Foldable ROPS for the 4100?

Nuru · Dec 18, 2001

I keep hearing that the 4100 does not have the option of a foldable ROPS, are you guys saying that there actually is one available?

Nuru

DFB · Dec 18, 2001

There is one shown in the 4100 parts catalog for the European models.

DFB

jyoutz · Dec 19, 2001

Nuru, you might want to consider whether or not you'll ever want a canopy before you buy a folding ROPS. I originally wanted one for my 4100, but after mowing in the hot sun and snow plowing in the blowing snow, I decided that a canopy would make using my machine a lot more comfortable. I don't see how you could use a fiberglass (or any other ridgid material) canopy with a folding ROPS.

Nuru · Dec 19, 2001

Anyone know how i can get incontact with the European dealers so I can see how much it costs to get oolorrom over there?

Nuru · Dec 19, 2001

Jyoutz; I am actually looking at a Golf-cart softcab to provide a moisture/windscreen in the snow, that can be used on a Folding ROPS. For heat, I would just use my big umbrella and duct tape it to my seat! The rigid cabs are way, way, too expensive for me. I do like the heater/blower units though.

jyoutz · Dec 20, 2001

Nuru, the rigid cabs are too costly for me too. You might check into a fiberglass canopy like I have. $300 or so will buy one of these if you shop around. They are tough and look good also. I got mine from firebirdfiberglass.com. The model which is made for a 4100 is called a bucktop canopy.

Nuru · Dec 20, 2001

Jyoutz, I looked at the Bucktop too.. to support my Golf Cart soft canopy, it looks like a good combination.

Nuru

jyoutz · Dec 21, 2001

I happen to live in Arizona, so I drove to the factory and directly purchased a "blem" bucktop for a big cost savings. They won't sell direct to people unless you buy a blem. Otherwise you have to go through your dealer to order them. You might consider a blem-the onlt thing wrong with mine is a few small bubbles in the clear paint top coat. I'm sure they will ship a blem to you direct.

Nuru · Dec 23, 2001

Hey, thanks, that is a thought, thanks for the info. I will contact them soon and ask them about that!

Thanks

Nuru · Dec 24, 2001

jyoutz, Hey, BTW, I lived in Az in Chandler for 6 years, i had an STX38 then, my neighbors laughed at me for using the lawn tractor and not a normal mower, they did until it got hot and they were mowing their lawns in 110 deg weather and it took a couple of hours, where I was done in 15 - 20 minutes with a beer!

Nuru