Mods #3&4 Forward LED light bar and Alley Lights
This winter it looks as if I'm going to be doing more snow clearing than normal. I got two more contracts and considering most of my seat time is in complete darkness I wanted to have the best possible lighting I could find. After much research I found a company in the US called Exploration Outfitters that sold the LED lighting I needed. I ordered up a 20" double row LED light bar and two 2" LED lights that I needed for Alley lights. When they arrived the first thing that impressed me was their quality. there was a card in each light stating they were tested before being shipped and that was great.
Now the next thing I had to do was design a light bar mount on the Kubota 5740 that would also accept the alley lights. I went with some 7/8th aluminum pipe. As you can see by the photo's I bent it to fit the contour of the cab. I machined end caps to give it a finished look. The next step was to mount it to the cab. I removed the mirrors so I wouldn't burn up the plastic bushings in the mounts then I made additional tabs to accept the light bar. I removed the roof and installed a new NAPA lighted switch in the head liner and ran the wiring. The 20' light will take 8 amps and the 2" will take.8 of an amp to run. The difference in lighting is astonishing. I'll let the photo's tell the rest of the story. Check out the link. if there's something you like email or call Matt and he'll set you up with some top quality lighting. I'll let the photo's tell the rest of the story but I will say I won't be in the dark this coming winter ;)
Exploration Outfitters - Offroad/Overland & Public Safety Equipment
Exploration Outfitters - 20 Inch LED Lightbar
Exploration Outfitters - 2" LED Lights
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Re: Mods #3&4 Forward LED light bar and Alley Lights
Wow- like you said, the pictures tell the story! Not that I want to get up at 3 in the morning to go plow/blow snow, but if I had to, your setup is probably one of the best going. I just ordered some 18w LED floods for my little 'Bota, so if I have to go out, cab-less, this winter, I will be able to see a little bit, too. Nice work.
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WOW what a NICE set up and yes I see the light......LOL.:thumbsup:
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I guess I'm used to seeing "flashlight" LED's and the suck.
But your lights certainly have a wow factor!!
Very nice job.
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Paul, nice work as usual. Will the newer LED's generate enough heat to melt snow off of them.
Bill
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varmint
Wow- like you said, the pictures tell the story! Not that I want to get up at 3 in the morning to go plow/blow snow, but if I had to, your setup is probably one of the best going. I just ordered some 18w LED floods for my little 'Bota, so if I have to go out, cab-less, this winter, I will be able to see a little bit, too. Nice work.
Thanks. They are unbelievable lights. All the connectors are weather pack plugs, all cast aluminum housings with stainless hardware. When you get your lights installed post a few photos. I like looking at photos to :dance1:
Thanks again for posting.
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DutchHenryBrown
WOW what a NICE set up and yes I see the light......LOL.:thumbsup:
:cool: Thanks. I'm happy with the way it worked out. I'm hoping it will make those late nights a little more comfortable plowing snow
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Originally Posted by
HarryN
I guess I'm used to seeing "flashlight" LED's and the suck.
But your lights certainly have a wow factor!!
Very nice job.
Thank you very much. I guess buying LED's are like everything else, if you want good quality you have to pay for it. ;)
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Hooked_on_HP
Paul, nice work as usual. Will the newer LED's generate enough heat to melt snow off of them.
Bill
Thanks Bill. Not sure about the heat. Time will tell. These will only be used in large parking lots and never on the road. You could almost use these for X-Rays if need be :laughing:
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Nice addition. It seems like you are prepared for this winter. :thumbsup:
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Paul you sure do quality work and I like looking at your completed projects. The forktruck just blows me away and the mods on your tractor are works of art. I am glad I do not live near you or I would be broke having you mod my tractors.
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creekbend
Nice addition. It seems like you are prepared for this winter. :thumbsup:
Thanks. Yep I'm almost their. One more mod to go :laughing:
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Dozernut
Paul you sure do quality work and I like looking at your completed projects. The forktruck just blows me away and the mods on your tractor are works of art. I am glad I do not live near you or I would be broke having you mod my tractors.
Thank you my friend. That old fork lift has been so handy to have around the shop. It's funny though when you see folks stopping by taking photos of it. I did that fork lift more as a joke than anything else but it's sure grabbed a lot of attention. Appreciate your thoughts on the tractor. Come on snow :thumbsup:
