Posted by karl f on September 17, 2008 at 21:33:18 from (4.254.80.237):
how do you deal with tractor lighting when there is a loader attatched? the non rops and non cabbed classics always seem to have their lights blocked by the loader somehow. And some of the newer not so classics with headlights in the grille definitely have the lights blocked by the loader. How are the 56 series IHs with flat top deluxe fenders for lighting the loader work area? None of ours has a loader on but that light location is inspiring an idea.
My idea would be road/work (headlamp) lights on the outside left and right loader frame uprights, and a work light (flood beam) or two on the front of the loader somewhere above the bucket. The work light would have to be switched seperately from the road lights for safety/regulations, but the location of the road lights would then allow you to _be seen_ and to see, regardless of the bucket height. Additionally, an extra flood near each of the headlights could aid field/work visibility beyond the narrow standard beams. Should use relays and good heavy wires with redundant grounds with all those lights.
Additionally, for road travel, legal reflectors/stick on reflectors of proper colors should be placed at the front, rear, left, and right extremeties of the unit. Visibility equals safety and covers your rear if something unexpected happens.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Restoration Story: Fordson Major - by Anthony West. George bought his Fordson Major from a an implement sale about 18 years ago for £200.00 (UK). There is no known history regarding its origins or what service it had done, but the following work was undertaken alone to bring it up to show standard. From the engine number, it was found that this Major was produced late 1946. It was almost complete but had various parts that would definitely need replacing.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
