ROP for 4041

[jverhaag]

ZOO CREW Has anyone seen or designed a R.O.P (roll over protection) system for the 620/4040/4041/9020 series simplicity tractors. Thanks crew

[GrincheyOne]

Welcome to the "Club" John. That's not a farm, it's a ZOO!:D My light-hearted suggestions for ROP are to drive responsibly, stay off steep inclines, and away from deep swales. W

[wilm169]

I have never seen one other than pics of them.

[PGL]

It hasn't been tested in an actual rollover, but I have a sketch of one attaching on the trailer hitch mounting bracket. My scanner and camera drivers were knocked out by a virus, so I'll try to describe it. It would be made of 2x2 x 1/4 square tubing with a mounting bracket of 3x1/2 flat bar, all welded together. The vertical bottom legs are 15-1/2" and have the bracket plates welded on; the final assembly gets bolted on to the trailer hitch through 1/2" tapped holes 4" on centre (same as hitch mount). The side starts with 20" tubes angled out on each side, welded to two 36-1/2 tubes angled in to meet a top tube of 32". Lay it out on paper and you will see the angles needed to cut the tubes. The overall height would be about 63-1/2". The structure can be used to attach light and a lift hook if you like. You can also use it to attach a canopy if you want to work in the wet or hot sun. If I get my scanner working, I'll try to remember to post the sketch.

[CleanBee]

These tractors did have two types of ROP systems. Both were made by Saf-T-Cab company for the Powermax tractors. One was a canopy style for summer and the other was a fully enclosed cab for winter. I believe the Simpletractors sight has the canopy one pictured in the Simplicity section. Dan

[PGL]

My scanner still isn't working, but if you go to the Simple Tractors tab above and go to DIY as: Home> Do It Yourself> Dollies, Toolbox & More you will find a picture of the ROP I described, with an awning attached.