Custom HD Tractor Canopy

[Hollow]

I finally got tired of thinking about it and started fabricating the canopy for New Holland TT45A. It's going to be a full four post system with sweeps. It might take me a few weeks to fully finish it. I'll update photos as I make progress... So it begins!

This is what I got done today:

Framed the top out of 1 1/2 square tubing and put a complete perimeter weld on the 14GA sheet metal roof.

 

[murphy1244]

That should stop the trees when they fall on you..:thumbsup:

 

[Hollow]

That should stop the trees when they fall on you..:thumbsup:

When I bought the steel I told the guy what I was building. He ask me "why so heavy". I told him I didn't want a limb to fall and damage it so I'm building it to where I'll never have to worry about it. He then ask "well how big of limb do you plan on falling on it" I told him I won't know until it happens so why take any chances.

 

[mjncad]

That's going to be one stout canopy. Are you concerned about making your tractor top heavy?

 

[creekbend]

What is your estimate of the final product's weight? It definitely looks like it will protect you from overhead objects.

 

[Hollow]

I finished welding the rear mounting brackets on and the rear light tabs, the only things left on the top are the front light tabs and front post brackets and I don't want to mount them until I mount the canopy and remeasure to double check everything. The top weighs in at 147lbs. I know it might seem like I'm going a little overboard but I do a lot of bushhogging under a lot of low hanging oak limbs that would tear a regular canopy to pieces.

 

[Hollow]

I'm happy with this weekend's progress. First this morning I had to build a hoist to lift the canopy on the ROPS, then I taped out the holes for the front post and welded the plates to the brushguard.

My little helper!

 

[rgs03833]

Safety First !!!

Good Job Mr.!

Don't forget to Paint it!

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Hollow]

I had some spare time yesterday so I managed to fabricate the froward posts and canapy mounts for the sweeps.

 

[20 20]

:thumbsup: I noticed there is no FEL, if you decide you want one will the forward post be in the way?

 

[Soundguy]

looks good.

I made a canopy for my 4600 ford based on the oem style that was on my 5000 ford.

they look great with sun shade, thanks for posting your pics!

soundguy

 

[Hollow]

:thumbsup: I noticed there is no FEL, if you decide you want one will the forward post be in the way?

Yeah, but if I ever get an FEL I'll get a tractor with something besides a stright shift transmission.

 

[Hollow]

My new cutting torch came yesterday and I got the sweeps put up last night. All that is left is the front posts, paint and lights. Hopefully I can get more done this evening.

 

[Soundguy]

the upright braces in front.. that connect to the swept back pieces that run to the canopy.
how do you have them attached at the bottom?

soundguy

 

[Hollow]

I had the local steel suppler here cut some plates on his plasma table (so it would be a nice clean cut) out of some old 3/16 sheet metal I had laying around. They are bolted to where a front FEL bracket would be if it had one and welded to the factory hood guard. The rear will be the same way. I'm going to weld in some gussets to brace it up but I'm waiting until I take everything off to paint so it will be easier to weld.

 

[Hollow]

 

[Bob77064]

Looks good and really strong.

 

[Hollow]

Looks good and really strong.

Thanks!

 

[rsewill]

Very nice!!!

 

[Hollow]

Almost there! I just have to fabricate the mounts for the front post.