Canopy Roll cage & new steel roof for my DK40SE

[IslandTractor]

I really need to do a belly pan. .

I managed to disable my 4wd again this weekend while driving over brush. Same issue as last time which is a simple disconnection of vulnerable electrics under the operator station floor. Took only a couple seconds to fix now that I know where to check but it does point out again the need to put some brush guard armor under there.

 

[gladehound]

Ha! I think the most complicated electronic gizmo on my tractor is the headlight! : )

 

[MotorSeven]

1" plate??? good lord

:laughing:

 

[gladehound]

Hey, I need something to counter ballance the cage!

 

[MotorSeven]

Update:

I kept getting a serious rattle from 1600-2000 rpm from the front support tubes where they bolt to the loader arm brace. I drilled a hole, then welded a nut to make a "set screw". Once tightened up, it fixed 90% of the rattle...so now it only vibrates at 1900 rpm, so I just stay out of that "zone".

Oh, and my cheapy Pyle radio would not play MP3 format off of Media Player, so I bought another radio from WallyWorld for $70 & it works perfect. The Pyle will go into the pontoon boat where we just listen to FM. To be honest I think a $40 MP3 player & headset is probably the better route. While operating at high RPM's I can't hear the radio unless I wear earpulgs(which I do anyway), so an MP3 would block engine noise while delivering a much better quality music. It is nice to have the speakers when at idle/low rpm, or when parked working on something in the field.

 

[Coyote machine]

Why not get one of the headphone sets with an i-pod/MP3 plug built in? I have one with AM/FM radio AND an i-pod plug all in one with digital display. Worktunes or some similar name, AO Safety is mfg, I believe. Link below: note ACE is selling them for $40 and so is Sears. I probably spent closer to $60 when I got mine- $40 is a good price IMHO.
AO Safety 90541-80000 Noise Reducing Headphones with AM/FM Radio

 

[MotorSeven]

I thought about that CM, but when it's hovering around a hundered degrees those things will set my ears on fire.......:>o

I just got a set of "in the ear" plugs to use when riding my Motor, so for tractor work they would be fine too.

 

[ron45]

MotorSeven, I've been thinking along the same line. 250+ for 8 dollars worth of plastic doesn't seem like a good deal. Could you tell us what the diamond plate cost? .perhaps before and after the rollI. I was also thinking 72" for some shade on the backhoe driver

Ron