With autumn fast approaching and daylight hours beginning to shrink, now is a good time for farmers to assess their machinery and consider whether their lighting solutions meet the demands of the season ahead. Kramp Assortment Manager, Craig Marsh, gives his top picks from the Kramp lighting range that are available through a farmer’s local Kramp dealer or by signing up for a Kramp.com account

LED lighting

Upgrading work lights is a straightforward way to improve a machine’s usability, often at a relatively small cost. For Craig, LED work lights are a particularly strong option.

“LED work lights produce a high lumen at low power”, he notes.

Compared with traditional halogen lighting, LEDs can offer a longer-lasting, more efficient alternative.

“Traditional halogen lights have a very limited lifetime. However, with LEDs, there’s no real lifetime limit, once they’re fitted, you don’t have to worry about replacing them,” adds Craig.

For farmers looking to upgrade their work lights, Kramp recommends their Black series range. “Designed for agricultural applications, they are easy to install, heavy-duty and have been rigorously tested,” says Craig.

Selecting the right lighting solution for each machine is important. Kramp offers an LED lighting guide that makes it easy to identify the best lighting products for specific machines and applications.

Synchronised beacons

For farmers working across multiple machines or regularly moving equipment between fields and roads, reliable, highly visible beacons can add an extra layer of safety, particularly during the darker months.

Recently, Kramp launched twin beacons that are wirelessly synchronised – an industry first. It follows a series of warnings from the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) and NFU about the illegality of unidirectional amber warning lights. These are not permitted to be used on the road because of concerns they might mask indicator lights.

“Our twin synchronised beacons would be another recommended pick for farmers, to ensure high visibility.

“With a simple push of a button, the driver can select patterns like single synchronised flash or even double flash, all made possible by the wireless connection between the twin beacons,” notes Craig.

Emergency magnetic trailer light kit

Having an emergency solution to hand can help if a bulb or wiring loom fails late at night and you want to get home.

Kramp’s emergency magnetic trailer light kit is a practical, completely wireless solution. Fitted with independent aerials, the kit activates immediately when the hazard lights are used, making it quick and easy to deploy.

“It’s an ideal solution in an emergency,” says Craig.

With shorter days ahead, finding the right lighting solution for each machine and farmer is essential. From LED work lights to beacons and emergency trailer lighting, simple upgrades can go a long way to improve visibility, productivity and safety.

By reviewing lighting requirements ahead of autumn and winter, farmers can ensure their machinery is ready to keep working safely and efficiently, whatever the conditions.