Replacement Work Lights B Series

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DAP

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From Orange County NY to Lincoln County ME
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JD LX288 and a B7800
My factory/dealer installed 12v work light has finally succumbed to 13 Maine winters. This was a simple round incandescent with the rubber housing and a cheap 2 pole toggle switch cut and installed into the housing.

In looking for a replacement, preferably LED, I find a wide variety but few with a pre-installed on-off switch. I know wiring a switch is a no-brainer but I don't want to mess with it. Of the ones I DO find, they're all seemingly in Thailand and are $50 plus. (Like this one)

Does anyone know of a U.S. distributor for a decent outdoor replacement with built in switch? Not having much luck on the "Flea" or Amazon it seems.

Thanks ...
 
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I added my own work lights. Started out win incandescent lights and switched LED when they wore out. Sounded like nuts in a can when shaken. I purchased rocker switched at the local auto parts store. Wiring was reused and they work great.
 
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My factory/dealer installed 12v work light has finally succumbed to 13 Maine winters. This was a simple round incandescent with the rubber housing and a cheap 2 pole toggle switch cut and installed into the housing.

In looking for a replacement, preferably LED, I find a wide variety but few with a pre-installed on-off switch. I know wiring a switch is a no-brainer but I don't want to mess with it. Of the ones I DO find, they're all seemingly in Thailand and are $50 plus. (Like this one)

Does anyone know of a U.S. distributor for a decent outdoor replacement with built in switch? Not having much luck on the "Flea" or Amazon it seems.

Thanks ...

Before jumping into LED's, make certain your tractor is powering its lights with direct current.
Many smaller Kubota's have their lights running on alternating current direct from the dynamo. It avoided the power losses converting AC to DC.

The dynamo produces alternating current which is rectified to direct current to charge the battery. If you install LED's on such as system they will either flicker or not work.
Buy a couple of led bulbs that fit one of your existing lights and see if they work OK.

Dave M7040
 

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