My 2011 Grasshopper 226V has a fixed ROPS system on it and since I don't mow any steeps and I have some low branches that I don't want to get hung up on I unbolted and removed it. I really hated to give up that bit of extra weight so I drilled some extra holes and was then able to mount the ROPS down lower and out of the way of the low branches. I also filled it with concrete to add even more weight. Overall it gained back the 40.4 lbs for the ROPS, 21.2 lbs for the concrete for a total of 61.2 lbs. I've attached some pictures that should help to show the process. Can add more detail if there is any interest.
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