Overhanging Branches & the ROPS

tk1469

tk1469

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I have debated putting this thread on the OTT forum - and I'm sure that anyone who has been operating a tractor for a period of time will already know this - but I'm sure there's still some "newbies" out there - that can benefit from this story - it was passed on to me by another Kubota owner here in Michigan -

When driving thru the woods with your tractor - you may encounter a low hanging limb from a tree. It's easy to just duck you head to avoid that big bruise on your forehead. But don't forget that the ROPS is back there. If the limb catches on the ROPS - you're gonna lift the front end off the ground and risk flipping over backward.

Safety First.

TK
 
meanjean

meanjean

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If and when you break glas you should check out a local hockey rink.
Maybe they can hook you up with a piece they use on their boards.
I managed to pick up a piece for $0.
 
skeets

skeets

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A word from the voice of experence here boys and girls... those low branches should not be pushed out of the way by hand,,5 weeks in a cast shows that it is not a good idea to push and get your arm caught between the ROPS and the branch your trying to move! Just thought Id toss that out there
 
cabu

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You really mean "in the wood" when a limb of a tree can turn you, facing the sky. Normally it's said, that someone should clear his work-area befor start working. I have also a small piece of land covered with up to 2 feet thick trees. But befor I enter the deep forest I make my trail. Just walking the short path and check for space. As I said, it's not a big forest but maybe you are entering some sort of Fangorn Forest Better you look out for Ent's. ;)

carl
 
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