Canopy on vintage tractors

It gets hot here in Southeast Nebraska, and I want to put a canopy or umbrella on some of my old tractors. Two factors to this, it gets windy here, and I don't want it to look stupid.

My tractors are as follows, 47 and 52 Case SC's, 39 John Deere H, 36 B, 37A, 35 Farmall F12. All have the seat well behind the rear axle/fenders. Regular bow canopies look great on standard tractors like my 74 Massey 265, but I think it would look weird on the older machines. Umbrella Canopies look ok on the older tractors, but less sturdy. I use these machines around the farm for their intended use, but also like the asthetics of the old machines.

Any thoughts or pictures would be appreciated.

A mount on each tractor that share a common socket could be used for an umbrella that is far more adjustable than a fixed canopy. Then one or two umbrellas would serve for all needs, and be removable when not needed, and folded for weather. Jim

Anything possible. Dont claim this one as a roll over
structure. Just a nice sunshade. Even has a 1/2 insulation
layer under top. Used 1/4 inch luan for top.

I've had both umbrellas and a canopy. I wouldn't take an umbrella if you gave it to me. In a strong wind, they fail 99.99% of the time.

Nice looking A, I guess for me a third support for the canopy would be in order. Since it is an ofset tractor another support on the left would not cause a line of sight problem. I have an A and now you have me thinking. Nice work!

I am kinda with Super99. I dont think an umbrella could handle "work" in Nebraska. Parade maybe, but not regular use. As innovative as the solid canopy is, they look way more at home on modern 1960's + open station machines.

I suppose a guy could make brackets that would move a folding canopy rearward about 18 inches, but then how do you get on and off the tractor?

Sort of a a canopy, and it folds down easy. Holds up good in the wind too.

There we go. That looks nice, maybe mounted a little higher than I would go, but it looks pretty good. Nice thing is that the Kubota/Allis Orange canopy would be a close match to the Case Flambeau Red.

Take that A with the flat canopy. Now
imagine if you took the flat canopy top
off and replaced it with a modified hood
from a late 30s through early 50s car or
pickup. Kinda curvy to match the tractor
but modified enough so it doesn't look
like you just stuck a car hood on your
tractor canopy...hmmm...if I only had
spare time to mess around with something
like that. I have some hoods from that
era. Might be interesting.

Pondered on it for several years. Made mounts from 1/2 steel that mounted to the upper bolts in the final drives where cultivators attach. Then drilled 2 1/2 inch holes thru lower fender and secured the upper part of mount there. Welded a 10 inch piece of thick wall 2 inch tubing to that. Used 1 1/2 thick wall tubing for the shade structure. Couple of cuts/flares and walaa, i have a sun shade. Can get you additional pictures if interested. Very stable. Does not seem to need the front support. Did consider one off of front left corner but decided to wait until i tried it. Been using it 4 years or so with no problems. Probably gets 25-30 hrs a year.

A friend has a very faded ratty yellow canopy on a modern JD, that was on it when he got it. He has had the tractor for maybe 6 years. I dunno, maybe he mends it and puts it back on every other week but I doubt it.

i bought an umbrella for my minnie moline loader
backhoe. not happy at all. will not stay put in any sort of
breeze. i was at home depot and they had patio umbrellas
on sale for 50 dollars. welded up a bracket and mounted
it on my cub for mowing . drilled a hole and use a pto pin
to hold it . easy on and off

All the photos are greatly appreciated, still leaning towards the look of the one on the Oliver. Almost looks like a factory option on that one.

IMO Tractorcedric has the plan as to what looks period correct.

Had these canopies on the two Case tractors for over a
decade. Still holding up just fine

Nice looking old Ollie and drill combo!

Dad and the neighbor we traded help with both bought KOEHN (pronounced CANE) tractor cabs. Roof was a
fiberglass tub about the size of a kid's wading pool, front window was flat tempered glass and side windows
were Lexan or plexiglass and slid up into the roof for ventilation on hot summer days. In winter a heavy
fabric like those plastic tarps extended from the grills to the back wall of the enclosure. It was good shade
combining oats or cultivating corn/beans, and kept cold winter and late fall winds and early spring winds out
of the cab. The side curtains directed enough hot air from the radiator and engine back to the operator doing
fall fieldwork to keep the driver warm. I never complained about running the tractor it was on, the Farmall
450 gas for a year or two, and the 4010-D for 2-3 years. Do a search, there's several pictures on-line.
Neighbor had his on his D-17 series 4 then moved it to his D-19.
I'd sure like to find one for my '54 Super H for when I push snow in the winter. The worst night was 10+
years ago, I just got started clearing snow after work one night and it started sleeting, half frozen pellets
of ice pelting me, my coat, gloves, cap, all got wet then colder yet. I know there's no way a Koehn cab on a
Super H would EVER fit in the door of my shop, 12 ft wide by 7-1/2 ft high. That keeps my money in my wallet
and me sitting out in the cold!

Go to tractorumbrella.com get your self what they call the buggy top umbrella. The hold up good!

Search online for boat 'bimini' top. Has the canvas and bows. Alum frame, comes in many colors. Easy to put in easy to take off, just leaves a little pin on the fender. I had an extra from a paddle boat and mounted it to the 8N. I'm in TX had hot sun doesn't make me happy.

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Here's my 1020 with a canopy. Works great, it folds up or comes off with just a couple of bolts.