Tractor canopies

[cowboydoc]

Bernie,
Can you give me weight and dimensions? Also did you have a pic of one on a john deere?

Thanks,

 

[ecard]

Bernie,

This may be a stupid question, but can you still fold back the ROPS with the canopy attached - for those of us who still use the garage vs. barn?

Eric

 

[Anonymous Poster]

My guess is yes....nothing to prevent it from a hardware perspective. Would need to be careful swinging the weight down. Don't know if the hardware is design well enough to support a "hanging" canopy. Of course, it would be tough to see 3ph equipment.

 

[bernie]

Eric, You can fold the ROPS back, Just let it down easy. And yes the hardware is designed very rigid and will withstand the weight of the ROPS and canopie folded backwards. Don't transport with the ROPS folded!!

 

[DDT]

bernie
If you fold the rops back, will it let you get in a 7' overhead door? If I add 2" to the height I can't put my 4300 in the garage.
DDT

 

[bernie]

DDT, When you fold it back it does'nt stick straight up, the top of the canopie will be pointing back and out. That will be no problem. Bernie

 

[JohnS]

Re: Another low cost alternative

The Chinese Jinma tractors use a white plastic canopy, that mounts via two plates, which bolt to the ROPS. They come in two widths, and should be able to be adapted to other ROPS, with 4 U-bolts. Since drilling holes in ROPS is a big no no. You can view a couple of pic at these sites:

http://www.chinaimporters.com/tractors/
http://www.northerntractor.com

There are many other Jinma dealers across the country. Pop me an email, and would try to locate the closest ones I know of. (I'm out for a week, but will reply as soon as I'm back) Cost of canopy and mounts is around $80, and with dealer mark-up it should be around $150.

I have the one for the folding ROPS, and in the few hours I have on the tractor going up our tree covered trails, it has performed well. When it contacted some low hanging branches, it was able to give, and not dent or scratch. With my folding ROPS, it points straight back, and easily get in my 6' garage door. I have also mounted some automotive driving lights to the front, but don't have them wired yet. Also will mount the rear work light, on the back edge.

They are not for everyone, but if the width fits your tractor, and with a little DIY, it does fit the low dollar solution.

JohnS

 

[cowboydoc]

Bernie,
Any chance on getting those dimensions, weight and picture on a john deere?

 

[DadDina]

Doc, Did you ever get any more info from "Bernie" about the specs. for a John Deere? I noticed that you requested it on the 3rd of this month.

Thanks,

Bill...

 

[DadDina]

It might be of interest to go to the top and use the search feature for " canopies" in order to check out the latest on Bernie, by myself, daddina. This has all the makings of a BAD situation.. OK ... It already is..

Bill...