New Rops on CK30

HODAK · Apr 8, 2005

This is a question for Kioti dealers out there. Is that new ROPS readily available? Is it an option that will cost more? This may sound silly, but that does sway my decision a little. Did not like that old style and these little things mean a lot to some and not much to others. When you're buying a tractor to keep for years and years and years, you don't want to have any regrets. Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

RedDog · Apr 8, 2005

I do not think it is silly at all.

I would not have bought my tractor if it did not have a foldable rops. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

RedDog

depratt_equip · Apr 8, 2005

The new ROPS are availabe on the CK30HST I know for sure. I think the CK25HST's may still be working off old stock at Kioti so they have the older style. We don't have a choice when ordering, we just get what they send.

idocpilk · Apr 8, 2005

What difference is there on the new rops. I saw a 30 with the foldable rops with the black hand screw...is that the new one? I saw a 25 but didn't pay attention to the rops.

RedRocker · Apr 8, 2005

Mine has the old style, I don't like it that much, but it's not a real big deal so far. I'd rather have it fold in the middle. I did see a pic of a CK30 here the other day that folded in the middle.

JayC · Apr 8, 2005

This thread has a photo of a CK30 with the new ROPS. I guess the new ROPS is the same height and shape of the old one, it's just the new one folds flat instead of a 45 degree angle like the old one.

450EXC · Apr 8, 2005

I got the old style with mine. It does fold flat-I just lay it down all the way. No pin though. It didn't fit in the barn pinned at 45*. Larry

MaineHowler · Apr 11, 2005

Here is a pic of my new CK30HST with the new ROPS for those that have not seen one yet. This is as far as it folds, but it seems to be much better than the old style.

Glenn

bigtractor · Apr 11, 2005

You guys get me.
I went out front and my-goodness some had the new some had the old.
I never noticed. Now they all lay down but the old at the base new in da middle.
I know one thing they all are HEAVY.

Dave

MaineHowler · Apr 11, 2005

It wasn't my intent to try to "one-up" anybody because I have the new style. I simply wanted to provide a picture for people who were wondering what they looked like. I would like to add something about them all being HEAVY. Since the pivot point is roughly 2 feet higher up than the old style, it would be my guess that the weight would be substantially less than with the old style. I never folded the old type, but this one didn't seem too heavy to me.

Glenn

RedRocker · Apr 11, 2005

They're real heavy!!

shoppintractors · Apr 12, 2005

Glenn,

Welcome to TBN & Congratulations on your purchase! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Thanks for posting and keep the pictures coming.

Don

Bowhunter · Apr 12, 2005

Why does Kioti have their ROPS fold this way instead of folding it tight against itself like NH?

KiotiJohn · Apr 12, 2005

( Why does Kioti have their ROPS fold this way instead of folding it tight against itself like NH? )
Because this way, it's more noticeable that you don't have it the full up position, and maybe you'll be more likely to put it all the way up with that top part sticking out. John

Bowhunter · Apr 12, 2005

Maybe. How far does it stick out the back? It looks like if you were to park it in a tight garage, you'd have to watch that you didn't hit something with it. It also seems that this design would put a lot more stress on the joint than if it were hanging straight down.

I hope no one takes this as bashing the tractor. I will be in the market for a new tractor in a couple of years, and the CK30 is one of the top two on the list right now. I am just curious about this one feature. Well, this one feature, as well as the merit of having the FEL hydraulic lines sticking up above the loader arm. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

KiotiJohn · Apr 12, 2005

( I hope no one takes this as bashing the tractor. I will be in the market for a new tractor in a couple of years, and the CK30 is one of the top two on the list right now. I am just curious about this one feature. Well, this one feature, as well as the merit of having the FEL hydraulic lines sticking up above the loader arm. )
I sure don't take it that way. You asked a good, legitimate question. It doesn't stick far out and if you can get your tractor's rear end in, the ROPS isn't going to hit anything. As far as stress goes, you're talking about a very strong piece of metal, and the mounting is just as tough. The little stress that might be there wouldn't be nearly as much as turning the tractor over would cause, and they still hold up. So relax about that part.
John

RedDog · Apr 12, 2005

( Why does Kioti have their ROPS fold this way instead of folding it tight against itself like NH? )

Mine will fold against itself. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I don't want to do it now since the sunshade is on. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I do think it is foolish to have it stick out the back. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

RedDog

MaineHowler · Apr 12, 2005

With the naked eye, it looks like it only sticks out about 6 inches more than the 3 pt hitch arms. And it didn't seem heavy enough to cause any stress problems. Everything is still pretty heavy duty.

Glenn

KiotiJohn · Apr 12, 2005

( With the naked eye, it looks like it only sticks out about 6 inches more than the 3 pt hitch arms. )
That's about what I figured it to be when I looked at them today. It does seem odd that it stops half way, but I kind of like it. It really seems that if you weren't really paying attention, you might think it's up if it folded in half, but not with it sticking out the back!
John