Canopy Fold down rops with canopy

[BigOaks]

Does anyone use a fold down rops with a canopy attached? Was wondering if it is too heavy to fold up and down. I need several inches less in hgt., in order to garage my TC35D NH Please give any advice necessary..Thanks!

 

[RickB]

Folding down the ROPS on a Class III Boomer with a canopy installed results in the front edge of the canopy being taller than it was before the ROPS was folded. Folding ROPS are only effective without canopies installed.

 

[BigOaks]

RickB, Thank you for taking the time to read and answer my question. You are a real help!

 

[bnixon]

This sounds like a great opportunity for the Build-It Yourself boards. I am sure if everyone puts their heads together we can come up with a folding canopy for the folding ROP!

What do you think TBNer's?

 

[cvpuser]

I haven't found this to be the case with my TC40. With the canopy installed, I have to fold back the ROPS in order to get the tractor into my shop. With the canopy back, I lowered the height by about 4 - 5 inches. The canopy is very heavy, so it's a two-man operation to do this. When I did it yesterday I didn't have a helper, so I tied a rope around the canopy and lowered it by threading the rope through the FEL arm as a sort of rope brake.

Wally

 

[farmacist]

I solved both these problems in an illegal way. I eliminated the folding ability of the ROPS and shortened the total height by 5 inches by removing the bolts on the ROPS that it folded on and by using 1/4" by 1 1/4" steel bars I held the two halves together like with "leaf spring shackles". I used 3 shackles on each side and either used the existing holes on the ROPS or ran the bolts against the outside of the ROPS. Since I did not drill or change anything someone could always remove my braces and reinstal it as an original. I then mounted 2- 2x4 on the top edge of the ROPS, but did not make it higher, and mounted 2 pieces of pipe that I can slide my home made fiberglass roofing on 1/2 inch pipe into so that I can slide my canopy on and off, or I can leave it on as I go in my garage cause it is not any higher than my garage door. It may not be legal but it is just as strong but just 5 inches lower. Think about your options. Frank

 

[BigOaks]

The TC35D and TC40 should have the same frame and dimensions. I wonder if you have the R4 tires or not? I only need a couple of inches lower to garage my machine ( TC35D). I do not have a standard garage door. It is a 93" opening top to bottom. I haven`t got my machine delivered yet to try it out. I would hope folding the rops back with the canopy attached would enable enough room to clear the top of the door. Thanks, Tony