Radio for rops

[kjg26]

I have a kioti DK55 ROPS. I've made a cover out of a gold cart top. I'm wanting to install a radio and speakers. Im thinking marine stuff should do fine. But do I need to have then in any sort of enclosure or can they be just mounted ?

 

[can do]

I have a kioti DK55 ROPS. I've made a cover out of a gold cart top. I'm wanting to install a radio and speakers. Im thinking marine stuff should do fine. But do I need to have then in any sort of enclosure or can they be just mounted ?

I had a few boats with built in radios & they where always inside the cabin including the speakers , The only radio I had exposed to the elements was the emergency marine radio with the speaker built in & that was somewhat covered under the canvas top & I would always remove it when it was not in use & the radio I just bought for the tractor is made for a roof install with a built in speaker & is design for use with a tractor & I've seen some radios design for tractors where they could be mounted on the rear fender with built in speaker. I would IMHO make sure they are covered or it's made to be exposed to the elements.I found my radio at Northern Tools.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Just get something weather proof. The speakers should have their own enclosures, like outdoor speakers do, or they will sound like crap.

 

[bindian]

This is what I ordered. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200839828_200839828 Suppose to arrive today.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Mrsig]

This is what I ordered. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200839828_200839828 Suppose to arrive today.
hugs, Brandi

I would love to see how that looks when your done.

 

[Rustyiron]

You will find that the radio is underwhelming against the tractor noise. I used a rugged radio meant for a skid steer-Jensen I believe and the speakers don't cut it. I used my 3M $50 radio headphones plugged into the auxiliary port on the radio until that stopped working, now I rely on only the radio/headphones . It's just too noisy for a radio.

 

[can do]

This is what I ordered. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200839828_200839828 Suppose to arrive today.
hugs, Brandi

Hey blndian ! Thanks for putting that link up, I was close to ordering the same radio but i wanted to use the brace I had sitting around for 12 years & I'm going to order some side view mirrors to put on the ends, Let us know how the radio works for You .

 

[can do]

I have a kioti DK55 ROPS. I've made a cover out of a gold cart top. I'm wanting to install a radio and speakers. Im thinking marine stuff should do fine. But do I need to have then in any sort of enclosure or can they be just mounted ?

Can You post any pictures of what your working with, Also check out the link bindian posted.

 

[Rustyiron]

I'm telling you guys that I went into my canopy/radio project with just as much enthusiasm as you all. Make sure you have a headphone jack, you'll blow out the speakers trying to hear anything from your radio with the tractor running.

I didn't check out Brandi's link, but searching "tractor radio" will bring this kit up by Jensen including the speakers.
A good friend has the factory cab on his M7040 kubota and he's not able to hear his radio either. Maybe it takes a Deere "R" model cab?

 

[bindian]

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Can do,
Is this radio at the front or back of your canopy? I sometimes stand up while mowing or hitching up the front attachments. Wouldn't want to hit my head on that thing.
hugs, Brandi