replacing headlight bulbs with LEDS

[Thunder chicken]

Buy a newer car. They're all LEDs now days. Have been for 7-8 years, at least. Except for maybe the throw-away cars.

Mine are aimed properly even though my truck has a lift kit. They were checked during the last annual State Inspection. I just love it when people flash me thinking I have my hi beams on. I give a quick flash back then they turn on their high beams. I return the favor and melt their windshield. :licking:

One issue with LED bulbs in an Incandescent fixture is the reflector design. Believe it or not, but the reflectors focal point is designed for the incandescent bulb. The LED build will not put its light on the reflector in the same way, and it will cause a lot of light scatter. Not only does not make it as bright as it could be for you, it also makes it appear quite bright to oncoming traffic even though it it aimed correctly. They do dazzle the heck out of other drivers. Depending on all the many variables, it could be slightly bad or very bad. I don稚 wish to start an argument about right, wrong, legal or what痴 brighter or not, but in this case physics says the story. Now of you get a whole headlight replacement (housing and bulb) that would likely be better than just a drop in bulb.

As for tractors, all the more light the better!!
One issue someone may have with LED bulbs is during winter when snow blowing.... LEDs don稚 get hot like incandescents to melt the snow off the lenses.

 

[k0ua]

The problem is I don't have a lumen meter but I can measure amps & voltage.

Are you sure about that? I have one in my pocket. Your smartphone has a lumen meter in it. All you have to do is download the app. There are many to choose from on Android and I am sure The apple store has them too.

 

[mx1alex]

I'm not so concerned about the headlights as my loader is usually blocking them most the time anyways but I'd be interested in swapping out the lights on my cab for some LED lights. Honestly I'm surprised Kubota is not using LED lights to begin with.

 

[5030]

I believe they are on the new ones.... I changed out mine 2 years ago plus the LED's in the headlights.

 

[5030]

Come on butt-wipe, it's figure of speech. The other guys lights are on high already. I'm just trying to help him see.

Get over it. And go show what a bully you are somewhere else. There, you finally got the response you wanted. :stirthepot:

Butt wipe? Really. I didn't want a response from the peanut gallery (you), just stating what inconsiderate people like you do.

Your 'figure of speech' and mine are 2 entirely different things. I'd never make a comment like you did. All that showed was your lack of intel and inconsiderate attitude. Nothing more.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Is that worse than a "Dog Faced Pony Soldier?

 

[mx1alex]

I believe they are on the new ones.... I changed out mine 2 years ago plus the LED's in the headlights.

My brand new MX5400 doesn't have LED lights.

 

[5030]

My brand new MX5400 doesn't have LED lights.

I'm corrected then. I thought they did. Well, they should at any rate.... Less load on the electrical system and much better night vision.

 

[JethroB]

My brand new MX5400 doesn't have LED lights.

I wonder, do tractor manufacturers upgrade or improve a model over time? I dont believe the Kubota L60 line has changed since they came out 6-7 years ago.

 

[5030]

...or discontinue them in favor of an upgraded (and more costly) model.

 

[bigwave]

Hi Mr 5030, what model LED bulb did you get for the headlights, been looking to change out halogens on my M4900 but can’t come up with anything off superbrite leds. Thanks for your help,

 

[PILOON]

I'm not so concerned about the headlights as my loader is usually blocking them most the time anyways but I'd be interested in swapping out the lights on my cab for some LED lights. Honestly I'm surprised Kubota is not using LED lights to begin with.

I did just that.
Purchased some 12 v LED strips* and used double back tape to mount them.
Awesome! Cam is daylight now.
I did install a small toggle switch to activate.

*about 12 inches long and really cheap, from China.

 

[5030]

Hi Mr 5030, what model LED bulb did you get for the headlights, been looking to change out halogens on my M4900 but can’t come up with anything off superbrite leds. Thanks for your help,

Got the headlight bulbs on Flea Bay. Just input your model in LED headlight replacement bulbs. I think they were 29 bucks a pair. 100% plug and play. Kubby's have terrible headlight bulbs.

 

[Hay Dude]

I keep buying Amazon LED replacement lights on Bozos on line discount store (Amazon). They are advertised as “ LED Flood lights “ but they are more like a spotlight. They are the typical flat 4 inch square shaped ones.
Cant find a true flood light.

 

[tradosaurus]

Got the headlight bulbs on Flea Bay. Just input your model in LED headlight replacement bulbs. I think they were 29 bucks a pair. 100% plug and play. Kubby's have terrible headlight bulbs.

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Are these the bulbs you put in your headlights?

Kubota LED headlight bulbs

 

[5030]

No, mine have a different base (no lugs) and index pins to mount in the OEM bulb holders.

 

[5030]

I actually had that happen to me about a year ago.. Some in considerate butt head had his illegal for on road use light bar aimed high and on and blinded me. I had to stop and let him pass. I did return the favor with my KC flame throwers however

Inconsiderate drivers are every where.