Cut-Out Switch For Case-IH Front Wheel Assist Tractors

Cut-Out Switch For Case-IH Front Wheel Assist Tractors TRACTORS Accessories 22-3-12 "My new cutout switch kit for Case-IH 7100 series tractors automatically shuts off power to the front axle whenever you turn at the end of the field. It lets you turn shorter and also reduces tire and drive train wear," says Greg Fujan, Weston, Neb. The kit includes a front axle-mounted microswitch and relay and adjustable "activator brackets" that mount on the steering drag link. A 3-position rocker switch replaces the factory-installed 2-position switch on the console. The system installs in series with the existing MFWD solenoid harness. "It eliminates the need to manually switch the front wheel assist on and off at the end of the field and results in cornering performance similar to the newer 7200 and 8900 series tractors," says Fujan. "Cutting off power to the front wheels eliminates the dragging action of the wheels by allowing freewheeling of the front axle. The 3-position switch lets you turn the front wheels on or off manually or set them to work automatically. "I developed the kit for my own Case-IH 7100 tractor because I had to manually shut off power to the front wheels on corners and would forget to turn it back on once I completed the turn. As a result, when I dropped a tillage implement into the ground there wasn't enough traction and the tires would spin. "The kit is designed for 7110, 7120, 7130, and 7140 tractors. The 7200 and 8900 Magnums automatically shut off power to the front axle on turns." The kit sells for $240 plus $5 S&H. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Greg Fujan, 1636 County Road 27, Weston, Neb. 68070 (ph 402 663-4458; fax 4456).

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