ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) Rebate Program

ROPS Rebate Program

Program Purpose: Improve farm safety by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) on tractors

Eligible Applicants: Farmers with tractors manufactured before 1985 (lacking ROPS)

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin and surrounding agricultural areas

Award Information:

• Rebate amount: 70% of the cost of purchasing and installing ROPS, up to $865 per tractor
• Eligibility: Tractors manufactured before 1985 (more than half of all tractors in Wisconsin lack ROPS)

Key Facts:

• ROPS with seatbelt: 99% effective in preventing injury and death from tractor rollovers
• ROPS without seatbelt: 70% effective
• Tractor rollover accidents are the leading cause of death on farms according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Funding Source: Donations through the Auction of Champions, an annual fundraiser for farm health and safety in Marshfield

Recent Activity (2026): NFMC enrolled 110 farmers who registered 183 tractors in the rebate program during the Marshfield Farm Show (Feb. 20-21, 2026)

Contact Information:

• Barbara Marlenga, Research Scientist, NFMC
• Jeff Starck, Senior Media Relations Specialist
• Phone: 715-389-4978
• Email: starck.jeffrey@marshfieldclinic.org

Application Process

Registration:

1. Register your tractor(s) at the NFMC rebate program registration booth
2. Complete enrollment during designated events (e.g., Marshfield Farm Show)
3. Provide tractor information (make, model, year)

Steps to Receive Rebate:

1. Enroll tractor in the program
2. Purchase and install approved ROPS system
3. Submit documentation of costs and installation
4. Receive 70% reimbursement up to $865

Requirements:

• Tractor must be registered with the program
• ROPS must meet safety standards
• Installation and receipts must be submitted

Contact for More Information:

• National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC)
• Marshfield Clinic
• Phone: 1-800-782-8581