BX1860 foldable rops, rollbar?

winddance · May 30, 2010

I have searched both this site and the web but cannot find anything. Is there a foldable rops or roll bar for the bx1860 or 1850available anywhere? Has anyone put a hinge on theirs or found a quick release for the roll bar that actually looks nice? Thanks in advance for any responses.

poldies4 · May 30, 2010

It's my understanding that the 1860 is not available with folding rops. I've seen threads regarding hinging one and the concensus seemed to be that it wasn't a good idea. Why is it necessary? Overhead door issue?

winddance · May 30, 2010

Trees

poldies4 · May 30, 2010

Ahh, can't limb them? My rops is only a few inches taller than an average height adult, I think? Good luck, let us know if you find a solution.

radioman · May 30, 2010

windance, how do you feel about having a half fold down rops ? That's exactly what mine looks like- you might be able to buy the rops for bx24/bx25. Keep in mind, the rops looks taller then 1860's.

winddance · May 31, 2010

A half fold down would be perfect. I will measure them, but I think those tractors are wider than mine. Otherwise it is looking like I will need to mickey mouse a quick release for complete removal.

radioman · May 31, 2010

okay- let me know what measurement you need, i'll measure mine if you want.

TripleR · May 31, 2010

winddance said:
A half fold down would be perfect. I will measure them, but I think those tractors are wider than mine. Otherwise it is looking like I will need to mickey mouse a quick release for complete removal.

A good fabricator can fix you up with a sleeved system and through bolts. I am sure the safety police will tell you otherwise though.

winddance · May 31, 2010

I was thinking the sleeve deal might be a good idea, too. When I have done it myself there was always too much play and it would make noise. I think this would be better than just taking the thing off permanently.

TripleR · May 31, 2010

winddance said:
I was thinking the sleeve deal might be a good idea, too. When I have done it myself there was always too much play and it would make noise. I think this would be better than just taking the thing off permanently.

That sort of thing is beyond my abilities too, but we have a friend who has fabricated stuff for us. Our ROPS was too tall and he removed a section, sleeved and welded it and you can't see where it was done. Of course it goes without saying, you don't want to remove much, they are tall for a reason. Making a removable or folding should not be a problem and there is an old thread on here about it.