Camera for grain cart

caterpillar guy · Dec 4, 2019

I'm looking for a camera to see in the truck when loading from the grain cart. needs to be a clear picture.

Dave H (MI) · Dec 4, 2019

I have one the kids got me for Christmas a couple years ago. Little screen mounts in the cab of the equipment and the camera is outside looking at whatever interests you. I think it came from Best Buy.
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Dieseltech · Dec 4, 2019

Might see if Walmart still has the "no wire" remote backup camera. It uses the sun to keep the camera end charged, the video screen uses 12V for that end. I have one that works OK, but it does turn off after 30 seconds so it needs turned on after that again. I think mine was made by Whistler, I wanted it to stay on full time and called to see if that was possible and was told no. So I've since bought a hard wired one for the 560 I can turn on/off as I want.

old · Dec 4, 2019

I was in Walmart on Monday and they had Dash cams for $15 each. One of those might be able to be rigged to do what your wanting

showcrop · Dec 4, 2019

You will need to get a good one in order to have one that will give you a good picture in bright sunlight.

caterpillar guy · Dec 4, 2019

Ok but how well are these going to work in the dark. And can I see with them clearly, so I can tell how full the truck is?

DFZ · Dec 4, 2019

Check out Dakota Micro.

plowboy91879 · Dec 5, 2019

We use one called cab cam at the farm. Been using them for years. Options for multiple camera hook up and night visibility is good. Google "cab cam" there'll be lots of options. Amazon has them for $259.

Butch(OH) · Dec 5, 2019

I ran a 1150 cart with a Cab Cam unit this past fall. It is a big help during the day but at night it is a far piece from being up there yourself looking in the truck. Dust is the problem, the camera doest see through it like your eyes do. They added an extra light on the spout and that didn't help much at all. Basically if you need to see exactly what is in the truck you have to close the slide and let it clear so you can see. Id guess it easily paid for itself in prevented spills and quicker trips back to the waiting combine. After a few loads of getting broke in to running that cart I found myself using the scales more than the camera to load the trucks right.

caterpillar guy · Dec 5, 2019

Didn't think about the dust. Though there is not a lot of dust in corn. The trailer is 12 feet high so can't se over it at all from the cart tractor. Can see some from the combine cab. The reason for a camera or something to see in there with.

Butch(OH) · Dec 5, 2019

The red dog in corn also reflects the light at night, at least as bad as soys in my opinion.

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