Tested the ROPS yesterday

zerofloat · Mar 26, 2010

Tested the ROPS yesterday. Made a few years ago out of 4" pipe and never thought I would really need it. i was moving a stump with the boom pole, lost traction on the front spun around and rolled over. The Yanmar is OK and me too, both just scratched up some. I posted pics in the Yanmar Photo section. Be careful out there!

mus302 · Mar 26, 2010

Glad you and the tractor were unhurt. From the looks of the pictures, I bet it was a scary ride.

tnbowhunter · Mar 26, 2010

I bet that was a sphincter tightening experience.

I've rolled my 4-wheeler a time or two but so far i've been lucky on the tractor.
Glad your ok!!

Dusty1 · Mar 26, 2010

Better to test them now than waiting for the accident to build them, good thing you took the time.

jerrybob · Mar 26, 2010

Wow......must have been quite a ride. Glad you're OK and the tractor too! Good warning.......it's easy to not be careful......until something happens.

ninefinger · Mar 27, 2010

Glad are well and hope this is one test I never perform.

clemsonfor · Mar 27, 2010

Here is the link to his pics to make it easier. Just thought id save some of you a few clicks.

Member Profile - TractorByNet.com Photo Gallery

LBrown59 · Mar 27, 2010

zerofloat said:
Tested the ROPS yesterday.

Glad it passed.

Neat 1500 · Mar 29, 2010

Yep i also tested mine a few months ago, it also passed. it doesnt take much to tip them over at times.

Bret Mc · Mar 29, 2010

Wow, Glad your OK after that !! I would like to show your pics to everyone I see operating their tractors with with their foldable ROPS in the folded position just to remind them what they are for. Keep it shiny side up!!!