Inexpensive ROPS Tractor Canopy: Snowco Femco RU-50 (

Snowco Femco RU-50 ROPS 54" Tractor Umbrella (Orange): amzn.to/34AG7qM
Links to other colors are below:
If you’ve followed my channel for a while, you’ve seen the umbrella canopy on my tractor in some of my videos. It, plus my ROPS mounted fan, provides shade and cooling for me during the hottest months of the year.
There are a lot of choices for ROPS mounted tractor canopies. For my first canopy, I wanted something fairly inexpensive and removeable because I would mostly use the canopy in the summer months. Otherwise, I enjoy the full open view and being able to look up at the sky. I wasn’t ready for the expense or trouble of a permanent canopy, so it seemed like an umbrella canopy would be a good choice for me, and it turns out that it has.
Snowco Femco RU-50 ROPS 54" Tractor Umbrella with Mounting Bracket, Cover & Frame:
Kubota Orange: amzn.to/34AG7qM
John Deere Yellow: amzn.to/34AGSjC
Case-IH & MF Red: amzn.to/2IeIPL7
New Holland Blue: amzn.to/30PhENb
White: amzn.to/3lrl6FB
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[@orangetractorguy8201]

I really appreciate your videos; and they are so well made. I have toyed with the idea of a canopy for my L3901, but the expense always kept me from pulling the trigger. I'll be checking this one out a bit closer thanks to you. Be safe.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for the kind words! I have a feeling this canopy might be a good fit for you. Thanks for watching!

[@stevenmoore6983]

Just bought this in yellow for my John Deere 5205. It did not come with instructions so your video was a great help. It looks good and works good. I am going to put a piece of cloth window screen material across the back of my roll bar. It will keep the sun off the back of my neck, allow air to blow through, and allow visibility to my rear. Thanks again for the great video

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you found it helpful, Steven! Thanks for watching!

[@jdjack7412]

Good video as always. Thanks for the info on a solution for a reasonable price canopy.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for watching, JD Jack!

[@Malpeque_Bay_LX3310]

Good timing on your video. While I have a cab on my LX2610 my future son in law was looking at something for his compact John Deere so I forwarded the link to him.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad to hear it, Stephen! You have an LX2610? Must be brand new since that’s a new line for Kubota. I know your gonna love it. Thanks for watching!

[@KelvinSoftail2007]

Thanks for this video, I hadn't known about these. Now to see if I can get one in Australia.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for watching, Kelvin! Good luck. I hope you can get them down under!

[@summeredollar5623]

Cable tie tightener? Was surprised for a few seconds then remembered who I was watching. Ha. Another great video!

[@tractorman4461]

Martin has all the cool tools doesn’t he ...?? The cable tie tool is a smaller version of the larger commercial versions we use on flexible duct connections to round pipe. They take a 3/8” zip tie and they come up to 36” long. Those cannot be drawn tightly enough without the tool to keep the air pressure from blowing the flex/hard pipe joint apart on medium or high pressure duct systems. I actually use my commercial tool on the little ties on occasion.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hey Wendell, I have one of those for the 3/8" zip ties too. I got it when I rebuilt the duct work in part of our home after major renovations. I still use it on occasion when I need a BIG tie wrap for a project. Never thought about using it on small ones. I'll have to try that!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Martin! Excellent how to and walk through. So important to keep the sun off you when working all day and this looks like a great option. Have a great weekend!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Gord! Hope you have a most excellent weekend too!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir 😊 Yes I can imagine under the sun how much it is nice to have that umbrella 😊👍 You can use canvass protective liquide against the Sun and Rain 👍😊 Great video Sir cheers😊👍

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Dave! Good idea! Yes, I should spray it with a UV and water proofing solution. Thanks for watching!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@DIYMyWay Have a blessed Sunday Sir 🙏😊

[@DIYMyWay]

You too, Dave!

[@BretAllenStudios]

Great timing on this video! I have been wanting to put a canopy on my tractor, but paying $400+ dollars for one plus shipping has kept me away from the purchase. That’s an ideal solution for me on those days that are hot as Haiti in full sun. Here in TN working much past 10-11am is a no go without it. Just ordered for my Kubota from your link! Thanks!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad to hear it, Nunya! Yeah, same here in GA. After about 10 am, I can’t work on the tractor in full sun without the canopy. Way to hot & humid! Hope your canopy works for you as well as mine has for me. Thanks for watching!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Having shelter for the hot sun is a great idea and this portable canopy seems like it's a great idea for doing so. Easy to assemble and mount and the price is right!!! Thanks for posting Martin. Take care!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Yes, indeed. It’s not for everyone, but it’s probably fine for a lot of folks. Thanks for watching and stay safe!

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahaha. I loved the subliminal message Lolol. Awesome details Martin. I still don’t know how you do every darn video so professionally. You bring up a lot of nice points for those interested in sun protection. Except directly outside my shed I am in the shade of a few thousand trees most all the time. Lol. Great video on what appears to be a very good bang for the buck. No green for the John Deere’s OR my old Oliver’s huh......

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Wendell! Glad you liked it! I have used it only 3 or 4 times in 101 videos. That one needs to be used sparingly, IMO. Thank you for the kind encouragement, my friend! Nope, no green, but that yellow one ought to look pretty good on them. Just add a ROPS to them. LOL! BTW, the make a fender mounted version for older tractors without a ROPS. Thanks for watching!

[@tractorman4461]

DIY My Way Lolol. I’ve seen it three times now. I though it was not only funny but borderline genius !! You ROCK, Martin.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Wendell!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Thanks DIY for the canopy demo and features display. I have the hard top made by Curtis and it's done well for me . Yep you gotta always glance up when traveling around trees and trabches b/c a branch could easily redesign things. My caopy is reversible so I can use the backhoe and when I had to flip-flop to backhoe position, it was a tussle b/c I hadn't practiced doin that while in the foeld and it abou kicked my behind. when I demo'ed it for the video, I was on level ground and used a small step-ladder to provide proper height. Stable Footing was an issue for me when out in field on uneven ground. The cccCurtis caopy wasn't too heavy but when the wind catches it while you're attempting to flip=flop canopy positions, you're in for an exciting day. You can imagine holding a kite with the wind whipping. Enjoyed a full-watch, my friend. Have a fine weekend, Martin. Don🙂

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Don! I remember watching your canopy video and thought it was a good solution. I already had my canopy at the time and it didn’t require me to redesign my ROPS LED lights mounting setup. Thanks for watching!

[@larrycainjr]

Nice review and install video! Thanks!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it was helpful, Larry! Thanks for watching!

[@davidmartin303]

Yes, I did notice your canopy and I did wonder where you got it and how you mounted it. I fully intended to contact you for that information. Turns out all I had to do was wait a bit and there you were. Great video and thanks for the information. I plan on purchasing an L3901 in the next 12 months and will definitely will need a canopy.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi David! Looks like I timed that video well for you. I’m sure that you’ll love your L3901! Thanks for watching!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

That is a nice canopy Martin! I've been looking into them for my tractors. Getting cooked on that tractor is no fun! lol Have a good week my friend!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi John! Yes, it has worked well for me so far. If you have the overhead clearance where you store your tractors, this canopy might be a good choice for you. Thanks for watching and have a great week!

[@homesteadpilgrim]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing this I'll have to get one after I get a pole saw and remove limbs that may hang it up! Full watch my friend!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Tim! LOL! Yes, that would be the recommended order of purchase! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

[@-Dave-is-not-here]

Nice video Martin, I live here in Arizona and I needed a good canopy and light weight as well. I like this style but another good light weight style people can check out that is easy to take on and of is the rhinohide canopy. I have to take mine on and off to lower my ROPS to get into my garage. It is a hard canopy but yet it is flexible as well, ask me how I know. Yes I have tried to drive into my garage in the up position(just once). LOL CONS to the rhinohide canopy to yours is it does cost a little more, takes a little more room to store and slightly heavier but easy to handle still by one person. Only comes in black PRO's It is more durable, it can stand up to use around trees(it flexes enough with small branches and makes them move as well) Very easy installation as well and it is water proof as well. I still have to get my fan mounted Martin but keep the great videos coming.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Dave! I’m familiar with the Rhinohide canopy and have seen some videos on it. If I recall, it was a bit small for the amount of shade I wanted, but easy to handle for that reason. Plus, it’s mounting system would mean I would have to redo my ROPS mounted LED lights. It sounds like the perfect choice for you, though. Thanks for watching!

[@-Dave-is-not-here]

@@DIYMyWay I think your Lights would of worked, I have 4 lights mounted on my rops on the side to forward 2 rear nothing on the center but I could. Both Canopies are good choices I was just posting incase your viewers wanted something a little heavier but still flexible. Keep on tractoring!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Dave!

[@johnathanroden2209]

I just ordered a yellow one for the john deere thanks for the install instructions. If it works well i may get an orange one for the mower i have.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Johnathan! I hope you like yours as much as I do mine. Thanks for watching!

[@dougb9301]

i see you have a rigid canopy now. What caused the death of your umbrella canopy?

[@DIYMyWay]

It didn’t die and I still have it. I was offered this rigid canopy sold by Tractor Addons and it’s been a great upgrade. I made a product review video about it which you can find in my product review playlist. Thanks for watching!

[@Kookamungawerewolf]

I went through two of them on my John Deeres. They lived short lives because of low tree limbs. They were nice while they lasted though.The ROPS on the JD is tilted back and these umbrellas are difficult to set level or slightly angled downward because of that and a moderate breeze will flip the umbrella upward. If you can stay away from low hanging limbs you will be alright.

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

Great topic! I always enjoy the topics you pick. Since I already have a factory hard top awning I won’t need what you posted about this time, but the comfort fan is a great idea! Did you do a video on that? Thanks!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! Yes I did do a video on the fan. You’ll find it in the Kubota mods playlist on my channel. Thanks for watching!

[@pwayne6923]

Hey could you do a video of how to flush the coolant system on your tractor? Thanks enjoy the videos

[@DIYMyWay]

When I get around to flushing the coolant system, you can bet I’ll do a video on it. Thanks for watching!

[@peteduncan921]

Most of the available tractor canopies are too small or mounted too high to provide good shade when the sun is not directly overhead. I wonder if this one could be mounted differently, with the support arm positioned UNDER the ROPS instead of above it. It looks like that might be possible, if the clamping bracket is inverted and reversed. That would place the slotted angle adjustment bracket below and behind the ROPS frame and pointing down, so that the support arm would be angled upward from a lower position under the ROPS bar. My ROPS is pretty tall, so I don't think that this put the hardware too close to my head, and the lower umbrella position should provide better shading and more clearance above the umbrella.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Pete! Sounds like that should work just fine if you don’t mind the lower headroom. I’d constantly be banging my head on that support arm, so it’s not an option for me. Thanks for watching!

[@markjones4090]

Another excellent tutorial, I didn't know you could get an umbrella canopy. I've got hard shell canopy on my tractor. As per usual I always learn something on your videos, this time it was a cable tie tightener, how do they work?

[@DIYMyWay]

G’day Mark! Glad you liked it. There are a number of different tie wrap or cable tie tightener designs. With this simple one, you slide the end of the tie wrap into the side of the tool and squeeze the handle, which grabs the tie wrap and pulls it tight better than you could by hand. Thanks for watching!

[@FromSteelToWood]

Great product and economical too! I still prefer my full size (bullet proof) canopy for winter time! But for your climate, it's just perfect! What about rain, does it protects you from rain? Thanks!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Joe! Well, mine isn’t bulletproof but then again I don’t have anyone out to shoot me that I know of. LOL! I think it will protect me from the rain - at least for a while. Thanks for watching!

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

I want one but I have to many tree's I would rip it off. I had to take my fan off it was blowing to much sand on me. Later

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mech! Well, you could limb up your trees. Problem solved. You’re welcome. LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@maulikale1125]

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[@DIYMyWay]

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