ComancheStarFarms Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Anyone have any experience with a quality two post ROPS canopy on a Wheatland or Standard tractor? I would like one that looks factory though I doubt any were. Mostly for sun protection but also in the odd chance we turned the tractor over. It would be excellent if the canopy looked good enough that old-timers would comment “I didn’t know IH made them for Wheatlands” or “Sure wish I had one back in the day.” Thoughts , ideas, suggestions or criticisms? - Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
606 diesel Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 That sounds pretty awesome, how do wheatland fenders mount anyway? The ironbull rops canopy looks close to factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheStarFarms Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 Wheatland fenders mount similarly as Farmall flat tops but with a front mount entrance on Farmalls the ROPS doesn’t get in the way of driver comfort. That likely is a hindrance for rear mount which Wheatlands & Standards usually are. I agree that the Iron Bull ROPS & canopies look first class. Thanks, Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
606 diesel Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I have seen pictures of an 806 wheatland with front steps before and fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7and8and1456 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Pictures from old brochure. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheStarFarms Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 Yes a front left step was common & may have been standard equipment. But unless it had a cab most of us climbed on from the back side - particularly if we had any seniority - LOL. A lot like an H or M or 400 - - I’ve gotten on board from the front but only very occasionally. Climbing up from behind by stepping on the drawbar always seemed easier. Thanks for the ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheStarFarms Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 Front climbing over the battery & dust shield was easy for me when I was a youngster but now I get tripped up almost every time! So a two post ROPS & canopy might not work & maybe that’s why I’ve never seen one on a Wheatland. But if it’s been done well then almost certainly a Red Power member has done so. Thanks again for the ideas - please keep them coming. - Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyoakscubs Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I have a standard 1206, and although it does not have the wheatland options like dust shields, it has the wide coverage fenders. I have a set of K&M steps on the left side and they are great. Not original, but if you're going to climb the front of one of these tractors it makes it a breeze. Also would allow your ROPS idea. Here's a picture of mine for reference. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheStarFarms Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 Thank you. That might be part of the answer to putting a 2-post on. And K&M steps on just about anything is an improvement. - Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Farms Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Wheatlands and Standards starting with the 56s had the factory option of ROPS w/wide coverage fenders. Wide coverage fenders was even an option for Farmall versions. This setup was more likely seen in the South especially in rice growing areas. I bet it was also seen out in California rice farming. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 20 minutes ago, Long Farms said: Wheatlands and Standards starting with the 56s had the factory option of ROPS w/wide coverage fenders. Wide coverage fenders was even an option for Farmall versions. This setup was more likely seen in the South especially in rice growing areas. I bet it was also seen out in California rice farming. Any pictures of the rear of that thing Brian?? The 2 post would have to come through the floor plate then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Farms Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Doesnt go thru platform. Used cab style platform with the flanged sides to bolt onto wide coverage fenders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall1066 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 11 hours ago, Long Farms said: Wheatlands and Standards starting with the 56s had the factory option of ROPS w/wide coverage fenders. Wide coverage fenders was even an option for Farmall versions. This setup was more likely seen in the South especially in rice growing areas. I bet it was also seen out in California rice farming. Is this something you are going to save? Or just a picture of something you found? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Farmall1066 said: Is this something you are going to save? Or just a picture of something you found? X2 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acem Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 The full coverage fender tractors down here always have a three point hitch so you climb up the front. They came with big rice and cane rears,usually 23.1x34, and single ribs fronts, for steering in the mud. Two post canopies were and still are VERY POPULAR in the south! Thx-Ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Farms Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 56 minutes ago, Farmall1066 said: Is this something you are going to save? Or just a picture of something you found? Tried too. Locked up in family squabble. Too far gone anyways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall1066 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Long Farms said: Tried too. Locked up in family squabble. Too far gone anyways. That’s to bad!!! Is it a 12 or 1456? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Axial flow sent me these to post. Thought they might help some of the questions. It’s a 66 series but still shows a 4 post nicely. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall1066 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 My 1066 narrow front looked like 👆🏻👆🏻 but, the 4 post and fenders were beyond saving. Rusted out from southern Florida saltwater air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheStarFarms Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 A lot of good help & a variety of ideas by all of you. Right now we’re looking at picking up an IH 2 post ROPS in southern Illinois & once in hand hope to mount the 2 post on the outside of the fenders - - meaning a nice cut job on the top of each fender alongside the inside of the fender between the braces. But your ideas are still coming in so I’m not in a rush. Thanks - Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, ComancheStarFarms said: A lot of good help & a variety of ideas by all of you. Right now we’re looking at picking up an IH 2 post ROPS in southern Illinois & once in hand hope to mount the 2 post on the outside of the fenders - - meaning a nice cut job on the top of each fender alongside the inside of the fender between the braces. But your ideas are still coming in so I’m not in a rush. Thanks - Jonathan Count me out for trying to get the hole cut correctly. Need some type of pattern to transfer to both fenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Kirsch Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/8/2021 at 10:03 PM, ComancheStarFarms said: It would be excellent if the canopy looked good enough that old-timers would comment “I didn’t know IH made them for Wheatlands” or “Sure wish I had one back in the day.” Much more likely they'll just nit-pick your tractor apart until you're ready to run home in tears, "They never came that way from factory." LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitty Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 5:56 PM, ComancheStarFarms said: A lot of good help & a variety of ideas by all of you. Right now we’re looking at picking up an IH 2 post ROPS in southern Illinois & once in hand hope to mount the 2 post on the outside of the fenders - - meaning a nice cut job on the top of each fender alongside the inside of the fender between the braces. But your ideas are still coming in so I’m not in a rush. Thanks - Jonathan On 10/10/2021 at 11:40 AM, Sledgehammer said: Axial flow sent me these to post. Thought they might help some of the questions. It’s a 66 series but still shows a 4 post nicely. I was thinking about this and the 2 post should be inside the fenders and not outside of the fender . That's how the canopies were on the 2 or 4 post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheStarFarms Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Another thanks for all the good ideas! In the short time I’ve known about Red Power Forum I can’t imagine how anyone got by before its creation! - Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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