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Mr. Dave · 03-16-2007, 07:34 AM

I wanted to put a Canopy on my tractor but it adds about 4 inches to the top of the ROPS and it wont fit through my garage at that height, The Sunblocker Top would be able to take off for easy storage but I am wondering if anybody has had one of these and know if they are a sturdy unit. They run about $200.00. Here is pics. of the two.

slkpk · 03-16-2007, 08:32 AM

I've been looking those myself. I saw the hardtop setup at the CASEIH dealer on a CUBCUT. The ABS top seems like it would last and easy to take off/on. I have not seen the other style. slkpk

Loogie · 03-16-2007, 09:59 AM

I hadn't seen the lightweight yellow one. It looks nice. What's the source for that?

slkpk · 03-16-2007, 10:56 AM

It's FEMCO the folks that won't sell me just the brackets for the folding ROPS. slkpk

Greenster · 03-16-2007, 02:04 PM

I like the canvas top. I would say it also is safer as your center of gravity is lower with it (although I don't know how much the fiberglass unit weighs).

Mayor · 03-16-2007, 02:13 PM

I like both of them. Let's have each of you buy one and write a review. Greenster is baking in the sun so count him in to pony up the cash!!!

Greenster · 03-16-2007, 02:25 PM

I make a point of never mowing in the heat of the day in the summer. Too brutal for me...especially when the humidity is 95% or higher. That doesn't mean I couldn't appreciate the shade!! I might look into it.

Mr. Dave · 03-16-2007, 07:47 PM

The ABS Plastic Canopy Weighs around 70 lbs. I was told and has to be purchased through a JD dealer for some reason. I priced it through my dealer and he said about $450.00 but all JD dealers will probally be differnt. The yellow canopy can be bought staight from femco. I am leaning towards the yellow canopy cause of the height prob. I have withe door of my garage unless I find out in the mean time that this is not a sturdy unit. Thats why I hope I find someone that bought 1 so I can get their opinion.

Dave

03-16-2007, 07:34 AM	#1
Mr. Dave Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 110 MTF Member # 5114	ABS Plastic Canopy VS Sunblocker Tops I wanted to put a Canopy on my tractor but it adds about 4 inches to the top of the ROPS and it wont fit through my garage at that height, The Sunblocker Top would be able to take off for easy storage but I am wondering if anybody has had one of these and know if they are a sturdy unit. They run about $200.00. Here is pics. of the two. Attached Images

03-16-2007, 08:32 AM	#2
slkpk USMC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pekin IL. Posts: 18,552 MTF Member # 37 Images: 21	Re: ABS Plastic Canopy VS Sunblocker Tops I've been looking those myself. I saw the hardtop setup at the CASEIH dealer on a CUBCUT. The ABS top seems like it would last and easy to take off/on. I have not seen the other style. slkpk __________________ 1964 JD RF110 Restored 2004 Ingersoll 318LGT @ the church doing the Lord's work 2007 JD 2305 It's too late to worry about it now!

03-16-2007, 09:59 AM	#3
Loogie Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Central Md Posts: 340 MTF Member # 5130	Re: ABS Plastic Canopy VS Sunblocker Tops I hadn't seen the lightweight yellow one. It looks nice. What's the source for that? __________________ ----------------------- JD 2305, 200CX Loader, 62" MMM w/ mulch kit, Frontier 2048L Box Blade, Ballast Box, iMatch, ATI toothbar, Paynes forks, 25gal Fimco Sprayer w/ boom, Herd M96 seeder/spreader, lots of learning to do...

03-16-2007, 10:56 AM	#4
slkpk USMC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pekin IL. Posts: 18,552 MTF Member # 37 Images: 21	Re: ABS Plastic Canopy VS Sunblocker Tops It's FEMCO the folks that won't sell me just the brackets for the folding ROPS. slkpk __________________ 1964 JD RF110 Restored 2004 Ingersoll 318LGT @ the church doing the Lord's work 2007 JD 2305 It's too late to worry about it now!

03-16-2007, 02:04 PM	#5
Greenster Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 635 MTF Member # 4957	Re: ABS Plastic Canopy VS Sunblocker Tops I like the canvas top. I would say it also is safer as your center of gravity is lower with it (although I don't know how much the fiberglass unit weighs). __________________ GREENSTER JD 2305 - 48" Eagle Box Blade - JD 647 48" Tiller - 62C MMM w/Mulching Kit & Independent Lift - 200CX FEL w/49" bucket

03-16-2007, 02:13 PM	#6
Mayor Sign up Today!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Eastern, PA Posts: 4,208 MTF Member # 2656 Images: 34	Re: ABS Plastic Canopy VS Sunblocker Tops I like both of them. Let's have each of you buy one and write a review. Greenster is baking in the sun so count him in to pony up the cash!!! __________________ JD 2305, 200CX, MMM, iMATCH, Weight Box, 826D Snowblower, Frontier Box Blade, Markham Welding Toothbar, Star Sprayer 3 point, Herd M96 Spreader 3 point, Trac Vac 3 point. Projects: 12 Volt Sprayer, Weight Box, Toolbox

03-16-2007, 02:25 PM	#7
Greenster Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 635 MTF Member # 4957	Re: ABS Plastic Canopy VS Sunblocker Tops I make a point of never mowing in the heat of the day in the summer. Too brutal for me...especially when the humidity is 95% or higher. That doesn't mean I couldn't appreciate the shade!! I might look into it. __________________ GREENSTER JD 2305 - 48" Eagle Box Blade - JD 647 48" Tiller - 62C MMM w/Mulching Kit & Independent Lift - 200CX FEL w/49" bucket

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03-16-2007, 07:47 PM	#8
Mr. Dave Senior MTF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 110 MTF Member # 5114	Re: ABS Plastic Canopy VS Sunblocker Tops The ABS Plastic Canopy Weighs around 70 lbs. I was told and has to be purchased through a JD dealer for some reason. I priced it through my dealer and he said about $450.00 but all JD dealers will probally be differnt. The yellow canopy can be bought staight from femco. I am leaning towards the yellow canopy cause of the height prob. I have withe door of my garage unless I find out in the mean time that this is not a sturdy unit. Thats why I hope I find someone that bought 1 so I can get their opinion. Dave

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