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1953ACWD 
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Location: Lancaster, PA
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 Topic: Sun Umbrella for WD
Posted: 09 Jun 2021 at 5:36pm |
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We've nearly complete the restoration of my '53 WD and I'm thinking about putting a sun umbrella on it since we'll be doing a fair amount of mowing (about 50 acres) with it. I'm wondering are those umbrellas very practical if anyone has experience with one and could share your insight? Also, I've seen a couple of different one advertised. If anyone has any insight on a certain brand or vendor, please let me know. Thank you in advance.
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1953 WD - Grandpop bought new, sold to neighbor in 1965, I bought back in 2001, restored 2021; 1974 175 Gas; 1980 5050 Diesel, w/400 Loader
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DrAllis
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Posted: 09 Jun 2021 at 7:09pm |
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Buggy top style is supported from both sides (fenders usually) and will hold up better in the wind than the single pole rain umbrella style.
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FREEDGUY
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Location: South West Mich
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Posted: 09 Jun 2021 at 7:29pm |
As the Doc said, the buggy style is what we have on the 180 planting tractor. It's easily folded "back" for standing on the platform, but now that I re-read your post, there's no "standing" on a WD platform  . Look on Yesterdays Tractor site for what your interested in .
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jiminnd
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Location: Rutland ND
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Posted: 09 Jun 2021 at 9:58pm |
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I have a buggy style on my WD for tractor rides, made brackets that bolt to the fender mount bolts so didn't have to drill the fenders.
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1945 C, 1949 WF and WD, 1981 185, 1982 8030, unknown D14(nonrunner)
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AC720Man
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Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 6:29am |
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I have a single pole umbrella and I will admit it can be aggravating when running in full gallop(wide open throttle)on the highway or if it is windy outside. I love the looks of them and most times it’s not a problem. They do a pretty good job of blocking the sun. Not a fan of the buggy style but I’m sure they do a good job and are very robust. Call Ken at 816-806-0222, he sells both styles.
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1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD
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ac160
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Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 7:58am |
I have a single pole umbrella as well. Easy to take off and store when not needed or if you have to go under low hanging branches. Unless it is real windy I don't usually have problems. As ac720man said it does do a real good job of blocking the sun. The local TSC or Orscheln usually has umbrella and/or covers in stock.
On a side note, I mount mine on a wd45 using a plate with a piece of angle iron welded to it that sites between the toolbox and the fender. It is also stabilized by another piece below the toolbox, and maybe one rod. Only existing factory holes were used to mount it.
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Dennis J OPKs
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Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 9:20am |
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Look at FEMCO out of McPherson, KS. I got an orange one (Kobota) but has no logo so who's gonna know.
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plummerscarin
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Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 9:52am |
We will now! 
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