Semi-DIY ROPS

[etpm]

Absolutely, a seat belt is a necessary part of ROPS.

The Canadian farm safety program has statistics on ROPS. There is a high DEATH rate without ROPS. With ROPS, out of 98 roll overs, zero fatalities or serious injuries.

Isn't that interesting. I have been wearing seat belts in cars for over 60 years. I have heard and read all the arguments about how wearing seat belts are less safe than not wearing them. Same deal with motorcycle helmets. But I know these arguments are hogwash. I for sure avoided a head injury by wearing my helmet. I guess I need to follow my own advice and wear my seat belt on my tractor 100% of the time, like I do with motor vehicles.
Eric

 

[RayIN]

Go to the rear axle or the bell housing area if there's a suitable attachment point. A little tractor is probably the perfect candidate for a home made roll bar.
Make it taller than you would think is necessary to be above your head. If you lay the tractor on it's side it needs to be tall enough for the now sideways center of gravity to not overcome the newly created "width" (1/4 turn ago it was it height) and continue rolling!
Some will say to add a seat belt but I'm not 100% sure it's always the best thing in every situation like in an automobile.

The MF operators manual states: "if the ROPS is up always wear the seat belt. If the ROPS is down never wear the seat belt."