I figured it out

Bird · Jan 29, 2003

if FOPS is just a hard hat (HH) or something more permanently attached (to CUT, not my head)

/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gifEither one ought to qualify./w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif But as a "tractor" term, I think it's usually a 4 post supported canopy.

MarkV · Jan 29, 2003

FOPS= Falling Object Protection System

herbenus · Jan 29, 2003

No offense taken. I knew you were joking and maybe my joke back was too dry. I apologize as well if that wasn't clear.

Anonymous Poster · Jan 29, 2003

I'm still trying to figure out how "Boomer" relates to New Holland. Do they explode or something?

oldcrusty · Jan 29, 2003

Hell, I ain't bashful ! I asked!! I work in Aconym hell (telecom) any man in his right mind shouldn't be required to know em all

Anonymous Poster · Jan 29, 2003

Oldcrusty, Worked in telecom since 73, I REALLY know what you mean. I believe it is worse than the military. On the boomers thing, not sure I would want to own one called that

CTyler · Jan 30, 2003

Always keep a FAD handy.

Friggen Acronym Detector

Wingnut · Jan 30, 2003

Do they explode or something? 

heck no .... a boomer is what they call a chain tightener back in Western Canada ... so I assumed they called the CUT a "Boomer" since they tightened the chain enough to make it turn blue ... /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Gary_in_Indiana · Jan 30, 2003

"I'm still trying to figure out how "Boomer" relates to New Holland. Do they explode or something?"

Well, since New Holland used to be Ford... and Ford made the Pinto... and Pintos would explode when hit in the rear... maybe that's the connection...

Seriously, I have no idea. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Anonymous Poster · Jan 30, 2003

I'm still trying to figure out how "Boomer" relates to New Holland.

I always thought it was a marketing idea to attract the Baby Boomer Generation./w3tcompact/icons/cool.gif