Tractor Rollover Protection Structure Displayed at Museum
The John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum showcases a new display featuring the rollover protective structure (ROPS).
In June of 1966, John Deere announced the release of Roll-Gard™. This equipment, known to the wider industry as rollover protective structure (ROPS), marked a giant step forward in our commitment to the safety of our customers.
To celebrate the 50-year anniversary of this historic event, the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum in Waterloo, Iowa, recently opened a new exhibit.
The exhibit, A Leader in Safety: John Deere and the Rollover Protective Structure, will explore the years of development behind Roll-Gard. The display shows how John Deere shared this information with the industry, ensuring that safety was a priority for future generations.
Stress Testing
Following each rollover test, engineers took dozens of pictures to ensure the welds and bolts could withstand the stress. This photo was taken in September, 1963.
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
A Model 4020 Diesel Tractor displaying the new ROPS safety protection guard.
On Display at the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
Location: 500 Westfield Avenue | Waterloo, Iowa 50701
Phone: (319) 292-6126
Operating Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission $8 Adult (ages 13 to 61)
$4 Seniors, John Deere employees and retirees, and active duty military
Children 12 and under are free (accompanied by an adult).
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