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Soon there will be another option instead of either ROPS up (risk of hitting low tree branches, but safe on hills) or ROPS down (can get under tree branches, but dangerous on hills). Glad there will soon be a safe "compromise"!
"LITCHFIELD, Minn., Oct. 25, 2013 Custom Products of Litchfield was granted a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its new duo-folding roll over protection system (ROPS). The duo-folding feature allows the equipment operator to adjust the framework depending on operating conditions, all the while meeting OSHA safety standards for roll over protection systems.
Occasionally, the overall height of the roll over protection system interferes with the function of the machine. For example, loading the equipment into a trailer or operating under trees can be challenging with ROPS in place. In these instances, the operator will often fold down the ROPS to gain clearance. When the ROPS is folded the traditional folded ROPS does not provide a certifiable level of protection to any safety standards..."
(GIE+EXPO News: U.S. Patent Granted for Revolutionary Duo-Folding Roll Over Protection System - Rural Lifestyle Dealer)
"LITCHFIELD, Minn., Oct. 25, 2013 Custom Products of Litchfield was granted a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its new duo-folding roll over protection system (ROPS). The duo-folding feature allows the equipment operator to adjust the framework depending on operating conditions, all the while meeting OSHA safety standards for roll over protection systems.
Occasionally, the overall height of the roll over protection system interferes with the function of the machine. For example, loading the equipment into a trailer or operating under trees can be challenging with ROPS in place. In these instances, the operator will often fold down the ROPS to gain clearance. When the ROPS is folded the traditional folded ROPS does not provide a certifiable level of protection to any safety standards..."
(GIE+EXPO News: U.S. Patent Granted for Revolutionary Duo-Folding Roll Over Protection System - Rural Lifestyle Dealer)