John Deere OE Light Kit #BM25082

[Z71]

Has anyone installed one of these on their X series with OE metal cab?
Local dealer says its what I need but he wants and arm and a leg to install ($95/hr labor).

 

[beenthere]

Post a pic or two of what you have, will likely get help from someone (or two). Much of the work the dealer would have to do and charge for, you can do yourself.
(unless like my one SIL who doesn't touch or know how to use a screwdriver - bless his heart)

 

[Z71]

Post a pic or two of what you have, will likely get help from someone (or two). Much of the work the dealer would have to do and charge for, you can do yourself.
(unless like my one SIL who doesn't touch or know how to use a screwdriver - bless his heart)

I will, when I get the parts.
Dealer said he had to order the kit, that was last week and said it would be here this week. I just called and he said, "not here yet". Last time I had them change the hyd fluid they said, it would only take one day but they never said what day, they keep for 9 days, till I complained and then charged me about $300 and I supplied the fluid and filter. Bad customer service reputation and they don't even take a credit card. Small town rural dealer, next one is 100 miles.

 

[radios1]

you can use an aftermarket LED light kit and get much more light for much less amperage, also, they will last much longer!.. some members here have done that and have been very happy about the results.

 

[beenthere]

Z71
Is this the kit? includes some other parts other than lights?
Is yours the Curtis Cab? Don't recognize the "OE metal cab". A link would help. tks

 

[jgayman]

you can use an aftermarket LED light kit and get much more light for much less amperage, also, they will last much longer!.. some members here have done that and have been very happy about the results.

Actually, I think this kit uses LED lights. I mean, it better for $236. That price is insane. These are just off the shelf lights. You can probably get LED work lights that are smaller and put out MORE light for 1/4th the price. Seriously. The JD LED light kits are grossly over priced.

 

[Z71]

Z71
Is this the kit? includes some other parts other than lights?
Is yours the Curtis Cab? Don't recognize the "OE metal cab". A link would help. tks

Yes, that's the kit. I guess its a Curtis Cab, genuine JD Original Equipment green metal cab. I searched around for a sketch of the kit and install instruction but could find one.

I was quoted $230 + tax.

I just want it to be an easy install and would rather pay the price over having to run back and forth the hardware store buying nuts, bolts, wire connectors and misc etc. There are mounting holes already in the cab for mounting these lights.

JD image from accessory catalog..........

 

[Richard001]

Every man has his price.

I personally would spend a few hours putting the lights on myself from parts locally purchased and save $100.

Hey, that's just me.

 

[beenthere]

The kit BM25082 appears to include a speaker, antenna, as well as lights. So more than just lights.

Key #1 is the speaker ($91), #2 is the light kit ($82), #3 is housing for switch and fuse, and #7 is antenna ($41).

Might not be much more than just "plug and Play" so the hourly shop charge may not be so bad.

OEM for original equipment I would have understood.. ,

 

[jgayman]

The kit BM25082 appears to include a speaker, antenna, as well as lights. So more than just lights.

Key #1 is the speaker ($91), #2 is the light kit ($82), #3 is housing for switch and fuse, and #7 is antenna ($41).

Might not be much more than just "plug and Play" so the hourly shop charge may not be so bad.

OEM for original equipment I would have understood.. ,

I don't believe that is correct. Take note of the remark on "Part #10". It says "not illustrated". That means this part number is not shown on this drawing. JD does that frequently. If everything in the illustration was a "kit" it would have a box around the group of items and an item number assigned.

The parts in the illustration match up to the numbers shown in the parts list. Also, the work light show as item #2 (and the part number) is for a halogen work light.

JD would never sell a LED work light for $82. The BM25082 contains two LED work lights.

 

[jgayman]

Every man has his price.

I personally would spend a few hours putting the lights on myself from parts locally purchased and save $100.

Hey, that's just me.

What is unclear is if there is anything in the "kit" besides the two lights. I'm betting there isn't. I figure the wiring harness is already in the cab. The reason I say that is with every other work light "kit" that JD sells that includes wiring harness, wire looms and wire ties, they are all broken down and have part numbers assigned. This is so you can order replacement parts in case you damage a harness or something.

If this "kit" is just two LED lights and a pair of nuts and bolts, you could get a pair of good quality LED lights for around $50 and save $180.

Some of the LED work light kits for the compact tractors cost almost $500 and you can go and buy similar lights yourself for around $60.

 

[Z71]

I realize JD has thousands of these kinds of parts but I wish they were Like Polaris. When I order accessories for my 2018 RZR S 900 I can download (and print) a complete installation guide so you know what you are getting yourself into such as with the Side Mirror Kit I got recently ►Side Mirror Kit

 

[beenthere]

The OP can chime in when the kit comes.

 

[Z71]

Will do........................

 

[Z71]

Got the kit today. Its plug'n'Play. Has 2 LED lights, wire harness, fasteners etc. Everything needed to install. (Made in China)

 

[jgayman]

Got the kit today. Its plug'n'Play. Has 2 LED lights, wire harness, fasteners etc. Everything needed to install. (Made in China)

Thanks for posting the info. That's strange that JD is not breaking down this kit in the parts system. They usually show the individual part numbers for the light assemblies, wiring harnesses and switches in case anyone ever needs a replacement. I guess they figure folks will just have to re-purchase the whole kit if they ever need a replacement lamp or wiring harness.

 

[Z71]

There are no part numbers included in the instructions either.

 

[jgayman]

There are no part numbers included in the instructions either.

I suspect the lights are made by Grote. Do they have any model or part numbers on them?

 

[Z71]

No just a label that says made in china, no part number on anything and a label with a letter or two like on the harness that you can just make out part of in the pic. No brand identification anywhere .

 

[Richard001]

Do the instructons show how to wire the harness?

And I notice that one of the items is a "switch bracket". So does the switch not mount in the dash?

Richard