ROPS police don't read, Modify rops on 4400

[csnow]

So I just got a jd 4400 and realize the rops non folding is to tall to go in the side I store my tractor. I would love to trade someone if they are close to me, but haven't had any luck. I was wondering to those that have modified their rops if they could tell me what size of tubing is needed for the inside. I am thinking of putting a sleeve on the inside, would like to make it fold but I think a sleeve and pin to remove would be easier.

 

[Kubota 2350]

Take a look at a folding one at the dealer and see if you can copy it.

 

[pmsmechanic]

The John Deere dealer here sent their non folding rops to the welding shop to be modified to folding if the customer wanted it. They basically copied the folding version.

 

[csnow]

Thanks for the replies, I might check some local welders, I have found a used one for around 250 not shipped, I imagine I could get one fabbed up cheaper.

 

[jenkinsph]

I agree with both posters above, better to copy a folding rops as it is easier to use than a pin and socket set up. Proper welding techniques are important though.

 

[Zebrafive]

I saw one for 5xxx series folding for $200 on a MI Craigslist

 

[buickanddeere]

You can purchase real JD folding rops that will work . For less $ than cobbling up something home brew that is not qualified .

 

[csnow]

You can purchase real JD folding rops that will work . For less $ than cobbling up something home brew that is not qualified .

I agree with the not qualified, but less money I doubt that, a new rops for my tractor is over $1000. I have been looking on ebay but everything I look up on jd parts there are only 3 tractors with rops that will fit mine unless someone knows of more, I am all for keeping it factory but not for $1000. I even emailed a couple tractor junkyards 1 week ago and have heard nothing, figure the lease they could do is tell me they don't have anything at the moment if that is the reason for no response. I am open to ideas, I have looked through the forum at other modded rops.

 

[RoyJackson]

Thanks for the replies, I might check some local welders, I have found a used one for around 250 not shipped, I imagine I could get one fabbed up cheaper.

I doubt you would fabricate a ROPS cheaper than $250...I'd go for the used one.

Another possibility is to just shorten your existing ROPS and leave it a non-folding type.

 

[KenB2920]

Patience and expanding your search... You'll find them at a good deal. Just may have to drive or get them shipped ...