Tractor enthusiasts need precise components for headlights
It is a good thing that most farmers way back when knew their land in the dark. To capitalize on their short planting season, they likely needed to finish plowing the back 40 after dinner, and after the sun had set. They would then make their way to the house, without the benefit of having front lights or rear lights on their tractor. Electric lighting appeared as an option on farm tractors between the 1930s and 1950s. Many opted for this handy feature. Farmers who chose to forego tractor lighting probably had a few nights of regret. After all, the work needed to get done; no matter the hour. Most think it a plus that lights are the norm on todays farm equipment. Tractor hobbyists often have corroded vintage headlights and taillights. Over time, gaskets rot, reflectors dull, wiring fails, lenses break, light terminals crack and the housings rust. Good thing Steiner Tractor Parts offers a comprehensive list of repair components. Additional light assemblies are available at Steiner, too. Steiner Tractor Parts offers headlights for John Deere 2 cylinder Waterloo models (A, B, 50, 60, 520, 530 etc) that have the correct stud length. Be aware, while some aftermarket companies list lights for these models, they do not always have the accurate stud length. The stud length on our part number, JDS603 (6 volt) and JDS606 (12 volt) is 1-3/16 inch, same as the original lights. These are compatible with the John Deere Model A, and Model B, with the sheet metal dash. If you have a John Deere Model A or Model B with a cast iron dash, Steiner offers the tractor lights (which are correct for the John Deere Dubuque models, too) with the longer stud and bushing. Many other styles of lights are also available including tail light assemblies for earlier and later models.