Umbrella Sunshade - ATTN: RaT & Lorenzo (was PR)

jeffinsgf · May 4, 2005

As promised (though late) here are pics of my JD Umbrella Sun Shade.

Wide shot of tractor with sunshade installed.

Closer shot of umbrella.

I am pretty pleased with the umbrella overall. Originally, the straight shaft put the umbrella in tension against the shaft at the rear. I put a bend in the shaft and that eliminated the potential fray point. I did it with a conduit bender, which was not the right size nor strength for the tubing that the shade uses. You can see the kinks I introduced. Someday when I am flush and bored I'll order a replacement and have it bent professionally. Here are some tight shots.

As for clearance, you're in trouble on your 8 foot door. I have a ten footer and clear it by about 6 inches. You can fold the ROPS without removing the umbrella, though. Removing the umbrella is one pin. Removing the shaft involves loosening two 5/16" bolts. The bracket need never leave the ROPS.

_RaT_ · May 5, 2005

Thanks Jeff. That is what I need.

rockyridgefarm · May 5, 2005

Yeah, a 4410! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

laurenzo · May 5, 2005

Jeff,

Thank's for the detailed information - really good pictures! As easily as it removes, I think I'll go ahead and spring for it - for those hot Texas days.

laurenzo · May 15, 2005

Jeff,

I was looking through the 4000 Ten Series brochure the other evening and I happened to notice the umbrella option that appears on at least two different pages. The umbrella is shown suspended from the support arm, that is beneath the arm. In your pictures, your umbrella is above the support arm. Was that a mounting option, or maybe a design change?

jeffinsgf · May 15, 2005

I noticed that, too. I think it was a change in supplier.

Kyle_in_Tex · May 15, 2005

I think they recommend the model where the umbrella is on top of the support rod for cuts. I've had one for almost 2 years. 2 cents, they'll fade fast if left in the sun. The yellow turn into a pastel yellow on top. Although they do work somewhat, they don't keep the radiant heat off of you. Its hard to explain but the hard style tops have a black insulator which works wonders if you are on the machine during the heat of the day. Don't get me wrong, the umbrella is worth the roughly $100 bucks because I need to fold down my ROPS regularly to mow in our trees. Otherwise I'd have spent the $300 to get the hard style.

laurenzo · May 15, 2005

Kyle,

The umbrella is a $250 option from my local dealer. Do you know of a supplier in my area (I'm not far from you) for the "hard style" shade?

Kyle_in_Tex · May 16, 2005

Call Jaegers in Giddings. 979-542-2259

txhawg · May 17, 2005

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I get my wife to stand on the fenders and hold an old golf umbrella over me. It really bites when all those harmful sun rays get through when I order her to go get me a beer. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif