Posted by rockyridgefarm on December 07, 2021 at 04:32:33 from (96.61.191.22):
In Reply to: U-make-it ROPS posted by docmirror on December 06, 2021 at 16:45:11:
What were you expecting, docmirror? An attaboy? A line of people waving money at you to make them one? The responders are saying what they are saying because they care about your safety. It is up to you
I think Janichalsons suggestion on how to test it is a good one. You should be able to pull on the topmost point of that frame and lift the wheels off the ground. Anything less than a rock solid frame that doesnt flex in any way will save you from a roll over.
First thing I would have done was using heavier steel. Maybe not much heavier, considering how small a tractor you have.
Second thing is to make it shorter and narrower. That may sound counter intuitive, but a shorter frame will be less likely to collapse as it rolls. Maybe the suggestion of mounting an X inside the frame will help with that.
Not everyone is trolling you. Most want to help you survive a rollover.
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