go. The canopy side support bracket plates are setting on top of the ROPS hinges. See pic. I suspect that this would not be an issue with a Non folding ROPS.
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Gary,
If this picture here is clear enough for you to see.
I would thnk that if you made or had made, two new side plates just like the factory ones, only Taller, then your height problem would be solved. You would even have a factory look, with the new brackets not really looking any differant then the originals,
If this picture here is clear enough for you to see.
I would thnk that if you made or had made, two new side plates just like the factory ones, only Taller, then your height problem would be solved. You would even have a factory look, with the new brackets not really looking any differant then the originals,
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Mark,
Thanks for your input. My problem is not trying to get it lower but getting it up higher so I can get under it comfortably. I, too, have a folding ROPS but I also have 12' high doors so I'll likely never lower my ROPS. The folding ROPS is taller than the non-folding so that's a big plus for me. As tall as I sit on my 4200, I'm not sure the standard ROPS would have kept me from some serious head trauma in a true roll-over situation. I wouldn't have thought to order something like that but was lucky enough that it was standard with the backhoe option.
Thanks for your input. My problem is not trying to get it lower but getting it up higher so I can get under it comfortably. I, too, have a folding ROPS but I also have 12' high doors so I'll likely never lower my ROPS. The folding ROPS is taller than the non-folding so that's a big plus for me. As tall as I sit on my 4200, I'm not sure the standard ROPS would have kept me from some serious head trauma in a true roll-over situation. I wouldn't have thought to order something like that but was lucky enough that it was standard with the backhoe option.
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Gary,
I can't say as I would want mine any lower either. If anything a little higher would be nice. As it sits now, I have Plenty of head clearance while sitting and if I stand up the tractor is going to shut off anyway.
I also just backed my tractor into the side of the garage where my Dad's truck has been all winter and found that the camel hump just hits the rolled up door. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I actually have to reach out and give the rolled up door a little push up and then the tractor slides right under it.
Driving out isn't a problem because the canopy rise's up gradually and the door rides up and over the front of the camel hump. The back of the camel hump is more flat / blunt.
I have actually removed the pins for the ROPS hinge and bolted it solid. I figured with the canopy, I am never going to lower it and bolting it solid removed a lot of light vibration and wiggle / juggle while driving.
I can't say as I would want mine any lower either. If anything a little higher would be nice. As it sits now, I have Plenty of head clearance while sitting and if I stand up the tractor is going to shut off anyway.
I also just backed my tractor into the side of the garage where my Dad's truck has been all winter and found that the camel hump just hits the rolled up door. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I actually have to reach out and give the rolled up door a little push up and then the tractor slides right under it.
Driving out isn't a problem because the canopy rise's up gradually and the door rides up and over the front of the camel hump. The back of the camel hump is more flat / blunt.
I have actually removed the pins for the ROPS hinge and bolted it solid. I figured with the canopy, I am never going to lower it and bolting it solid removed a lot of light vibration and wiggle / juggle while driving.
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That there's what you call your aerodynamics. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
That there's what you call your aerodynamics. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
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On my rig I use a Tel-Trax fiberglass canopy - it has a steel frame and some foam insulation on the underside. There is no "hot spot" - the air circulation is so good that it is never any warmer even up near the canopy. I think the metal ones radiate some heat but plastic ones don't as much.
My ROPS is shortened to fit thru my doors - so the canopy is lower than normal - but it's roomy when I'm seated. The Tel-Trax is about 48x66 so I never get wet or sunburn, unless I'm digging.
I do agree that fiberglass is more fragile - but its amazing how hard it can rub against a tree without damage - either to the canopy or the tree.
One thing about canopies is that they increase the noise. Maybe mine would be quieter if it were higher - but then it wouldn't fit in my buildings. Hope this is useful.
My ROPS is shortened to fit thru my doors - so the canopy is lower than normal - but it's roomy when I'm seated. The Tel-Trax is about 48x66 so I never get wet or sunburn, unless I'm digging.
I do agree that fiberglass is more fragile - but its amazing how hard it can rub against a tree without damage - either to the canopy or the tree.
One thing about canopies is that they increase the noise. Maybe mine would be quieter if it were higher - but then it wouldn't fit in my buildings. Hope this is useful.
