Ideas for lighting on a ROPS tractor

[scootr]

You will like that mounted high. It’s very similar to the 8” light bar that I have. I also mounted a small rear facing light.

I had rear lights on my last tractor... I'm going to try to avoid working at night but I may have to occasionally move it in low light.
Yesterday I hosed it off after 5 days of road work and let it sit out to dry... was about dark thirty when I remembered to put it in the barn.

 

[ruffdog]

Having the lights on the rops facing forwards will also light the operator station up. Personally, I would not want lights in my face blinding me if I turn to the side or rearward. Even having a bright light that shines in the corner of your eye can be a nuisance. I would lean toward mounting them on the front of the canopy or up front like some have done. The rear facing light is fine on the rops as you won't see the lens and be blinded.

 

[camshawn]

My tractor had plastic turn signals stud mounted on the rops just above the fenders. After I broke the second one, I made 2 steel cubes about 4” to mount on the turn signal tabs and mounted a couple of 2” led clearance lights on the forward and rearward sides for signals. I then mounted 2 led work lights forward and rearward on each side. I find they are perfect for lighting the work area.

Edit. Found a picture

 

[jyoutz]

I had rear lights on my last tractor... I'm going to try to avoid working at night but I may have to occasionally move it in low light.
Yesterday I hosed it off after 5 days of road work and let it sit out to dry... was about dark thirty when I remembered to put it in the barn.

The only time I do work in the dark is when I need to plow snow to get out early in the morning. But obviously that’s not an issue where you live.

 

[camshawn]

Snow plowing is also usually when I use lights as well.

 

[scootr]

Snow plowing is also usually when I use lights as well.

Sounds like fun...freezing cold and dark.
No thanks. I grew up in that, this is my 46th warm winter.
There is no going back.

 

[dodge man]

Having the lights on the rops facing forwards will also light the operator station up. Personally, I would not want lights in my face blinding me if I turn to the side or rearward. Even having a bright light that shines in the corner of your eye can be a nuisance. I would lean toward mounting them on the front of the canopy or up front like some have done. The rear facing light is fine on the rops as you won't see the lens and be blinded.

I have my lights about eye level while sitting on the tractor. It’s true they are kind of annoying and can be blinding. I don’t feel I have a better place to mount mine so just learned to deal with it.

 

[jyoutz]

Sounds like fun...freezing cold and dark.
No thanks. I grew up in that, this is my 46th warm winter.
There is no going back.

I could not afford to buy what I have where you live.

 

[scootr]

I could not afford to buy what I have where you live.

To be honest, I could not afford to buy what I have at today's prices either.
I have been working for and acquiring what we have for nearly half a century here.
I came with a few tools and a trade. No diplomas. No family funding. I always had a side hustle buying and fixing things.
Just work and save.

 

[jyoutz]

To be honest, I could not afford to buy what I have at today's prices either.
I have been working for and acquiring what we have for nearly half a century here.
I came with a few tools and a trade. No diplomas. No family funding. I always had a side hustle buying and fixing things.
Just work and save.

Just out of curiosity, what would my 20 acres, 3000 square foot house (including basement) and 2400 square foot metal barn and well cost in your location?