increase font size
The Doosan system allows operators to "see" blind spots ahead of the bucket, with the view displayed on the in-cab monitor.
Traditionally blind spots caused by large buckets or front mounted loads on wheeled loaders have been a major safety concern.
Doosan Europe has addressed this issue by developing a novel "transparent bucket system" for its loaders, which could certainly have a place in the agricultural sector to help reduce accident risk.
The system allows operators to "see" blind spots ahead of the bucket, with the view displayed on the in-cab monitor.
The system works by using upper and lower, front-focused cameras.
The views from which are combined to display an image using a curved projection mode.
In the addition to safety, the company also suggests that the system will lead to better operational efficiencies. This is because i provides a forward view when loading and unloading, carrying loose aggregates, soil or sand and "seeing: over the side of vehicles being unloaded.
Believed to be the first of its type, Doosan has applied for patents in Europe, North America, Korea and China. The company's idea is to complement other systems such as Around View Monitors (AVM) to indicate hazards around the machine periphery and rear ultrasonic obstacle warning sensors.
The arrival of new F8 and F9 designations for its 8000 and 9000 series forage harvesters, signals a swag of upgrades from John Deere, highlighted by topping the 1000hp mark for the first time.
Waikato-Bay of Plenty farmer Hugh Jackson recently secured this year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year title in Invercargill.
Ashburton-based Carrfields has signed an agreement with Manitou to take over the distribution and retail rights for Manitou Agricultural Equipment covering the lower North Island and the South Island, effective August 1, 2025.
With June ending and following the most upbeat National Fieldays for several years, tractor dealers are reporting a lift in sales.
Samasz distributor FarmShop has introduced the new XDF Series Front Mowers, said to be refined for local conditions and to improve cutting precision and wear resistance.
Phoebe Scherer, a technical manager from the Bay of Plenty, has won the 2025 Young Grower of the Year national title.
The Fencing Contractors Association of New Zealand (FCANZ) celebrated the best of the best at the 2025 Fencing Industry Awards, providing the opportunity to honour both rising talent and industry stalwarts.
Award-winning boutique cheese company, Cranky Goat Ltd has gone into voluntary liquidation.
As an independent review of the National Pest Management Plan for TB finds the goal of complete eradication by 2055 is still valide, feedback is being sought on how to finish the job.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has launched an AI-powered digital assistant to help farmers using the B+LNZ Knowledge Hub to create tailored answers and resources for their farming businesses.
A tiny organism from the arid mountains of mainland Greece is facilitating a new way of growing healthier animals on farms across New Zealand.
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
OPINION: A mate of yours truly has had an absolute gutsful of the activist group SAFE.
