Loader Bx 23 utility lights

[twinsticks]

I have a 2005 bx 23 I would like to put 2 lights forward and 2 lights facing rear gonna attach to rops with clamps and wire loom .. What is the max wattage the tractor will handel ? I am going to wire them on 2 different circuits off the battery with relays as every one knows you cant see forward with the front loader on or up really high... : What will the stock altenator handel

 

[MidgetMaestro]

I have a 2005 bx 23 I would like to put 2 lights forward and 2 lights facing rear gonna attach to rops with clamps and wire loom .. What is the max wattage the tractor will handel ? I am going to wire them on 2 different circuits off the battery with relays as every one knows you cant see forward with the front loader on or up really high... : What will the stock altenator handel

I don't have the answer to your question, but this is what I did for rear-facing lights - I didn't even put a relay in! If anyone does know the max, that'd be great to know. Best of luck and post some pics when you get finished! :thumbsup:

 

[jnjpream]

Amps = Watts/Volts.. The generator on the BX22 will produce 14 to 15A and 14 to 15v @ 5200 RPM, not sure what engine RPM is needed to achieve this RPM on the generator though.. (Maybe different on the BX23, but not likely.. Look in the workshop manual under charging system to know for sure)

If you were to use all the available power.. Amps * Volts = Watts. 14A * 14V = 196 watts. But you have to exclude to load already on the system..

Head Lights 45w * 2 = 90.
Hazards 20w * 2 = 40.
Tail Lights 3w * 2 = 6.
Turn Signals 20w * 2 = 40.

So if you don't include the Turn and Hazards (unless you use them all the time) 168 - (90 + 6) = 100w available to use. Not much. And you should always leave some for the charging system to use to keep the battery happy etc.

What I ended up doing was to replace the headlight switch with a turn signal switch. I wired it such that if I move the switch forward the head lights turned on but the work lights turned off, and if I moved it backwards the head lights turned off and the work lights turned on. And in the middle both head and work lights were off.

Happy wiring :thumbsup:

 

[Blackplague]

Its not going to happen... For forward and rearward facing.. At wide open throttle it could handle 2 45w lights... But you dont run them full throttle all the time..

Even at 2 45watt lights youll not be charging battery at idle anymore but draining it.

 

[Ken_CT]

I have a BX23 and it has a dynamo rather than an alternator. I have an LED light bought through Northern Tool and I am happy with it. Since the LED lights use so little power you could easily run 2, and probably 4 at the same time. They are very bright, but a bit pricey.
Here is a link to where they were discussed, and there is a link there to the light.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/188596-led-lights.html

 

[twinsticks]

Okay if it wont handel it what lights could I use do they make led,s they would draw alot less or if not i can run the fronts then the back sepretly ... Do they make a bigger altenator for the bx 23

 

[Ken_CT]

Twinsticks, here is the LED I was referring to:

Buyers DC LED Utility Light — 12 Volt | Work Lights | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[CHDinCT]

According to my Jan. 2007 Kubota Wholegoods pdf, the BX23 can take the BX7310A high capacity alternator that came standard on the BX24/25. It's a 40 amp alternator. Check with your dealer for pricing.

 

[twinsticks]

Monday I will call the dealer and get a price on one

 

[twinsticks]

How hard is it to install anybody ever do one?

 

[LBrown59]

I have a 2005 bx 23
1*I would like to put 2 lights forward and 2 lights facing rear
2*gonna attach to rops with clamps and wire loom .. What is the max wattage the tractor will handel ?
3*I am going to wire them on 2 different circuits off the battery with relays as every one knows you cant see forward with the front loader on or up really high...
4*What will the stock altenator handel

1*I would go with 2 lights that swivel 360 degrees which gives you light all the way around the tractor .
2*I would mount them to a light bar that attaches with magnets to the rear top of the ROPS . . . .
3*I would wire them to the Ign switch.
4*15 amps.
If you mount install wire and switch them in this manner you will have more than enough light and won't have to wory about changing alternators.

How hard is it to install anybody ever do one?

This has been discussed different times and places on T B N.
Do some serches and see what you come up with.

 

[twinsticks]

1*I would go with 2 lights that swivel 360 degrees which gives you light all the way around the tractor .
2*I would mount them to a light bar that attaches with magnets to the rear top of the ROPS . . . .
3*I would wire them to the Ign switch.
4*15 amps.
If you mount install wire and switch them in this manner you will have more than enough light and won't have to wory about changing alternators.
This has been discussed different times and places on T B N.
Do some serches and see what you come up with.

Wow never thought of that thanks gonna go that route that will save me a ton of money .. I did a search I did not see that post with the magnets and light bar with 4 lights I will look agaign thanks !!!!!

 

[twinsticks]

So your saying two lights at 15 watts each for a total of 30 watts will work then..

 

[number two]

There is(or was)a 40 amp alternator kit for B and BX tractors to replace the dynamo.It was about $200 but I've heard it was discontinued-was purchased through Whole Goods(see salesman).Others have assembled it with e-bay parts.Good Luck!

 

[jnjpream]

Yes. As is, it should be able to handle a 30 watt load.

 

[Ken_CT]

What lights are you using that draw 15 watt?

 

[automech]

Wire the work lights so you can turn them on independently of all other electrical draws. Then you can just turn the worklights on when you need them. My headlights are useless when I have the loader on anyway, and I don't need turns and tails on my property. Then you have more power available if you want to use conventional bulbs.

 

[twinsticks]

Okay think I know what I am going to do use two 50 watt lights mounted under the top of the rops on swivels .. As someone else stated the headlights are blocked by the loader so I will not use them only flashers it should be fine...

 

[MikeInEburg]

The biggest advantage of the new LED lights is the low current requirements. I'm looking at two that draw 18 watts each - marketed as having 1350 lumen output. I just need to fabricate a cage of sorts to minimize possibility of limb-related damage.
Mike

 

[escavader]

How hard is it to install anybody ever do one?

I did mine ,i got a thread on it somewhere in the archives called bx-23 upgrade alternator
ALAN