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GlueGuy
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DD,
I have the same proplem with the front lights. I think they are severely handicapped by the FEL, and grill guard. As for mounting on the ROPS, I was actually thinking of putting them way up at the top (inside the ROPS frame). I would think that should be well over your head.
hartsjc,
I'm not sure what I'd look for, but I'd know it if I saw it! /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
Seriously though, I'm thinking of some sort of spring-loaded arrangement with a couple of large area washers and a bracket. Maybe I can draw something up....
I have the same proplem with the front lights. I think they are severely handicapped by the FEL, and grill guard. As for mounting on the ROPS, I was actually thinking of putting them way up at the top (inside the ROPS frame). I would think that should be well over your head.
hartsjc,
I'm not sure what I'd look for, but I'd know it if I saw it! /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
Seriously though, I'm thinking of some sort of spring-loaded arrangement with a couple of large area washers and a bracket. Maybe I can draw something up....
James,
Maybe not what you're looking for (especially if you need your SMV sign) but may prompt another idea. What I did was get a pole mount SMV bracket for $3.00 and mount my light and switch to it using an old coiled cord I had laying around. This way I could slip it into the SMV bracket and rotate the pole for front or back use, even adjust the height. The light itself would swivel up and down and the switch is weatherproof and mounted to the pole. It also works out handy as a utility light as I can remove it from the SMV bracket and have a few feet to move it around. Useful for checking fluids at night , attaching 3pts, or checking tires.
Just a thought,
Michael
Maybe not what you're looking for (especially if you need your SMV sign) but may prompt another idea. What I did was get a pole mount SMV bracket for $3.00 and mount my light and switch to it using an old coiled cord I had laying around. This way I could slip it into the SMV bracket and rotate the pole for front or back use, even adjust the height. The light itself would swivel up and down and the switch is weatherproof and mounted to the pole. It also works out handy as a utility light as I can remove it from the SMV bracket and have a few feet to move it around. Useful for checking fluids at night , attaching 3pts, or checking tires.
Just a thought,
Michael
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Michael,
I like your idea, in fact I kinda thought about something similar. But, I thought that the light would shake a fair amount mounted like that. Have you found that the vibration affect the light enough to bother you?
I had also thought about putting something like how the wheels are mounted on the MMM. A shaft with holes drilled in it and you could put a pin through it. This would still let me mount the light on the underneath the top of the roll bar (hanging down) while still being able to aim forward or back. Plus, whatever I use to mount it on the roll bar I could use a rubber piece to help reduce vibrations.
GlueGuy,
If you come up with something, plase let me know. I will do the same if I see something. I found a set of lights I could pass up for the price, now I need to find a method of mounting that I like.
/James
I like your idea, in fact I kinda thought about something similar. But, I thought that the light would shake a fair amount mounted like that. Have you found that the vibration affect the light enough to bother you?
I had also thought about putting something like how the wheels are mounted on the MMM. A shaft with holes drilled in it and you could put a pin through it. This would still let me mount the light on the underneath the top of the roll bar (hanging down) while still being able to aim forward or back. Plus, whatever I use to mount it on the roll bar I could use a rubber piece to help reduce vibrations.
GlueGuy,
If you come up with something, plase let me know. I will do the same if I see something. I found a set of lights I could pass up for the price, now I need to find a method of mounting that I like.
/James
GlueGuy
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financial advisor has given the go ahead for a canopy
Ummm. How does that solve the problem?
Ummm. How does that solve the problem?
AndyR
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Pete, I think the 3010 and the 3710 use the same alternator - rated at 40 Amps. I asked before I put my light on my canopy and my dealer said I was fine as long as I wasn't trying to light up New York city. Came close though - 2 35 Watt rear lights (one flood, one trapezoid) and 2 50 Watt front lights. HUGE difference - out clearing some snow tonight and it was like I had landing lights on the front. I ran a 12 gauge cable direct to the battery (with a fuse next to the terminals) and used a relay powered off of the accessory line to switch it. I don't care for the lightweight wiring that Kubota uses.
Youare
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This rear light topic comes just after I finished mounting a rear light on my L3000. I mounted a rear facing light on the underside of the ROPS at the top. I think I will mount another one pointing foward next to the first one.
The FEL does get in the light path some of the time. I also noticed that the Kubota wiring seems a bit on the light side. I mounted a weather proof toggle switch on the left side of the panel the key switch and head light switch are on.
I ran a length of that black plastic wire protector stuff from the switch to the back of the tractor then up the inside of the ROPS.
I found a wire under the right rear fender that seems to be connected to the rear red tail light circuit, has anybody used this wire to run a rear work light?
Randy
The FEL does get in the light path some of the time. I also noticed that the Kubota wiring seems a bit on the light side. I mounted a weather proof toggle switch on the left side of the panel the key switch and head light switch are on.
I ran a length of that black plastic wire protector stuff from the switch to the back of the tractor then up the inside of the ROPS.
I found a wire under the right rear fender that seems to be connected to the rear red tail light circuit, has anybody used this wire to run a rear work light?
Randy
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<font color=blue>wire under the right rear fender</font color=blue>
Randy, I'm not sure on your L3000, but most of the Kubotas have a wire and connector (mine was under the seat on the right side) that is hot when the key is on. That's what I used to run to a toggle switch, then to my front and rear work lights I mounted on the canopy. I suspect that's the wire you're talking about.
Randy, I'm not sure on your L3000, but most of the Kubotas have a wire and connector (mine was under the seat on the right side) that is hot when the key is on. That's what I used to run to a toggle switch, then to my front and rear work lights I mounted on the canopy. I suspect that's the wire you're talking about.
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Devildog
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Bird, That is where I found mine at after reading some earlier posts. Also I remember a pic you posted some time back of your canopy, If you still have it could you email me a copy.
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Thanks, Jim rsjkelly@yahoo.com