Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) Safety

Many tractor accidents are overturns caused by inappropriate speed or application, inattention, terrain, lack of proper ballast or a combination of these. The use of ROPS and a fastened seatbelt has saved many lives.

ROPS Overview

ROPS are attached to the tractor frame, and come as either two post fixed or foldable, or as an integral part of a ROPS cab. They generally will limit a side overturn to 90 degrees and will provide an important safety zone for the operator provided the operator is wearing the seatbelt.
Kubota has provided ROPS as standard equipment on new tractors since 1985, and has ROPS available for most older tractor models.

In areas of low clearance or overhead obstructions, where vertical clearance is not sufficient for safe operation, a foldable ROPS may be temporarily lowered. The foldable ROPS should be immediately raised to its upright position after the low clearance condition has passed. Do not use a fixed ROPS in areas where vertical clearance is not sufficient for safe operation.

Foldable ROPS should only be folded down when absolutely necessary, and should be folded up and locked again immediately after the low clearance condition of operation has passed.

Seat belts are an integral part of any ROPS and should always be used. However, the seat belt should not be used when a foldable ROPS is down.