ROPS - Group 7 Available Next Week

[LMTC]

I promised to post, so I am. The first batch of Group 7 ROPS-- which will fit YM models 2200, 2500, 2610, 2620, 2700, 2820, 3000, 3110, 3220, 3810, 4220--SHOULD be available for shipping by late next week, perhaps even Wednesday. You may well be able to find them at several dealers initially, probably more as time goes by. Don't expect to see the price go down--as most of you probably realize, a huge chunk of the manufacturing cost is i-n-s-u-r-a-n-c-e.

The others SHOULD become available monthly..i.e., a new group each month. Next up is Group 4--1600, 1700, 1900, 2000, 2210, and any "B" variations of these.

 

[fig]

Wayne,

I just posted yesterday that I will not allow my son or wife to use the tractor because of no ROPS or experience. I would be more willing if it had ROPS.

What would be the "ballpark" price on the group 4 units and does it include seat belts? I have a 1700 and would be interested to know as they are bugging the ***p out of me to "play" on it.

Thanks,
Fig

 

[fig]

Others might want to check out Wayne's site for information on the ROPS. Answered my questions. http://www.lmtcompany.com/

Thanks Wayne!

Fig

 

[kenmac]

I,m glad to here that rops for these tractors are now here. For the new people on the site please don't try to design your own rops.Read thissad article b-4 you start.

 

[LMTC]

Just a bit of further information for the detail-obsessive among us (I can say that...I am sometimes weighed down by my inherent need for detail).

ROPS is black, foldable, OSHA approved, USA made, includes seat belt and all hardware necessary for installation on original factory configuration (i.e., if your tractor has in some way been altered, it MAY affect the fit). It CAN be shipped UPS and comes in three packages.

So for all the clamor I've read about ROPS the past 6 months how come we don't have the first fax or email ordering one? Is it my breath? No, really...I can take it. Just tell me. It's my beard, isn't it? I'm a man......but I can change.....if I have to....I guess. (Any other fans of Red Green and the Possum Lodge? "When all else fails, play dead")

 

[fenneran]

Because I have a YMG-1800d, which you don't make one for (yet?) /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Rusty26]

LMTC,
"I'm a man......but I can change.....if I have to....I guess. (Any other fans of Red Green and the Possum Lodge?"

Yeah, Red Green and that sewage guy do some pretty goofy stuff. I think it's PBS Prime Time? Not Sure /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
I wanna be a member. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

PS. I've got a FX26D, haven't seen em' on the list yet so I'll just be patient. Have to sew my pocket up and start savin change.

 

[fig]

Amen brother Rusty. I am totally concerned about safety, but my son is going to have to start eating three meals a day instead of six! If I send my pants to you; will you sow the pockets on it to? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

No offence Wayne. I know those things cost you big time and the price of steel just keeps going up, but I will have to save some money somewhere to buy one.

Fig

 

[California]

Wayne,

I was waiting for the group 4 version before saying anything. But since you don't sound overwhelmed by orders yet...

What can you tell us about the group 4's? (YM2000). I'm curious about total height, both raised and folded. Is it reasonable to reach back and fold it for a single obstacle, like shown in the attached pic? That's my normal working environment.

Also a detailed photo of the bases would be helpful. My fenders sit on 3/4 inch spacer plates (due to oversize tires) and I wonder if I can keep those spacers.

 

[LMTC]

Don't know, haven't seen it yet. It is next out, optimistically in 4 weeks we are told.

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Also a detailed photo of the bases would be helpful. )</font> Again, perhaps later. We have not seen them. We do know they are OSHA approved, and USA made, and essentially are the only thing available, so we didn't press for a lot of detail. Maybe you can get Kenmac to take a digital of the bases on his...he has the prototype on his tractor.

 

[kenmac]

I've been out of town a couple of days so I have'nt been on line. On my 3110 I also have those fender spacers. You still use the fender spacers. If you don't have the spacers , they are supplied with the kit. The only thing that you may have to buy is a tap to clean out the existing bolt holes in the axle housing.I have a couple of pictures of the rops on my tractor, but if these don't help I'll be happy to take more.The price isn't cheap, but I felt my life worth it. There is alot that went into the making of these rops.Engneering, labor,material, & insurance.As I have one installed on my tractor, If I can help answer any questions ,please fell free to ask.

 

[California]

Wayne, Ken, thanks for your replies.

I found the photos Ken posted in April
ROPS Pix
and it looks like the hinge point is low enough that folding it would let me get under most of my problem trees.

 

[kenmac]

Calfornia, my garage door opening is only 7 ft tall .The 3110 D is a big tractor. With the rops folded down ,it fits in the garage . Hope this helps.

 

[cfoxmd]

Any news on when a ROPS for FX (28D) tractors would be out? I would buy one as I won't let my 15 year old run the tractor without one. Of course I buy the safety features on my vehicles (side curtain air bags, etc.) because I have seen people injured before. My life (or my son's) is worth more than any amount of money. Of course, I have the money to spend.

Put $10 a week away and in a year and a half you have the money.

 

[LMTC]

For those who have asked for ROPS Pictures, the link below takes you to a page with links to two pics....one showing the attachment to the axle (remember, this is for Group 7 only, others may be different) and one showing the whole ROPS including an optional canopy (currently app. $300 more than the ROPS....we hope to see this come down if there is enough volume).

ROPS Pictures

 

[mark777]

Those are great shots....great detail. Impressive engineering, as it does not look cobbled together.

Clever display too!

Mark

 

[kenmac]

Great pictures, and I like that canopy. Now all you have to do is put the rest of that tractor together so you can sell it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif