Canopy/top for BXs' ???

[SCtractorguy]

I think for mowing a canopy would be nice to keep the sun off. Anyone have one or info on one?
(for my BX2230)
thanks!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I made canopys for my F2880 and my BX. Happened to find the canvas shades (5) for $6 at a yard sale in Florence, SC and bought the stainless steel clamps at a local industrial supply company for $23. If there is any interest, I will supply more pictures of clamps.

 

[InspectorGadget]

I am currently constructing one out of 1" & 1 1/4" square tubing and a hard poly golf cart cover purchased from a local golf cart refurbishing dealer.
I will take photos and post soon.
C-YA RL

 

[SCtractorguy]

John, and Insp. Gadget. Thanks for the replies!

Yes a few more pics when you get the chance. (I have some materials around to make one of these I'd bet.)

 

[InspectorGadget]

OK here are the photos that I promised. I have a total of about $85.00 in this one. That includes the cost for the tubing, tubing caps, bolts, paint, some angle for brackets and of course the poly top. I know I know it is not that cheap---but have you priced the ones from the dealer or after market shade suppliers?
I still have to weld on the mounting brackets, and I will take additional photos to show the results once mounted.
C-YA RL

 

[coreshot]

That look like it's going to work out really well. I may have to see if I can find a canopy like that around here. What are your thoughts for the actual mounting brackets on the ROPS?

 

[InspectorGadget]

Here is something that I threw together on Aut-Cad. I hope you can decifer it. I know it may seem like a little overkill, but I want to make sure that the many trees that I have to maneuver through will not tear it off.
Thanks for asking C-YA RL

 

[SCtractorguy]

Insp Gadget, wow that is great! I priced a Kubota canopy at our local dealer, they wanted $463.00 for it! $85 is a whole lot better!

I'm thinking of trying to make one out of PVC and then use sheet metal 5-v to make the top.

thanks for the plan too!

Chris

 

[InspectorGadget]

Insp Gadget, wow that is great! I priced a Kubota canopy at our local dealer, they wanted $463.00 for it! $85 is a whole lot better!

I'm thinking of trying to make one out of PVC and then use sheet metal 5-v to make the top.

thanks for the plan too!

Chris

Sounds good, but be cautious of the PVC as it does not have that much structural strength. You wouldn't want to be wearing that canopy. LOL
Good luck C-YA RL

 

[SCtractorguy]

True the PVC won't be as strong. (I need to invest in a welder. Just bought a new Husky chainsaw so there goes the welder $$.)

I'll try with sch 40 and glue it (when I get a chance).

Keep y'all updated.

 

[coreshot]

Here is something that I threw together on Aut-Cad. I hope you can decifer it. I know it may seem like a little overkill, but I want to make sure that the many trees that I have to maneuver through will not tear it off.
Thanks for asking C-YA RL

Looks good. That's right along the lines I was thinking. I just need to find a canopy...

 

[InspectorGadget]

Looks good. That's right along the lines I was thinking. I just need to find a canopy...

With the frame that I have constructed you could use almost anything like a kids waiding pool , plywood, hardy panel, metal V siding, or even dimond plate---although the diamond plate might be somewhat expensive, it would be attractive.
Keep me posted on your progress.
C-YA RL

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Here are pictures of the brackets I made/bought. They are stainless steel and the frame is schedule 40 1 1/2" pipe. Built one for my F and another for my BX2350. If I hit a limb the canvas slides out of the way and even if it tears it's no big loss. I just wanted cheap shade. I have the $400 cover on my L3240 and wish I had the money instead.