My d8 14a winch cat had a small 2" round canopy. I've turned away from shoving several trees from the fear of a top crashing down 70-80' right into my lap or worse.
I've removed the 2" pipe and bought a trailer of 4×4 .250" wall tube and plan on a full wrap around the tank from 1/2" plate.
The canopy will bolt together for removal.
Im interested in is anyone's input.
#1 our late D6c canopy has 5' of operators clearance at entry-level, I was thinking about 5.5"
#2 i plan on 45° about a 12" section with braces on the top rear instead of a radius bend. Same with sweeps.
#3 im thinking three pillars per side on main canopy, six total. like our 17A medford canopy. Its a pretty long span. With bolt on 1.5" stretch screen on rear and sides.
From you're experience, how would you build a canopy for PNW winch cat for clearing and skidding?
I've removed the 2" pipe and bought a trailer of 4×4 .250" wall tube and plan on a full wrap around the tank from 1/2" plate.
The canopy will bolt together for removal.
Im interested in is anyone's input.
#1 our late D6c canopy has 5' of operators clearance at entry-level, I was thinking about 5.5"
#2 i plan on 45° about a 12" section with braces on the top rear instead of a radius bend. Same with sweeps.
#3 im thinking three pillars per side on main canopy, six total. like our 17A medford canopy. Its a pretty long span. With bolt on 1.5" stretch screen on rear and sides.
From you're experience, how would you build a canopy for PNW winch cat for clearing and skidding?