Mowing Back up camera for brush hogging in tight spots

[RoyKing]

I'm looking for a backup camera with nice size monitor that will let me see my three point hitch but also let see my brush hog 6 feet so that I don't have to stay turned around when I'm working backing up to clear brush around buildings and trees. I usually raise it up back over under brush and small trees and then lower down on it and let it chew it up. Too old to stay turned sideways on seat all afternoon will be putting inside my grand l 5460 with TNT.

 

[jcummins]

Following. Wanting to do the same for the same reasons . Thinking of two cameras... One pointing back, and one on FEL to see edge of bucket etc. Use split screen to view. Probably magnetic mounts.

 

[RoyKing]

Interesting I wonder if there's some place on the loader frame where it would help with pallet, bucket, grapple.

Somebody out THERE has done it, I have access to machine shop even CNC maybe we could come up with nice mounting hardware and make few of them to justify my guys time writing the program, he is bored right now just making Xmas tree oraments

 

[jcummins]

Yes, I've seen others on here that have done it, but I wasn't ready to do anything. Now cost has really come down, and think it may be time to do this.

 

[Diggin It]

There are a few posts on this. Works better with a cab though. Us Open Air folks need to find a way to protect the monitor. I'm thinking of some kind of tupperware type thing with a hinged top. I've seen a few in stores, but haven't picked one up yet. Two channel monitors are available for $50 or less on the various marketplace websites.

 

[Bigpuddie]

I put a camera on back of cab and on loader arm. 7 inch monitor. Works great. Used Ram Mount to mount monitor and magnets for cameras. About $200 for everything

 

[RoyKing]

Just talked with my CNC guy he wants to borrow the tractor and we agreed he would make the camera mounts as a swap.

 

[TractorGuy]

Tried it on my little JD and took it right back off. It was in no way a substitute for looking back with your eyes. I wish it was because of the sore neck but alas it didn't work out for me.

 

[RoyKing]

Where did you get it and what make is it

Thanks

 

[jcummins]

There are a few posts on this. Works better with a cab though. Us Open Air folks need to find a way to protect the monitor. I'm thinking of some kind of tupperware type thing with a hinged top. I've seen a few in stores, but haven't picked one up yet. Two channel monitors are available for $50 or less on the various marketplace websites.

I'm open station, another reason I haven't done it yet. If I had a cab would have been done long ago. If anyone has links to solution for this on open station would appreciate posting them here.

 

[Bigpuddie]

Where did you get it and what make is it

Thanks

If you were referring to me, here is a link. You definitely want a CCD camera

Backup Camera System Kit 7" LCD Reversing Monitor+170 ° Wide Angle, 18 IR Night Vision,IP68 Waterproof Rear View Back Up Camera for Truck/RV/Trailer/Bus/Vans/Vehicle. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GNY8WDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NzAcCb96NNZ0H

 

[Fallon]

My previous experience is buried somewhere in A backup camera for $5!!!!!!!!!!! .

Basically a $120 outdoor rated camera & monitor on my open station L3200. Even with the smallish OEM hood on it was nowhere bright enough for me to use in moderate sun.

I keep having delusions I'll try again on my cabbed L4060, but it's just not that likely. I'd want something higher resolution than what's out there for a vehicle cam & brighter. Even then I never found my first bucket csm nearly as useful as I'd hoped.

 

[Cavjock22]

If you were referring to me, here is a link. You definitely want a CCD camera

Backup Camera System Kit 7" LCD Reversing Monitor+170 ° Wide Angle, 18 IR Night Vision,IP68 Waterproof Rear View Back Up Camera for Truck/RV/Trailer/Bus/Vans/Vehicle. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GNY8WDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NzAcCb96NNZ0H

Man this looks like the ticket... Great reviews

 

[dragoneggs]

Man this looks like the ticket... Great reviews

Looks very good for the price but as Fallon said, your screen brightness in the sunlight will be your bane. Likely you will be fabricating a large shade in attempt to get a decent view worth looking at.

 

[PILOON]

I have done it on my cabbed tractor.
No complaints after about 4 years now.
And all that 4 about $50 from an offshore site.

 

[oosik]

Sounds like an excellent idea. My neighbor and his 34 foot "Luxo - bus" has one out back. Its on a powered gimbal - he normally looks straight back - like a rear view mirror. But it can also be gimballed down so he can see the trailer hitch as he backs up to connect his Jeep.

In the years - 28 - that I used a 3-point snow blower - no monitor, but I did get a rear view mirror.

BE ADVISED - there will be a definite learning curve here. Be overly cautious the first few times its used. The mind may not be tuned to views and movements of vehicles as they back up - as viewed on a monitor. You certainly do not need to damage or cause damage with that 3-point implement.

 

[JWR]

Tried it on my little JD and took it right back off. It was in no way a substitute for looking back with your eyes. I wish it was because of the sore neck but alas it didn't work out for me.

My opinion is that unless you do a constant, repetitive, most of the time job needing it, it will not be satisfactory for most people. First, it is only practical for a cab tractor unless you have some quick disconnect way to bring the monitor indoors. Secondly, the rear view TV in both of our cars is a nice gadget but only marginal in value when push comes to shove. Third, I think you will find it a distraction which may actually cause you more trouble than doing without it. If you wanna play with gadgets (as I often do too), then have at it. Just don't expect too much.

BY the way, if I were going to get one I would look for wireless connections such that the monitor and the camera like each other with no wires between and no power connection to the tractor. Battery operated. Surely those exist and by magnet mounting them you could take it on and off at will and make other uses of it too.

 

[Fallon]

First, it is only practical for a cab tractor unless you have some quick disconnect way to bring the monitor indoors. Secondly, the rear view TV in both of our cars is a nice gadget but only marginal in value when push comes to shove. Third, I think you will find it a distraction which may actually cause you more trouble than doing without it. If you wanna play with gadgets (as I often do too), then have at it. Just don't expect too much.

BY the way, if I were going to get one I would look for wireless connections such that the monitor and the camera like each other with no wires between and no power connection to the tractor. Battery operated. Surely those exist and by magnet mounting them you could take it on and off at will and make other uses of it too.

Pyle PLMRM72B Hydra Series Marine Grade Water Resistant 7-Inch LCD Wide-Screen Monitor with Anti-Glare Shield and Universal Stand (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DHOEPQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jpTcCbFMEXRJS obviously now discontinued was mine I think & around $120. Not sure how actually "marine" rated it was, but it survived 2 years on my open station L3200. Granted I did keep it in the barn though so it didnt get a lot if weather.

I'd be surprised if there weren't more like that around under $200 if you looked hard enough.

Reasons 2 & 3 are kind of why I haven't bothered on my new machine.

I disagree on wireless. I prefer wired for everything I can. I'm an IT engineer, HAM & dabble in ethical RF hacking. Troubleshooting anything wireless is a lot more painful & much more failure prone than a wired connection. Add in batteries to go dead & it's much worse. Maybe on the end of a telehandler or crane where cable management becomes unmanageable, but it's not that hard to run wires down a loader or up ROPS or a cab.

 

[RoyKing]

If you were referring to me, here is a link. You definitely want a CCD camera

Backup Camera System Kit 7" LCD Reversing Monitor+170 ° Wide Angle, 18 IR Night Vision,IP68 Waterproof Rear View Back Up Camera for Truck/RV/Trailer/Bus/Vans/Vehicle. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GNY8WDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NzAcCb96NNZ0H

Where did get the mount for door rail

 

[Bigpuddie]

Where did get the mount for door rail

I researched it on the Ram site, then ordered on Amazon.

RAM Mounts - Mobile Mounting Solutions