Good source for canopies

[rockyridgefarm]

Anyone have a good source for a canopy? I want one that is lightweight, but will stand up to a gazillion tree branches. So far, I like the looks of Femco Canopies. They aren't too far away, and sell direct.

I was also wondering about installing worklights under the front/ rear edges.

 

[rancar]

Look at the Firebird Bucktop canopy for your JD 4310. See attachment for a view of mine on my JD 4710. They are lightweight (about 30lbs) and are secured to the ROPS with 4 U-bolts. You can buy them simple and plain or souped up with radio/stereo systems. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Firebird Bucktop Canopy

...Bob

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Looks good! I like the design, but am converned about the fiberglass, should I? The Femco is ABS.

 

[Soundguy]

I got a decent diamondplate aluminum one from my NH dealer..

Soundguy

 

[rancar]

<font color="blue">"...but am concerned about the fiberglass, should I?"</font>

This is a tough piece of fiberglass Mike. I'm real happy with it. The only damage I can see occurring is if I run the thing into a low hanging branch or something similar. Here's another attachment showing the Bucktop from a distance.

...Bob

 

[lynnmll]

Soundguy
Who is the manufactor of you top? I am concerned about fiberglass as well.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Thanks, Bob! I;ll vount it as a strong plus that you are pleased with yours, It sure looks like a great setup.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Thanks Soundguy! I think they look GREAT on a NH like yours, just not sure on the 4x10 Deere. But it sure is bomb proof. I am definately keeping it in mind.

BTW - great looking Jubilee, you must be a proud "dad":
Hope spring gets to ya'all soon... /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[utahmule]

I've had the same top on my JD 4600 for almost three years now. I've gone through stuff higher than the top, without any damage. I'm very satisfied w/ my Firebird.

 

[kensfarm]

Haven't seen the diamondplate canopies.. do you have a picture. I bought the fiberglass one when I bought my NH tractor.. busted a rear corner some backing up to hook up equipment.. plus the branches continue to pull off the edge liner.. for the $450 it cost.. 3/4 inch plywood would have kept me in the shade for a lot cheaper.

 

[Bird]

Ken, when I bought my B2710 in '99 the dealer said he'd put on the unpainted diamond plate aluminum or the steel painted to match the tractor, either one insulated, for the same price of $295. I wanted the steel painted to match the tractor, but I've also seen some of the diamond plate ones, too, and while there are lots of fine canopies, I've yet to see one I liked any better than the one I had. It was made by Wells Ag Co. in Elm Mott, TX, and they sell only through dealers, but I stopped by there one day and they not only have a lot of dealers, but said if anyone else wanted one, they could ask their tractor dealer to contact Wells Ag Co. and become a dealer for them.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Bird,

Can you show a picture of your tractor with canopy? I am getting a 2910 within the next week and am wondering what canopy to look at. I haven't seen the tractor with a canopy.

 

[Bird]

There are already several pictures on the forum. One of them is here and if you go to the search function and enter "Wells Ag Company" you'll find some other discussion and pictures. It actually looked a little better before that picture was taken because it came with a heavy black vinyl molding around the edge, but after my brother scraped a tree with in once and then I scraped part of it loose on the barn, I removed it. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

That's a nice looking canopy, Bird. Too bad my garage door is about 1" too short for my ROPS as it is...has to be folded to park inside. (And the tractor is the only vehicle we have that has a garage since my shop takes up the rest of the building!) So, no canopy for me, unfortunately.

 

[Bird]

I can understand that garage door problem. When I bought the B2710, I did some measuring to make sure it would go through the door into my shop. But if I'd bought any bigger (taller) tractor it would not have. And in Texas, I don't think I could stand much tractor time in the summer without a canopy. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Yea, this is a "standard" garage door situation. The BX-2200 cleared it just fine, but the BX-22 has a much higher ROPS due to the hoe. Fortunately, it's a folding design! Unfortunately, you need to remember to fold it before backing into the garage at the end of the day...hee hee /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif