Another fatal tractor rollover

[Jstpssng]

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Be careful out there.

 

[Root Cause]

Sad for the family. It would be great if it gave a little more detail so others could learn from it.
I have had brief discussions where people want to cut down or remove the ROPS. We all do things that are risky and I guess we all pick and choose our own risk tolerance. Hope he didn't suffer.

 

[TimberFarm]

This tractor was for sale at an auction about two weeks ago.
Even with the ROPS, they don't look like they held up that good.

 

[Doughknob]

That does not look like a simple rollover. Too much damage. Looks like something bigger hit it or fell on it.

 

[TimberFarm]

When i was looking at it, I for the life of me couldn't tell what happened.
Tractor looks pushed to the left side, but Rops are collapsed on top right corner.
My first reaction at first site from a distance was maybe this got hit on the road by something like a log truck. (I'm in timber country). But not sure after close inspection.
It is a newer 100hp+ Case.

 

[Billrog]

I don't see any Rops .

 

[Thomas]

Indeed a shame thoughts/prayers for the family.

 

[ptsg]

This tractor was for sale at an auction about two weeks ago.
Even with the ROPS, they don't look like they held up that good.

This wrecked Fendt 412 popped for sale recently as well. Technically it should have a cab. It doesn't anymore.

 

[5030]

I don't see any Rops .

The ROPS is integral with the cab structure as per Federal law. All cab tractors are built like that.

 

[5030]

This wrecked Fendt 412 popped for sale recently as well. Technically it should have a cab. It doesn't anymore.

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That Fendt looks real rough. More than one revolution I'd say. The OP's picture also looks like a multiple roll.