Quality Fuel Level Sensors

The fuel level sensor is in the fuel tank. It measures how much fuel’s left in there. If this sensor goes bad, you don't know how much fuel you have left. So, you may run out of gas, damage your engine, or even put yourself in danger while operating. Don’t risk it with a faulty fuel level sensor. At FridayParts, get one that fits your equipment!

Types of Fuel Level Sensors for Different Needs

We stock a wide range of fuel level sensors. You can find the exact match for your equipment's specific requirements. 

Sensor Type:

• Rod/Float Type Fuel Level Sensor: It uses a float arm that moves up and down with the fuel level. This movement sends a variable resistance signal to the fuel gauge.
• Fuel Level Sensor with Gauge: This is an all-in-one unit. It has a clear, easy-to-read gauge right on the sensor itself. Perfect for tanks that don’t hook up to an electronic dash display.
• Universal Fuel Level Sensor: Great for custom setups or retrofits. These sensors usually have adjustable lengths and standard ohm resistance ranges (like 0-190 Ohms), so they work with a wide variety of equipment.

Application:

• Excavators & Loaders: For brands like Komatsu, Caterpillar,  John Deere, and more.
• Trucks & Buses: Covering models from Volvo, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, DAF, Ivecoetc.
• Aerial Work Platforms: Reliable sensors for scissor lifts and boom lifts.

What Causes Fuel Level Sensor Failures?

1. Strong vibrations & physical wear: The constant heavy shaking from the engine and bumpy terrain wears out the float arm’s pivot points over time. It can also damage the sensor’s internal electrical parts.
   
2. Dirt & rust issues: Worksites get fuel tanks covered in dust, gunk, and moisture. That gunk can jam the float so it can’t move freely. And water will corrode the sensor’s electrical contacts and resistor card—causing all sorts of wonky signals.
   
3. Wear and tear from long hours of use: Your equipment runs thousands of hours nonstop. All that use wears down the resistive strip that the float’s contact arm glides over. This creates 'dead spots' that lead to wrong fuel level readings.
   
4. Electrical problems: The wires and connectors linking the sensor to the dash can fray, rust, or come loose. All that constant movement and exposure to the elements messes them up—and cuts off the signal to the fuel gauge.

If the fuel gauge doesn’t read full after you fill up the tank, or the needle jumps around randomly, your fuel level sensor is probably acting up. Order our sensor today to make sure you get accurate fuel readings.