ROPS design for pre-ROPS tractors

Tractor overturns are the leading cause of agricultural fatalities in the United States. Many of these fatalities could be prevented if the tractor was equipped with a rollover protective structure (ROPS). Of the estimated 4.8 million tractors, 2.8 million are considered pre-ROPS tractors (tractors...

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Published in:Journal of agromedicine 1997-08, Vol.4 (3/4), p.309-311
Main Author: Ayers, P.D. (Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.)
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ARMAZON DE PROTECCION (TRACTOR)
BATI DE PROTECTION ANTIRENVERSEMENT
CONCEPTION
DESIGN
DISENO
ROLL OVER PROTECTION STRUCTURES
roll-over protective structure (ROPS)
safety
SAFETY AT WORK
SECURITE DU TRAVAIL
SEGURIDAD EN EL TRABAJO
TRACTEUR
Tractor
TRACTORES
TRACTORS
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Summary:Tractor overturns are the leading cause of agricultural fatalities in the United States. Many of these fatalities could be prevented if the tractor was equipped with a rollover protective structure (ROPS). Of the estimated 4.8 million tractors, 2.8 million are considered pre-ROPS tractors (tractors that were designed prior to ROPS availability). 1 This project involves the design, construction and testing of ROPS for pre-ROPS tractors. Testing was successfully conducted with Ford and John Deere pre-ROPS tractors. Current testing involves a Farmall pre-ROPS tractor. The ASAE Standard S519 is utilized for the testing. Static longitudinal (rear), transverse (side) and vertical (top) tests are conducted in addition to field upset testing. Tractors are equipped with remote controls to perform side and rear field upset tests. Axle housing drawings have been obtained from the tractor manufacturer to assist the ROPS and axle mounting design process. Commercialization of the ROPS is in progress with a ROPS manufacturing company.
ISSN:1059-924X
1545-0813
DOI:10.1300/J096v04n03_15