Work lights

[Speedex]

I recently purchased a new l3200 with the bh77 backhoe. I already ran into not having enough lights on several occasions. I managed to find these 18w led cube lights on Amazon for $10 each. Super easy to mount to the roll bar. Just wanted to share incase anyone else is looking for a set of lights. I got 4 of them and using just a square u bolt on the roll bar the mount is done. The only thing that may change is to switch out to a heavier plate than what originally came with the u bolt. Wicked racing sells them on Amazon

 

[dragoneggs]

Hard to beat LED's mounted fore and aft on your ROPS!

 

[Speedex]

I don't know if those pictures loaded right or not but here is the link to those lights. The mounts on the lights themselves are different then most of the cube lights I have seen.
Amazon.com: WICKED Racing 18w Cubes Flood Light 2,520 Lumens 3"x3" Pods for Work, Driving, Fog, Safety, 4x4, ATV, Car, Truck, 4wd, SUV, Tractor, Motorcycle, Boat, Quad, UTV, and Auxiliary Lighting: Automotive

 

[Ford850]

I swapped out my good halogen work lights to similar LEDs from Amazon. I put 2 forward and 1 reverse, and used the last light to make a portable version mounted to a welding magnet that I can plug into any of my lawn mowers, BCS 2 wheel tractor, or DX55 as needed. That portable light has gotten the most use so far.
I read the reviews and the biggest complaint with any of the less expensive LEDs are that they are not sealed and will get water damage. I sealed mine around the lens and the cord using a small tube of clear RTV sealant.
Overall I think the quality of the light pattern was better with the Hobbs halogens, but the LEDs are brighter. And the LEDs draw much less allowing me to add the 3rd light, and even the portable, without adding a circuit.
I'm sure you'll love the extra light like I do.

 

[Speedex]

The portable light is a great idea. I may use the factory work light wiring for that and solder on an rc battery connector and attach a long cord to the portable so I can store it when I'm not using it.

 

[Ford850]

The portable light is a great idea. I may use the factory work light wiring for that and solder on an rc battery connector and attach a long cord to the portable so I can store it when I'm not using it.

I have the 2 wire connector pigtails attached to everything and use those to connect my batteryminder and tank sprayer as needed. So that's what I used on the light too.

 

[varmint]

]For the cost, you can't beat LED lights, can you? I am now running 6 total, for a combined 144 watts- or just 10 amps when the alternator is busy charging at 14.4 volts. I started with two fender mounted 55 w halogens years ago, and the LEDs provide soooo much more light. Mine are cheap lights, but so far, no moisture issues. Sealing them might make sense.

 

[Sodo]

Varmint I have just ONE LED light on my ROPS and it's significant. It's the round Kawell (27 Watt 60-degree flood) as in your pic. I started with just one to see if more were necessary, and my conclusion was that it was super bright. I never could have imagined it. I would say this one LED light is 10x brighter than my tractor's headlights (plus it's not blocked by the FEL bucket).

What I'm saying is those 6 lights you have there are probably pretty bright. Nice brackets!

 

[bellweather]

no doubt you thought of it or done it already, but you may want to secure the wires to the ROPS with wire ties.

 

[dragoneggs]

no doubt you thought of it or done it already, but you may want to secure the wires to the ROPS with wire ties.

Here is how I mounted my LEDs and wiring.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/299015-led-light-install-but-look.html?highlight=