Canopy What type of canopy?

[kossetx]

while searching for a canopy i found this Sun Guard Sunshade on ebay. anyone have experience with them? at 240.00 shipped, the seem reasonable.

 

[texbaylea]

I have the Wells Ag canopy also and like it. If you get one be aware that there are two mounting systems available. The one I have uses 4 heavy U-bolts to clamp it to the ROPS. That is their universal mount. They also have side brackets which are specific to the brand of tractor. These would give more protection if something heavy fell on the canopy I believe.

Vernon

 

[anojones]

I saw this thread and went ahead and bought one of the Sun Guard canopies (see photo). Very easy to deal with, and it was shipped right away. The universal mounting bracket is easy to work with, but is a bit of a kludge. The finish of the canopy was fine- not perfect but you couldn't tell looking at it on the tractor. Overall, a good inexpensive canopy that was easy to install. This is their consumer site Sun Guard

 

[anojones]

Closer view of the brackets.

 

[kossetx]

Anojones, Mind if I ask what a kludge is? MP

 

[anojones]

Kludge was probably too strong a word for it. The system works quite well, but is not exactly elegant. However, for about half the cost of any other canopy I could find- it is an excellent solution and worked well in the sun while mowing today. Now, for the definition I refer you to Kludge

 

[kossetx]

OK then. I looked in my dictionary before I asked and kludge was not listed. If you somewhat liked it, I would say kludge is kinda harsh too. Now, using the terms of us illiterate ones, on a scale of 1-10...

 

[MossRoad]

I really like the solid steel canopy on our Power Trac. Shade, protection from falling objects and bumps on the nogin if you don't watch out! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Rusty]

anojones: Nice looking canopy! Could you tell me how much height it adds above the top of the ROPS? Thanks! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Rusty

 

[anojones]

While this isn't designed to protect from falling objects, it's appears tough enough to protect from the odd small falling object, not really a problem where I am. As to how far above the ROPS- the mounting system is totally adjustable so you can mount it probably up to a foot above the ROPS or even below and in front of the ROPS. I mounted mine even with the top for appearance and it seemed to be the proper headroom for me. I was probably a bit harsh on the mounting system, considering how easy it was to put on and how much flexibility it gives you.