B2150 Alternator Output

[TimP]

Hi. I have a B2150 and wanted to add some LED work lights.

Since I will be using LED lamps, the Wattage draw will be less than a standard type bulb.

But does anyone know how much wattage draw I can add to the B2150 with the standard alternator ?

I have seen LED lights which draw anywhere from 12 to 35 watts each.

I plan to use the little extra electrical connector under the right rear fender to hook the lights up.

Ideally, I would add one facing forward and one facing backward to be used mostly at night, when I do snow removal with the bucket and rear snow thrower.

Thanks for any help.

 

[moeh1]

stock dynamo was about 12A max, stay low wattage and you'll be OK.

 

[TimP]

stock dynamo was about 12A max, stay low wattage and you'll be OK.

Hi Marty. Thanks for that info.

Any idea what the stock headlights draw in amps ?

Thanks again.

Tim

 

[moeh1]

Sorry I don't know offhand, I find them useless, so I upgraded the alternator and put real lights up high. Not cheap but worth it for me over the long haul.

 

[TimP]

Marty.

I know that there is a higher output alternator to be foudn somewhere for the B2150.

But I don't have the details to help me look for it.

I'll keep investigating further and maybe I can find the info and get my hands on the larger alternator and the parts I need to do the installation.

Thanks agin.

Tim

 

[Combustix]

I put 55w round utility lights on mine and notice as I run the tractor at around 600-1000 rpm that slowly the lights go dim, though if I rev it up to say 1800 to 2000 they remain bright. I was thinking of putting these on my truck and finding LED's I am not sure of the amp draw on these lights but it overpowers the alt. at idle

 

[TimP]

Combustix,

The LED lights do seem to draw a LOT less amps than the standard bulbs.

The 27 watt LED Lights I am looking at draw less than 2 amps each.

I have sent an email to the seller asking for the exact amp draw, but his ad claims they draw about 1/2 of the regular lights.

They are shockproof/resistant, waterproof, high lumens with a very pure lights equalling daylight qiuality.

Plus, they will supposedly last for 10,000 hours.

But..... they ain't cheap.

Here is a link to the the ebay seller I am looking at, plus he has a regular website.

2PC Square 10-35V 27watt 2000lm Wide Angle Flood Heavy Duty Work Lamp WATERPROOF | eBay

You may have to copy & paste the link.

He has 18 watt, 27 watt and 35 watt. Available in Spot or flood. ( I would get the floods.)

 

[moeh1]

Tim,
I posted the full upgrade parts list a few years ago after Ronnie located it for me. Post should still be here. Unfortunately I couldn't come up with a low budget shop fab workaround, so it was about 5-600 bucks.

 

[TimP]

Hi Marty.

I did several searches and couldn't find it, but I'll keep trying different search terms etc.

Thank you for all of your help.

Tim

 

[dennisgw]

Watts=Volts x Amps. So if you have 27 watt light, it is drawing slightly more than 2 amps (you have 12 volt electrical system). 35 watts would be slightly less than 3 amps. Good enough estimating formula.