Prototype Tractor Bumper Adds Air

Prototype Tractor Bumper Adds Air TRACTORS Accessories Fons Janssen owner and founder of TractorBumper was concerned about tractor road safety in the Netherlands In 2013 he began developing tractor bumpers strictly for safety but has since added much more functionality Today the company is expanding its original line of equipment by creating the TractorBumper Air which features an integrated air compressor and tanks to enable quick tire inflation and adjust tire pressures for roadways and field compaction “The compressor-integrated unit is still a prototype but we see a lot of interest ” Janssen says The onboard vane-type compressor is hydraulically driven and has a capacity of 2 000 L/min It requires 55 L/min of oil Two 60L air tanks are optional The bumper’s outer wings incorporate a built-in break-back protection system to fold forward if impacted while reversing In addition they help shield the wheels from the front and side in case of a collision Mounting the bumper is simple as it fits any tractor with 3-pt connections and front hydraulics Standard and optional features include red and white panels flexible LED outside markers LED contour lighting and direction indicators safety guide poles a front linkage to adjust the height and matching color and logo designs The air bumper weighs 600 kg 1 320 lbs and doubles as a front-end weight block The system can also be used with an air gun to control excessive dust build-ups on other equipment All TractorBumper models are produced in-house “For me it’s important every bumper leaves our factory in perfect and usable condition ” Janssen says “They’ve been revised for improvements around 40 times My focus points are safety design functionality and practicality ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Tractor Bumper Hondseind 25 5131 RE Alphen The Netherlands ph +31 13 207 03 44; info@tractorbumper com; www tractorbumper com

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