New Deere owner

RoyJackson · May 6, 2011

rdpaul said:
Thanks for the pics

Only issue the rear lights are always on when I have the front lights on
Will eventually put them on a toggle switch
(no a big deal since I will virtually never be on the highway)

Thanks

The toggle switches might be the easiest way to go, but the lights switch on the dash does have a provision for the front and rear lights on at the same time (this would be a "field" position as some state laws don't allow bright lights pointing aft on roads). I guess Deere figures if it's dark enough to use the work lights, the headlamps should be on too.
If you have the service manual for your tractor (or can ask the Deere dealer for a copy of the wiring schematic), you might be able to wire them up like to work directly of the factory switch.

BTW, I'd like to take credit for those nice lamps on my 4400. But it was the original owner who had them installed as an option when he bought the machine in 2000 or 2001. I sure do like 'em though...great when I'm plowing snow!

955er · May 6, 2011

Cant go wrong at that price:thumbsup:

rdpaul · May 6, 2011

Thanks for the good word

I searched for a year and a half
this was the best deal I could find

Bought if from a retired farmer outside of Dallas
He said he only used it on 1/2 acre garden (he never really did any heavy duty farming with it )
He really babied it -
It was in outstanding shape - just like a new one

I couldn't be more please !!!!!!!

bigbull338 · May 6, 2011

enjoy your new tractor.

CinderSchnauzer · May 6, 2011

Congratulations on your new machine. Setting the wheels / tires to the wide position will give better stability.

The smaller of the two holes in the top of the loader mast is a good place to mount a couple of convex rear view mirrors. A little piece of 3/8" ID clear plastic tube makes a good spacer to fill the hole and depending on the mirrors may be the perfect size for the mirror mounting stud.