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[woodlandfarms]

Nope... DOn't guys.... Those are good lights but only 18watts. More than likely your PT has a 30 watt incandescent bulb on each side. So that means you have 60 watts of useable DC power to drive LED's Get yourself some 30 watt LED's or a 60 watt light bar.

I am saying this because I have now purchased 3 sets of LED lights for my PT, I got some 24 watts that really impressed me, and then one started to act up and the price dropped on the 40 watts so I made the move (I have a 65 amp alternator so lots of room to do these things).

Check out EBAY. Better deals to be had. Just My Opinion.

 

[MossRoad]

My 25hp Kohler only has a 20 amp alternator. I'm trying to keep the load as low as possible. Its crazy bright white light. I can't see a reason for doubling mine at this point as it is almost too bright if I'm plowing in falling snow. Maybe a beam instead of a flood for night time driving in the woods? I don't know. The only thing I do on the tractor at night is plow snow.

Here's two incandescents with one LED (but its a daytime shot).

Here's two LED's blinding the camera

And here's the view from the seat with just two of the LEDs (its about 40' to the pumpkin).

 

[woodlandfarms]

I do not battle snow much, but glare issues exist with brighter lights.

Here is a test I did a while ago. Set my camera to manual, and used only ONE light....

Darkest picture is my stock lamp

Second picture is my 28 watt LED (I think it was 28 it might be 18 but I am not at the farm so)

3rd picture is the 40 watt LED

 

[SpringHollow]

I am going to beat a dead horse only because others read these posts and might have a different situation than yours. You made the comment "Like you said it's rare to fall over and if I ever do I'm confident after working with it that it will take a good hit. " Unless this is not standard (schedule 40, I believe) galvanized pipe, that pipe and especially its flange connectors will very likely not survive any sort of "violent" roll over in my opinion. I am not referring to a slow teetering tip over where the tractor just lands on its side but one where it wants to roll past laying on its side. I intentionally bend by hand 3/4" and 1" schedule 40. I am taking advantage of the leverage of the 10' length to do so but the force I am applying in MUCH less than a roll over. However, I think your set up will be adequate for 99.9% of what you will encounter. I just do not want some else thinking they can make a ROPS out of that stuff and be able to rely upon it when they are driving in the hills or with a regular CUT which tips over much more easily than a PT. The intent of this post is definitely not to beat you up. I am very impressed with how well you are taking care of your tractor. And I am also aware how easy it is to get posts like mine. I built a rolling bridge crane and got responses from professionals saying that it would not even hold 1000 lbs. I had already moved loads of 3500 lbs before I posted about the crane. But I am sure they saw things that really concerned them and I take their comments to heart, reinforcing my already standard practice of never standing directly under it when using it.

Ken

 

[MossRoad]

I do not battle snow much, but glare issues exist with brighter lights.

Here is a test I did a while ago. Set my camera to manual, and used only ONE light....

Darkest picture is my stock lamp

Second picture is my 28 watt LED (I think it was 28 it might be 18 but I am not at the farm so)

3rd picture is the 40 watt LED

That's pretty bright! :thumbsup:

 

[Barryh]

I am going to beat a dead horse only because others read these posts and might have a different situation than yours. You made the comment "Like you said it's rare to fall over and if I ever do I'm confident after working with it that it will take a good hit. " Unless this is not standard (schedule 40, I believe) galvanized pipe, that pipe and especially its flange connectors will very likely not survive any sort of "violent" roll over in my opinion. I am not referring to a slow teetering tip over where the tractor just lands on its side but one where it wants to roll past laying on its side. I intentionally bend by hand 3/4" and 1" schedule 40. I am taking advantage of the leverage of the 10' length to do so but the force I am applying in MUCH less than a roll over. However, I think your set up will be adequate for 99.9% of what you will encounter. I just do not want some else thinking they can make a ROPS out of that stuff and be able to rely upon it when they are driving in the hills or with a regular CUT which tips over much more easily than a PT. The intent of this post is definitely not to beat you up. I am very impressed with how well you are taking care of your tractor. And I am also aware how easy it is to get posts like mine. I built a rolling bridge crane and got responses from professionals saying that it would not even hold 1000 lbs. I had already moved loads of 3500 lbs before I posted about the crane. But I am sure they saw things that really concerned them and I take their comments to heart, reinforcing my already standard practice of never standing directly under it when using it.

Ken

No worries Ken, for safety's sake you were right to bring it up and I totally agree. :thumbsup:

Probably something I should have stated myself at the beginning. Other people reading this post might get the wrong idea concerning the strength of galvanized steel Pipe. Even though it's very think and fairly strong. It's designed to bend and it's primary purpose is for plumbing. In my case our property has no real treacherous or steep hills.

2-inch form would have been somewhat better.. But I know this setup would not withstand a serious hard roll over down hill either way. I feel it's a good temporary solution for myself and I except the risk as it would be a casual tip over anyway.

In no way would I recommend this as a standard Rop's for anyone else. I do agree with other comments on here.. The flange is cast and would be the weakest link to my setup.

While rigging this up I thought about the strength factor too. Not having a welder yet and for my purposes It was a doable temporary solution.

I also took into consideration I've had four previous tractors and I never had a roll over..But that's not to say it can't happen. For now it will help keep branches from poking me in the eye or falling on my head. And gives me a base for lights and keeping rain and snow at bay.

That said, I built it as a quick solution with money being allocated to more pressing things needed for around my house with fall and winter coming on fast. I plan to get the factory Rop's sometime before Spring.. Not that I'll like banging my head again.. lol

Mainly because I'll like the classic look of my old 1425 much better with the original equipment .

 

[Barryh]

I do not battle snow much, but glare issues exist with brighter lights.

Here is a test I did a while ago. Set my camera to manual, and used only ONE light....

Darkest picture is my stock lamp

Second picture is my 28 watt LED (I think it was 28 it might be 18 but I am not at the farm so)

3rd picture is the 40 watt LED

Nice setup indeed..:thumbsup:

 

[Barryh]

My 25hp Kohler only has a 20 amp alternator. I'm trying to keep the load as low as possible. Its crazy bright white light. I can't see a reason for doubling mine at this point as it is almost too bright if I'm plowing in falling snow. Maybe a beam instead of a flood for night time driving in the woods? I don't know. The only thing I do on the tractor at night is plow snow.

Here's two incandescents with one LED (but its a daytime shot).

Here's two LED's blinding the camera

And here's the view from the seat with just two of the LEDs (its about 40' to the pumpkin).

Yep.. The ones I have right now are 27 watt.. Having the same Kohler 25 .. I think that would be plenty for my needs also. Good to see the pic's..

 

[stray]

these are really good lights for the money. there are many like them and all are much better than the stock lights. i have put them on my 4 wheeler, golf carts, and power tracs. Highly recommend them. 2X 27W 12V 24V LED Work Light Spot Lamp Tractor Truck SUV UTV ATV Offroad Round | eBay

 

[MossRoad]

Those look pretty good and 2 for $23 is dang dirt cheap. How well they holding up for you?