new canopy

[JB4310]

finally got a canopy to help with the snow/sleet/rain etc. it's a firebird fiberglass that the dealer had in stock, $450. plus tax, I liked the Curtis but it would be $200. more with the shipping. the rops can fold with it on and lock in place if you needed to get under something, I don't need to fold it and will probably take it off for the summer (4 u-bolts)
Seems to be well made and very simple, so far I'm happy, just wonder if it could handle the wind when trailering, around town would probably not be a problem but I don't know about highway speeds.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Looks great! Sounds like a good price also.

 

[Bird]

It certainly looks good, but of course I find it a little amusing when you say you "will probably take it off for the summer". I guess that's the difference in your part of the country and mine. If I'd ever taken mine off (which I didn't) it would have been in the Winter. In the Summer is when we need the sun shade down here. I really never needed one in the Winter.

 

[jjmarotz]

I also got a canopy for mine. $258.00 with shipping from www.mowerecanopies.com. Very easy install with 2 u-bolts. Personalized for free. The frame of it worked perfect for my forward and rear lights I added. I too was worried about towing with it on, but last weekend I hauled my tractor at 50-55mph with no problems. Hope it helps this winter with the snow.

 

[Westendorf-RR]

When we get this question asked of our canopy line, we recommend backing the tractor onto the trailer so when you are traveling at highway speeds, the wind doesn't catch up under the canopy as easily. Also make "sure" the bolts are tight, they can loosen over time (tractor vibration) and this could allow the canopy to blow off.

 

[flyngti]

I also got a canopy for mine. $258.00 with shipping from www.mowerecanopies.com.

Typo there -- it should be http://www.mowercanopies.com/ without the extra 'e'

 

[JB4310]

It certainly looks good, but of course I find it a little amusing when you say you "will probably take it off for the summer". I guess that's the difference in your part of the country and mine. If I'd ever taken mine off (which I didn't) it would have been in the Winter. In the Summer is when we need the sun shade down here. I really never needed one in the Winter.

In all the ads they refer to them as sun shades, none of the ads I read ever even mentioned rain or snow so I guess your in the majority, just hope it works for what I'm looking for, I know I wont be powder dry but it should help considerably. definitely makes it sound loader though.
Thanks everyone for the response, JB

 

[jjmarotz]

Sorry for the typo. But as for the canopy you really can't beat it for the price. Deere wanted over $500.00 for the same thing basically. As for the protection from the elements, (sun, rain, snow, etc) not a bad item to add to the wish list. No snow here yet but I know it is coming. Living near Yellowstone Park, weather changes on a dime.

 

[Superduper]

Sorry for the typo. But as for the canopy you really can't beat it for the price. Deere wanted over $500.00 for the same thing basically. As for the protection from the elements, (sun, rain, snow, etc) not a bad item to add to the wish list. No snow here yet but I know it is coming. Living near Yellowstone Park, weather changes on a dime.

The price does sound good. However, the John Deere unit is not "the same thing basically." I also have the same canopy that JB4310 has and it's $400, with mounting hardware extra. That's a bit more than the $258 that you paid but it is a much larger and heavier duty unit. It also extends almost as wide as the rear tire track width and extends further forward for better weather protection. I'm quite impressed with mine and glad I went this route.

 

[Team_Green]

That sun cover could be used to make a winter cab.. Those look nice i better head down to JD for one for the 2210..