Rear Camera recommendations

[BisonTC]

Has anybody installed a rear camera on their 5600 toolcat? Any suggestions as to the best spot to mount it? I am debating between putting one up on the top of the back of the cab vs putting it low by the receiver hitch. Thanks.

 

[albert]

I mounted mine to the frame with a strong magnet just to the drivers side of the hitch. Works well in that position.

 

[DEWFPO]

I plan on mounting the monitor on top of the middle of the dash and the camera on the top, center of the cab. I need to see directly behind me as I back up in close quarters and I also need to see a distance behind me when I am on a public road and I think that high position will give me both.

DEWFPO

 

[Xfaxman]

Has anybody installed a rear camera on their 5600 toolcat? Any suggestions as to the best spot to mount it? I am debating between putting one up on the top of the back of the cab vs putting it low by the receiver hitch. Thanks.

Since I have a 5610 with good visibility close behind it, what will be the main use for the camera on your 5600?

 

[BisonTC]

Primarily for better visibility to avoid running into objects/people. My father-in-law will be using the TC frequently and doesn’t have very good mobility to turn around. Thought maybe adding a camera would give another small level of safety.

 

[Xfaxman]

Any back up camera system should work for that.

For other uses consider the camera field of view:

 

[albert]

Regarding uses for the backup camera on a 5600...4 situations: A high load in the bed can block view from rear window. Backing up with the dump bed raised.. Viewing a low pull-behind implement. Acting as a rear view mirror while on a public road to avoid having to turn around frequently to look out the back window. I'm sure there are others but these are the situations where I have found a back-up camera useful.

 

[BisonTC]

Albert,

Any problems with the camera getting covered in snow/mud with it mounted by the receiver hitch?

 

[ruffdog]

I would like 2 cameras, one to view the 3pt and its indicator for height and the other would be a right/front view to watch the right side of the front finish mower. When mowing, the lift arm blocks the view to the right side. The 3pt has no position control stop so you have to see the indicator or use stop chains.

 

[albert]

Bison TC,
No problems so far with camera in that position.

 

[craneman13]

i put a whip antenna on the right front corner of my finish mower. sticks up 3' and tells me where its at. cheap and works like a charm. there is a photo of it in another post here from about a year ago.
Mike

 

[TCRanger]

Has anybody installed a rear camera on their 5600 toolcat? Any suggestions as to the best spot to mount it? I am debating between putting one up on the top of the back of the cab vs putting it low by the receiver hitch. Thanks.

TCRanger: I am presently working through this issue. Since we run our TC in winter with a sand/salt spreader which has a low hung spiner that would interfere with a low camera, that alternative was dismissed in favor of mounting camera on back of cab up near the top, but not high enough to be hit by tree branches. However, it seems the bigger question is what type of monitor and best location. The Chinese make a 7" and a 4.3" that can be mounted in cab upper right corner or on dash, respectively. But there is another country that makes a rear view mirror which includes a monitor screen that provides better resolution. Looking to buy Made in USA. Hope to resolve this issue later this week.

 

[craneman13]

regarding ruffdog's post. i mounted a 3' whip antenna on the outer edge of my finish mower. makes a perfect sight device to tell where the edge is. has worked great for 3 years.
Mike

 

[BisonTC]

TCRanger: I am presently working through this issue. Since we run our TC in winter with a sand/salt spreader which has a low hung spiner that would interfere with a low camera, that alternative was dismissed in favor of mounting camera on back of cab up near the top, but not high enough to be hit by tree branches. However, it seems the bigger question is what type of monitor and best location. The Chinese make a 7" and a 4.3" that can be mounted in cab upper right corner or on dash, respectively. But there is another country that makes a rear view mirror which includes a monitor screen that provides better resolution. Looking to buy Made in USA. Hope to resolve this issue later this week.

Here is what my dealer installed on mine. I have been happy with the placement of both the camera and monitor.

 

[TCRanger]

Here is what my dealer installed on mine. I have been happy with the placement of both the camera and monitor.

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Here is what my dealer installed on mine. I have been happy with the placement of both the camera and monitor.

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Thanks for the pix. Just from looking at them it would seem that a monitor screen that large would obstruct view of attachments. Regarding the camera, it looks exposed. Is it magnetically mounted so that it can be easily relocated? In winter I have a spreader in cargo bed which has a spinner that hangs low enough to block camera view. Does raising cargo bed block camera view? What brand? Is it made in China? Thanks for your reply.

 

[BisonTC]

Thanks for the pix. Just from looking at them it would seem that a monitor screen that large would obstruct view of attachments. Regarding the camera, it looks exposed. Is it magnetically mounted so that it can be easily relocated? In winter I have a spreader in cargo bed which has a spinner that hangs low enough to block camera view. Does raising cargo bed block camera view? What brand? Is it made in China? Thanks for your reply.

I have no concerns about the screen placement. It doesn’t obstruct the view out the front window very much. My dealer suggested putting it in that spot. After using it for the past 6 months, I wouldn’t want the screen placed anywhere else. I will post another picture that might show it better. It is a Visonworks Camera that I believe are made in Oregon. Mine is hard mounted but I don’t see any reason why it couldn’t be magnetically mounted. Raising the cargo bed doesn’t obstruct the camera at all. The camera is adjustable so I can angle it up or down as much as I want. Makes it nice for hooking up trailers. It is a little exposed but so far it hasn’t been a big problem. I could see situations where it could get covered in mud/snow. I have only had to wipe off the screen once after driving a few miles in slushy snow. Sorry about the dirty windshield on the pic, looks like I should clean it.