Does your fuel gauge actually work?

[abeal]

BX1860 - not worth the dash space
B2320 - works great
L3200 - works great

 

[gwiley]

The fuel gauges on both of my Bobcats haven't worked in a long time. I stay on top of keeping the machines full so never really a problem for me. I did buy a sending unit for the 773 - just waiting for a chance to have the cab up for other work before I replace the failed one.

 

[Whitnel]

Funny I ran across this. My fuel gauge has worked fine on my Kubota until the last two weeks. It showed empty but less than 5 gals filled it up. It usually takes more like 9 to 10. Then after it was full the gauge still only showed like 1/4 tank. Guess I will just have watch it more now.

 

[StrangeRanger]

Mine's the same, and James is right. The shape of the tank is odd, so there's really no way to improve upon it easily. Showing empty means 5 gallons will fill it, with 4 held in "reserve" for those days you just don't remember to look at the gauge.

Sean

4 gal reserve. Chuckle. I like that idea.

 

[aczlan]

All work on our 3 Kubotas. There is a pronounced change in how fast the needle drops. but I attribute that to the float reading being linear and the tank volume not being linear (my wife's '02 Caravan does the same thing, 300 miles on the first 1/2 tank and 100 miles on the second half).

Aaron Z

 

[sixdogs]

I know there's a ton of fuel gauge threads but I'm asking again.
The gauge on my L3400 sits at F forever, then it drops alarmingly fast. But even when I'm at or near E it's back to F with 5 gals or less. It's supposed to be a 9 gal tank.
Do I have a magic fuel tank that doubles the fuel I pour in?
j

Actually, this is how I believe they are designed to operate. It's OK once you know it.
No on the magic tank. It's plastic.

 

[EE_Bota]

On the BX2200, it is not linear, but represents full and empty well. On the Jinma 304, I had to replace the gauge, and while I was doing that I hooked the float with a hanger to move manually for test, and it should be just fine.

 

[crazyal]

After 2 1/2 years my gauge works just fine.

 

[heviduty]

I know there's a ton of fuel gauge threads but I'm asking again.
The gauge on my L3400 sits at F forever, then it drops alarmingly fast. But even when I'm at or near E it's back to F with 5 gals or less. It's supposed to be a 9 gal tank.
Do I have a magic fuel tank that doubles the fuel I pour in?
j

Mine is the same way and I'm glad of it. When the gauge starts dropping, I know it's time to add 4-5 gals. You really don't want to run out.

 

[RTII]

My (ex) BX2660 stopped working within 6 months. Mostly read full after that. Occasionally something else. I just never really cared, and topped it off after every use or when stopping for lunch. My 3940 seems to be fairly accurate so far. Still, I just am in the habit of keeping it topped off.