SDF hitting the high notes
Tractor and harvester manufacturer Same Deutz Fahr (SDF) closed 2022 with unprecedented growth in revenues and earnings.
A new SDF camera safety device, designed to eliminate blindspots at the front and sides of the brand's tractors, is called DEE (driver extended eyes); it comes from the safety conscious automobile sector and is a first on a tractor.
Three cameras (front and each side) relay pictures to the tractor's I-Monitor 2, which combines with an audible alarm to alert the driver to anyone stepping into these danger zones. In addition the tractor will not move until the endangered person gets out of harm's way.
The system is also said to be particularly useful when pulling out of road junctions, as creeping forward will give a full 180 degree field of view from the two side cameras and alert the driver to approaching traffic.
The front camera is said to be great for hooking up front mounted implements or attachments. Available during 2016 for 7 and 9 series tractors.
