Headlights with a loader?

[ritcheyvs]

My DK45S has the 451 loader and the brush guard, which I believe is standard with a loader. This loader is awesome except the headlights are useless because the brush guard is so bright it's the only thing I can see. Of course, the bucket blocks a lot of the light too. I don't plan to work a lot at night but sometimes it gets dark before I get done.

Question: What solutions have others tried to improve lighting with a loader and how did they work out? I figure that this group will know the best solutions.

Scott

 

[moored4]

:welcome: to TBN!

Go to search and do a word search for what your looking for (lights) and there are a lot of info on that topic! :thumbsup:

 

[VictorW]

You're in the same boat as many doing night work with the loader. Some of the members have put lights on the rops bar. Two facing forward and one backwards. A couple of 55 watt halogens sure does help. Michigan Iron and Equipment have this item for sale or it may give you some ideas. Michigan Iron & Equipment: Kioti Dealer

 

[RoyJackson]

You're in the same boat as many doing night work with the loader. Some of the members have put lights on the rops bar. Two facing forward and one backwards. A couple of 55 watt halogens sure does help. Michigan Iron and Equipment have this item for sale or it may give you some ideas. Michigan Iron & Equipment: Kioti Dealer

That's a nice light bar...

 

[mpham]

I went to Walmart and picked up a set of 55 watt driving lights for around 20 bucks. They are only 1 inch thick by 2 inches long and put out as much light as the headlights. Comes in a nice easy to use kit. The kit has the switch and all wires needed. You just need a drill and bits and a few hand tools. I will post a couple pics later if interested.

Walmart.com: Optronics 55w Pair Driving Light Kit: Automotive
Here is a link if it works.

 

[MossflowerWoods]

I went to Walmart and picked up a set of 55 watt driving lights for around 20 bucks. They are only 1 inch thick by 2 inches long and put out as much light as the headlights. Comes in a nice easy to use kit. The kit has the switch and all wires needed. You just need a drill and bits and a few hand tools. I will post a couple pics later if interested.

Walmart.com: Optronics 55w Pair Driving Light Kit: Automotive
Here is a link if it works.

mpham,

Where did you mount them? Where did you put the switch?

Yes Please on the pix sir!

David

 

[mpham]

mpham,

Where did you mount them? Where did you put the switch?

Yes Please on the pix sir!

David

I mounted mine on the factory sunshade. Mine has a cab also for winter use.
I put the switch( I upgrade to a heavier unit) into the plastic panel under the steering wheel. Ran the wire with the included fuse direct to the battery.

 

[pacerron]

A couple thoughts on location.
20 year ago I mounted a pair high on the outside of the ROP's. This works great except for 2 potential problems. If you get too close to low hanging tree limbs you might bust them. Second, I have a canopy attached to the ROP's and mounted a rear view mirror out near the front of it to use primarily in the daytime when rolling hay etc. At night the lights being behind it cause a glare in the mirror. Of course turning the mirror fixes that but is a frustration.
On my newer CNH 4020 which also has a canopy, I mounted the lights under the front support bar of the canopy using the already in perfect place bolts that hold the aluminum treadplate top to it. This is much better, if you have a canopy, as it protects the lights more, doesn't cause any glare in the mirrors, and doesn't
cast light on the lighted instrument panel.
Rather than fishing a wire all the way to the battery, which is clear at the front of the tractor, I wired into a 40 amp rear accessory plug that was standard on the tractor for rear mounted equipment, using a Relay and fuse to protect the added switch and wiring .
Pictures are posted on this site.

 

[MF 1532]

I mounted 2 tractor work lights (4411 bulbs) on underside of rops , and 1 behind seat . Fabricated switch plate with pilot lights , that burn when swich is on .

 

[DK35vince]

I mounted my lights under the conopy.