b3030 tlb, adding LED lights w/o the upgraded alternator

   / b3030 tlb, adding LED lights w/o the upgraded alternator #21  
how much was the upgrade? did you do it yourself? what did the kit come with? just curious if the kit is nothingmore than a belt, alternator and a bracket

light switch felll apart after about 3 hours, gonna look for another one that is built a little better. I have been running a medium size cat track hoe for a week, the light switches on it cought my eye.


I really dont remember the cost...its been "a day or two" since I installed it. A friend and I did it together..mainly because anything I do I always need a 3rd hand..
Everything is there..parts-wise. And the instructions say to replace the dipstick and tube...but wasnt no way I was getting into that. A slight bend in the tube for the dipstick to clear the hood lets it work fine.
Its a lot of $$ but in the long run its worth it all in piece of mind.
 
   / b3030 tlb, adding LED lights w/o the upgraded alternator #22  
Interesting thread, all the tractors I looked at had 50 amp alternators. Did not think much of the Kubota specs and the ommission of Alternator specs till I got my B3200 home and noticed the tiny alternator. I mean my Briggs and Stratton Vtwin has a 16 amp generator built in. So much for the idea of adding an Electric winch.


Lots of difference in dynamo's...generators....and alternators!
 
   / b3030 tlb, adding LED lights w/o the upgraded alternator #23  
Great LED lights found here.
Semi-Truck, Trailer, Bus LED Light Bulbs

I have two 18w 4.5" Round LED Flood lights on my 2320
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   / b3030 tlb, adding LED lights w/o the upgraded alternator
  • Thread Starter
#24  
sierradmax, bottom of the page you provided the link to, those look identical to mine but mine were 4 lights for 100 bones or so, they are 59.99 each on that page
 
   / b3030 tlb, adding LED lights w/o the upgraded alternator #25  
Workinallthetime:

Im stealing your idea from post #17. Thanks.
 
   / b3030 tlb, adding LED lights w/o the upgraded alternator
  • Thread Starter
#26  
---update-- lights still work great however the switch is a POS!, i am on my 3rd one, they just fall apart. in the process of looking for a new one from another source besides auto parts store.
 
   / b3030 tlb, adding LED lights w/o the upgraded alternator #27  
---update-- lights still work great however the switch is a POS!, i am on my 3rd one, they just fall apart. in the process of looking for a new one from another source besides auto parts store.

you might try a switch from a boat supplier they tend to withstand the vibration better than automotive grade, and are more weather resistant
 
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   / b3030 tlb, adding LED lights w/o the upgraded alternator #29  
This is how I mounted my lights. I ran the wiring insides the ROPS and left slack to allow them to fold. My LED upgrade is coming soon.

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   / b3030 tlb, adding LED lights w/o the upgraded alternator #30  
Should never drill or weld to ROPS. It can weaken it.
 

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