Factory headlights?

[drajj5]

I am seeing a lot of threads here regarding lighting, and lighting options. I would like to have more lighting in the front of the tractor but don't want hassle with wiring another set up front. I would like to utilize the factory lights that exist but with a much cooler/brighter bulb. My lights after looking them up online seems to use 'marker bulbs' for headlights much like those in my riding lawn mower.
Has anyone (upgraded their current headlights to LED)? This seems to be the most viable option because the wiring is already in place and you could squeeze a lot more light from the already installed plastic light housings. Are not LED's a lot cooler too? So that the extra light produced wouldn't fade these new plastic lenses. It just seems like an easy solution without all the hassle. Perhaps someone out there has done this and will chime in.
thanks
don

 

[chopped]

Great thread and idea..I never thought of that.I guess mostly because i find the stock lights to have the loader in the way. but Im guessing ,wonder if there are led bulbs with the same fixture socket and thow more light?

 

[breadtrk]

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There is an LED with any kind of fitting, connector, housing, lead you can imagine.

 

[drajj5]

I went to the website you posted and it seems I have an 1156 style bulb.

1156 LED Bulb - Single Intensity 28 High Power LED | S series | Specialty & Automotive | Universal LED Bulb Finder | Super Bright LEDs | Super Bright LEDs

this is the bulb that "I think I need". I did read under the reviews and someone used this type bulb in their Craftsman tractor. Before I spend 25 bucks on each maybe someone here can tell me how many lumens' that a traditional 1156 incandescent bulb has. This bulbs says that it is 500 lumens', I am not sure if that is equal to the original bulb. I did go to youtube and it seems that with both bulbs installed it would be 1000 combined lumens it would be plenty bright and hopefully not melt or damage my current plastic light fixtures.
I am hoping that someone has done this and can let me know any pros or cons before I spend any money.
I was amazed that there is almost no current draw on these so I am sure the wiring in the tractor can handle it.

 

[jimmysisson]

Isn't 1157 a taillight bulb? Or tail plus brake? Not headlight lumens for sure.
Jim

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I am seeing a lot of threads here regarding lighting, and lighting options. I would like to have more lighting in the front of the tractor but don't want hassle with wiring another set up front. I would like to utilize the factory lights that exist but with a much cooler/brighter bulb. My lights after looking them up online seems to use 'marker bulbs' for headlights much like those in my riding lawn mower.
Has anyone (upgraded their current headlights to LED)? This seems to be the most viable option because the wiring is already in place and you could squeeze a lot more light from the already installed plastic light housings. Are not LED's a lot cooler too? So that the extra light produced wouldn't fade these new plastic lenses. It just seems like an easy solution without all the hassle. Perhaps someone out there has done this and will chime in.
thanks
don

I will be swapping out my overhead lights with these 4" LEDs Ordered from Amazon, they will arrive as a combo spot flood with weatherpack connectors for electrical awesomeness.

Amazon.com: LAMPHUS CRUIZER 4" 18W CREE LED Off Road Power Sports ATV Bike Head Light Lamp - Flood: Automotive

I've had good experiences with the cheap chinese LEDs.

 

[drajj5]

I will be swapping out my overhead lights with these 4" LEDs Ordered from Amazon, they will arrive as a combo spot flood with weatherpack connectors for electrical awesomeness.

Amazon.com: LAMPHUS CRUIZER 4" 18W CREE LED Off Road Power Sports ATV Bike Head Light Lamp - Flood: Automotive

I've had good experiences with the cheap chinese LEDs.

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I think those are going to work great for you, but those must be both mounted and wired before use. I am hoping that my "bulb" upgrade will be good enough



If you look closely, the factory bulb looks nothing like an h4 headlight- looks to be a simple singe pin light bulb.

 

[Coolerman]

drajj5,
Here is a link that may shed some "light" on this very bulb and subject.

How many lumens for an led replacement vs stock 1156 bulb

 

[square1]

I will be swapping out my overhead lights with these 4" LEDs Ordered from Amazon, they will arrive as a combo spot flood with weatherpack connectors for electrical awesomeness.

Thanks, just ordered up a pair for the upcoming short days of winter!

 

[drajj5]

drajj5,
Here is a link that may shed some "light" on this very bulb and subject.

How many lumens for an led replacement vs stock 1156 bulb

Wow interesting read....

So it seems that the both the incandescent and the LED are comparable as far as brightness goes. Light emitting diodes are just more energy efficient than that of its older predecessor. Guess that I will just retain the original bulbs that are already in place. I was hoping for a quick solution without having to use any extra wiring on the unit. Oh well, perhaps one day they will create a brighter light such as the H4 in a car for use in tractor applications.