Radio for rops

[kjg26]

I have a kioti DK55 ROPS. I've made a cover out of a gold cart top. I'm wanting to install a radio and speakers. Im thinking marine stuff should do fine. But do I need to have then in any sort of enclosure or can they be just mounted ?

 

[can do]

I have a kioti DK55 ROPS. I've made a cover out of a gold cart top. I'm wanting to install a radio and speakers. Im thinking marine stuff should do fine. But do I need to have then in any sort of enclosure or can they be just mounted ?

I had a few boats with built in radios & they where always inside the cabin including the speakers , The only radio I had exposed to the elements was the emergency marine radio with the speaker built in & that was somewhat covered under the canvas top & I would always remove it when it was not in use & the radio I just bought for the tractor is made for a roof install with a built in speaker & is design for use with a tractor & I've seen some radios design for tractors where they could be mounted on the rear fender with built in speaker. I would IMHO make sure they are covered or it's made to be exposed to the elements.I found my radio at Northern Tools.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Just get something weather proof. The speakers should have their own enclosures, like outdoor speakers do, or they will sound like crap.

 

[bindian]

This is what I ordered. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200839828_200839828 Suppose to arrive today.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Mrsig]

This is what I ordered. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200839828_200839828 Suppose to arrive today.
hugs, Brandi

I would love to see how that looks when your done.

 

[Rustyiron]

You will find that the radio is underwhelming against the tractor noise. I used a rugged radio meant for a skid steer-Jensen I believe and the speakers don't cut it. I used my 3M $50 radio headphones plugged into the auxiliary port on the radio until that stopped working, now I rely on only the radio/headphones . It's just too noisy for a radio.

 

[can do]

This is what I ordered. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200839828_200839828 Suppose to arrive today.
hugs, Brandi

Hey blndian ! Thanks for putting that link up, I was close to ordering the same radio but i wanted to use the brace I had sitting around for 12 years & I'm going to order some side view mirrors to put on the ends, Let us know how the radio works for You .

 

[can do]

I have a kioti DK55 ROPS. I've made a cover out of a gold cart top. I'm wanting to install a radio and speakers. Im thinking marine stuff should do fine. But do I need to have then in any sort of enclosure or can they be just mounted ?

Can You post any pictures of what your working with, Also check out the link bindian posted.

 

[Rustyiron]

I'm telling you guys that I went into my canopy/radio project with just as much enthusiasm as you all. Make sure you have a headphone jack, you'll blow out the speakers trying to hear anything from your radio with the tractor running.

I didn't check out Brandi's link, but searching "tractor radio" will bring this kit up by Jensen including the speakers.
A good friend has the factory cab on his M7040 kubota and he's not able to hear his radio either. Maybe it takes a Deere "R" model cab?

 

[bindian]

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Can do,
Is this radio at the front or back of your canopy? I sometimes stand up while mowing or hitching up the front attachments. Wouldn't want to hit my head on that thing.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

Hey blndian ! Thanks for putting that link up, I was close to ordering the same radio but i wanted to use the brace I had sitting around for 12 years & I'm going to order some side view mirrors to put on the ends, Let us know how the radio works for You .

Why put mirrors on a tractor with no cab?
hugs, Brandi

 

[can do]

Can do,
Is this radio at the front or back of your canopy? I sometimes stand up while mowing or hitching up the front attachments. Wouldn't want to hit my head on that thing.
hugs, Brandi

It's in the front & I'm 6'tall & I clear it easy getting off & on the tractor & standing on the ground the bottom of the side brace is 82" off the ground & sets dead center of the steering wheel & I can stand straight up with 2" to spare & that is 74" floor to ceiling & sitting in the seat it's a 33" reach to the radio & rocker switch & I'm going to mount side view mirrors on those side braces. Also I drove trucks for 44 yrs. so I do know about head clearance & overhead radios or as they say now days ergonomics of a vehicle & yes I would not want to hit my head on it either ( OUCH ) & I made sure of that thanks.

 

[can do]

Why put mirrors on a tractor with no cab?
hugs, Brandi

Beats turning your head all the time & you can keep your eyes forward while slightly watching the rear implement in your mirrors, & when you drove a truck for 44 yrs. it becomes natural.

 

[PILOON]

Hey, I have a 'poor man's CUT' and it sports AM/FM stereo via my local scrap (recycle) yard ($35.00)
Nothing all that fancy, but it keeps me amused and informed while I tractor on.
It is not nuclear science to install one.
Just hook up the +12vdc and ground and off U go.
You need to be somewhat creative.

 

[Briar Hill Brittanys]

I have a kioti DK55 ROPS. I've made a cover out of a gold cart top. I'm wanting to install a radio and speakers. Im thinking marine stuff should do fine. But do I need to have then in any sort of enclosure or can they be just mounted ?

I prefer the KISS principal........"mounted" on the left side of the buggy top framework. Admittedly, there is a fair amount of flutter when playing a cassette tape.

 

[bindian]

Beats turning your head all the time & you can keep your eyes forward while slightly watching the rear implement in your mirrors, & when you drove a truck for 44 yrs. it becomes natural.

Rear implement. Got it. I have my backhoe on 99% of the time. Makes a great counterweight while moving logs.
hugs, Brandi

 

[bindian]

I prefer the KISS principal........"mounted" on the left side of the buggy top framework. Admittedly, there is a fair amount of flutter when playing a cassette tape.

Dude, two words. Baling wire.
hugs, Brandi

 

[can do]

Rear implement. Got it. I have my backhoe on 99% of the time. Makes a great counterweight while moving logs.
hugs, Brandi

My tractor that I'm putting the mirrors on is used mainly to grade our neighborhood private road & snow removal so there is some vehicle traffic around me when I'm working the road & I'll be able to fold the mirrors in when I don't need them & I use my other tractor in the woods to skid logs & that one doesn't have a rops bar on it . Did your radio come in & did You get installed?

 

[Briar Hill Brittanys]

Dude, two words. Baling wire.
hugs, Brandi

Dudette, two words. Bungee cords.

 

[bindian]

Dudette, two words. Bungee cords.

Sunshine and weather kills bungee cords.
hugs, Brandi