Farming Monthly National September 2017 | Page 26

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New Tong Caretaker trailer reversing sensors are a hit with growers

Tong ' s market leading Caretaker mobile grader is now available with a new option of trailer reversing sensors , make loading the grader ' s hopper much quicker , safer , easier and more accurate than ever before .

D esigned to provide operators with the hopper loading version of parking sensors , the new trailer reversing system features a fully adjustable proximity sensor which detects the position of the trailer whilst reversing , and signals the driver once it is in place for tipping .

" The latest models of our Caretaker grader are advancing all the time , incorporating new options and technical features that save time and make the grading process more efficient . The latest option of trailer reversing sensors
is proving very popular with growers when specifying a new machine , as it not only speeds up the transfer of crop to the hopper , but also ensures no spillage and safeguards against bumps and scrapes that can occur in the hopper loading process ," says Nick Woodcock , Sales Manager at Tong Engineering .
" The Caretaker hopper is fitted with two identical LED ' traffic light ' units , one at each side of the hopper , that signal green whilst the trailer slowly approaches the hopper , and turn red to signal stop once the trailer is in position " explains Nick , " It really is that
simple ."
The hopper ’ s proximity reversing sensor is suitable for use on practically any unloading vehicle , be it trailer or bulker , and can be easily adjusted by the operator for notably different
unloading trailers .
“ This new option is proving very popular ,” added Nick , “ and I ’ m sure this will become one of those must-have features for customers specifying new models of our most advanced Caretaker grader .”
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