NY_Yankees_Fan
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Need Help, Lights, I must be dummer than most
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PineRidge
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Tom that's a nice, clean, professional looking job. Now go out there light up the night and blow snow...... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
NY_Yankees_Fan
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Mike,
Thanks, could have not done it without your help.
Thanks, could have not done it without your help.
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You're most welcome, glad I could help you. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Mike,
Any idea if they make a quick disconnect for 8 gauge wire? I want to take the Sims cab off in the summer and I want to disconnect the power to the fuse box. I looked at Radio Shack web site, no luck, any suggestions??
Any idea if they make a quick disconnect for 8 gauge wire? I want to take the Sims cab off in the summer and I want to disconnect the power to the fuse box. I looked at Radio Shack web site, no luck, any suggestions??
Freds
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Not replying to you in particular NY fan...
All this talk of lights had me doing a lot of searching and reading the past couple days. Lots of different ways to accomplish the same thing. Anyway, I emailed Kubota yesterday and asked the best way to wire up 4-55w lights. I want two forward and two rearward. They just phoned me back /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif.
They said to get a 15 amp fuse and use one of the spares in the fusebox.
Seems simple enough. Almost too simple from some of the posts I've been reading, but I'm gonna give it a shot. Of course, the weather's supposed to turn bad again and I have another project I'm starting, but it will be done and I'll let you know how it went.
All this talk of lights had me doing a lot of searching and reading the past couple days. Lots of different ways to accomplish the same thing. Anyway, I emailed Kubota yesterday and asked the best way to wire up 4-55w lights. I want two forward and two rearward. They just phoned me back /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif.
They said to get a 15 amp fuse and use one of the spares in the fusebox.
Seems simple enough. Almost too simple from some of the posts I've been reading, but I'm gonna give it a shot. Of course, the weather's supposed to turn bad again and I have another project I'm starting, but it will be done and I'll let you know how it went.
surfran
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Freds,
I hate to burst your "easy" bubble, but 4 55W lights will pull 18.33 Amps. I am not sure what model you tractor is as I didn't look at your profile, but the stock dynamo's/alternators aren't rated for that much load on some of the machines. Several have upgraded theirs alternators to accommodate the extra capacity amperage draw.
I was running 3 55's (13.75 A) on my BX1800 until a few weeks ago when I blew the 15 A fuse (inline type). When I went to replace I realized that I had also melted the fuse holder enough that it would come apart so I took one of my lights off the circuit and am now running with just the two.
Good luck with your project and if you need help I'm sure there are lots of us willing to lend some advice.
I hate to burst your "easy" bubble, but 4 55W lights will pull 18.33 Amps. I am not sure what model you tractor is as I didn't look at your profile, but the stock dynamo's/alternators aren't rated for that much load on some of the machines. Several have upgraded theirs alternators to accommodate the extra capacity amperage draw.
I was running 3 55's (13.75 A) on my BX1800 until a few weeks ago when I blew the 15 A fuse (inline type). When I went to replace I realized that I had also melted the fuse holder enough that it would come apart so I took one of my lights off the circuit and am now running with just the two.
Good luck with your project and if you need help I'm sure there are lots of us willing to lend some advice.
Freds
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No burst... that's why I posted what I was told by Kubota. I wanted to see someone's rebutal because from everything I've read here, Kubota misinformed me.
I have an L3130 and what else is weird is that I keep reading that the plug by the seat is 20 amp on BXs, but it's only 7.5 on mine /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
And go ahead someone.... say it's because it's underpowered. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
If you don't mind I would like to paste the content of your reply into another email back to bota land. I'd like to see if they rebut what you say, give reasons for their supposed insanity or change their instructions to me.
Let me know Surf
I have an L3130 and what else is weird is that I keep reading that the plug by the seat is 20 amp on BXs, but it's only 7.5 on mine /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
And go ahead someone.... say it's because it's underpowered. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
If you don't mind I would like to paste the content of your reply into another email back to bota land. I'd like to see if they rebut what you say, give reasons for their supposed insanity or change their instructions to me.
Let me know Surf
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A couple of weeks ago I put two 55w rear lights on my L3130. Mine was also 7.5 amp at the fuse box for the green plug next to the PTO lever under the seat. I installed a heavy duty switch and in-line fuse on mine. Seems to work good. Mounted them to the ROPS with U-bolts, angle and flat metal and small rubber strips under the U-bolts to keep from scratching the paint.
I have noticed that the Grand L series ROPS models have a smaller alternator than the Cab models...40 (45 for L5030) amp versus 60 amp for Cab. The Cabs have two standard front work lights and optional two rear work lights. Plus, I would imagine you need a larger alternator for the air and radio.
How many others have tried more than two lights on an L series ROPS equipped model? Just curious...do not need any more on mine as I can rotate one of my lights to the front.
I have noticed that the Grand L series ROPS models have a smaller alternator than the Cab models...40 (45 for L5030) amp versus 60 amp for Cab. The Cabs have two standard front work lights and optional two rear work lights. Plus, I would imagine you need a larger alternator for the air and radio.
How many others have tried more than two lights on an L series ROPS equipped model? Just curious...do not need any more on mine as I can rotate one of my lights to the front.
