LED work lights

[peterc38]

Nice lighting setups guys :thumbsup:

 

[charles todd]

I was thinking a light bar for the P7010C. Now I'm thinking of going with 6" oval LED lights too.

CT

 

[AaronS]

The one advantage I see to a light bar setup like mine vs. separate lights at the corners is the light bar, being centrally located is less apt to catch on brush. I caught a tree limb with the right from light bracket when brush-hogging close to a woods last summer. Luckily it didn't cause any damage but it easily could have.

 

[AKcold]

How many modifications did you need to do to install them? I have the factory lights and was looking to do something like you have. Thanks

 

[DKCDKC]

I'm an old retired guy. The only time I work the tractor at night is to keep ahead of major snow storms with my little JD 3038E. I got five LED lights with little draw but bright light and mounted them on a 1 by 4 board... Four forward one back... Spliced the wires together on the board and ran one pair down to the existing AUX plug - then bungeed the board to the top of the ROPS. It lights up everything, doesn't overpower the tractor electric and is easy to put on when needed. I use the tractor in a forest a lot and a permanent set of lights would get knocked off regularly by limbs. It makes me feel almost in control out in the middle of a heavy, snow-filled forest plowing at midnight - with the snow just pouring down. Seeing all around you is comforting.

 

[newbury]

Lot's of discussions on mounting LED lights.
A number of us have mounted the single lights on neodymium magnets.
I like cup magnets with a #1/4-20 thread and about 100 lbs of pull example https://www.magnet4sale.com/cup-magnets-neodymium-w-threaded-stud-112-lb-holding-power/ .

This lets me stick it on the ROPS and move it around, easily rotate to use as a spot light or easily take it off and use it elsewhere.
/edit - I've tried the strong magnets with 400lb pull but they are overkill for a $15 LED light.

 

[4570Man]

I mounted a led bar with 4 90 pound rated magnets. I haven’t had a need to use them yet but I don’t think strength will be an issue. I paid about $10 for a 6 pack. The main reason I used magnets is the light bar in the lawnmower is in my way getting on and off the mower and I wanted to be able to remove it. I mounted some pods in the back of my truck with zip ties. They have been hit twice and broke the zip ties without damaging my lights.

 

[Avenger]

How many modifications did you need to do to install them? I have the factory lights and was looking to do something like you have. Thanks

Wow! Old thread.

Here is my more recent thread on the subject
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/ls-tractor-owning-operating/402937-lights-cab-tractor.html

And here is a video of my new lights with links in the description.
LSXR4145C Tractor - Added better lights and preparing for cold weather - YouTube

I am very pleased with the outcome. No modifications to the tractor other than removing the stock lights.

 

[PCABE5]

Here is where I bought mine. Plug and play.

Larsen Lights, LED lights for your equipment !. LED Work Lights