4wd indicator light?

[countrybumpkin]

Have a L3410 and was curios if anyone knows if there may be a location to install a switch on the transmission for a light when 4wd engaged ?

 

[rogerius]

Just wondering if is any cons to have the 4wd engaged all the time, other the fuel consumtion and wearing. To be honest I keep mine all the time on, just when I remembered I switch in off position.

 

[cartod]

You need to take it out of 4wd on hard surfaces. I like my 4wd light that reminds me.

 

[countrybumpkin]

No your correct, a bit of fuel and a bit of wear on stuff but no real harm. As stated above don't Run on hard surfaces , I too would like the light as a reminder, I go from soft to hard surfaces a lot around my place and the lever is down near the platform and hard to see if it's engaged or out by looking.

 

[4shorts]

I doubt there's allowances for installing a 4x4 indicator on your machine. There wasn't one for my 5740 so I fabricated one for it.

 

[texasjohn]

Love the light....where did you mount the sensor and what type of switch is it....???

 

[Deerherd]

I doubt there's allowances for installing a 4x4 indicator on your machine. There wasn't one for my 5740 so I fabricated one for it.

I was going to offer up a suggestion but after seeing this one, that's what I would want on my tractor if it didn't have one.

 

[4shorts]

Love the light....where did you mount the sensor and what type of switch is it....???

I used a switch like this. This one is on my BX but it's the same as I used on our 5740. It's mounted under the cab by the 4x4 lever.

 

[dragoneggs]

I used a switch like this. This one is on my BX but it's the same as I used on our 5740. It's mounted under the cab by the 4x4 lever.

Oh crap, 4shorts... I need one of these too, why are all you BX mods killer? And this could be considered a life/death need. When I put my BX to bed I want to take it out of 4WD but twice I have forgotten to engage before heading down the hill the next time out and now I swear to leave it in always. :shocked: A simple light will not alert me. It needs to be a big lighted sign that I cannot help but to see. Otherwise... it is full time 4WD for me! Actually I could use a seat 'shocker' that buzzes me if I am not in 4WD at a given inclination.

 

[texasjohn]

Thanks....gonna have to put that into my tractor bucket list....great job.

 

[wmonroe]

Nice mod, I'm going to add that to my to do list.

 

[4shorts]

I found a photo of how I hooked up the switch to the 4X4 linkage below the floor just in case someone was interested.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Thanks 4Shorts, I really didn't think there would be a prevision but though it was worth asking, the way you did your switch is what I figured I would do if I had to make something. Not sure what I'm going to do for a light just yet.

 

[4shorts]

Thanks 4Shorts, I really didn't think there would be a prevision but though it was worth asking, the way you did your switch is what I figured I would do if I had to make something. Not sure what I'm going to do for a light just yet.

Your more than welcome. For an indicator light I got an old 4X4 display out of an old Dodge Power wagon. I took the face off the display and mounted to a LED clearance light that you can practically buy anywhere. Worked out great. :thumbsup:

 

[varmint]

I like this! The thing I am not sure of is where to find the switch? Want to give a clue? Just an indicator lamp when in 4WD would be a great start.

 

[TexasBoy]

Im gonna do this one for sure.

 

[4shorts]

I like this! The thing I am not sure of is where to find the switch? Want to give a clue? Just an indicator lamp when in 4WD would be a great start.

Varmint you wouldn't make a good private detective :laughing:

If you Googled the part number on it you'd find it for sure. It's actually a fork lift back up alarm switch but I use them for other things such as this. I bought this one at my local truck center. :thumbsup:

It's made by trucklite 92925

 

[varmint]

Paul, you are correct. I looked more carefully, and sure enough, there was the info for all to see. I took the easy path?
Between you and Keith Fenner's Youtube stuff, I have no need for a tee vee for good entertainment.
Thanks.

 

[4shorts]

Paul, you are correct. I looked more carefully, and sure enough, there was the info for all to see. I took the easy path?
Between you and Keith Fenner's Youtube stuff, I have no need for a tee vee for good entertainment.
Thanks.

Oh my friend your more than welcome. Just for your own safety the bumper sticker I go by reads "Don't follow me, I'm lost" so be careful watching to much of what I do :laughing:

If you go to the 13:00 minute mark of my video you'll get to see how the 4X4 indicator light works :thumbsup:

 

[whis]

You should be able to tell if is in 4wd by the way it steers when moving