Lost lead lens on signal light

[RalphVa]

Something knocked off the leading left signal light lens yesterday on the B2601. I've seen grills for these. Where does one get them?

Guess it's the dealer for another lens? Messicks?

Think some have replaced bulbs with LEDs. Source? Work okay? On our old 1983 Benz, its signal light system would not work with LEDs.

On the 3 JDs, I moved these lights to inside the ROPS. Twas easy to do on them. Just unbolt and pull wire connectors apart, label, and move to inside. Cannot apparently with the gizmo that these are mounted on.

Thanks.

 

[jmc]

My lense too. Following.

Also, its wiring apparently wasn't protected very well under the fender so that needs attention too.

 

[JWR]

I've knocked them off more than once. Kubota prices for replacements are absurd. Last round I found an identical unit (whole light assembly, not just the lense) at Tractor Supply. Cheap comparatively.

 

[Smokeydog]

Light fixture $8 tractor supply.
Guard a piece of SS tubing.

eBay has a couple of sellers.

 

[azbinder]

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Light fixture $8 tractor supply.
Guard a piece of SS tubing.
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eBay has a couple of sellers.

Did you drill holes in the ROPS to mount your lights? If so, you might as well throw it away. I know that some people are going to comment about my statement BUT a ROPS is designed and CERTIFIED for it's purpose as it comes on the tractor. I know, another can of worms.

 

[jmc]

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Light fixture $8 tractor supply.
Guard a piece of SS tubing.

eBay has a couple of sellers.

That works. They probably get slapped in the face more than they get poked in the face.

 

[JWR]

Did you drill holes in the ROPS to mount your lights? If so, you might as well throw it away. I know that some people are going to comment about my statement BUT a ROPS is designed and CERTIFIED for it's purpose as it comes on the tractor. I know, another can of worms.

1) You are right. Some people are going to comment.
2) No ROPS was ever made or installed that cared one way or another if a hole was drilled in it. If it cared the ROPS was utterly worthless in the first place and should never have been "certified."
3) All the ROPS I ever saw are sufficiently strong to pick up the tractor by them. Way over designed generally.
3) Now tell me who exactly certifies ROPS? i.e. That's a crock of BS not relevant to replacing lights.
4) What makes you decide the OP "might as well throw it away?" Based on what?
5) OBTW this is a super sturdy looking canopy with front posts that ride on the FEL frame. Great for users where unusual forces might bear downward on the canopy -- like me going under heavy tree limbs, etc.

Good post SmokeyDog.

 

[Smokeydog]

No holes drilled in ROPS. Factory light positions.

Other unused holes in ROPS for options.

BS argument for certification. Same could be said by adding a chainsaw mount, air seat, lights, toolbox or beer can holder being non-designed weight added equipment. Don’t be tearing off your mattress tags in case your house catches fire. If you spill Coke on your seatbelt you have to replace it. Use some common sense. If you don’t feel comfortable making modifications then don’t.

 

[5030]

Think some have replaced bulbs with LEDs. Source? Work okay? On our old 1983 Benz, its signal light system would not work with LEDs.

It will if you install a resistor in the light circuit. The flasher unit has to 'see' an amp draw to operate, unless you change it to a solid state flasher unit.

Far as the lens goes, I believe that will be a dealer item but you might want to search 'Stanley' with your browser. Kubota uses Stanley warning lights.

 

[5030]

My comment about ANY ROPS structure is... If there are any holes put in it other than the factory, it's always suspect. If you want to add on anything using a ROPS, you need to use 'U" clamps to secure it.

 

[RjCorazza]

I got some light guards from Specially Repairs, and haven't lost a lens since. Paul Short has a presence here on TBN, and makes quality stuff. I also replaced all bulbs with leds on my last 2 tractors. The amps saved really adds up!
As far as the rops modification topic, we live in a litigious world. Will the rops fail because of a 1/4" drilled hole? Probably not.
Go to trade a drilled rops machine and any reputable dealer will deduct the cost of replacing the rops and install a new one.

 

[5030]

Go to trade a drilled rops machine and any reputable dealer will deduct the cost of replacing the rops and install a new one.

100% correct. Has to do with liability. Far as drilling holes, it will depend entirely on the location of the drilled hole I suspect.

I get ALL my LED bulbs from Super Bright LED's as well as the in line dropping resistors (if necesary).

 

[Smokeydog]

Paul Short makes quality stuff. Makes similar guards for the oblong expensive hazard lights used on some Kubota tractors too.

Made one oblong light guard using 8.5” SS tubing. Used pipe, channel, flat bar drops, shop press and anvil to cold form. Making one was a good challenge. A nice bender or jig would be nice for production.

Use nylon wire ties across the lenses to help hold them on. Haven’t lost or broken one since.

 

[5030]

Only thing lens wise I ever break is the orange strobe mounted above the roof on my M9 and that is rare.

 

[JWR]

I got some light guards from Specially Repairs, and haven't lost a lens since. Paul Short has a presence here on TBN, and makes quality stuff. I also replaced all bulbs with leds on my last 2 tractors. The amps saved really adds up!
As far as the rops modification topic, we live in a litigious world. Will the rops fail because of a 1/4" drilled hole? Probably not.
Go to trade a drilled rops machine and any reputable dealer will deduct the cost of replacing the rops and install a new one.

That would be a dealer I do not have to deal with. And I would not call him 'reputable' at all. Certainly not based on that .

 

[RalphVa]

I got some light guards from Specially Repairs, and haven't lost a lens since. Paul Short has a presence here on TBN, and makes quality stuff. I also replaced all bulbs with leds on my last 2 tractors. The amps saved really adds up!
As far as the rops modification topic, we live in a litigious world. Will the rops fail because of a 1/4" drilled hole? Probably not.
Go to trade a drilled rops machine and any reputable dealer will deduct the cost of replacing the rops and install a new one.

Found them. Sending an email asking how to order and to pay. No cart like most sites have.

 

[RjCorazza]

Found them. Sending an email asking how to order and to pay. No cart like most sites have.

Last I ordered, I emailed his wife to hammer out the details. I also have their 3rd function hose protection plate, which is specific to the Kubota L60 series.

 

[mjw357]

I found replacement lenses at TSC, fit perfect.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/blazer-t9216ba-replacement-lens-for-round-park-turn-light?store=1799&cid=Shopping-Google-Local_Feed&utm_medium=Google&utm_source=Shopping&utm_campaign=&utm_content=Local_Feed&gbraid=0AAAAAD3fmFOhkG-H-yZqiSCoWy8g0pTiz&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuuKXBhCRARIsAC-gM0he4Mq1EHdoTXr6iGxk3YAlcJQi-CYixuTc_PuZ2sx7vpywAt-E4l0aAqjAEALw_wcB

 

[RalphVa]

I found replacement lenses at TSC, fit perfect.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/blazer-t9216ba-replacement-lens-for-round-park-turn-light?store=1799&cid=Shopping-Google-Local_Feed&utm_medium=Google&utm_source=Shopping&utm_campaign=&utm_content=Local_Feed&gbraid=0AAAAAD3fmFOhkG-H-yZqiSCoWy8g0pTiz&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuuKXBhCRARIsAC-gM0he4Mq1EHdoTXr6iGxk3YAlcJQi-CYixuTc_PuZ2sx7vpywAt-E4l0aAqjAEALw_wcB

Thanks. Ordered one for pickup at C'ville store. Got an email from Kathy Short to order the guards. Will go back on their site to see if anything else appeals. Think they may have a fuel filter guard.

 

[Shenandoah MF1760]

On our old 1983 Benz, its signal light system would not work with LEDs.

Incandescent light bulbs have an amount of resistance. In comparison, LED lights offer little electrical resistance – and in layman’s terms this means your car’s indicators may “hyper flash” (flash very quickly) if you replace all the bulbs with LED’s.

You can either purchase LED bulbs which are advertised as having the correct amount of resistance built in, or you’ll need to purchase separate resistor units which must be spliced into the wiring circuit to slow the flashing back down to the normal speed which is what I did on my '08 F-450.

You may also need to replace the relay that performs the blinking.