Bare-Co Tractor Canopy from Tractor Add-Ons: Specs, Installation & Review (
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- Опубликовано: 1 июл 2024
- I've had a hard top tractor canopy on my wish list for quite a while now. Recently Tractor Add-Ons (the makers of the PTO Connect that I reviewed a few months ago) made me an offer I couldn't refuse. They offered to give me a Bare-Co canopy for my tractor in exchange for making this video. I took a look at the specs on the canopy, then gladly accepted their offer.
Boy, I am glad I did because this is a NICE canopy!
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I’ve been looking at that same canopy for a while now. Glad to see such an involved explanation and video of the installation!
Hi Ryan! Glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching!
Canopy looks great. You will learn to love it as I did. Just a little learning curve on the initial trips out to the forest. But having it makes tractor work in the sun much, much more enjoyable. Enjoy and thanks for taking us along.
Thanks, Paul! Yeah, I had to be especially mindful of low limbs with my umbrella canopy. I make it a habit to limb up the trails in the woods where I take the tractor. Thanks for watching!
Wow Martin, you've been talking about getting a tractor canopy for some time now and behold, the desire is fulfilled. Loved that PTO Connect reached out to you. Their friemdly gesture will meet the needs of both you and them. The canopy was not too difficult to assemble/install. I would have maintained your side LED lights instead of cutting them off. At least you have the front and rear facing LED lights. An excellently executed video, as usual. I'm so happy for you since the timing is perfect. For the hot weather cometh (smile). So please enjoy the canopy and be safe in your actives chores. Things are well here in North Carolina. I just came inside and sat down from several hours of mowing grass on my little Massey GC 1710 and now am enjoying a chicken salad sandwich and a nice tall glass of ice sweet tea (SWAIT TAY that is) There's a slight twang in the enunciation of sweet tea that one picks up from living in our little country town , ha 🙂). Okay my friend, have an exceptional week and keep looking up for He will come.
Hi Don! Yes, I’m excited to have it and was thrilled that Tractor Add-Ons offered it to me in exchange for the video. It was impossible to keep the side lights as the were mounted, but as I said in the video, they are going back on and I already have the hardware for it. You’ll see this in a future video. Chicken salad! Yum!!! Can’t beat “swait tay” on a hot day! Have a most excellent week, Don! Thanks for watching!
Good evening Martin. Great job on the detailed and honest install video as always. That is a great looking canopy- and I am sure it will help to keep the Georgia sun off you as you work through those hot summers. :)) Thanks for sharing and congrats on the product demo!
Good evening Gord! Thank you sir! I’m already loving the new canopy. It will most definitely be my friend this summer. Thanks for watching!
Martin, after watching you install your Bare-Co canopy, I decided that was the one for me. I like the rack that no drilling is required. So I ordered an Orange one for my CK3510 Kioti. I was able to mount all the mounting hardware my self, despite just getting over knee replacement surgery on both knees. Then my son-in-law and grandson helped me set the canopy on top and mount the t brackets. It all went together easily, and looks really good. Thanks for the installation video!
Glad to hear you like your canopy as much as I like! Thanks for watching!
Great canopy!! Excellent installation!!
Thanks 👍
Good looking canopy. Seems like a good design that will last. Enjoyed the information. Thanks
Hi Doug! Yep, I’m impressed with it and like it a lot. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Very nice! Thank you, I needed to see it myself to get started.
Glad to know it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching!
Great design! It does look nice too! Thanks!
Hi Joe! Yes, I was impressed with the design too. I’m so glad to have a real canopy now! Thanks for watching!
I like the idea of a canopy Martin. I like your fan also. I sit right out in the sun and bake all day long as it is. Just keeping the sun off of the operator makes a big difference. That fan takes comfort to a whole new level.
That looks like it is a quality piece.
Hi Gary! The canopy and fan are a great combination! I highly recommend both. Thanks for watching!
I’m jealous now….looks good. Well done.
Thanks, Harry! I didn’t realize how much I’d like having a hardtop canopy. It’s great!
That does look nice. I'll be looking into this for my BX.
Hi Wayne! If you do get one, I hope it works as well for you as it had=s for me so far. Thanks for watching!
Free! Well kind of. I think they got the better deal, because now they have a perfect How To Install Video. I'll have to see about getting one. thanks.
Awe shucks, Super Jamster1! I appreciate that! It seems to be a really nice canopy and well designed. I did realize how great is is to have a real canopy until I had one. Thanks for watching!
That is a nice canopy Martine! Looks easy to install as well. Have a good one! See ya!
Thanks, John! Yes, I love the canopy and installation is easy. Thanks for watching!
Hey thanks for vid. I just installed mine on bx 1500 a little different install as brackets mount to top of rops not side. This thing is stout. The metal framing is impressive. I highly recommend. Your vid helped on install. I had no instructions. I used a square and tape as i have uneven driveway.
You’re welcome! Yep, they are sturdy. Thanks for watching!
Awesome install
Thanks!
Thanks!
Another great video. I can see me getting one soon I hope.
Thanks, David! Yes, it’s REALLY NICE having a solid canopy! Thanks for watching!
Looks great sir
Thank you, Judson!
Congrats on getting the new canopy (and for free!). Looks like a nice upgrade from the umbrella. Have thought to get one for my L3901, we'll see. Appreciate your review to now consider this model as an option.
Thanks! Yes, it’s a MAJOR upgrade over the umbrella for sure! Thanks for watching!
@@DIYMyWay Hi Martin! Looks like I am about ready to pull the trigger on a canopy. When you were researching yours, did you happen to check out the Curtis/Artillian model? I am comparing several and like some of the features it has; especially the quick attach/detach. Michael
Hi Michael! Yes, I am familiar with that one. If you need an easily removable one, that one is a good choice. Houndsman One has a video of installing one on his Massey GC1710. Good luck with your choice!
Very cool, Martin! I spent about 5 hours in the sun today grading the side yard with my B2601 (without any shade). Luckily the sunlight up here in WA state isn't has harsh as where I grew up in the MS Delta. I'd love to get one of those canopies, but not until I get the forests in shape - I'd hate to slam the thing into a low branch!
Hi David! Cool is the right word! It really keeps you 😎 in the hot ☀️. I limb up the areas in the woods where I take my 🚜 and often carry telescoping loppers on board for that purpose. Thanks for watching!
Nice looking Canopy, I like the looks of it but I really needed one I can remove easily so I had to go with a Rhinohide. I like the fact that these come in the different colors if I didn't have to remove mine all the time I would consider one of these for my New Holland. They look really well made and easy to install.
Hi Dave! Yes, if you need an easily removable one, this one ain’t it. Thanks for watching!
Glad I saved my roof and frame when I sold the golf cart.. A little work, left over scrap steel and apparently I saved a lot of money. Even put LED lights front and rear.. Total cost was whatever the lights cost, otherwise it was free... and I certainly don't consider myself mechanically inclined..
Great video and canopy. Now I am thinking about how to get approval from the finance committee for one for my new Kubota. I tell myself I could be mowing in the shade! Thanks for another great video sir!
Thanks! I hope you do get approval because that shade makes all the difference, especially when combined with my ROPS-mounted fan.
This looks like a really great tractor canopy.
Simple solid mount.
I wish it had one more feature, which is the ability to make it easily removable for transport.
True. On the other hand, remove the 4 clamp bolts and it’s off. If you don’t transport your tractor often, it’s not a big deal. You’d just have to have a place to store the bolts, and clamp pieces along with the canopy. Thanks for watching!
Gettin' hot here in Lower Alabama so I'm thinkin' I need one of these in LS/NH blue. Great video, thanks! 👍
Hi Dave! Yes, sounds like you’re gonna need a canopy. Thanks for watching!
Martin one drawback that I have noticed since adding my canopy is that the engine noise is louder. I now have to wear ear pro when operating my tractor. Love you vids!
Hi Rob! Interesting. I haven’t noticed that my tractor is louder with the canopy, but then again I usually wear ear pro operating my tractor. So glad you enjoy my videos! Thanks for watching!
That was interesting. Thank you.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
Sold me Martin!! I’m waiting for my tractor to be delivered but, I can see this being an early purchase. My Mrs., wondered about a cab, but I’m too old New England to even consider it…this however is a real distinct possibility! Not for me mind you…but for the Mrs.😁
😁😀🤣👍 Thanks for watching!
i just got one thx for video painless install for the most part
That’s great! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Thanks for watching!
Bonsoir Monsieur 😊 Your new hard top canopy look great Sir and look very strong too 💪😊 Great video therapy Sir 👍😇 Cheers 🍻
Bonsoir Dave! Merci, mon ami!
@@DIYMyWay 😇👍🍻
I am debating with myself if i need a canopy, and also trying to justify the cost. I am about 6’3” tall and i know i would bang my head on that thing several times before getting used to it being there. That looks like a nice canopy and installation doesnt look too bad either. If i decide i need one, i will check them out. Thanks for sharing
FYI, I am 6’2” tall and I don’t feel crowded under the canopy. Of course I set it as high as possible and the fact that it domes up more than other canopies was a big plus for me. Thanks for watching!
What a neatly done installation video Martin !! I've got a canopy on the 580 B Case backhoe, but that's the only one. A canopy does make it nice. You might have to teach Big Orange to duck driving through the woods now !! LOL. Your productions are crazy good ol buddy !!
Hi Wendell! Thank you, sir! LOL! He’s already learned to duck while I had the umbrella canopy, which stood up higher and was much more fragile. Thank you for the encouraging words!
@@DIYMyWay hahaha. Yeah I remember the first time I saw the umbrella canopy. I thought that would never fly in my woods !! I spent countless hours burning away my epidermis plowing, discing or cultivating wishing I had one !! LOL. Oh well... what don’t kill a fella will make him stronger huh....
I have an older Kubota, and a lot of bugs. What I did was mount my light under the forward edge of the roof, to clear trees, protect from rain, etc. And mounted two 4 inch lights on my rear fenders. All the light is aways trim me, lighting what I need, and keeping the bugs just a little farther from me.
I ended up mounting the light bar to the front edge of the canopy and remounted the side lights in about the same position as before. So I have 360 degree lighting again but none of it shines on me. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYMyWay I've learned alot from your channel. Thanks for the excellent videos.
Orange sure is looking spiffy now! As always, wonderful and informative instructional video. If you could, would love to see a short video on the findings of over head light. I would think moving it to the front rail would give off a much better light then from behind your head. Just how do those lights effect the bugs at night anyways?
Hi Dave! I never did the night test because I realized I wouldn’t like the result so I’m just going to move it to the front. The lights do attract bugs. All the more reason to move it forward so they won’t be buzzing right around my head! Thanks for watching!
Well done video..I store my tractor 10 miles away in the winter,,,while at the farm its also kept inside...how much wind will the top withstand when I transport it to and fro...MPH...45 to 50???
Thanks! I have no idea how much wind it will take facing forward on the trailer, but if you can load the tractor backwards, it would probably hold up fine. Thanks for watching!
Great channel - really appreciate the straightforward practical narration on every DIY project. Do you happen to recall the width of your ROPS? Wanting to mirror this setup on a L3560 but the ROPS width is 43 inches so not sure it will fit. Tia.
Thank you, Steve! The ROPS width limit for the standard canopy is 4.5”, but they make a larger version that might fit. Thanks for watching!
Nice
How's she goin'? I like your new canopy Martin!!! Went on pretty decent too eh. Wow you are really into 'Orange', even your dead blow hammer is orange!!! LOL That canopy should really work well for you. Take care!!
Thanks, Mike! Yep. Orange dead blow hammer, because that’s the color Harbor Freight sells. Nice coincidence! I’m lovin’ the canopy already. Thanks for watching!
Looks like a great canopy and a great breakdown on the product/install as always! I'm thinking that if you're like me and have to fold the ROPS to put the tractor away that's going to be a non-starter?
Thanks! Yes, one reason I have 10’x10’ roll-up doors on the shop is so that I’d never have to worry about clearance for the tractor. Thanks for watching!
Martin, could you please do a short follow-up video on how you had to move your lights after the canopy? I just bought the canopy and was waiting on it until I installed my flood lights. Thank you sir!
Hi Michael! Yes, I can do that. It would be a simple video to make so it should be out soon. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYMyWay Thanks Martin! You are the BEST!
Martin - what is the wind load rating for this canopy - as in miles per hour? I’d like to still be able to trailer my tractor without damaging it. Would backing the tractor onto the trailer alleviate my concerns?
Hi Scott! I have no idea, but you can probably find out by contacting Bare-Co. Backing your tractor on the trailer should put a lot less stress on the canopy, so that sounds like a good idea. Thanks for watching!
I keep searching for a canopy that I can easily remove but still is stable. I also am looking for one that actually offers some relief while using the backhoe. I like the look of this but wonder how much it helps cover you when the backhoe is on. It does not appear to be easily removed without removing the bolts. Thank you for the video.
Hi El! No my canopy is not easily removed. It offers a little cover while on the backhoe but not much. There are easy to remove canopies that are reversible for backhoe operation. Thanks for watching!
I've also got the L3901 but it came with a Kubota fiberglass canopy. I was always curious why you didn't get one
Hi Frank! It's always nice to meet another L3901 owner. I put it off because they were expensive. The umbrella canopy I had be for that did the job but was delicate compared to a hardtop canopy. Glad I waited because I got this one for free! Thanks for watching!
I love the canopy, but the price is a bit steep for me. Also I am afraid of damaging it my my woods. You mentioned, moving your top LED light bar to the front of it. Have you done that yet? I wonder about vibration on the canopy will effect the beam of the lights. Thanks again for another great vid.
Hi Marty! Yes, I have the light mounted to the front edge of the canopy but I haven’t yet taken it out in the dark to find out about vibration. When I do, I’ll let you know. Thanks for watching!
Can you lower the canopy so it’s the same height as the top of the ROPS?
Yes, in fact it can go lower than the top of the ROPS because of its shape. Thanks for watching!
Dang thisbor Rhino....decisions decisions!
How tall from the highest point of the canopy to the floor?
It’s right at 8’ but that’s because I have it set high by choice. It could be set about 6” lower. Thanks for watching!
I was interested in the canopy until I saw what they charged for shipping. No chance I'll pay $250 for shipping. They need to figure that out...
$250 for shipping??? Yikes, I’d look elsewhere too! Mine was free so I can’t complain. Thanks for watching!
You can never have too much shade. Later
Right you are, Mech!
Nice canopy, but a little pricy. I bought a canopy for my 3301L four years ago and it was roughly half that price. Maybe the difference is due to inflation? Cheers
Hi Cliff! Given how much the price of most everything has gone up in just the last year, I’m sure inflation is a big factor. Thanks for watching!
500 for a piece of plastic.
It cost me $0 so it was quite a good deal. Thanks for watching!