Tractor Of The Future Has An Extendable Cab

Tractor Of The Future Has An Extendable Cab TRACTORS Cabs 7-4-15 "The ultimate in driver comfort and convenience," might be the future advertising slogan for a newly patented tractor that was designed in Sweden but has yet to be introduced to the market. Unlike any tractor in the world, the new tractor features a cab mounted on an extendable arm that moves from the center of the tractor to the side, front or rear when doing fieldwork. The design means the operator can move around to find the best possible viewing position without craning his neck. According to patent documents, the fact that tractor operators must continually twist in their seats to see ahead and behind causes a number of injuries, particularly to the spine. The documents also say that 25% of tractor accidents occur as operators step into or out of their cabs and that the problem is growing worse as tractors get bigger. Both problems are solved with the extendable cab since, as proposed, it lowers to the ground so the operator can step out of it at ground level. The tractor also features a sub-frame between the front and rear wheels on each side that's equipped with hydraulic-driven tracks designed to add extra power and lessen compaction. For more details, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Peter O. Broberg, Hamngatan 4, S-261 31 Landskrona, Sweden.

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