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General

Why a TractorBumper
In addition to the design, the TractorBumper has 2 important main features:

Protection of the frontwheels.

Clear lighting of the Tractor width.

Does the bumper work in practice?
A few of accidents have now been reported in which the bumper has undoubtedly limited the consequences.

Roosendaal / Netherlands.
Bumper prevented the car from sliding under the front wheels.

Lith / Netherlands
The car went off the side of the tractor because of the bumper.

What exactly do you have a patent on?
We have a patent on the hinged side panels These can be fixed in different positions and can rotate forward. European patent nummer EP2815928 A1. Click here for the patent. Click here for the unique features.

How does it work with the shear bolt driving backwards?
See movie here:

Is there also a shear bolt to the rear?
No, when there is a collision, the construction need to be strong to absorb the force. Distance between wheels and bumper may not be less, otherwise the wheel will catch the side panel and the damage will be very big.
Does the marking and lighting comply with EU legislation?
Yes. Lighting and marking both comply with European traffic legislation. size, light colour, light intensity and amount of lighting.

Red-white panel surface minimum 28.2 x 28.2 cm and reflection class ECE 104. This is necessary to comply with EU legislation. Smaller is not allowed.

All lighting has an E-mark. This indicates that the light intensity and light color have been approved according to EU legislation for public roads.

Does TractorBumper have CE marking?
Yes, with this we make sure our products comply with the EU machinery directives.

Where can I find the price list?
See the gross price list here. In our webshop 10%discount on the gross price and free miniature.

Which position in height of the bumper for the public road?
The bottom of the bumper to the road surface must be 40 cm on public roads.

What is the advice for position to adjust the sidepanels?
The advice is not to set the side panels too wide, which improves manoeuvrability. Width lamp on the same width as tire or slightly outside is the advice.

I do not have a front linkage, which bumper is possible?
We have a Basic variant which is suitable for tractors without a front linkage. This has an integrated storage box of 55L, price is equal to a standard Basic bumper.

The bumper is fully painted and complete with LED and stickers. Unpainted flange plates are added (colored red). Connection from flange plate to tractor chassis must be made by yourself (color yellow)

Which color combinations are possible?
The standard powder-coated frame colors are black, AGCO grey, anthracite and green. With stickers we can make different color combinations, see below. More pictures of different brands, you can find here. A different RAL as frame color is possible at additional costs.

Webshop / ordering:

10% discount and free miniature?
The 10% discount has already been calculated in the webshop prices. Free miniature will be added at checkout. Discount only applies when ordering online. -> Click here to order
Where can i find a dealer?
See overview for dealers here:

What is the delivery time?
The delivery time is 2.5 a 3 weeks.
Can I order spareparts?
yes, click here for the webshop with spareparts. Below is an overview of the parts:

Can I order individual stickers?
Yes, click here for prices. When ordering stickers, always declare the serial number.

What is te best way to remove old stickers and put new one on?
See the video’s here: Stickers and tools you can order here.

Remove old stickers:

Paste new stickers:

How is the bumper delivered and what do I have to assemble myself?
The bumper is delivered by an forwarder on an EUR pallet. The side panels need to be mounted, see here videos of the different models:

Assemble Basic / Premium

 

Assemble Connect

 

Assemble SafetyWeight

 

What about the VAT?
For inside EU: With a valid company VAT number you do not pay VAT inside EU. Click here to check your VAT number inside EU. You can enter your VAT number at checkout page.

For UK: you need a EORI number, you can check here your EORI number. Without a EORI we can not do business directly. Please contact a dealer in this list or contact your local dealer. 

Basic bumper:

How big is the storage box of the Basic bumper?
The Basic has a storage box of 55 liters. 78 cm wide, 32 cm high and 20 cm deep.

What is the minimum and maximium width for the Premium bumper?
With standard side parts, the width can be adjusted from 2 meters to 2.7 meter. Optionally (at no extra cost) very short side parts are possible. The width is then approx. 1.8 meters.

What is the distance between linkage ball and front side Basic bumper?
Dimension between linkage ball and front side Basic is 14 cm.

How will the Basic bumper be delivered?
The Basic bumper is packed compact on a EUR pallet. First connect the middle frame with the front linkage and then mount the side panels, see the video:

How is the Basic bumper connected on the fronthitch and how is disconnecting working?
The bumper has no top link connection, but is secured in the lower link arm with 2 bolts, see:

The bumper has no toplink and is only connected in the lower link arms. Because of the two bolts, it can not rotate

Disconnect is easy by loosening the lower support (1) with a split pin. after that, the fronthitch (2) can be easily go down for uncoupling. .

What is the weight of the Basic bumper?
The total weight of the Basic bumper is 100 kg.
Can extra weight be added to the Basic bumper?
The basic bumper has no top link and is therefore less stable with a lot of weight in the toolbox. Optional extra weight can be ordered up to 200 kg. Approximately price €4 per kg. Ask for the possibilities.

I don't have a front linkage, can I mount a bumper?
We have a Basic variant which is for tractors without a front linkage.

The bumper is fully painted and complete with LED and stickers. Unpainted steel flange plates are added (red colour). Connection from flange plate to tractor chassis must be made by yourself (color yellow). Bumper weight is 100kg.

How does the Category 1 bumper look like?
here is a Basic variant for small tractors with a Cat. 1 frontlinkage. This is equipped with very short side parts so that the smallest position is 1.6 meter in width. Bumper weight is 90kg.

Premium bumper:

What is the difference between Premium with toplink and without toplink?

Without toplink:

+ Because of large lid very good accces in the box.
+ Price-technically a bit more interesting.
– A bit more difficult to disconnect

With toplink:

+ easy to connect and disconnect
+ More solid in the frontlinkage
– Lid is a bit smaller

How big is the storage box of the Premium bumper?
See here the dimensions of the Premium without top link and the Premium with toplink connection:

Without toplink:

With toplink:

What is the distance between linkage ball and front Premium bumper?
Distance between linkage ball and front Premium bumper is 22 cm.

What is the minimum and maximium width for the Premium bumper?
Width is adjusable from 2.2 til 2.8 meter. If needed, longer side panels possible without extra costs. Adjustable from 2,4 till 3 meter. Ask for the possibilities.

How will the Premium bumper be delivered?
The Premium bumper is packed compact on a EUR pallet. The sidepanels are in the toolbox. First connect the middle frame with the front linkage and then mount the side panels, see the video:

How is the Premium bumper without toplink connected on the fronthitch and how does disconnecting work?
The Premium without toplink is secured in the lower link arm with 2 bolts, see:

The bumper has no toplink and is only connected in the lower link arms. Because of the two bolts, it can not rotate

Disconnect is easy by loosening the lower support (1) with a split pin. after that, the fronthitch (2) can be easily go down for uncoupling.

What is the weight of the Premium bumper?
Total weight of the Premium bumper without top link is 160 kg in total. The Premium with top link 180kg in total.
Can there be extra weight added in the Premium box?
No, we don’t have an option for this. You can add extra weight yourself up to 250 kg.

Connect bumper:

How does it work with the Solo connection kit?
With solo connection kit you can connect the bumper directly to you frontlinkage without a frontweight between. Red colored is the mounting kit Solo.

Which types of weight blocks does the Connect bumper fit on?
The Connect bumper fits in an original Fendt 870kg weight block and in B-600kg and B-900kg weights from manufacturer Pateer. See the dimensions here:

frontweight-weightblock-tractor-weights-ballast

What is the minimum and maximium width for the Connect bumper?
Width is adjusable from 2.1 til 2.7 meter.

What is the weight of the Connect?
Total weight is 90kg.
Does the connect has a storage box?
No, the Connect bumper is the only bumper without a storage box.
How is the Connect bumper connected on the frontweight?
At the front connected with 2x M16 bolts. On the side, the Connect bumper is laterally supported with 2x M20 bolts

SafetyWeight bumper:

Does the bumper has a towing point?
Yes, the SafetyWeight weights have a towingpoint in the top link support where a rope can be attached. We have tested this extensively, watch the video here:

How will the SafetyWeight bumper be delivered?
The SafetyWeight bumper is packed compact on an EUR pallet. The side parts are located in the storage box. First connect the middle frame with the front linkage and then mount the side panels, see the video:

Why can you adjust the hitch point in 2 positions?
There are 2 coupling positions for the bumper, standard in the front position. If the front linkage is compact and fully raised, the bumper may touch the linkage arm. The ball position must then be moved to the position 2, more at the back Loosen the M27 bolt (key 41), move the nut inside the rail and tighten again.

Standard positie is more compact, but maybe bumper wil hit the liftarm

Change position so the bumper wil not hit the liftarm.

Which weights can I choose?
The following weights are possible: 300kg, 400kg, 500kg, 600kg, 800kg, 1000kg or 1100kg. Selected weight cannot be adjusted afterwards. Need more weight? Look at our SafetyWeight Plus models till 2500kg.
Can I change the weight afterwards?
No, it is not possible to increase or decrease the weight afterwards.
Is the indicated weight the total weight?
Yes, a SafetyWeight bumper of 800 kg, the total weight is 800 kg, so including the bumper side panels.
What are the bumpers filled with?
As ballast we use small punch caps, residual material from perforated sheet. This in combination with concrete gives a strong and solid construction.

What are the dimensions of the storage box?
The storage box is 80 cm wide, 19 cm deep, 19 cm high at the front and 37 cm high at the rear. The volume is 55 liters.

Are there extra lifting arms possible in front?
No, protruding parts in front of the bumper are not safe, so the option is not possible.
What is the distance of linkage ball to front SafetyWeight bumper?
This depends on the weight. 19 cm on the 300, 400,500 kg models, 23 cm on the 600 and 800 models, 32 cm on the 1000 and 1100 models. So, till 500 kg are the most compact models.

Which width dimensions can I adjust the SafetyWeight?
Width adjustable from 2,2 meter till 2,8 meter. With longer side panels (without surcharge) up to 3 metres. Ask for the possibilities

SafetyWeight Plus

Does the bumper has a towing point?
Yes, the SafetyWeight Plus weights have a towing point in the top link support where a rope can be attached. We have tested this extensively, watch the video here:

How will the SafetyWeight Plus Model be delivered?
The SafetyWeight Plus bumper will be delivered on a large pallet as shown in the picture and is already fully assembled.

Why can you adjust the hitch point in 2 positions?
There are 2 coupling positions for the bumper, supplied as standard in the front position (1). If the front linkage is compact and fully raised, the bumper may touch the linkage arm. The coupling position must then be moved to the rearmost position (2). Loosen the M27 bolt (key 41), move the nut inside the rail and tighten again.

Standard position is more compact, but maybe the bumper hit the liftarm.

Change position to avoid bumper hits the liftarm.

Which weights can I choose?
The following weights are possible: 1300kg, 1500kg, 1800kg, 2000kg, or 2500kg. Selected weight cannot be adjusted afterwards. Need less weight? Look for our SafetyWeight Models from 300kg till 1100kg.
Can I change the weight afterwards?
No, it is not possible to increase or decrease the weight afterwards.
Is the indicated weight the total weight?
Yes, a SafetyWeight Plus of 1800 kg weight is complete, including the extendable end parts 1800kg.
with which material are the bumpers filled with?
As ballast we use small punch caps, residual material from perforated sheet. This in combination with concrete gives a strong and solid construction.

What are the dimensions of the storage box?
The storage box is 80 cm wide, 19 cm deep, 19 cm high at the front and 37 cm high at the rear. The volume is 55 liters.

Are there extra lifting arms possible in front?
No, protruding parts in front of the bumper are not safe, so the option is not possible.
What is de distance from hitch ball till front SafetyWeight Plus bumper?
This depends on the weight. 37 cm at 1300 and 1500 kg models, 48 cm at 1800, 2000 and 2500 kg models

How wide can I adjust the SafetyWeight Plus?
Width is adjustable from 2.5 meter till 3 meter.