Horse Newbie 7,195 #1 Posted February 16, 2022 I am refreshing my 1984 Work Horse GT-1600. It does not have an hour meter and I would like to add one. I want to get a small one that sticks on the tractor dash with two sided tape. I plan to wire it like this diagram shows. Problem is I have not been able to find one, except for some that are “induction “ powered. Do any of you have any recommendations for a small 12 v one you have ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,733 #2 Posted February 16, 2022 I'd be curious too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,777 #3 Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: except for some that are “induction “ powered. No need to be afraid of the induction powered ones. No you can't change the battery on them but I've had one on my walk behind snow blower for over 6 years & it works great. Plus it only records the time when the engine is running, no need to worry about it adding time because the key was left on. This is the one that I have on my blower. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y3ZYBLW/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07Y3ZYBLW&pd_rd_w=XGaE8&pf_rd_p=b9951ce4-3bd8-4b04-9123-0fda35d6155e&pd_rd_wg=bBGMQ&pf_rd_r=KMXBQTF2E63RQ08X9RHQ&pd_rd_r=0e5677e0-ac69-4dbe-8e3d-8621ee3f4256&s=industrial&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUkJUQ1dERjhOQTFJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTMzNDMxWUU1SU1MNUxHMkVXJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MDQ4MzYyRE00SEhVNUdJRVRMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== This one includes a Tach, maintenance reminder, & a few other toys. This one does have a replaceable battery. https://www.amazon.com/Inductive-Tachometer-Maintenance-Generator-Motorcycle/dp/B088NDWFCS/ref=asc_df_B088NDWFCS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459696868695&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1676576338644302113&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019452&hvtargid=pla-927121282478&psc=1 This one is a small 12v model, but it would require cutting a hole some place or building a bracket to hold it. Maybe make some thing to mount it under the hood? https://www.surpluscenter.com/Electrical/Meters-Counters-Timers/Meters/12-Volt-DC-Hour-Meter-Rectangular-10002-1-2507.axd Edited February 16, 2022 by Achto 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,717 #4 Posted February 16, 2022 I have Hardline hour-meter/tachometer. I LOVE IT... Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,367 #5 Posted February 16, 2022 @Newbie I've seen pictures of the permanent mount ones mounted in the lower side panel of the hood stand,. Below the PTO lever if I remember correctly. Looked good! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,332 #6 Posted February 16, 2022 The B&S induction one I bought and put on my JD GT235 lasted about 5 years I would have preferred one that lasted as long as the tractor.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #7 Posted February 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: I have Hardline hour-meter/tachometer. I LOVE IT... Don Are they very accurate? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,717 #8 Posted February 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: Are they very accurate? The most accurate that you can buy... that I have found. Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #9 Posted February 16, 2022 I wanted one that more or less matched the ammeter. I'm happy with this so far: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IZDIU4/ 6 hours ago, Achto said: the key was left on. Or the ignition switch takes a dump and leaves the accessory circuit on and racks up 786 hours... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,195 #10 Posted February 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: I wanted one that more or less matched the ammeter. I'm happy with this so far: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IZDIU4/ Or the ignition switch takes a dump and leaves the accessory circuit on and racks up 786 hours... I really like that one. For the classic look, and it would also match the ammeter on the Work Horse… if I could just get past cutting a hole in the dash. That look is making me lean towards it though… it would be no different than if Wheel Horse had offered it as an option… 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #11 Posted February 16, 2022 @Horse Newbie That's what I like about it but I can't find a hand kind of RPM gauge they're only digital so that's why I was thinking about Hardline. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #12 Posted February 16, 2022 Some are installed on the plate the gear shifter comes up through... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #13 Posted February 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: get past cutting a hole in the dash. Nice thing about the C-1X5 is that cutting a hole is easy-peasy. The metal back plate already has the hole, the plastic front plate has a ring around where the optional gauge would go. This is the 125 --- no meter yet. And the 175 - with 786 + hours on it!!! because of that stupid keyswitch! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 582 #14 Posted February 17, 2022 I have a lot of those hour meters that a friend of mine gave me from removal from Toro lawn equipment. All have some time on them, most very minimal. Free for any member if you pay postage. Only a couple of the Toro, Lots of the others with two types of face plates, bezels, mounting housing. Some are straight blade out back, some are right angle. PM me. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
