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Re: Need some help designing a ROP for my oliver 5
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Posted by Rod F. on August 18, 2003 at 20:28:54 from (142.177.105.39):
In Reply to: Need some help designing a ROP for my oliver 550 posted by Matt on August 18, 2003 at 07:28:45:
I don't want to rain on the parade here, but building a rollbar may not be the answer. In some areas, department of labor will not recognize a home built ROP, only factory approved. Here in Nova Scotia, I believe they will also approve something that is CWB certified. Approval would be a consideration if you are trying to meet regs or insurance etc. That said, if it is purely for your own safety, then over building is the way to go. 2x6x1/8 would be a minimum. 1/4 would be better. To use round pipe, you would need to depend on the tractor landing upside down with the ROP standing perpindicular, for the pipe to have any strength. Round pipe would likely just fold back. That's why rectangular steel is used...to take advantage of the cross section. One final note...use a seat belt, or just save your money. The ROP will do more harm than good, unless you're strapped in. Good luck. Rod
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