FOPS

[J_J]

Some of you know what this, and some don't. Some machines have ROPS, but most PT's have ROPS, and FOPS . It is simply Falling Object Protection System. A lot of tractors have ROPS, but not FOPS. Solid FOPS are better. Some Skidsteers, have a thick wire cage overhead, but sharp limbs can still come through the grid and stick you in the head. I like that 1/4 in steel over my head, even if I do bump my head on it every now and then. Anyway, now you know.

 

[MossRoad]

Hee hee! I've got a few cracks in my cranium from that canopy, too.

 

[Barryh]

Kinda hurts doesn't it.

 

[Charlie_Iliff]

Kinda hurts doesn't it.

I still whack my head on it periodically -- doesn't hurt though. I padded the edges with self adhesive pipe insulation from Home Despot. It only has to be replaced when I rip it off against something that isn't hitting my face.

I like the ringing noise when a branch falls on the canopy --particularly when I think of the squishing noise that it would make if the FOPS weren't there.

 

[RegL]

It also makes a pretty good platform to stand on when you have to reach something up high.

 

[Barryh]

It also makes a pretty good platform to stand on when you have to reach something up high.

Never used it for that.... good idea. I'll bet I could almost reach some of my gutters around back. Of course I have a home made roof over mine so thats out for now.

 

[Barryh]

I still whack my head on it periodically -- doesn't hurt though. I padded the edges with self adhesive pipe insulation from Home Despot. It only has to be replaced when I rip it off against something that isn't hitting my face.

I like the ringing noise when a branch falls on the canopy --particularly when I think of the squishing noise that it would make if the FOPS weren't there.

I do too... luckly I have a really hard head.

 

[MossRoad]

...
I like the ringing noise when a branch falls on the canopy...

I like the ringing noise it makes between my ears when I bonk my head on it. I listen to it as I slowly make my way to the ground before the dark tunnel closes up in my vision.

 

[MuncyBob]

MR...dark tunnels are one thing as long as you don't see a bright light coming toward you!! I don't currently have ROPS on my 422 but when I finally get into my woodland project a year or two from now you can be certain it will be installed!

 

[cqaigy2]

MR...dark tunnels are one thing as long as you don't see a bright light coming toward you!! I don't currently have ROPS on my 422 but when I finally get into my woodland project a year or two from now you can be certain it will be installed!

My wife made me get a ROPS when i got the 422..sure am glad. I havent rolled but is sure does provide alot of protection in the woods.

 

[Barryh]

My wife made me get a ROPS when i got the 422..sure am glad. I havent rolled but is sure does provide alot of protection in the woods.

It's a great thing to have. I also have a home made cab on mine. It looks a little weird, but it has kept me from getting hit in the face a couple of times in the woods when moving large dead tree limbs.

The heavy grade lexan front window has taken a real beating on several occasions where the limb slipped off of the bucket or forks and fell back in my direction. I have a very small crack at the bottom where it was hit, nothing bad it has not gotten any larger.

 

[RegL]

It's a great thing to have. I also have a home made cab on mine. It looks a little weird, but it has kept me from getting hit in the face a couple of times in the woods when moving large dead tree limbs.

The heavy grade lexan front window has taken a real beating on several occasions where the limb slipped off of the bucket or forks and fell back in my direction. I have a very small crack at the bottom where it was hit, nothing bad it has not gotten any larger.

Barry, do you take your cab off in the summer? A cab would sure be nice in the winter but without a/c seems like it would get pretty stuffy in there when it's hot out. Of course, it would be nice to keep the Hornets out while field mowing too. I hate running over those nests.

 

[Barryh]

Barry, do you take your cab off in the summer? A cab would sure be nice in the winter but without a/c seems like it would get pretty stuffy in there when it's hot out. Of course, it would be nice to keep the Hornets out while field mowing too. I hate running over those nests.

I thought I would be taking it off when the heat got really bad, but I just ended up taking the side windows out, and my floor boards also come out.

It's not bad at all. As a matter of fact, I made the extended over lapping roof to keep the rain / snow off the windows. I found it also works pretty well as a sun shade. I even bought an electric fan for inside, but I haven’t needed to hook it up.

Don't think I would want to run over a nest of bees, and have them trapped inside with me that might hurt.

I did run over a nest with the riding mower a few years back. When I got stung I drove it back, and put the spinning deck over the nest intrance. I then jumped off and let it run full throttle for about ten minutes. Went back later that night poored gasoline into the hole along with powdered bug killer

 

[cqaigy2]

I did run over a nest with the riding mower a few years back. When I got stung I drove it back, and put the spinning deck over the nest intrance. I then jumped off and let it run full throttle for about ten minutes. Went back later that night poored gasoline into the hole along with powdered bug killer

If you Lived as close to the Hanford Nuclear Reservation as we do here, you coulda got some plutonium oxide to dump on them too.

 

[woodlandfarms]

My wife is from Kenewick. We now live in Woodland. Trying to get upwind of a bad situation, although her dad used to work at the reservation...

 

[MossRoad]

If you Lived as close to the Hanford Nuclear Reservation as we do here, you coulda got some plutonium oxide to dump on them too.

And then, in a terrible twist of fate, a race of super bees ruled the world for the next thousand years.

 

[Barryh]

And then, in a terrible twist of fate, a race of super bees ruled the world for the next thousand years.

You beat me too it.

 

[cqaigy2]

I know what you mean. My sister and her family still live in Tri-Citys Makes me nervous for her.