How do you wire the bx2670 for extra led lights.. need help pls?

[gogojuice]

I'm lost when it comes to electrical stuff.

I have the bx2670.
I know I would like to add some extra led flood lights. Two on the side of the ROPS, and one one the back.

I just have no idea how I am supposed to wire it up.

Can someone explain, in simple terms as I have no idea what the electrical terms mean, how to wire these up.

Thanks in advance guys

 

[GolfAddict]

Unless there has been a change on these newer models (which I doubt), there is a handy set of wires available behind your seat all set up to use. Here is a thread with some pictures to show how it can be done:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/227974-work-light-2.html

 

[rjkobbeman]

Unless there has been a change on these newer models (which I doubt), there is a handy set of wires available behind your seat all set up to use. Here is a thread with some pictures to show how it can be done: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/227974-work-light-2.html

I have a BX2370 and the spare wires are down near the 3ph lift. However, I recently installed Kubota's LED kit and it tied into the tail-light circuit. This leaves the spare wires for something else.

 

[GolfAddict]

I have a BX2370 and the spare wires are down near the 3ph lift. However, I recently installed Kubota's LED kit and it tied into the tail-light circuit. This leaves the spare wires for something else.

That's may even be better! Do you happen to have a picture of it after the kit installation? I assume these are work lights that mount on the ROPS?

 

[varmint]

If your bx2670 is like the other Kubotas I have added lights to, that work light circuit is unswitched. It is likely fused for 10 amps, so that's plenty for three lights. You may want two switches- one for the forward lights, one for the rear light. Your fuse block should have a "work light" fuse marked- and the wires going to the rear of the fenders are yellow, I think. There have been a lot of LED threads, mine included, over the past few years. Go for it, it's cheap and easy light.

 

[gogojuice]

I'm looking on Amazon for lights.. but what kind of wattage should I be looking at. I would like 2 front and 1 rear facing.

(Pack of 2) Tips4wise 7inch 36W 3300LM 12 LED Work Light Bar Flood Beam Double Row Offroad Lamp: Amazon.ca: Automotive


What are your thoughts on this setup... I would opt for the three light combo.

Kubota BX Series ROPS Lights LED Worklight Kits | ROPS Lights

Thanks

 

[dragoneggs]

As varmint said, lot's of threads on LED light installs... here is mine. A little more complicated than tieing into the rear lights or wires behind the seat but an option especially if you plan to add additional electrical features.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/299015-led-light-install-but-look.html

 

[Kevinc2004]

I have an 1860 and I put on a set of the LED lights on the sides of the roll bar. I purchased them from the Kubota dealership. There are power wires behind the tail lights on my unit. These power wires are switched with the light switch, and they have an on/off switch on them to kill them if you do not wish them on with the regular headlights.

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[gogojuice]

Thanks all.
I understand that you can plug them into the work light connector at the back of your tractor

I guess I'm trying to figure out what supplies I need to put it all together. Ie wiring, connector, switch. etc. The ones I have looked at have two wires. What type of wire would I need to connect one end (where the lights are) to the other end where my work connector is?

I'll get there.... even if it is slowly

 

[varmint]

Gogo- this is really simple. If you can wait a week or two, go onto eBay, find some switches, some 16 or 18 gauge stranded hookup wire (I use red for power, black for the ground- pretty much anywhere on the chassis works), and some mounting hardware for the lights themselves. You might want 4 lights- especially if you will be doing much rear driving at night- for another 10 bucks, you can have two rear lights.

You will want some plastic corrugated wire loom, too. Or, if you have a Princess Auto close by, they will have everything you need. I would absolutely buy the lights from eBay or Amazon- (just search for 27 watt LED flood lights) - the more expensive ones being offered by dealers and specialty shops are the same lights, as far as I can tell, so why waste your money? Unless you are driving on the road at 15+ mph, go for 27W floods, which will throw plenty of light far enough for you to see well where you are headed. When you search for LED light threads, you will see plenty of ways to install them on the ROPS. I have used angle mounts I made, bolted to the hinge parts of the ROPS, where there were sometimes already holes I just tapped, in other cases, I just drilled and tapped some 1/4 28 holes- plenty strong, small enough not to weaken anything. Photo shows some alum. angles I cut to shape for mounting just where I wanted the lights. I added sidelights since I drive thru wooded areas to snowplow.

Here's a link for some suitable, easy to install switches:

2X Waterproof 12V DC 20A Switch SPST with LED Indicator Light Marine Restoration | eBay