converting ROPS to foldable

[johann]

has any one converted their rigid ROPS to the foldable ones ? I am well aware of the fact that it voids the warantee, and that it is a safety issue. 99% of the time that I am on my machine there is absolutely no chance of a roll over,but there is a 99% chance that the ROPS is getting in the way. I know that bx 2200 has a foldaway rops I am not sure what year, but it must be after mine (2001).
So any thoughts? Smaller diameter sleeve inside? weld on hinges?

 

[Just2quickz28]

I believe your better off getting a Foldable ROPs from a BX## TLB series the BX24 has a foldable rops, and I believe its a bolt on.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I personally would not have a problem with using the exact or heavier materail and duplication of the hinge mechanism on a later model and welding it on myself. I guess this depends on your welding skills. As long as the design is maintained, I dont see a problem with you mimicking the fabrication of the design. Who welds it on is not as important as the design of the hinge. Make sure the pins you use to secure it are of the same grade as the ones on the factory assembled one also. They have to be of equal shear strength as factory pins. If you follow the design to the letter, you should have no fear of structural failure should it ever be needed.

 

[Leejohn]

I made my B7800 to fold. I did it just like a Kioti DK35 ROPS, worked out good.
I also took 4" out of my L4240 so that I could get it into my shop. I can take some pictures if you like. You would have to good "real" good to tell it on the L4240.

 

[Soundguy]

if you could find a pre made, certified folding rops that fit other units and was certified for yours.. I'd feel ok putting that one on.

soundguy

 

[Leejohn]

Who certifies them and where do you go to get that done? Another point to look at, if you don't have your seat belt on, there goes about 95% of the protection. How many of us wear the seat belt?

 

[Soundguy]

check with kubota.. or on the rops sticker..

soundguy

 

[Egon]

Who certifies them and where do you go to get that done?

If you want to go that route be prepared to spend some money!

 

[wvpolekat]

Who certifies them and where do you go to get that done? Another point to look at, if you don't have your seat belt on, there goes about 95% of the protection. How many of us wear the seat belt?

Every time I get on it, before I turn the key.

 

[beenthere]

Never have worn it.
Should I take the ROPS off?