Alternator Upgrade?

[KuboB1200]

Hey folks,

I'm needing some advice for my '95 B2100.

I recently mounted 2-50 watt lights which turned out really well. One flood for the back and the other on the ROPS looking forward.

I used the stock worklight circuit on the tractor on the 15 amp fuse. No problems at all and I installed a switch to control the lights on/off. Both together should add around 8.3 amps additional load.

Have you guys any experience regarding the stock dynamo's ability to keep up with this type of load? The dynamo is rated at 15 amps (new), but I'm not sure if that's enough to run the engine, headlights and these new worklights.

Obviously, I'm not wanting to upgrade to the alternator if I don't need to.

Thanks guys.

K

 

[captjack]

i have an l235 with , 2x 35 w headlights , 2x55w rear flood lights, 2x55w trapazoid beam front lights, tail lights and a strip light on the rear of the canopy. Mine runs all of them with out the charge light coming on. I dont usually run all of them at the same time but I did to test it.

 

[ibnxe]

I think, as long as you don't run the lights all the time, you should be OK. The original gray dynamo does put out only 15 amps, but the battery will carry the additional load for a period of time. Using one of the battery tenders, when you park it over night will insure that it will start the next time you need it.

 

[KuboB1200]

Thanks, guys. I have no plans to run the lights for an extended period of time. I plan on using my tractor to clear my driveway snow after work for probably an hour at most. I added the total load up (tail lights, headlights, worklights) and the load is pretty close to capacity (15.1 amps). I'm hoping the dynamo will keep up for the short duration.

This little b2100 has been a great little tractor.

My suggestion for those planning to add lights is to spring for the extra coin and upgrade with LED's. The cost will justify against an alternator upgrade.

Thanks, folks.

K