B7100 ROPS--Will Kubota be making it out of GOLD?

[yeagisyeag]

I filled out the form on Kubota's website to see if my tractor is eligible for the reduced price ROPS kit. Then they had an option to select a dealer and get a price quote.

I already knew that the ROPS kit would be $148, but WOW! When I got the quote, they included $90 shipping, tax and $120 installation. If I don't have them install it, the liability is voided.

I really could care less about liability, I'm only interested in the safety aspect of it. I've never, ever, ever paid a dealership for shipping, that's really what my gripe is. I think I'll get busy calling other dealers to see if this shipping is across the board or what.

I mean, c'mon, they have parts coming from Kubota all the time, right?

As a point of comparison, I could probably have the local race shop build me a complete cage for that price! (Step back down off those soapboxes, safety police, you know what I meant.)

Here's my poor man's plea: Does anyone have or know someone who has a 90's vintage B7100 that they are parting out and might be willing to sell me the ROPS bar and seatbelt? Or has your ROPS been sitting in the corner of the shop since your tractor was new? Don't worry, you can PM me and I won't tell anyone!

Spring's right around the corner, and I'm crazy to get started!

Jim

 

[LBrown59]

Spring's right around the corner, and I'm crazy to get started!

Jim

so m i !

 

[Evil the Weasel]

New York has a ROPS retrofit program with rebates of up 70% of the cost. I'm not sure if there is something similar in your state. If there is, it may be cheaper going that route than through Kubota.

ROPS Retrofit Program

 

[Yankee Clipper]

Evil,

While you may not believe it, you are buying the ROPS at Kubota's cost. It is a small price to pay for your safety and possibly, your life.

As for a locally fabricated ROPS, I am sure you could get one built but when the tractor rolls over and your widow goes back against them, they will not be happy. Nor will it be a certified ROPS as that is where the cost really is.

The ROPS you get from Kubota is certified - tested and approved by OSHA so in the event of rollover, it will protect you.

Possibly Western Kentucky Tractor Parts would have a used ROPS that would cost you less in the long run.

Good luck!

 

[Bignoles]

I'm having a hard time feeling sorry for you. Let me clarify, I'm looking for ROPS also. International 784 tractor. Visited my local dealer, started looking up pricing and when parts started getting near $3000 we quit looking. The best aftermarket pricing I have found is almost $1000 plus shipping from Cali. to TX so your $358 INSTALLED is making me jealous.

BTW, if anyone has a ROPS for an International 784, let me know please.

 

[Danno1]

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Jim,

I got told $90 for shipping a year ago fr my local dealer. However, my prob is, the $148 version won't fit my tractor due to the BH. I got told two different p/n's by the dealer and Kubota both of which cost considerably more. They also told me it's OK if I install it myself.

So they want to whack me w $90 for a ROPS that might fit. And if it doesn't, I'm out $90; and who knows if they won't want another $90 for a "restocking charge"!

So I'm going without for now.............

.

 

[Evil the Weasel]

Evil,

While you may not believe it, you are buying the ROPS at Kubota's cost. It is a small price to pay for your safety and possibly, your life.

As for a locally fabricated ROPS, I am sure you could get one built but when the tractor rolls over and your widow goes back against them, they will not be happy. Nor will it be a certified ROPS as that is where the cost really is.

The ROPS you get from Kubota is certified - tested and approved by OSHA so in the event of rollover, it will protect you.

Possibly Western Kentucky Tractor Parts would have a used ROPS that would cost you less in the long run.

Good luck!

How on earth did you interpret all that from what I posted? NY has a ROPS rebate program. I don't know where the ROPS hardware comes from or any of the other details. You know that the equipment involved in this program is not OSHA approved? Whatever.

 

[yeagisyeag]

How on earth did you interpret all that from what I posted? NY has a ROPS rebate program. I don't know where the ROPS hardware comes from or any of the other details. You know that the equipment involved in this program is not OSHA approved? Whatever.

EtW,

I'm pretty sure that Yankee Clipper was responding to me there. I knew someone would misinterpret my post. He was probably so excited for the opportunity to preach that he clicked the nearest reply button without noticing who's post it was referring to.

To Yankee Clipper, et al:

Again, I am concerned with safety here. Why do you think I am looking for a ROPS?
Please read my post again, as you must have missed that part.

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Back to your true post Evil the Weasel, thanks for the helpful info about the NY state program. I'm searching to see if Ohio has the same type of rebate deal. Your response was exactly what I was hoping for when I started the thread.

Jim

 

[yeagisyeag]

I'm having a hard time feeling sorry for you. Let me clarify, I'm looking for ROPS also. International 784 tractor. Visited my local dealer, started looking up pricing and when parts started getting near $3000 we quit looking. The best aftermarket pricing I have found is almost $1000 plus shipping from Cali. to TX so your $358 INSTALLED is making me jealous.

BTW, if anyone has a ROPS for an International 784, let me know please.

Thanks Bignoles, I feel your pain. Puts my prices a bit more into perspective.

Here's hoping we both find what we're looking for!

Jim

 

[yeagisyeag]

Possibly Western Kentucky Tractor Parts would have a used ROPS that would cost you less in the long run.

Good luck!

Thanks for the lead, I've sent them a parts inquiry.

Jim