B2650 ROPS light mounting bracket?

[KennyV]

... what type of plug that is.

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Bullet wire connector.

 

[Rob 80]

Bullet wire connector.

Thanks Kenny, i ran a meter across it's 12v DC and only has power when the key is turned.

 

[dragoneggs]

I used studs that attach with epoxy. They're used in the aircraft industry. You have to sand the paint off where you want the studs, but my ROPS needed touched up anyway, so I repainted it. :: Click Bond, Inc. :: Studs & Standoffs

I can't remember if I got the idea from this site?

Probably. I have a few threads on Click Bond here. You might have seen this one...

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...nstall-but-look.html?highlight=LED+light+ROPS

That is really an innovative way to deal with these kinds of issues. Thanks for the post (an idea which can probably be used for a lot of other purposes too.)

Since you were wondering... aux tool box install, side mounted rear view mirrors, and a fire extinguisher install...

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/369233-bx-auxiliary-chain-box-mod.html?highlight=

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...dding-rear-view-mirrors-using.html?highlight=

Mounting a Fire Extinguisher on a BX ROPS - YouTube

Full disclosure... I am associated with Click Bond but these were all for personal use and I just wanted to share. I am not trying to advertise but instead thought some might be interested in a unique way to do 'mods' to your tractors.

 

[Rob 80]

Here are some pictures of my setup. Hope this helps. First, I got a waterproof switch, and used silicone sealant to affix it to the dash so water can't get in behind it. Its wired direct to the battery so I can turn the lights on when the tractor isn't running, which is convenient.
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I have two 4 inch floods facing rear. These square u-bolts were fairly long. I put nylon spacers to keep tension and give me a little space to work with then cut the extra bolt threads off with a hacksaw. The lights come with the little bracket, just put it on over the end of the bolt and tighten it up. Holds great.
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Did you use 3 inch square bolts?

 

[atitus74]

I don't remember exact size, I measured the rops and measured the internal space of the bolt at the store to make sure it would fit. You should be careful buying them sight unseen, as the stores are not consistent in the way they list their sizes. Some reverse width x length, etc.

 

[Rob 80]

I finally got the lights mounted now i just need to wire them up. On my dash just below the idle lever there are two blank spots how hard would it be to mount a switch in one of them? I really don't want to cut holes so maybe the two blank spots just pop out.

 

[s219]

The easiest will be to tie into the work light circuit, which runs a wire to one of the rear fenders already (normally the left). Tie into that and then add a switch (or switches) at the rear of the tractor.

As far as mounting, I am amazed more people don't use the threaded mounts already on the ROPS, circled in yellow below:



It's a good fixed rigid mount that doesn't get affected when you fold the ROPS and you don't have to dick around with clamps, etc or clutter up the ROPS. I forget the thread size, but it's a standard metric thread (M10 maybe?).

 

[atitus74]

s219 -- don't know about you but I don't want the lights shining into the back of my head. Or right in my face if I turn around. Need them much higher.

Rob80 -- take a look at the pictures I posted earlier in this thread. You can see where I installed a switch. On my tractor there was a rubber grommet there. No cutting, just pulled out the grommet and dropped the switch in.

 

[s219]

s219 -- don't know about you but I don't want the lights shining into the back of my head. Or right in my face if I turn around. Need them much higher.

Rob80 -- take a look at the pictures I posted earlier in this thread. You can see where I installed a switch. On my tractor there was a rubber grommet there. No cutting, just pulled out the grommet and dropped the switch in.

Hasn't been an issue on my Kubotas -- I mount the lights there on all of them. But I can see how it might be a problem on a smaller tractor like a BX though, as the ROPS is a lot shorter and narrower on those.

 

[JWR]

The easiest will be to tie into the work light circuit, which runs a wire to one of the rear fenders already (normally the left). Tie into that and then add a switch (or switches) at the rear of the tractor.

As far as mounting, I am amazed more people don't use the threaded mounts already on the ROPS, circled in yellow below:

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It's a good fixed rigid mount that doesn't get affected when you fold the ROPS and you don't have to dick around with clamps, etc or clutter up the ROPS. I forget the thread size, but it's a standard metric thread (M10 maybe?).

That's a great feature and good to find out that the threaded mounting hole exists. It does not exist on many models, especially older ones, however.