Stock headlights vs Cheap 36 Watt LED Lights

moship · Jan 9, 2020

Starting this thread as LED light addition is a popular project and there is always some question on what wattage lights to buy. I'm including a few recent night photos to give some comparison how much light the lower wattage lamps put out compared to the stock halogen headlights.

The tractor in question is a L4740-3 cab model with stock lo and hi beam halogen bulbs. The stock Kubota cab lights were replaced with 36 watt LED lamps. Below is a link to the lights used for reference only.

https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-4PCS-6-5Inch-Flood-Warranty/dp/B01N0SFVCT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TQEITLVKUP25&keywords=36+watt+led+flood&qid=1578571712&sprefix=36+watt+flood+%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1

DO NOT TRUST THE WATT Rating stated in the packaging or advertisements. I have yet to measure one that even comes close to what is published, so this information can be used to minimize wiring complexity/size. The actual current on these lights measured 2.06 amps per light assembly or 4.12 amps for the pair.

The pictures below actually minimize the difference as the camera adjusts for the given light in the scene.

Hope this is helpful.

nybirdman · Jan 9, 2020

I replaced mine with 18 watt LED's and amazing what the difference is.

mike48130 · Jan 9, 2020

I know this is about Kubota stock lights, but I bought these to replace some lights on a Bobcat min excavator. Work great, and great price. AL housing too. Make great add on work lights.

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moship · Jan 9, 2020

I agree the 18 and 27 watt LED lights should not be discounted when thinking about adding lights. 36 watt units were used on this tractor because the form factor matched the stock ones to some degree. My other tractors and JD gator have the 18 and 27 watts units mounted on them.

My main motivation for posting was to show those who might be on the fence about adding LEDs or not want to spend many $'s, that acceptable performance can be had on the cheap.