Canopies

[farsidejunky]

Has anyone mounted a canopy on the ROPS of their Yanmar? West Tennessee sun can be stifling from June through August, and I was thinking about taking a flyer on one for my YM2000B.

Do you mind sharing pics and reviews?

Would you buy it again?

If so, why?

If not, why not?

Thanks!

 

[4get gto]

I did a little write up on a homemade one a while back. Might give you an idea.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/408320-147d-canopy-support-build.html?highlight=

 

[farsidejunky]

I did a little write up on a homemade one a while back. Might give you an idea.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/yanmar/408320-147d-canopy-support-build.html?highlight=

Very nice!

If I could fashion one from wood, I would be in business...

Metal and I don't see eye to eye on projects...

 

[4get gto]

There are a few nice canopies out there in the 2-400 hundred range. I would might have went that route had I had something to mount it to from the start. While they are nice (canopies in general) they do get caught up branches and such and can be a pain at times.

 

[TomIre]

I've been happy in middle Tennessee with my Tuff Too. It is plastic but flexible enough to bend just a bit when running under tree limbs. Had it a couple of years and wouldn't be without a canopy.
Amazon.com: All States Ag Parts Parts A.S.A.P. Tuff Top Tractor Canopy for ROPS 48" X 52" - Orange: Garden & Outdoor

 

[CoyPatton]

Has anyone mounted a canopy on the ROPS of their Yanmar? West Tennessee sun can be stifling from June through August, and I was thinking about taking a flyer on one for my YM2000B.

Do you mind sharing pics and reviews?

Would you buy it again?

If so, why?

If not, why not?

Thanks!

If you already have the ROPS, you should be able to attach to it. Just do not drill holes in your ROPS. There are a wide variety of ‘U-bolts’ available at hardware stores. A bit of tubing can be worked onto them to to reduce rattle noise if desired. A bit of silicone caulk should water proof holes in the wood for the bolts. You might wish to add a bit of 1x2 or bigger close to the edges for reinforcement and allow some rear overhang for a bit of counterbalance.
All in all I see no reason why wood would not be an option if the ROPS is present.
If no ROPS, I question if you would get the necessary support from a wood frame that would fit in the area and still allow free access to the tractor function.

 

[farsidejunky]

If you already have the ROPS, you should be able to attach to it. Just do not drill holes in your ROPS. There are a wide variety of ‘U-bolts’ available at hardware stores. A bit of tubing can be worked onto them to to reduce rattle noise if desired. A bit of silicone caulk should water proof holes in the wood for the bolts. You might wish to add a bit of 1x2 or bigger close to the edges for reinforcement and allow some rear overhang for a bit of counterbalance.
All in all I see no reason why wood would not be an option if the ROPS is present.
If no ROPS, I question if you would get the necessary support from a wood frame that would fit in the area and still allow free access to the tractor function.

I have ROPS.

My post regarding wood was made in jest to point out my total lack of skill in metal working.

 

[CoyPatton]

I have ROPS.

My post regarding wood was made in jest to point out my total lack of skill in metal working.

I have seen guys make canopies out of lots of crazy items so why not a piece of plywood? Makes as much sense as a dumpster lid.

 

[radios1]

have you thought about a hard cab with AC and heat?. I think Tennessee gets very hot and humid in the summer..

 

[farsidejunky]

While a cab would be amazing, there are simply too many other things competing for a limited pool of money.

 

[dieselcrawler]

My first canopy was plywood... served its purpose for a year or 2, until I built a full roll cage/FOPS. An hour or two and scraps I had around the barn... shade is nice.

 

[yanmars]

I no longer have it but once had one made out of a fiberglass basketball backboard.

 

[skipperbrown]

I no longer have it but once had one made out of a fiberglass basketball backboard.

Now that's getting creative!

 

[bmaverick]

Has anyone mounted a canopy on the ROPS of their Yanmar? West Tennessee sun can be stifling from June through August, and I was thinking about taking a flyer on one for my YM2000B.

Do you mind sharing pics and reviews?

Would you buy it again?

If so, why?

If not, why not?

Thanks!

A former co-worker with his YM1720D made one out of PVC and a simple deck umbrella. Very low cost and is still being used in at his place in central TN. His easy method to attach the umbrella cloth material was to use a tarp eyelet hole metal grommets with a kit found at Harbor Freight. Simple and very effective. He even make a drink holder too. Wish I had pixs of his setup. I still recall it and ponder to do the same when time allows.

Also his view was this, a purchased canopy if broken would be a problem to repair. With PVC, it's just splice, glue and go! PCV can be painted too. Make it blend in with the ROPs color.

 

[MarshSt]

I went with the XLR-52 Tuff Top on my 2210BD more for rain/snow than sun. Price is reasonable and assembly is straightforward, it's a little awkward to drop in place on the mount and adjust the angle but gets easier with practice. I am happy with it and my only gripe is that it sits a few inches more to the rear than it needs to so my toes get wet (better than all of me like before). When I get ambitious I will relocate the mounting holes in the support arms to move the plastic top as far forward as possible. I went with Amaz but the total price is the same direct from All States Ag who charges less but doesn't have "free" shipping. I would have gone direct but I was concerned it might get damaged in shipping due to its size and Amaz makes that kind of stuff pretty easy. No shipping issues so I would go direct and let All States get a few more bucks.

SM

 

[bmaverick]

OK, it reach a whoooooping 99F with 50% humidity here today. Hot, yet not as sticky as it was at 95F and 65% humidity earlier in the week when I had to mow. The saying, Mother of Necessity, leads to clever answers. I took what I had ...

I don't golf anymore. So, taking this rather expensive golf umbrella, I did this with 2 bungee cords.



Never thought I would say this, it's a Mary Poppins sort of Yanmar. :laughing:

 

[4get gto]

OK, it reach a whoooooping 99F with 50% humidity here today. Hot, yet not as sticky as it was at 95F and 65% humidity earlier in the week when I had to mow. The saying, Mother of Necessity, leads to clever answers. I took what I had ...

I don't golf anymore. So, taking this rather expensive golf umbrella, I did this with 2 bungee cords.

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Never thought I would say this, it's a Mary Poppins sort of Yanmar. :laughing:

 

[winston1]

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I can't tell if they are wearing masks but looks like the birds are practicing social distancing.