designed a universal roll bar for compacts

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alexuk

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I think... Here in the UK the aftermarket roll bars are nearly」600:eek: (hercules) and are model specific so I got to thinking about making a universal one. I came up with with what I thought was a good idea and did the patent thing (partly to check it hadn't been done ) before approaching I think the only people in the UK that can "approve" them (Rolltech) who do the government testing....
Initially they were keen on the plans I had but finally decided that they didn't want to go ahead because they were not sure about the quality of metal used in compacts and whether the fixing points (the 3 point linkage) was always made out of good enough metal.
For a month or so I left as another "nearly good enough idea" but then I thought hey, why not see what you guys think. Would you approach anyone else to see if its got legs? I know a few people on the forum know how to make good equipment , like pats quick hitch...
I won't cry if you say let it go :rolleyes: :)
al
 
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I dont see how a rops can be effective when only attached to the 3pt. Enlighten me.
 
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Ken Cunningham said:
I dont see how a rops can be effective when only attached to the 3pt. Enlighten me.
x2:confused:
 
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Yeah, the 3pt arms will surely bend or snap the moment lateral force is applied? In a roll back situation, they would surely just lift up once they touch down? A ROPS firmly attached to the chassis is the safest bet. I am still curious about your design concept though..? Maybe you've figured a way around it?
 
 

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