Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Farmall & IHC Tractors Discussion Forum
:

ROPS for 350 Utility

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
jmauss

02-11-2006 09:29:48




Report to Moderator

In response to an earlier post regarding rollover potential, one of the replies suggested putting a ROPS on my 350 utility, which I think is a good idea for what I am using it for.

Has anyone had experience putting a ROPS on a 350 utility? Are there any aftermarket kits available, or am I going to have to fab something?

Any help you can give me is appreciated. Thanks.

Joe




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
scotc

02-12-2006 09:51:48




Report to Moderator
 Re: ROPS for 350 Utility in reply to jmauss, 02-11-2006 09:29:48  
why couldn't one be built using the quickhitch mounts? Or run a big peice of strap, like 1/2 by 6 inches, clamped to the axle by the rollbar and running between the axles. It would have to be specially bent and/or welded but why couldn't it work? Or how about mounting an entire structure by using the trans cover mount bolts and having a cage that also mounts up to the bellhousing and front bolster casting? That way you could have limb risers and make it large enough to crush some while not getting crushed youself. I think that'd be the way to go. But I'd also have a good welding or a racing shop(experience w/rollcages) build whatever I came up with.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
ny bill

02-11-2006 18:52:50




Report to Moderator
 Re: ROPS for 350 Utility in reply to jmauss, 02-11-2006 09:29:48  
joe, guy fay's response was exactly what i learned, after getting "reminded" by safety people that my M, Super C, etc didn't have a rops, so any helpers were at risk in a rollover. if you put a rops on and the tractor flipped, an axle could break and leave you worse off. safety people didn't like the thought that rops weren't available for the old girls.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Guy Fay

02-11-2006 15:08:10




Report to Moderator
 Re: ROPS for 350 Utility in reply to jmauss, 02-11-2006 09:29:48  
Generally, the IH tractors built before 1958 or so are considered unsuitable for addition of ROPS. The issue isn't that you can't build a ROPS for them, but there's really no place to mount a ROPS that won't fracture when the tractor rolls over, leaving you in as bad or worse shape then if you didn't have a ROPS. Contact your Case-IH dealer for info.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Dellbertt

02-11-2006 10:22:29




Report to Moderator
 Re: ROPS for 350 Utility in reply to jmauss, 02-11-2006 09:29:48  
Ive been brushchopping banks and ditches with my 300u for a long time and never felt like it wanted to go over. But better safe than sorry, you are prob going to have to fab one yourself or maybe redo one that"s about the right size.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy