Adding headlights to a Cub Cadet ZTR50

erichamilton · Jun 5, 2009

Unfortunately, I end up finishing mowing after dark more often than I like. I've got a CC ZTR50 mid-mount type zero turn. Has anyone put headlights on theirs? If so, I could use some suggestions on what to get and how to go about it. Thanks.

woodlandfarms · Jun 10, 2009

It looks like your ztr has a 15 amp alternator and battery system. If so I would think you could rig something up, but not sure where you would mount the lights. I would use only LED Lights, any "normal" incandescent will kill your system. Hiding the wires and finding a switch mount might prove challenging, but hey, sounds like a fun project and worth while...

dodge man · Jun 10, 2009

When I added lights to my Kubota SCUT, I couldn't really find a good way to tie into the electrical system at the fuse block. I ended up just stuffing a wire into the + side of the battery, went a couple of inches and put a fuse in. Then you just have to get creative on where to put the lights and switch. I would go with a pair of tractor lights that have a pattern called "flood", which seem hard to find in my area. I think you could get by with regular lights and not led's, but just use 1 if you are worried about the alternator capacity. I went with trapezoidal lights on mine, and the pattern is a little to narrow for up close work. I put one facing forwards and 1 backwards on the ROPS on my tractor. I'm sure 4 would be better. If my math is correct, 2 55 watt lights would draw about 10 amps.

Muskrat84 · Jun 13, 2009

I just sold my White Outdoor version of that same mower, just mine was red. I did add a headlight, fenders(got tired of grass in my face), and a hitch to pull yard trailers. If you would like detailed pics PM me your email address.

Muskrat84 · Jun 14, 2009

If I had to do it again I would have put two on, one on each side. One was ok and it put out enough light to drive or finish mowing but it was not really enough light to work in the dark.