ROPS bolt hole near hinge - bolt size?

[amigauser]

I am in the process of mounting lights on my GL3240. I noticed there is a bolt hole with welded on nut on the front of the rops near the hinge (on both sides) were the ROPS fold down. Has anyone used that point to mount lights? Does anyone know what size bolt and thread size is needed to mount a light there? It looks like a handy spot as the lights would face forward if the ROPS was up or down unlike ones mounted to the top of the ROPS.

Otherwise I may go with these.
http://www.wiedmannbros.com/ROPS-Mounted-Light-Bracket_p_190.html#

 

[Evil the Weasel]

I'm not sure of the bolt size. Kubota also makes a ROPS mounted B7335 Work Light.

 

[tubzz]

they are the same as the bolts that holds the set belt on. for safty reason i cant say where my bolts came from for my lights

 

[cityfarma]

I had the same thoughts for my L4400. I think it was 5/8 UNC. I wrote it down and filed it in a safe place!! Now all I have to do is remember where

Cityfarma

 

[ttstraw]

On my 2920 its the same size and pitch for the bolt holding the seat belt to its mount. I see another fellow found that out as well....but I just took one of them to the harware store and bought two like it for the ROPS and then replaced the one in the seat belt anchor.

 

[Iowachild]

I am in the process of mounting lights on my GL3240. I noticed there is a bolt hole with welded on nut on the front of the rops near the hinge (on both sides) were the ROPS fold down. Has anyone used that point to mount lights? Does anyone know what size bolt and thread size is needed to mount a light there? It looks like a handy spot as the lights would face forward if the ROPS was up or down unlike ones mounted to the top of the ROPS.

My question is does anyone know what the purpose is of thefore mentioned nut welded on the ROPS? On my B2320 there is a good sized plastic knob with bolt screwed into one of the holes. It seems as though its' purpose is to keep the ROPS from rattling.

 

[ttstraw]

That is exactly what its there for, to keep the ROPs from rattling.

 

[amigauser]

they are the same as the bolts that holds the set belt on. for safty reason i cant say where my bolts came from for my lights

Thanks I will check to see if that is the case.

 

[weedpharma]

I had the same thoughts for my L4400. I think it was 5/8 UNC. I wrote it down and filed it in a safe place!! Now all I have to do is remember where

Cityfarma

I think you will find it is 5/8 UNF.

weedpharma

 

[amigauser]

Finally had some time this weekend to mess with it. The other poster was correct in that the seat belt strap bolt is the same size as the two anti-rattle rops holes. I took the bolt down to the local hardware store and the correct size is 10mm x 1.25. I purchased two 10mm x 1.25 x 20mm bolts and mounted two Hella work lights today. They work like a champ. The only issues is you end up surrounded by bugs My main nightime use will be in the fall and winter months anyway so bugs will not be an issue then.

 

[sw03]

the seat nuts is still a problem! I had to go the Home Cheapo last year to find the nut....I do not have my ROPS on but the seat is a PITA.

 

[Deano]

Pictures please!!

Deano

 

[amigauser]

Ok, here are some pics

They are Hella oval 100 series work lights - part #: H15161011

They are 55 watt halogen clear lights. They really throw some light.

 

[BlacknTan]

Once I put on the replacement Kubota seat, the nuts were just fine.. and no sliding off!

 

[LBrown59]

I had the same thoughts for my L4400. I think it was 5/8 UNC. I wrote it down and filed it in a safe place!! Now all I have to do is remember where

Cityfarma

What safe place?

 

[red4now]

Ok, here are some pics

They are Hella oval 100 series work lights - part #: H15161011

They are 55 watt halogen clear lights. They really throw some light.

Nice setup! Are they switched separately or just hooked into the the lights circuit? I am actually planning to do the same for winter use since I usually don't get near the trees snow blowing. Easy spot to put on and then take off in the spring. At that height, they might make good ear warmers as well. ;-)