FACTS

• Aluminum:  Aluminum is lightweight, making the canopy system easy to lift and install.  A potential issue with aluminum is it can dent and scratch easily.

• Steel:  Steel tractor canopies are usually powder coated to avoid rusting.  They are sturdier than aluminum but also heavier. If the powder coat is scratched or cut, it begins to rust.

• Fiberglass:  Fiberglass is lightweight like aluminum, and tends to be cheaper as well.  However, fiberglass cracks easier than aluminum or steel. It also fades and loses its color faster.

• Canvas:  Canvas canopies are not standard when safety is a concern because they tear and rip easily.  Also referred to as “buggy tops,” they are typically seen on older or vintage tractors.

• UV high-density thermoplastic:  Thermoplastic canopies are designed with direct sunlight in mind.  Their material and design allow the canopy to maintain shape and color in direct sunlight better than most materials.

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When you buy a tractor canopy, it is always good to ask the manufacturer what material the canopy is made from, and also how it is designed.  If you are concerned about wearing or fading, ask them what their warranty and replacement options are.