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John Deere X400,500 & 700 series Sunshade 30160 By Original Tractor Cab
John Deere X400,500 & 700 series Sunshade 30160 By Original Tractor Cab
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New Sunshade 30160 that will fit certain LX200 lawn tractors. This sunshade removes in seconds for transporting or mowing under low branches. This sunshade is NOT compatible with a bagger. Vinyl cover removes quickly for easy cleaning. This sunshade is not made by John Deere, but it is made by a leading aftermarket company.
Sunshade provides you with excellent shade while protecting you from the harmful rays of the sun. Sunshade is manufactured by Original Tractor Cab. Buy with confidence, Original Tractor Cab is a leader in aftermarket cabs, canopies and sunshades.
Features:
· No Holes to Drill
· 16 Ga. Steel tube Frame
· 13 Oz Lightweight Rip stop Vinyl ( Resists mold, mildew and ripping )
· Easily removable without tools
· Dimensions 29 Wide X 41 Long
· One Full year Limited Warranty
This Sunshade Will Fit The Following:
LX255,LX266,LX277,LX277AWS,LX279 & LX288
X575, X585, X595
X400 series
X700 Select Series
THIS SUNSHADE WILL NOT FIT THE FOLLOWING:
LX280, LX289
X700 Signature Series
John Deere X400 X500 X700 Sunshade 30160 | Original Tractor Cab
Get more shade while you mow and work with the Original Tractor Cab Sunshade 30160 for select John Deere lawn and garden tractors.
Direct sun can make a long day on a lawn tractor hard. So, Sunshade 30160 puts a large shade above the operator while keeping the sides open.
Fresh air can still move around you. In addition, the open design helps you keep a clear view of the lawn, mower deck, and work area.
Original Tractor Cab makes this aftermarket John Deere tractor sunshade for specific legacy models. Therefore, check the full fit list before you order.
Original Tractor Cab Sunshade 30160 for John Deere Lawn Tractors
A John Deere lawn and garden tractor can do far more than mow grass. However, mowing, hauling, and other property work can keep you outside for hours.
Sunshade 30160 gives you a simple way to add overhead shade.
The canopy measures about 29 inches wide by 41 inches long. Meanwhile, a 16-gauge steel tube frame supports the top.
Original Tractor Cab uses lightweight 13-ounce rip-stop vinyl for the canopy. The material resists mold, mildew, and ripping. As a result, you get a practical outdoor shade made for lawn and garden tractor use.
John Deere Sunshade 30160 Fitment
Original Tractor Cab lists Sunshade 30160 for select John Deere LX, X400, X500 heavy-duty, and early X700 family tractors.
Compatible LX models include the LX255, LX266, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279, and LX288.
Original Cab also lists the X575, X585, and X595. In addition, the product fits applications in the older X400 series and X700 Select Series.
Because these tractors span several years and model families, check your exact model before ordering.
If you need help, visit the Original Tractor Cab contact page before you buy.
Important Models That Do Not Fit
Model names can cause confusion here.
Sunshade 30160 does not fit the John Deere LX280 or LX289. More importantly, Original Tractor Cab states that it does not fit the newer X700 Signature Series.
Do not assume that a current John Deere X700 fits because the product title includes X700.
The same caution applies to today's X500 Select Series tractors. John Deere's current X500 line is a different machine family from the older heavy-duty garden tractors associated with this product. Deere now identifies machines such as the X584 and X590 within its current X500 range.
Therefore, confirm your exact tractor model before placing an order.
Large Soft-Top John Deere Tractor Sunshade
A good sunshade does not need to make your tractor feel closed in.
Instead, Sunshade 30160 puts a roof above the operator while leaving the front, rear, and sides open.
That design creates shade while still allowing air to move around you. Likewise, you can keep a wide view of your work area.
The result is a simple upgrade for warm-weather tractor use.
13-Ounce Rip-Stop Vinyl Top
Outdoor equipment needs material made for outdoor work.
Therefore, Original Tractor Cab uses a 13-ounce lightweight rip-stop vinyl top on Sunshade 30160.
The vinyl resists mold, mildew, and ripping. Better yet, the cover can be removed quickly for cleaning.
That makes normal care simple.
Strong 16-Gauge Steel Frame
A steel tube frame supports the canopy.
Original Tractor Cab uses 16-gauge steel tubing for Sunshade 30160. So, the frame creates a firm structure above the operator while supporting the lightweight vinyl cover.
The finished canopy measures about 29 inches wide by 41 inches long.
This size gives the operator useful overhead shade without enclosing the tractor.
Easy John Deere Sunshade Installation
Sunshade 30160 does not require you to drill mounting holes into a compatible tractor.
That feature makes installation simpler. In addition, it avoids needless changes to the tractor.
Always follow the instructions supplied by Original Tractor Cab.
You can also visit our Original Tractor Cab installation manuals page for current product instructions and support.
Removes Without Tools
Sometimes you need the sunshade out of the way.
For example, low branches may leave little room above the tractor. Transport or storage can also call for less overall height.
Sunshade 30160 can be removed without tools. Therefore, you can take the canopy off when the job calls for it.
The vinyl top also removes for cleaning.
Not Compatible With a Bagger
Check your tractor setup before ordering.
Original Tractor Cab states that Sunshade 30160 is not compatible with a bagger.
That restriction matters because many John Deere lawn and garden tractors use material collection systems.
If your tractor has a bagger, do not assume the sunshade will fit around it.
Why Add a Sunshade to a John Deere Lawn Tractor?
A large lawn can keep you outside for a long time.
Even when your John Deere helps you work fast, direct overhead sun can make the job less pleasant.
Sunshade 30160 creates shade above the operator. As a result, you spend less of your mowing time sitting in direct overhead sun.
The sides remain open. So, you still get fresh air while you work.
Shade for Mowing and Property Work
These John Deere tractors were made for more than cutting grass.
John Deere has supported older X400, X500 heavy-duty, and X700 tractors with a wide range of attachments for property work. Deere's own archived material shows attachments and systems for these non-current heavy-duty garden tractors.
That means a tractor owner may spend hours mowing, hauling, or doing other jobs.
Therefore, overhead shade can be useful well beyond a simple weekly lawn cut.
Keep the Open Tractor Feel
A sunshade is different from a full cab enclosure.
Sunshade 30160 does not close the operator area. Instead, it adds shade above your head.
Air remains free to move around you. Meanwhile, the open sides keep your view clear.
For warm-weather use, that simple design may be just what you need.
John Deere X400, X500 HDGT and Early X700 Specifications
Sunshade 30160 fits several older John Deere tractor families.
For that reason, there is no single engine, deck size, transmission, weight, or horsepower figure that describes every compatible tractor.
John Deere itself groups non-current X465, X475, X485, X495, X575, X585, and X595 machines as heavy-duty garden tractors in archived equipment material.
So, use your tractor model and serial number when exact machine specifications matter.
John Deere X400 Series
The X400 family included heavy-duty garden tractors built for mowing and property work.
Models within this family used different drivetrains and equipment. Therefore, specifications changed from one model to another.
John Deere's archived attachment information continues to reference X400 heavy-duty garden tractors alongside X500 HDGT and early X700 machines. That shared equipment history helps explain why these older tractor families often appear together in aftermarket fitment lists.
Sunshade 30160 is one example.
John Deere X575, X585 and X595
Original Tractor Cab specifically lists the X575, X585, and X595 as compatible with Sunshade 30160.
John Deere also identifies those models in its archived material as non-current heavy-duty garden tractors.
These machines were built for serious lawn and property work. In addition, Deere supported them with a wide range of attachments.
That makes them useful tractors even many years after production ended.
Older John Deere X700 Select Series
Sunshade 30160 also has applications in the older X700 Select Series.
However, the word “older” is vital.
Today's John Deere X700 machines belong to the X700 Signature Series. Those newer machines are not the same fitment, and Original Tractor Cab specifically excludes the X700 Signature Series from Sunshade 30160.
For current equipment information, see the John Deere riding mower and tractor lineup.
Current X500 and X700 Buyers Should Check Fit Carefully
John Deere still sells X500 and X700 family machines today.
For example, the current X590 uses a 25.5-horsepower iTorque power system and is available with an Accel Deep mower deck. Current X700 machines sit in the separate Signature Series family.
Those current names can look similar to the older tractor names.
Yet similar names do not mean identical mounting points.
Therefore, do not buy Sunshade 30160 for a current X500 or X700 based only on the series number.
For factory information about today's machines, visit John Deere's official lawn tractor pages.
How to Check Your John Deere Before Ordering
Start with the model number printed on your tractor.
Next, compare that model with Original Tractor Cab's fit information.
If you own an LX255, LX266, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279, LX288, X575, X585, or X595, your machine appears on Original Cab's fit list. Certain older X400 and X700 Select Series machines are also listed.
However, an LX280, LX289, modern X500 Select Series, or X700 Signature Series should not be treated as the same fit.
Finally, check for a bagger because Sunshade 30160 is not compatible with one.
When anything is unclear, ask Original Tractor Cab before ordering.
Compare Other Original Tractor Cab Products
One sunshade cannot fit every John Deere tractor.
Therefore, Original Tractor Cab makes other cabs and sunshades for different machine families.
Owners who need full weather coverage can view the John Deere X400 X500HD X700 Hardtop Cab 11930. That product has its own model-specific fit list and provides an enclosed operator area.
Owners of newer X500 tractors can also see the John Deere X500 Series Hardtop Cab 12060, which Original Cab lists for select 2016-and-newer X570, X580, and X590 tractors.
Always choose a product based on exact fitment rather than a similar model name.
Why Buy Sunshade 30160 Direct from Original Tractor Cab?
When you buy direct from Original Tractor Cab, you buy from the company behind the product.
That gives you a direct place to ask fit questions. In addition, you can find installation information, replacement parts, and other equipment products in one place.
Sunshade 30160 also carries a one-year limited warranty according to Original Tractor Cab's published product information.
Most of all, you are buying from an American company with roots that go back to 1939.
The History of Original Tractor Cab Company
Original Tractor Cab Co., Inc. traces its history to 1939.
Farmer Stanley Williams saw a problem on his own land. Tractor operators needed better protection from the weather.
So, he built a solution.
Stanley designed the first prototype that would become the foundation of Original Tractor Cab. Soon, other farmers saw value in his idea.
Demand grew. As a result, a practical farm solution became an American manufacturing business.
Born from a Real Need on the Farm
Original Tractor Cab did not begin with a large corporate product plan.
Instead, it began with a farmer trying to solve a problem.
Stanley knew what it was like to work outside. Sun, wind, rain, snow, and cold were part of farm life.
Therefore, a product that gave an operator more protection had clear value.
Other farmers agreed. In turn, demand for similar products began to grow.
Original Tractor Cab During World War II
World War II soon changed the company's work.
Normal production stopped as Original Tractor Cab shifted its manufacturing work to support the military.
The company made backpacks and other needed items during the war. Afterward, it returned to products for people who worked with outdoor equipment.
Equipment continued to change over the years.
So did Original Tractor Cab.
Three Generations of American Manufacturing
Today, Stanley Williams' legacy continues through three generations.
Original Tractor Cab now makes far more than the early tractor enclosure. The product line includes protective enclosures, sunshades, and accessories for lawn and garden equipment.
Yet the basic idea remains easy to understand.
We make useful products for people who work outdoors.
Sunshade 30160 is part of that long story. It gives owners of compatible John Deere lawn and garden tractors a practical way to add shade above the operator.
Frequently Asked Questions About John Deere Sunshade 30160
What John Deere tractors fit Sunshade 30160?
Original Tractor Cab lists LX255, LX266, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279, LX288, X575, X585, X595, older X400 series applications, and older X700 Select Series applications. Always confirm your exact tractor before ordering.
Does Sunshade 30160 fit the John Deere X575?
Yes. Original Tractor Cab specifically lists the X575 as a compatible model.
Does Sunshade 30160 fit the John Deere X585?
Yes. The X585 appears on Original Tractor Cab's fit list for part 30160.
Does Sunshade 30160 fit the John Deere X595?
Yes. Original Tractor Cab also lists the X595.
Does Sunshade 30160 fit today's John Deere X700 Signature Series?
No. Original Tractor Cab specifically states that Sunshade 30160 does not fit the X700 Signature Series.
Does Sunshade 30160 fit the LX280 or LX289?
No. Original Tractor Cab specifically excludes both the LX280 and LX289.
Can I use Sunshade 30160 with a bagger?
No. Original Tractor Cab states that this sunshade is not compatible with a bagger.
How large is Sunshade 30160?
The canopy measures about 29 inches wide by 41 inches long.
What is the canopy made from?
Original Tractor Cab uses 13-ounce lightweight rip-stop vinyl supported by a 16-gauge steel tube frame.
Does installation require drilling holes?
No holes need to be drilled when Sunshade 30160 is installed as designed on a compatible tractor.
Can the John Deere sunshade be removed?
Yes. Original Tractor Cab states that the shade can be removed without tools. The vinyl cover also removes for easy cleaning.
Is Sunshade 30160 made by John Deere?
No. Original Tractor Cab Co., Inc. manufactures Sunshade 30160 as an aftermarket product for compatible John Deere equipment.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm — www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
California Proposition 65 requires warnings for products that can expose consumers to chemicals California lists as causing cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The warning used for Sunshade 30160 should match the product's actual materials and expected exposure and should comply with California requirements in effect at the time of sale.
Important Non-OEM and Liability Disclaimer
This is an aftermarket product produced by the Original Tractor Cab Co., Inc. It is not a genuine John Deere OEM item. Sunshade 30160 is intended to provide shade from overhead sun. It is not a ROPS, FOPS, rollover protection device, falling-object protection device, weather enclosure, or debris protection system.
The sunshade does not increase the protective capacity of the tractor and must not be used as a substitute for factory safety equipment. Never alter, drill, cut, weld, remove, bypass, or defeat the equipment manufacturer's ROPS, seat belt, guards, shields, interlocks, or other safety systems to install or use this product.
Install and use Sunshade 30160 only as directed by Original Tractor Cab. In addition, follow all John Deere operating instructions, safety warnings, and maintenance requirements. The operator remains responsible for safe operation, correct installation, inspection of mounting hardware, adequate overhead clearance, and confirmation that the sunshade is compatible with the tractor before use.
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