Is the ROPS really needed?

[Scooby074]

They have been developed, and some have been tested. Here is one document about it:

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/awards/hamilton/pdfs/deploy-rops.pdf

That testing was way back in 2000. Funny its never gone anywhere.

 

[Scooby074]

Relax, Ray... we already have our tractors :laughing: Seriously though I do come down on the side of less regulation and am not advocating for this... just like the technology.


That's what the Kubota KTAC insurance is for... bumper to bumper... I mean bucket to bucket. You have to admit though that an auto telescoping ROPS would solve a lot of folks complaints about working around branches and damaging their garage openings

It'd be a great solution to those wacking their doors on a regular basis.

 

[CobyRupert]

You'd have to leave some slack in your light bar wiring.

 

[TomSeller]

It'd be a great solution to those wacking their doors on a regular basis.

And possibly cheaper than repairing the garage door every 3 months.

 

[dragoneggs]

You'd have to leave some slack in your light bar wiring.

No problem... a auto coiling wire feed.

 

[TomSeller]

Here is another source for retrofit ROPS

Roll Over Protection Structures-ROPS

 

[TomSeller]

Duplicate

 

[WaxMan]

Tom, if you go to the Kubota site the Rops are very cheap for all past tractors. If you check the three different tabs and Rops Buyer Guide you can find a price for any model number tractor.
Much cheaper then tractor parts site below.
Compare these two sites, tractor parts Kubota section 750.00 to 900.00 compared to Kubota factory Rops 148.00 to 319.00 comes with all the hardware and seat belts.
I think all major Brand Tractor sites will offer discounts for their past tractors without Rops. 900.00 cost would be a deterrent, where 148.00 is a good deal.
Just in case someone wants one for their brand tractor I would check with the dealer first and get at or below cost.


Kubota ROPS

Kubota Safety - Rollover Protective Structures

 

[TomSeller]

I think all major Brand Tractor sites will offer discounts for their past tractors without Rops. 900.00 cost would be a deterrent, where 148.00 is a good deal.
Just in case someone wants one for their brand tractor I would check with the dealer first and get at or below cost.

I'm actually looking for an older Massey. I never thought the manufacturer would be LESS expensive.

 

[yelbike]

I'm actually looking for an older Massey. I never thought the manufacturer would be LESS expensive.

I believe Deere does the same thing.