Work Lights GC2310

[Ray2310]

Weather wasn't good for operating my new machine this weekend so I got busy adding some work lights. See attached photos.

I made a brackets and mounted them the same as the hazard lights are. Ran the wires down the ROPS, installed a 2 wire plug connector at the hinge point for the ROPS (in case I ever need to remove the ROPS I won't have to cut the wires and reconnect).

Ran the ground wire to the grounding point for the rear lower lights and connected the power to the 20 amp worklight feed at the rear of the machine. (Had to remove backhoe to find the worklight feed). This was my first attempt to remove the backhoe. Took all of 2 minutes (very easy).

I diverted the 20 amp workight feed thru a switch that I mounted in on the panel (there is a existing hole in the panel that a toggle switch fits into, all I had to do was cut a hole in the panel overlay).

I used 55w lights that I bought from TSC. They shine pretty good at night. I mounted them just loose enough that they can be turned pointing to the front or rear.

Reviews???

 

[DanielAlexander]

Ray2310, Great job . Very professional and it must be nice being able to see at night.Did you use that red wire end from under the seat?

 

[Ray2310]

I actually think it was red w/black stripe. It came from the aux 20 amp fuse by the main fuse panel.

 

[PA28150]

A very nice job indeed! Now I'll have to install a similar set-up on mine too.

 

[DannyLobster]

I like the switch. I mounted my work lites under the top bar of the ROPS. I do a lot of work in the woods and have nearly ripped off the orange lites too many times. This way they are better protected.

I drilled a hole and put the switch in the middle of the rear of the tractor under the seat. I may move it though to the dash when I get more time.

Dan

 

[archerynut]

That is a great looking set up and installation. Looks factory!

 

[tx2310]

I did my work lights today and before I started a new thread I checked to see if this had come up before. Well I guess Ray2310 beat me to it. I did it about the same way, but added the lights to the bracket that hold the yellow flashers and the ground to the base of the bracket.The only hole added was for the switch on the panel in the same location as Ray2310. The wiring was easy since the red with black stripe wire runs right in front of the switch. The lights are Hella Optilux 800 FF. They have a base that allow the light to rotate in any direction. Now my wife will have me working all night to get the building up.

Doug

 

[ray66v]

I have been thinking about mounting the lights inside the rops at the top. that would give protection from branches and a high vantage point to work from. How has that worked out Danny?

 

[DEWFPO]

I have a 2300 so the ROPS is shorter and narrower so I had to mount my lights on top of the ROPS since I hit the yellow hazards on tree branches all the time knocking them out of wack. I too did a nice clean install for all weather operation. Will post pics after taking them. There should be a factory option. Those headlights are all but worthless at night with the FEL or the Snowblower attachments on.

DEWFPO

 

[HarryVanderpool]

On the 1540 there are two rear worklight wires at the rear, fed by one fuse.
Mine are now switched with two waterproof toggles on the left dash panel.
Also on the rear is a full time "AUX" power wire.
I parrelled the wire from the fuse and mounted a power port(Cig lighter)
under the dash right over the fuse box.
I'll use this to run a handheld spotlight or charge the flippin cell phone.