Backup camera

[Ronsway]

I have a Kubota MX4800 HST and need a "good" rear facing camera & display. Hood is plastic and there is no power point.
I need something to show what is going on between the tires back....
I would like something easy to install/maintain, self-contained, and decent clarity - eyes aren't what they used to be?

 

[leonz]

Good evening,

The folks at CABCAM have a multiple channel(multiple camera)
remote camera system with a large screen that is battery powered
and does not require hard wiring to fuss with.


www.thecabcam.com

 

[Ronsway]

Thanks, I have sent a email to CABCAM for their recommendation . The other situation is that they only sell thru dealers.

 

[leonz]

Dont believe everything you hear.

I had no trouble buying my camera system independently.

agricameras

farmpartsstore

aiproducts

greenpartsstore

amazon

petersonparts

allpartsstore


You will have no problem buying a camera system with remote
battery powered cameras from an independent reseller.

 

[garry1p]

lots of choices on e-bay
I installed on on my truck and have on on my tractor.

 

[mikester]

amazon. just get one with a 9" or bigger screen and fulfilled by amazon

 

[oosik]

I would have to have more than just a passing need to spend that much $$$. The local JD dealer is supposedly a retail outlet.

 

[oosik]

I have six years experience with backup cameras. My 2018 Ram Power Wagon has two. One - up high on the top of the cab - gives a view of bed of the truck. One integrated with the handle on the tailgate. It gives a view back down the road behind the truck.

The one up high always gives a clear view. If you are concerned about the bed of the truck.

The one on the tailgate can, quite easily, become obstructed. Five miles down a dusty road and all you see is the dust - covering and obstructing the lens.

I don't know what Ron plans to do with his tractor. If it will be something creating lots of dust - mount the camera portion up high. Perhaps getting it away from some of the dust.

 

[Threepoint]

Ronsway, welcome to TBN. Lots of threads on this. Search for "Backup Camera"
Search results for query: backup camera

If your tractor is open-station, your big problems will be protecting the monitor from water damage and sun glare. I haven't looked into what's out there recently, so maybe a weather-proof monitor is now available.

If you have a cab, no problem. I've had a 7" monitor and rear-facing camera for my NX4510HC for many years. It's very helpful.

 

[Williy]

No worry for the dust on the lens just get the wiper for
the Mercedes Benz head lite cleaner

willy

 

[scootr]

I got an Amazon unit for my SS. Those tractors have zero rear visibility. The unit I got can toggle between 2 cameras. I have one camera up high with a long view. And one mounted down a bit with a wider angle lens to see things close. Just a toggle switch to move between views.
I put another wireless backup camera set up in my daily driver. The camera connects to the reverse light for power and the screen connects to key switched battery power. It works okay. Not as good as OEM but much better than nothing.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I made a portable camera system powered by cordless tool batteries. I use strong magnets to mount the monitor and cameras anywhere they are needed.

They can be placed almost anywhere, even on the ground near the work area.

Sure, there are portable camera systems available but they are expensive and use proprietary batteries, which always seem to be dead whenever you need the camera. This idea uses any cheap wireless camera system, and cordless tool batteries, which most of us keep around anyway:

I made up this system for around $120, less the cost of the batteries.

Here's a link to the original post:

Portable Tractor Camera System

I have a fairly cheap wireless camera system I use on one of my tractors. I occasionally need to use a camera on other equipment as well. Rather than buy multiple cameras, I converted the one I have into a portable rig. Although the camera video is wireless, both camera and display require...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[JDSimmons]

I ended up mounting mine near the top of the ROPS and angled it down just enough to see the hitch. For dust and water protection, I went with a waterproof model made for action sports. You can check out what they offer at https://store.insta360.com/water-sports. I like that it holds up in rain and mud without needing a case, and the image is clearer than the cheap stuff I tried before.

 

[alexinPA]

Careful with wireless cameras. they pickup lots of interferience. Mine didn't work good. Replaced it with wired camera, powered directly from tractor battery thru fuse and switch. Now works fine