ROPS for 1510 and F/FX18

[LMTC]

Due app. 10/12, we have confirmation they are built. Pricing is on our website. Both of these are heavier (it's not that they are structurally "heavier", but rather more metal was required for mounting, brackets, etc., so they weigh more) than most of the ROPS groups, thus shipping will cost us more and we have only tentative prices....though I don't expect to see the prices change more than $20-$30 if they change at all once we have final pricing information. However....to anyone willing to order & pay now we will guarantee the prices on our website, including shipping, and those will be first in line to be shipped.

 

[Roonabeck]

Are those folding ROPS, and if so, do you have any height measurements (folded & unfolded)?

Thanks,
Noah

 

[LMTC]

Yes and no.

 

[alvanko]

Will it fit the YM186D ? Would it be foldable?

 

[LMTC]

Will it fit the YM186D ? Would it be foldable?

Don't know-will inquire, and yes.

 

[LawrencePickard]

Thought I'd post a picture of my newly installed ROPS on my 1510D.

As I told Wayne, it only took me an hour, start to finish. Pretty simple, even for a non mechanic such as myself. I didn't remove the rear tires, although it would have been easier to torque down the front bolts.

 

[Ductape]

Lawrence, could i talk you into posting more pics of your install..... especially with no implement on the back? I'm looking to see if that ROPS will bolt to my 186D.

 

[arthr31]

Well, looks pretty nice. I have a question tho-- I expanded your pic, and the outside weld of the L bracket to the tubular bar only has about 5 welds, what appears to be one inch long, some inches or whatever apart. Is this OK? I looked at this and think that on my 169 with a solid bar, and welds all around the surface connections, this doesn't look nearly the same, as far as impact strength would be concerned. . . What kind of test was this exacted through? There are also torsional tests which I would think it went thru. Do you know?

In a forested region, with unforeseen rocks on a hill, I don't know if I'd use that ROPS. JIMO...

 

[roxynoodle]

It's OSHA approved, it better be ok! It was tested on a 1510.

 

[LMTC]

Well, looks pretty nice. I have a question tho-- I expanded your pic, and the outside weld of the L bracket to the tubular bar only has about 5 welds, what appears to be one inch long, some inches or whatever apart. Is this OK? I looked at this and think that on my 169 with a solid bar, and welds all around the surface connections, this doesn't look nearly the same, as far as impact strength would be concerned. . . What kind of test was this exacted through? There are also torsional tests which I would think it went thru. Do you know?

In a forested region, with unforeseen rocks on a hill, I don't know if I'd use that ROPS. JIMO...

The ROPS for all models were put through and passed whatever tests are required to meet OSHA standard 1928.52, which is the applicable standard. They were designed by people with engineering degrees and built and certified by the same company that provided ROPS for the domestically sold Yanmars. If you wouldn't use that ROPS, what ROPS would you use? Where is there one on the market for these tractors that inspires greater confidence for you?

 

[mark777]

Well, looks pretty nice. I have a question tho-- I expanded your pic, and the outside weld of the L bracket to the tubular bar only has about 5 welds, what appears to be one inch long, some inches or whatever apart. Is this OK?

In a forested region, with unforeseen rocks on a hill, I don't know if I'd use that ROPS. JIMO...

....I think you'll find that evenly spaced welds (or stitch welding) is an industry standard. It is done to permanently join the metal without overheating. Continuous welds often produce distortion and molecular weakness on thinner, stronger alloys.

Mark

 

[arthr31]

OK, thanks for the clarification. And, no i haven't done any other study on these safety devices so I was asking just out of curiosity..

 

[LawrencePickard]

Lawrence, could i talk you into posting more pics of your install..... especially with no implement on the back? I'm looking to see if that ROPS will bolt to my 186D.

Here's a pic of the tractor pre install. You might ask Wayne if it will work on your 186D.

 

[Ductape]

Here's a pic of the tractor pre install. You might ask Wayne if it will work on your 186D.

Lawrence, thanks. I think i'm on my own to find out if the 1510D and my 186D share a rearend casting. I know alot is interchangeable between the two, including FEL mounts. One would think it would be easy enough to figure out by checking part numbers on the rearend, PTO area, etc. I sure would like to get a ROPS on my tractor !

Scott

 

[LMTC]

It is NOT listed by the manufacturer as approved for a YM186. I have inquired.

 

[LMTC]

Just an update for any of you considering a ROPS. Due to various picky and seemingly arbitrary charges by UPS, the average cost of shipping these UPS has risen to app. $200 to the lower 48. That's about, oh......a 300% shipping increase. As a result, it seems our most effective option at this point is to drop ship them motor freight. This will still likely mean an increase, but nowhere near the increase UPS would be if we continued with them. We will use R&L as our primary carrier. Basic freight is to a terminal..for $30 in most areas they will do a residential delivery, calling and scheduling either morning or afternoon (assuming you give us daytime phone numbers). My best guess is that shipping to MOST of the lower 48 will be around $60-$100 to a terminal...some locations a little less, some more. Sorry, this is our best option currently. They will com ewith all pieces including the hardware package banded to a wooden pallet. Approximate shipping weights are up on our website, along with current pricing (NOT including shipping).