CK30 ROPS

[HODAK]

Drove by a KIOTI dealer today and he had one of models with the new style ROPS that folds in the middle. A definite improvement. I removed mine, but if I had that style I would keep it on. (I think). /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[HODAK]

One additional note - from lowering my old ROPS to the 45 degree position, I know have a bare spot on the left inner fender where the ROPS rubbed through the paint. No big deal, just hate to see that on a new tractor.

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( from lowering my old ROPS to the 45 degree position, I know have a bare spot on the left inner fender where the ROPS rubbed through the paint. No big deal, just hate to see that on a new tractor. )</font>
Yep, that's a problem that I've seen on that ROPS.
There's no way that I would have removed the ROPS though. I've had some close calls at times, and was very glad that I had my ROPS up and seatbelt on. Not that it happened, but if it had, it might have been bad. Years ago, before ROPS, I nearly died on an old 8n on fairly flat ground.
I'm glad to see ROPS on tractors. They make a huge difference when used correctly.
John

 

[Bob_Skurka]

I'll second what John said about the safety of the ROPS. My close call came from above, rather than from a roll. A branch, not big enough to kill me, but big enough to hurt worse than a frying pan smacked into the side of my head by the lovely Mrs_Bob came crashing down one day, hit the ROPs and bounced harmlessly to the side. It was an eyeopener!

 

[bbse]

I bought this used 3054 and the owner had cut the rops, shortened it by about 6" and weled it back together so he could fit it into his garage. His yard was very flat and mine is very hilly. I am going to add some extionsions back to it or I may just buy a new one. Hey, Jon how much is a ROPS cost?

 

[RedRocker]

I guess I'm not grasping where the ROPS rubs the fender, mine doesn't touch the fender that I recall. With the full cage on mine, the full folding model works fine, the front folds and sits nicely on the fender grab handles, not sure how it would work on the new model.

 

[viking65]

Hodak, you removed your ROPS??? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif I hope we don't read a tragic story about you in the safety forum.

 

[HODAK]

The only close calls I've had were from low branches while mowing around the edge of my fields. Let that rops catch a few branches and that can be dangerous also. I used two older model tractors for years that did not have any rops and never had a problem. But, then again I don't fool around on any hills either. I may put them back on at some point. They sure are easy to remove and install. So far, I only tried to back into the garage once when they were upright. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif As far as the the rubbing issue, when the rops was lowered to the 45 degree position the left side made contact with the fender and when I saw this it was too late. The paint is gone. Like I told my wife: Oh well, the first of many scratches I suppose. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[RedRocker]

That's pretty strange Hodak, mine doesn't rub the fender at any angle. I know what you mean about scratches, a big log I was dumping on a brush pile bounced off and smacked the hood of mine, small dent and some scratches. I tapped the dent out, but the scratches remain. I'm armored up now, so the trees will have to work harder to get my CK. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[rcrcomputing]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Drove by a KIOTI dealer today and he had one of models with the new style ROPS that folds in the middle. A definite improvement. I removed mine, but if I had that style I would keep it on. (I think). /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )</font>

It would be nice if the dang thing would fit in the garage..

 

[enteringshirley]

Two local dealers 50 miles apart. Each have a stock CK30 HST. Only difference I see is one ROPS folds in the middle and the other at the bottom near the fenders. Has one tractor been hanging around longer than the other?

 

[TractorLegend]

I just leave mine up and attempt going in....CLANG!! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[Noodlearm]

If I put my ROPS down, it rubs on light well, on the inside where its gray. I have actually put a cut of about 1/8" right into the plastic. If you want them down, just put the pins in the other holes and they will be partiall down, almost 45 degrees and you should be able to fit it into any normal garage and not ruin your paint job either

 

[rapracing]

It my understanding that the one that folds at the bottom is last years model. I looked at a ck25 where I bought the 30 and that is what the dealer told me. The one that folds in the middle is this years ROPS /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Only difference I see is one ROPS folds in the middle and the other at the bottom near the fenders. Has one tractor been hanging around longer than the other? )</font>
The full ROPS that comes down from the bottom came out first, and then the folding ROPS. However, that doesn't mean the tractor with the non-folding in the middle ROPS is very old, because of the way Kioti ordered the tractors, non have really been around too long.
I would just go by the hours, and pick the one you want with no worries.
John

 

[RedRocker]

I don't think they do it like cars, they make a change regardless of year model. I bought mine in March of 05 with the old style ROPS, thought I wanted the newer style, but the older one works well with my FOPS.

 

[VictorW]

When at a 45, mine rubs the fender on the right side. Someone else had this problem and posted a while a go. I think he took off the top part and heated it up and bent the side pieces to fit better. I haven't had time to see if there is a way to make a minor adjustment where it bolts on to the axle.