Looking for lights for my tractor

[Scott_in_WVA]

Would like a good source of lights that have a magnetic base and can preferrably be plugged into a cigarette lighter,I would like lights that are good work lights I could mount on my tractor.
Thanks
Scott

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Scott,

Just last night I saw that very thing on the shelf at my local Tractor Supply Co. store for $19.95. They're made by the same people who make a lot of tractor work lights. I'm not certain but it could be Blazer. Good luck. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[JohnMiller3]

Yes, like Gary said @ TSC for $19.95 magnetic base and coiled cigar lighter plug attachment... actually a decent looking unit...

I picked one up @ Quality going out of business for ~ $8. and believe it has a replaceable 55 watt lamp ($2.50-3.50 for the bulb)(sealed beam units cost more and basically throw away items)...

All in all, a good value for 20 bucks... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Scott_in_WVA]

Thanks John and Gary,
I never even thought of TSC,I will drive up there and look,I have some lights I bought and wired them into a junction box I bought through Curtis Cab,but the lights are up on my canopy and the darn brush plays heck on the wires,not to mention knocking the lights out of adjustment.I thought maybe a magnetic base I could just put the lights on the tractor when I needed them and take them off and tuck them away in a safe place when not in use.I have a flashing orange beacon I had mounted to the top of my canopy and ......well the brush knocked the globe off of the light and I lost it and I ordered another one with the magenetic base and plugs into the cigarette lighter.Same thinking here,if I am not on the road I do not need the beacon permantly in place.

 

[dgood1]

Another place that has the same light is Wal Mart. I don't remember the price, but usually they are cheaper than TSC on comparable items. Kinda depends on which is closer to you and which you like to shop at.

 

[Turfman]

That would be handy, if I had a lighter. I'm looking for a way to add a rear light to my B2710. I don't want to run a new wire from the battery and wonder if there is a spot near the back I can tap into?

 

[bnixon]

Scott in WVA,

What kind of tractor do you have that comes with a cigarette lighter?

 

[Scott_in_WVA]

I put the lighter in an it has proven very handy for me,I can run an electric compressor from it and it picked up a battery operated oscillating fan for $10.00 at Walmart,I am going to get another one and be a cool tractor dude./w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
I am looking for a 12 volt coffee pot and microwave oven and DirecTV with surround sound.Then I will pretty much have the total package.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I usually buy my car electrical stuff from <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.delcity.net>http://www.delcity.net</A>

I also bought my tractor work light/switch/wiring from them - the light was $9-10 everyday price.

I'm also going with DirecTV, but the dish keeps hitting the tree limbs /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Ozarker]

I have a 12V coffee pot. Use to do a lot traveling in cold country where rest stops were few and far between. It takes about 45 minutes to make a pot of coffee.

 

[Bird]

Turfman, I had the dealer install a cigarette lighter on the dash, left of the steering wheel, when I bought my B2710. They ran a heavy wire with an inline fuse from the starter for the cigarette lighter. But for rear work lights, you already have a hot wire under the seat, fuse in the fuse box. You just need to attach to that wire, run to a switch, and then to the light (unless you buy one of the lights with a built-in switch). You shouldn't have too much trouble finding that wire under the seat; it has a connector on it and mine was taped to the wires going to the taillights.

 

[Scott_in_WVA]

I would like that coffee pot,especially since I hunt deer from my tractor..

 

[Scott_in_WVA]

Thanks Chevy for the link,
I ordered a catalog from them./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Ozarker]

I think they have probably improved since I bought mine in the early 80's. It is a percolator type and I think they have drip types now.

 

[Turfman]

Bird, Thanks for the information.

Turfman

 

[Bird]

Forgot to mention that the existing wire for optional work lights is wired through the ignition switch; only "hot" when the key is turned on.

 

[Scott_in_WVA]

I looked at Wal mart last night,while the wife and 4 kids were loading up the carts for back to school,I found the lights and I very discreetly slipped them in with the schools supplies.Well needless to say....the wife did not say a word....about my new toys.Well she shouldn't since I am buying anyway/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif2 trips to Walmart $1100 plus,not to mention the other places she took me,plus $2500 for a Dell for my son.I cant complain,my son has saved me some big bucks,he got a scholarship,to a private college here in WV,so it has been an expensive week.But thats life........and I am happy with mine../w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Soundguy]

When i ran the cables to run power for my fender mounted radio, I also added a cig. lighter receptical to power 12 v things. Have used it to run air compressor to pump up the riding lawnmower tires, etc. I also made a jumper cord that is cig on one end, and battery clamps on the other. Makes it easy to jump of fthat same riding lawnmower when I forget to turn the lights of on it..whoopsie! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Soundguy

"What kind of tractor do you have that comes with a cigarette lighter?"

 

[mrcaptainbob]

Sounds like you're doin' a real good job with the family. Congratulations on that scholorship.

 

[Turfman]

Thanks for the information. It will make it easier when I attach the light tomorrow.