2320 Work lights

2Malamutes · Feb 21, 2008

I just purchased a 2320, and when snowblowing I really need some additional front lighting. I bought and installed the rear work light kit, and it looks like there is only the one pair of connectors for auxiliary lighting. From the JD parts catalog it looks like the front kit comes with a Y adapter, and I am thinking that using one Y off the existing connection would give me a connection for the rear work lights and a spot for another Y to the front kit. Is that too much load on the factory wiring/switch? Also if the 886 bulbs are 50W, 12V, 5 lights is going to put a pretty good load on the 20A alternator unless my math is wrong. Anyone gone to the 35A and does it make a difference?

kvjohndeere · Feb 22, 2008

2Malamutes said:
I just purchased a 2320, and when snowblowing I really need some additional front lighting. I bought and installed the rear work light kit, and it looks like there is only the one pair of connectors for auxiliary lighting. From the JD parts catalog it looks like the front kit comes with a Y adapter, and I am thinking that using one Y off the existing connection would give me a connection for the rear work lights and a spot for another Y to the front kit. Is that too much load on the factory wiring/switch? Also if the 886 bulbs are 50W, 12V, 5 lights is going to put a pretty good load on the 20A alternator unless my math is wrong. Anyone gone to the 35A and does it make a difference?

I have two Auxillary work lights my dealer installed Both Are front work lights But I just turned one two the The front & one to the rear Seems too work great ! I think The factory alternator should be fine ! Now if Had a cab with stereos & a heater & such yeap The 35 amp would be the way to go ! That is just my thinking My dealer wouldnt of installed my two work lights If they thought I needed the biggger alternator I even asked if I needed it ! Take care !2 Malamutes

2Malamutes · Feb 22, 2008

kvjohndeere said:
I have two Auxillary work lights my dealer installed Both Are front work lights But I just turned one two the The front & one to the rear Seems too work great ! I think The factory alternator should be fine ! Now if Had a cab with stereos & a heater & such yeap The 35 amp would be the way to go ! That is just my thinking My dealer wouldnt of installed my two work lights If they thought I needed the biggger alternator I even asked if I needed it ! Take care !2 Malamutes

Thanks, I thought about doing just that but with the bucket on I see a lot of people referring to how well the front headlights illuminate the back of the bucket so I think I'm going to want 2 front (illuminating the work) and 1 rear. Assuming I'm using the correct wattage of 50W for the GE 886, each light by calculation is rated at a little over 4A, so 5 lights are rated at over 20A, irrespective of other electrical loads. I'm going to stop at the dealer this morning and ask them what they think.

bxowner · Feb 22, 2008

The most frustrating time that I need light is when the bucket is low - but not low enough to let the regular headlights do their work... Rarely do I find a problem with lighting when the bucket is up high, as it's usually only brief - such as when dumping snow - and once the bucket gets near eye-level, the headlights take over.

On my 2320, I have the 2 front lamp kit from JD mounted to the ROPS... and put a Hella dual beam (110w) rear work lamp mounted to the SCV location behind the seat... The front illumination is fine - but not until I put some deflectors on the lamps to keep the light from shining in the corner of my eye. I found every time I looked anywhere but straight ahead, I'd be blinded.

Which leads me to my point... there are holes located on the top of the FEL towers where the FEL arms pivot (if you look at tower where the '200cx' sticker is located, look at the very top and see a single hole - right where the pivot point for the loader arms is located0). I think that these would be a great mounting point for light brackets, because they're ahead of the operator and at the highest point of the bucket assemby. You'd have to have the bucket pretty high up to obscure the light and, by then, the regular headlights would take over. Also, there's enough room around the pivot point (including when the loader is in its 'removed' position) for the loader arm to move freely without interfering with a bracket. The trick would be to put a quick-connect electrical connection low enough so that it would be easy to disconnect at the same time as the hydraulic lines.

Woody71 · Feb 22, 2008

I have the 2 front and 1 rear worklight kits on my 2320. I have been using it this way all winter since it is usually dark when I need to plow snow. I had purchased 2 rear worklights, but the documentation says not to install more than one, so didn't bother installing the second one. One seems to provide enough light for me anyway. If the alternator quits, I guess I will go to the 35A.

2Malamutes · Feb 22, 2008

Woody71 said:
I have the 2 front and 1 rear worklight kits on my 2320. I have been using it this way all winter since it is usually dark when I need to plow snow.

Do you have all three running off the pair (+/-) of factory bullet connectors? Thanks.

Woody71 said:
If the alternator quits, I guess I will go to the 35A.

Given that the 35A is $400, I think I'll go that route as well.

BigD9 · Feb 23, 2008

BXOWNER, I also looked at those holes to mount lights. Like you I figured the fel arms would have to be up pretty high to interfere with the light. Then I started to look at offsetting the lights to the inside, but still connected to that hole. I think that is the approach I will take.

Woody71 · Feb 23, 2008

2Malamutes said:
Do you have all three running off the pair (+/-) of factory bullet connectors? Thanks.

Behind the seat are 2 pairs of bullet connectors. On one pair I installed the "Y" connector to drive both the front and rear light. I have the front auxiliary lights turned slightly outwards to prevent them from shining in my eyes too much when looking to the side or to the rear.

Mackinac Joe · Feb 24, 2008

2Malamutes,

I purchased two forward and one rear work lights from Deere for my 2320. I hooked them up using the factory "Y" harnesses and bullet connectors. All three worklights and both headlights and both rear red lights illuminate when the light switch is in the middle position.

No blown fuses and no alternator problems.

Mackinac Joe