3-Point Hitch Another ROPS Strike, Worst One Yet!!!

[Deano]

I put my finishing mower on and mowed the yard and pasture. Then, as I was removing the 3 point hitch to install the backhoe on, (yes, in a hurry getting dark with some push mowing to do) I stood up FAST and WHAM!!! Felt like my wife hit me with an aluminum baseball bat after catching me with another woman!! A lot of creative words left my mouth as my wife came running into the garage. If I had hit a sharp edge, I would surely be in the hospital with a bunch of stitches!! I have a flat property so leave it down 95% of the time and because of the garage door situation. But I do take it off property to a friend痴 house and it is REQUIRED on his property. I have creased my skull numerous times, but this one was worth everyone getting a chuckle out of. Now that it is morning (head still sore) I can report this with some laughter!!

 

[Ace3]

Ouch! From a safety point of view I would NEVER, I repete NEVER operate my tractor without the ROPS up and seat belt on. It only takes a second and you will have bigger problems than banging your head ... you could be dead!

 

[radrock]

Oh I hate those dang things. I walked right into mine and busted my nose. Mine is angled to a point that if you drive under a low branch it will grab it and drag it right down on the back of you head. I know they are for protection but the top of mine came off. One day I'll get a top built that is shorter and straighter. And yes I did hit the garage door a couple of times too.

 

[lilranch2001]

I put my finishing mower on and mowed the yard and pasture. Then, as I was removing the 3 point hitch to install the backhoe on, (yes, in a hurry getting dark with some push mowing to do) I stood up FAST and WHAM!!! Felt like my wife hit me with an aluminum baseball bat after catching me with another woman!!:mad: A lot of creative words left my mouth as my wife came running into the garage. If I had hit a sharp edge, I would surely be in the hospital with a bunch of stitches!! I have a flat property so leave it down 95% of the time and because of the garage door situation. But I do take it off property to a friendç—´ house and it is REQUIRED on his property. I have creased my skull numerous times, but this one was worth everyone getting a chuckle out of. Now that it is morning (head still sore) I can report this with some laughter!!

You say that like you have had the experiance :laughing:

 

[Ductape]

Deano....... they do make helmets for guys like you..... :shocked:

 

[Jeff F.]

I guess there is only one solution.... build a new garage!

 

[k0ua]

I guess there is only one solution.... build a new garage!

It is what I did.

James K0UA

 

[radrock]

It is what I did.

James K0UA

James I hadn't heard you bought a house for your tractor. When did I you get that?

 

[Deano]

I guess there is only one solution.... build a new garage!

Jeff, I do plan on a 3rd bay to my garage with a bigger garage door!! I want to be able to pull bigger things into the garage (horse trailer) if needed. I will park the Bota in that side!

 

[k0ua]

James I hadn't heard you bought a house for your tractor. When did I you get that?

Well I have been working on the rock pad for months.. Thats where all of those hours got racked up on the ole Kioti...and then we had Carolina Carports come by about a month ago, and 3 Spanish speaking guys popped that up in a very hot afternoon.

James K0UA