B2650 Led light bar

[Alpinestars114]

After some trial and error I finally came up with a mount for the light bar that I think looks factory.
Started with 1x3 square tube, 17"x6.5" 1/8" steel plate for the amber light mount and a few small steel 1/4 inch brackets (scrap I had laying around) to mount to the ROPS. Overall length was 31 7/8 when it was all welded together fit like a glove went in nice but not to tight.. Now before everyone starts questioning this I completely understand the liability of drilling the ROPS I spoke to my local dealer and decided this was the best option for a clean look. Mounted it with 1/4 inch bolts. Once complete I painted it with primer and used Kubota Paint to finish it off so it would be an exact match. Paint was kinda pricey at 14 bucks a can good thing I only needed one. Nothing but great things to say about Black Oak led customer service was top notch I called them on the phone explained what I was doing they were quick to get me set up with what I needed. If I didn't like anything after it was installed they said I could return the light for up to 90 days. I also put all the wires in a protective sleeve and ran the switches off the ignition. The three switches also came from Black Oak along with the replays and all purpose wiring. The LEDS are powered directly off the battery as the came in at 280W the Whelen light is powered off the rear work light bullet connectors. Overall I am pretty happy with the way everything turned out I have spent countless hours on TBN searching for a good solution with everyones ideas on here I was able to put a little twist on it and come up with this just want to thank all of you guys for the inspiration!!!

Lights used are as followed:
Black Oak LED 20 inch bar 22,000 Lumens
Black Oak LED 2 inch Pods. 6240 Lumens
Whelen LP mini light bar

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Very, very, nicely done! Absolutely professional looking. I like how the ROPS offers protection to the lights. Wiring/ switches very nice.

 

[s219]

I don't have a major concern about drilling into the ROPS but it does raise legal issues and probably relieves Kubota of any liability for damage/injuries (even if it had nothing to do with the drilling). And in the same boat, if someone else uses or buys the tractor and gets hurt, it may transfer liability to you. There are just so many implications of modifying safety equipment that I have always shied away from any permanent modifications even if I felt they were OK. Temporary or reversible modifications are another story....

 

[Alpinestars114]

My thoughts were if I ever needed the ROPS to preform how they were intented the last thing I'm going to be concerned about is warranty or Kubota. If I ever sell it I'll just ordered a new upper ROPS. When it comes right down to it I'm not worried about taking risks I mean heck I could have died getting out of bed this morning. Like I said in my original post I am aware of the potential hazards and that was a risk I was willing to take to get a clean factory look your opinions may vary from mine and so be it but thanks for checking it out :drink:

 

[PHPaul]

I wondered how long it would be before the ROPS Police showed up.

 

[GRTkub]

Very nice professional looking job. I guess the next project is the alternator upgrade to power those lights?

 

[gdrew]

Very professional looking! Nice work!

 

[Alpinestars114]

Yes! I've looked into that and a bigger battery. Never realized how small the battery's are in these tractor's it's not much bigger than an ATV battery