I presently own a BX1800. My only complaint has been with the ROPS. It doesn't fold down. During the weekend I picked up a brochure for the new BX22. Much to my surprise, they have provided this unit with a "foldable" ROPS. Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase a BX22 ROPS and install it on the BX1800 without having to do any modifications?
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rmcess
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I do not know the answer to your question but I have seriously concidered taking mine to a certified welder and having mine made to fold down. There are times when the ROPS is a hazard. I'll be watching to see what you come up with.
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Bob,
I just got a BX 2200 last week and the ROP does not fold, I wish it did, was thinking of taking it off for the summer mowing. Are you sure it was not a B7500? If not, I need to find out why I got one without the folding option. I checked out the Kubota web site, it still shows the non-foldable type, any other updates for 2002 I should know about??? Keep us posted.
Tom
I just got a BX 2200 last week and the ROP does not fold, I wish it did, was thinking of taking it off for the summer mowing. Are you sure it was not a B7500? If not, I need to find out why I got one without the folding option. I checked out the Kubota web site, it still shows the non-foldable type, any other updates for 2002 I should know about??? Keep us posted.
Tom
That is correct, I said BX22 not BX2200. Although I have yet to actually see the new BX22, the brochure is quite explicit with a photo pointing out the folding feature on the ROPS. The shape appears to be somewhat different however. On the BX1800 and BX2200, the ROPS is more or less a perfect inverted "U" shape. On the BX22, the ROPS appears to flair outboard of the mounting points somewhat before taking on the "U" shape. I am assuming that this was necessary to allow the operator additional "elbow" room when operating the backhoe.
It does appear to me that the BX22 is physically almost identical to the BX1800 and BX2200. I think there is no doubt that many of the components are identical. This ROPS thing has really got me going because I would prefer to operate with a factory-made ROPS rather than something I have modified and, no doubt, voided any warranties. I intend to pursue this and I welcome any and all input from members of this board.
It does appear to me that the BX22 is physically almost identical to the BX1800 and BX2200. I think there is no doubt that many of the components are identical. This ROPS thing has really got me going because I would prefer to operate with a factory-made ROPS rather than something I have modified and, no doubt, voided any warranties. I intend to pursue this and I welcome any and all input from members of this board.
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OH!
That is what I get for reading too fast, forgot the 00.
Tom
That is what I get for reading too fast, forgot the 00.
Tom
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Tom,I would not remove the ROPS from your tractor for ANY reason.We had a local family that bought a new Kubota B-2100 to use exclusively for mowing.The father did'nt like the "looks" of ROPS,so they removed it.Two weeks later their 17 year old son upset the tractor while mowing on a road bank.The boy was killed instantly...I can not imagine the grief and the quilt that this boys father has experienced since that tragic day.I'm not trying to preach,but it always better to be safe than sorry.
