Canopy New sun shade

[FIREMAN Q]

Just installed. Not sure if I will end up liking it or not. Bought it thru my dealer. Ended up being around 500$. Not highway rated either so that should be a fun test. I did enjoy not having sun beating on my bald head.

 

[oosik]

I always thought of getting something like that when I had a smaller tractor. The new tractor will not fit in the carport with the ROPS up. Plus I found that the ROPS in the up position knocks all the snow out of the pine trees along the driveway. It does look like a great summer idea - my bald head burns in the summer also.

 

[kcender]

That is about what I paid for mine.The dealer said he has towed tractors with these canopies down the highway at 70 mph and has never had a problem with one coming loose or breaking.They are quite tough.

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. Nice canopy.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I have those on most of my main Kubotas and haven't had one come off yet. I do have little dents in the front edge of the fiberglas where I keep hitting tree limbs. Over 20 m inutes in the sun for me requires one and worth the money. Melanoma, skin cancer is more expensive and sun burn isn't pleasant itself.

 

[BeezFun]

I did enjoy not having sun beating on my bald head.

I wonder if a hair transplant costs more than the canopy?

 

[jb62901]

Your going to like it, beats being cooked by the sun.

 

[KubotaGlocker]

Wouldn't want to be without mine!

 

[azbinder]

Not sure who makes the one that is on the OP's tractor, but Firebird Fiberglass in Glendale, Az makes a very good fiberglass unit. I have been hauling tractors with these canopies for over 20 years and have not had any issues. I hauled some for over 200 miles at freeway speeds. the ones for the B series run right at $500 and the L & M series are at $600. They clamp to the ROPS uprights and take less that 30 minutes to install.

 

[kcender]

I am pretty sure the OP's canopy is the same as the one I had which is made of plastic.

 

[KenB2920]

Looking good

 

[steveky]

OP how much does it add to the total height of the tractor. I keep mine under a shed attached to the side of my shop and I'm thinking I only have a couple inches of clearance now.

Thanks