Universal Tractor Canopy Installation

Hey guys! Thanks for stopping by. In today's video we install a universal tractor canopy made by Curtis Industries. Hope you guys enjoy!
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[@ks1u]

This video convinced me to buy one. I drove up to the factory today (from SE CT) and picked it up at the warehouse to save on shipping. They were very friendly and made it an easy process. Best canopy made.

[@ForestToFarm]

Great! It gets the job done. Terry

[@RedimixCompanies]

how much did it cost? did you go to the west boylston ma location?

[@ks1u]

@@RedimixCompanies I don't recall the price and the receipt is packed away during home renovation, but I did drive to Boylston. It was easy to find and they had everything ready for me when I arrived. The box was too big to fit in my 2007 Prius, but they helped be unpack it and the top fit perfectly.

[@cfreezy45]

I've looked at all the brands of QD canopies and this is hands down the best design and quality. I got to have a QD because i have to fold my ROPS to fit my tractor in my old barn. I'll throw the canopy on when out mowing.

[@ForestToFarm]

Thanks for the feedback!! We love it! Terry

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

Probably the most informative vide I’ve seen in a long time! I’ve been looking for a canopy for my RK24. This absolutely fills the bill!

[@ForestToFarm]

Thanks! We love it. Terry

[@vancasdorph3951]

Nice video and good looking product. Looking forward to more videos

[@ForestToFarm]

Thank you. Very satisfied so far!! Terry

[@cliffguthrie7530]

Cool set up, thanks for the video.

[@ForestToFarm]

Thanks! Keeping the sun off on hot days makes life so much easier. Terry

[@deanbarr5740]

Great video I highly recommend the canopy. When I ordered my tractor in 2018 I ordered it with a canopy, J.Deere refers it as a Sun Shade. Don't remember what I paid but I think the brand you got is a little better made. To remove mine, you have to remove half a dozen bolts. What I like about yours is if your in brush and low lying tree limbs you can remove it really easy. With mine you need an arsenal of tools.

[@ForestToFarm]

Hey Dean. Yeah its a great addition. The ability to remove it basically on the fly is priceless. With our somewhat smaller forest/farm we are in an open field in the sun one minute and possibly in the trees the next. When heading into a forested area with low hanging limbs all we have to do is stand up and with a couple squeezes and a lift its on the ground awaiting our return. Can’t beat it. Terry

[@jamescole3152]

Thanks for the amazing video. Seems like a very high quality top. I see some for much less but this one sure does look nice.

[@ForestToFarm]

Thanks and you’re welcome! Does a great job. Terry

[@jamescole3152]

It's funny most of the videos talk about sun. It rained where I am all of April all of May and all of June. So this top would be great for keeping dry.

[@ForestToFarm]

Yeah its nice to at least keep your head and upper body dry. I was working about a mile from home the other day. Its rained off and on a few times. No wind. I was pretty much dry. Terry

[@madtater5948]

I like that it's a quick disconnect I have to fold my rops down to store my tractor in a building so I can pop this cover right off

[@ForestToFarm]

Agreed. Its the same reason we liked it so much. Terry

[@bobbymalcich63]

thank you for showing us that!!

[@ForestToFarm]

You are very welcome. Terry

[@bobbymalcich63]

@@ForestToFarm thank you!!

[@ForestToFarm]

Yepper

[@180Floridalife]

Great install guide! Thanks 👍

[@ForestToFarm]

Thank you and you are welcome. Always glad to help. Terry

[@josephmcdowell5130]

What model is this? Otherwise \vey well done!

[@ForestToFarm]

Thank you! The link is in the description of this video. I tried to copy and paste it here but my cell phone is not letting me. 😁 Terry

[@davebeard4987]

Great Video..... Looks like the Nuts to bolt the canopy on were rusted when delivered.....Can you verify?

[@ForestToFarm]

I think you may be confusing the orangish looking locknuts with rust. There was no rust to my knowledge. Great product! Terry

[@davebeard4987]

@@ForestToFarm TY!!!

[@davebeard4987]

@@ForestToFarm TY!!!

[@ForestToFarm]

Thanks for watching!! We have more of their products to install. We are way behind but stick around lots more in the tractor world to come!! Terry

[@ForestToFarm]

Hey somehow I had hit the thumbs down button on your original post. Fixed it. Sorry 🤪. Terry

[@orangetractorguy8201]

Hi guys; great video! I have been looking at this canopy for awhile and am planning on pulling the trigger soon. I'm in northeastern CT, so I will probably pick it up at their place in MA to save on the shipping. I liked your idea of placing some rubber material between the ROPS and the mounting plate. What would you recommend that I could use?

[@ForestToFarm]

Hey, Thanks! We still have not had time to find a rubber option. Hope to get to that soon but work has kept us running lately. We have some rubber mat material that we plan to try but I honestly do not know where it came from. What ever we use it will have to be pretty tough. I was thinking of trying some old inner tube cut up. Maybe from an old tractor tire or something big that might be a bit more on the robust side. Ha that just got me thinking, we may try an old lawn mower tire and cut the side walls out of it. Should be pretty solid yet easy to cut and form into something that would work yet not have steel cords in the side walls or at least I doubt they do. Sorry I can not tell you more but hey your question has just gotten us a little closer. :) Hummm or maybe some of that mat they use in showers under the tile? Terry

[@orangetractorguy8201]

@@ForestToFarm Hey Terry; hope all is well. Just thought I would let you know that I picked up my canopy and installed it a couple weeks ago. I spoke with the guys at Artillian before ordering and they were great. Could not be happier with the canopy and the quality of design, material, and construction. Really appreciate the video you did as it helped to influence my decision and also aided in the install. Be well!!

[@ForestToFarm]

@@orangetractorguy8201 Doing great!! You are welcome and thanks for the feedback. Terry

[@jamescole3152]

Duct tape. Don't over think. ...

[@RedimixCompanies]

how much height did the canopy add, ive only got about 4" clearance from top of my ROPS to top of garage door entrance

[@ForestToFarm]

Hey. Can’t check now but I will get that measurement asap. Might be a day or two. Thanks for watching!! Terry

[@SkashTheKitsune]

"some disassembly and assembly required" parents: "what?" builders: "ah, fantastic, so all parts will be there when I get my hands on it"

[@SkashTheKitsune]

this is nice, what could cause a small dent or scratch could have cost you an ambulance ride so, a fine purchase and will help against the elements too. but yes, try to find rubber for it... even those non slip mats would help

[@ForestToFarm]

Agreed.

[@ForestToFarm]

Hope all is well down that way.

[@SkashTheKitsune]

@@ForestToFarm yes, what concerned me the most was the big freeze that happened in Texas after Australia went up in flames, shows how vulnerable each government is when they are not ready for such extreme events, I hope you are doing well, at least our winter is predicted to be colder and more rain fall this year until about August, we did have green patches inside the middle of Australia where the rainfall usually isn't high enough to make grass grow so that was a nice relief.

[@ForestToFarm]

@@SkashTheKitsune Sounds rough down there. Terry

[@howardmoody9379]

which size did you buy?

[@ForestToFarm]

Not sure but the actual dimensions are 37” x 41 3/4” x 55 1/2”. Hope that helps and thanks for watching! Sorry for the late response. Terry

[@jamescole3152]

After watching again I see the rubber adjuster would not need adjusting with canopy up higher ( changing canopy height).

[@ForestToFarm]

That is correct. We keep it tilted down in the front to help keep the sun out of our faces. With our crazy schedule daybreak or sunset working are a regular thing. Thanks for watching!! Terry

[@suchoi61]

hello Guys I have a question , wy you don't work on you're House ? I think nobody interesting how doing installing a roof on a Tractor , or how too learn handle a chainsaw. Many People like too lock the progress on your Property ( House , Shop ) masonry, carpenter or electric Work . And please don't took to much. I wish you all the best from Switzerland and stay safe Daniel

[@ForestToFarm]

We should be starting our houses very soon! Covid prices and availability of material has held us back.

[@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh]

Unfortunately the only thing that fits my old ford is a straw hat🤣

[@ForestToFarm]

Been there, done that. Terry

[@cfreezy45]

If you got the coin iron bull mfg can build you a certified ROPS with canopy. If not there's homemade plans that you can build your own (at your own risk obv) and throw any canopy on it.

[@ForestToFarm]

@@cfreezy45 Good info.