I just bought a new 2016 M7060HDC12 last September and it apparently doesn't have brake lights that light up brighter when the pedal is pressed. Do I need to set a switch or something in order to get them to function? I understand why they are not needed in the field but on the highway that's a different matter!
Do tractors come with brake lights for highway travel?
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I would say that your tractor probably doesn't have brake lights. Or they are defective. Maybe just a switch adjustment. I have never heard of it being a selectable function. Best to ask the dealer.
I think tractor brake lamps are of questionable use anyway. Many tractors use flashers and this makes the brake lights less effective. Or you are pulling something. I just don't think the average motorist is watching a tractors rear lights. Plus, tractors are already going slow compared to an automobile. You don't have that same loss of velocity requiring a warning.
I think tractor brake lamps are of questionable use anyway. Many tractors use flashers and this makes the brake lights less effective. Or you are pulling something. I just don't think the average motorist is watching a tractors rear lights. Plus, tractors are already going slow compared to an automobile. You don't have that same loss of velocity requiring a warning.
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They don't have brake lights - they don't go that fast.
They do have a Slow Moving Vehicle sign and Emergency Flashers
Its a TRACTOR, not a Lamborghini (unless it's a Lamborghini Tractor)
They do have a Slow Moving Vehicle sign and Emergency Flashers
Its a TRACTOR, not a Lamborghini (unless it's a Lamborghini Tractor)
cat fever
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My Kioti has brake lights.
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My JD has turn signals,,, well,,, for now, it has a right turn signal. :laughing:
There is a rocker switch on the dash to select right or left.
I tried it,, the right does light up when you press the switch,,,
you have to manually center it, though.
For $35,, I can get the left,,, maybe, someday,
There is a rocker switch on the dash to select right or left.
I tried it,, the right does light up when you press the switch,,,
you have to manually center it, though.
For $35,, I can get the left,,, maybe, someday,
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Why are you even worried about brake lights? You are driving a brightly colored tractor at a slow speed with flashing lights and a Slow Moving Vehicle Sign. For someone to hit you, they would have to be an inattentive driver right on your tail as you mash your brakes. It is never a good idea to mash your tractor brakes at transport speed as they are steering brakes and seldom perfectly synchronized. If you mash them, one wheel will brake harder than the other and you may end up in the ditch.
Well lets see ... as we all know, drivers are ALWAYS attentive and they just love coming up on vehicles that are traveling less than 25 mph when its dark - especially when it's stopped and waiting to make a left turn.
P.S. Depending on the time of year I'm starting work before the sun comes up and coming home after it goes down, so yeah, sometimes I get worried! Hey, if you really want to know how "attentive" drivers really are, get a Harley!
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I second that!
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Think the RTV has brake lights but I can put you through the windshield just letting up on the Hydro pedal and lights will not even come on, same with the tractors, brakes are a last resort, downshift first unless you got a runaway.
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