What You Need To Know About Agricultural LED Lighting ECCOWARNINGLIGHTS.COM
Did you know that without specialty safety lighting, your agricultural equipment might not be visible to other motorists on the road? It is imperative to protect yourself as well as others by ensuring that your farm vehicle is visible on the roadways. Farm vehicles, like tractors, travel at very slow speeds as compared to regular passenger cars so it is necessary that the tractor have the proper lighting and markings to make others aware of its speed, thereby avoiding collisions.
Using the proper lighting, like our amber 7970A Beacon, mounting it correctly, and utilizing reflective material marking can greatly reduce roadway collisions. According to Case IH says farmers are asking for more beacon lights on their farm equipment so motorist can easily see them while on the road.
We recommend using LED lights because they last much longer than the standard halogen bulbs. On average LED lighting lasts 25 times longer than incandescent and halogen lighting. Also the light emitted from LED’s is easier on the eyes and does not create a blinding glare. Using LED lights is also less demanding on your vehicles electrical system because they drain the battery of the vehicle less than halogen lights.
Case IH believes LED lights are the future for the tractor industry. Recently they have been following the automotive industry's lead by installing LED lights in warning lights, such as signals. AGCO uses LED lights in its taillights for turn signals. John Deere uses these lights in cabs for operators to see high/low indicators and for automatic temperature controls for air-conditioning. New Holland uses LED lights in its shaft speed sensors on its combines, allowing the operator to easily determine if the sensor is functioning.
Highway crashes are increasing at an alarming rate and using proper lighting and marking is the best way to reduce them. The main cause of these collisions is that the motorists are unable to judge the speed of the vehicle in front and by the time the brakes are applied, it is too late!
The lighting requirements for agricultural equipment vary from state to state so it is necessary to check the state laws before purchasing any accessory. Agricultural equipment operators should inspect and maintain the condition of safety components regularly and check their equipment for proper lighting, reflective materials and backup alarms before venturing on the roads. Older types of equipment must be changed and modified as per the state laws. A slow moving vehicle emblem should be properly placed on the equipment so that it can be seen from a far-away distance. The emblem should not be damaged, worn-out, or faded.
As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” so it is better to prevent accidents by investing a little in the agricultural equipment. A small investment in the lighting and marking materials can save numerous roadway collisions.
At our website, you can find various lights and related materials for making your agricultural equipment safe, bright and beautiful. So, check out these agricultural specific safety products and make your journey a safe one!