Certified FOPS & ROPS for Excavators & Heavy Machinery

ST Engineering designs, manufactures and fits certified FOPS, ROPS and protective guarding solutions for excavators, forestry equipment and heavy machinery.



From our Kilsyth engineering and fabrication workshop, we provide machine-specific solutions for demanding forestry, earthmoving, civil, demolition and land-clearing applications.

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Engineered Protection for Your Machine


Forestry and heavy earthmoving applications can expose operators and machinery to falling objects, roll-over hazards, branches, timber and other site risks.


ST Engineering provides certified protective structures designed around the machine, its operating environment and the work being performed.



Our in-house engineering and fabrication capability allows us to manage the complete process from design and manufacture through to fitment, modification and ongoing support.

OUR CAPABILITIES

FOPS, ROPS & Machine Guarding


We provide a comprehensive range of protective solutions including:


  • Certified Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS)
  • Certified Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS)
  • Forestry cab guarding
  • Front windscreen and operator protection
  • Roof and overhead protection
  • Side and rear cab guarding
  • Sweeps and limb risers
  • Heavy-duty machine guarding
  • Custom protective structures
  • Repairs and modifications to existing guarding
  • Machine-specific brackets and mounting systems
  • Installation and fitment



36 +

Years experience of combined experience

FORESTRY & EARTHMOVING APPLICATIONS

Built for Demanding Applications


Our FOPS, ROPS and guarding solutions are suitable for machinery operating across a broad range of industries and applications, including:


  • Forestry and timber operations
  • Arboriculture and tree removal
  • Land clearing
  • Vegetation management
  • Civil construction
  • Demolition
  • Earthmoving
  • Utilities and infrastructure
  • Rural and agricultural applications
  • Specialist heavy equipment applications



Every project is assessed individually to ensure the protective structure is appropriate for the machine and its intended use.

CERTIFIED & ENGINEERED

Designed, Fabricated & Certified In-House


FOPS and ROPS are safety-critical structures, which is why every ST Engineering solution is developed around the specific machine and application.

Our in-house engineering and fabrication capability allows us to manage the complete process from design and manufacture through to fitment and certification.


This includes:

• Machine assessment
• Engineering and design
• Fabrication and manufacture
• Machine-specific mounting systems
• Modification of existing guarding
• Installation and fitment
• Certification documentation
• Repairs and upgrades
• Ongoing local support



By keeping the process in-house, we can provide one point of contact from initial assessment through to completed installation.

MORE THAN FOPS & ROPS


Complete Forestry & Earthmoving Support


Our capability extends well beyond protective structures. ST Engineering provides complete engineering, fabrication and workshop support for forestry and earthmoving machinery.


We can assist with:


• Forestry sweeps and machine guarding
• Grab saws and felling heads
• Boom and arm repairs and modifications
• Excavator and forestry attachments
• Hydraulic installation and modifications
• Hoses and fittings
• Custom engineering and fabrication
• Attachment installation and fitment
• Machinery repairs and upgrades
• Spare parts and ongoing product support



With engineering, fabrication and installation capability under one roof, we can support the complete machine setup — from the attachment through to the guarding, hydraulics, modifications and ongoing support.

Contact us

Need certified FOPS, ROPS or machine guarding for your excavator, forestry equipment or heavy machinery?


Talk to the ST Engineering team about your machine, application and operating requirements. We can assist with design, fabrication, fitment, certification, modifications, repairs and ongoing local support.


To help us assess your requirements, please include:


• Machine make and model
• Machine size
• Intended application
• Existing guarding or protective structures
• Any specific site or project requirements
• Photos of the machine where available



Complete the enquiry form or call us on 03 9762 6483 to discuss your requirements.