I would like to get a canopy for my tractor?

[thatguy]

Here is a pic of my canopy.. Notice the broken rib - I put it to the back so it has some support... Otherwise if the wind catches it, it whips around and smacks you upside the head.

In the other pic you can see the rops mounted frame.. I wish there was an easy way to remove it..

Brian

 

[SkogenMe]

Here is a pic of my canopy.. Notice the broken rib - I put it to the back so it has some support... Otherwise if the wind catches it, it whips around and smacks you upside the head.

In the other pic you can see the rops mounted frame.. I wish there was an easy way to remove it..

Brian

When I googled it to find out what your canopy looked like, I came across this site that mentions parts. Don't know if it is of interest.
http://www.modernusa.com/pdfs/AgParts/D2004 3 Point & Tractor Accessories.pdf

 

[thatguy]

When I googled it to find out what your canopy looked like, I came across this site that mentions parts. Don't know if it is of interest.
http://www.modernusa.com/pdfs/AgParts/D2004 3 Point & Tractor Accessories.pdf

Thanks so much.. that is what I have been looking for..

that is what I love about this site.. Someone can point you in the right direction for what you are looking for...

brian

 

[JB4310]

Thanks for that web site,

I have the firebird fiberglass canopy and am happy with it, must be pretty tough as I got it wedged under a tree branch pretty tight the other day and it did no damage.

JB.

 

[thatguy]

Just thought of another mfg.. TuffTOP : The Smartest Sun Shade on the Market

I really like this design and except for the extra money, I dont know why I didnt go that route

Brian

 

[jimmer2880]

I have a fiberglass one on my kubota. I think it's OEM, but I bought the tractor used and am not 100% sure. It's great, but I keep forgetting to watch for it when I'm working. I now have it "tweaked" in 2 places in the front.

I'm going to make a guard for it to help when I forget that it's there.

If I were to buy something, I think I'd get one of the flexible fabric ones for that reason alone.

 

[Zephrant]

I got my canopy installed on Saturday. I searched around and ended up getting one from my local dealer. They had exactly what I wanted, but were a little pricier than desired. I paid $475 plus tax for it. They are made by Weidmann Brothers Canopies, although the canopy also says TractorSunshade.com right on the back of it (which I'm going to remove some day soon).

It went on pretty easily- after I got done I realized that a clamp or two would have helped greatly. I ended up putting the side clamps on mounted a little high, bolting the canopy to them, then loosening the U bolts and sliding it down until the ROPS was touching the inside of the canopy. It ended up adding about 2" to my height, which considering that I had about 4" of clearance before, makes it pretty close.




I mounted the lights I bought, but have not wired them yet. I'm not yet decided on where I want to mount my switches, and I was anxious to get out and use the blade while I still had daylight. I worked on the switchback on the road in the pouring rain- I figure it is better than when I started, but I certainly need more practice.


But it was certainly fun. One thing I did notice is that the rain likes to run off the front of the canopy and hit the hood. Maybe I'll add a U-channel to that lip to direct the rain to the sides more.

I also noticed that I could hear tractor noise above and behind me- I was getting some reflection off of the canopy. Since I wear earmuffs normally anyway, it won't be a big deal. But I do plan on at least lining it with sound deadening foam, and maybe building a cab under it.

(I also posted in this thread:
Who's got a Canopy? - Page 5 - TractorByNet.com)