New ROPS Clamps

[bmaverick]

I'm in the market for a bolt-on clamp-to-clamp style for my ROPs. However, I've learned a few things already. One can not drill nor weld to the ROPs in any way as this will weaken the ROPs structure. If anny accident or mishap happens, insurance will not cover the event and additionally, the owner/operator will be held liable. Not only that, Federal law for the ROPS would consider this tampering. This is based on 30 CFR § 57.14130 - Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts for surface equipment. Section-E Part 1.

Soooo, with all that said, I need to find a ROPs clamp-to-clamp method around the ROPs standard sizes. So, would this Bolt-On Grab Hooks just clamp-to-clamp and use the bolt as a pressure locator onto the ROPs surface?

Tractor dealers will not even consider a trade-in anymore in my area due to altered ROPs. I hope in a few years to upgrade to a beefier CUT, but for now keep the machine in good condition while owning it.

 

[kennyd]

I'm in the market for a bolt-on clamp-to-clamp style for my ROPs. However, I've learned a few things already. One can not drill nor weld to the ROPs in any way as this will weaken the ROPs structure. If anny accident or mishap happens, insurance will not cover the event and additionally, the owner/operator will be held liable. Not only that, Federal law for the ROPS would consider this tampering. This is based on 30 CFR ｧ 57.14130 - Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts for surface equipment. Section-E Part 1.

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Tractor dealers will not even consider a trade-in anymore in my area due to altered ROPs. I hope in a few years to upgrade to a beefier CUT, but for now keep the machine in good condition while owning it.

This is true. Many dealers are no subtracting the price (parts and labor) of a new ROPS from trade-ins, if they'll take it at all.

Soooo, with all that said, I need to find a ROPs clamp-to-clamp method around the ROPs standard sizes. So, would this Bolt-On Grab Hooks just clamp-to-clamp and use the bolt as a pressure locator onto the ROPs surface?

Maybe it's just too early, but I have no idea what you're asking? Pressure locator? Clamp-to-clamp?

 

[coldsteelva]

I'm in the market for a bolt-on clamp-to-clamp style for my ROPs. However, I've learned a few things already. One can not drill nor weld to the ROPs in any way as this will weaken the ROPs structure. If anny accident or mishap happens, insurance will not cover the event and additionally, the owner/operator will be held liable. Not only that, Federal law for the ROPS would consider this tampering. This is based on 30 CFR § 57.14130 - Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts for surface equipment. Section-E Part 1.

Soooo, with all that said, I need to find a ROPs clamp-to-clamp method around the ROPs standard sizes. So, would this Bolt-On Grab Hooks just clamp-to-clamp and use the bolt as a pressure locator onto the ROPs surface?

Tractor dealers will not even consider a trade-in anymore in my area due to altered ROPs. I hope in a few years to upgrade to a beefier CUT, but for now keep the machine in good condition while owning it.

The ROPS Clamps do CLAMP (like a clamshell) AROUND the ROPS structure and DO NOT ALTER it. It simply is a friction fit and provides a MOUNTING POINT for anything that you want to bolt down to the clamp structure (not ROPS structure)

 

[kennyd]

The ROPS Clamps do CLAMP (like a clamshell) AROUND the ROPS structure and DO NOT ALTER it. It simply is a friction fit and provides a MOUNTING POINT for anything that you want to bolt down to the clamp structure (not ROPS structure)

Yeah, what he said :laughing:

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[Imold]

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