Rear Lighting

[Anonymous Poster]

I need some lights pointing to the 3 point system so I can see my blade for snow removal on the back. Any suggestions??

 

[thcri]

yes do a search for "removeable lights" and "lights" There was some discussion about that earlier this month. There was a couple of places listed where you could buy magnetic mounted lights to attach to your ROPS. That way you don't have to drill holes in the ROPS and void the warranty.

If I knew how to attach the threads I would do it for you. In this same discussion group see Moveable/removable lights

murph

 

[Rick Jay]

This is what I put on my Kubota B2910. I do better with wood than metal. The dimensions of the ROPS are such that 2"x4" 's just enclosed the ROPS. I then used a "plate" of 1/2" plywood on the bottom screwed to the 2"x4" 's that are on the side with deck screws. Added some Kubota orange and grey paint, and there it is.

The lights are 55W "back-up" lights that I got from a local auto supply store. They have a fairly wide dispersion angle, which is what I wanted. The revolving beacon is an "el cheapo" unit. I may replace that with a xenon strobe for better visibility. The whole works plug into a cigarette lighter receptacle I installed at the power tap behind the seat. There is a separate switch on the front of the light unit that turns the halogen lights on/off. The beacon flashes whenever the cigarette light plug is connected.

This system didn't require any drilling to the ROPS at all.

At night, you really need at least one light forward (the loader blocks most of the light from the headlights) and one rearward. So far, this seems to work well for me.

~Rick

 

[Rick Jay]

Here's a pic from a slightly different angle.

 

[ronjhall]

I purchased a light from TSC. Added a switch and used the mounting hole and wiring that <font color="orange">Kubota </font>provides. Click Here.
I have also added a set of lights to the ROPS for more light in front and behind the tractor when plowing snow.

 

[tdenny]

llknowlesll,

I just added two new lights to the back of my ROPS on my JD. I wired them directly into the extra work light harness already available under the seat. There are tons of ideas out here on how to do this. A search will provide you many solutions. I attached mine on swivel type brackets so I could face them forward as well as rearward because on my particular tractor the loader really blocks the fender mounted headlights. I'll try and remember to take a picture later and put it in.

 

[thcri]

TD,

Please try and post them pictures. From what you are telling me that is exactly what I want to do. I want to be able to point them forward and back wards. I was looking at some magnetic ones but haven't done that yet.


Murph

 

[tdenny]

Murph,

Will do it tonight if I can only remember. Being a male causes severe memory lapses (so I'm told by the CFO often). Since I'm going to be out in the garage drilling a hole for my new bucket level indicator I might as well bring the camera with me. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[tdenny]

Murph you asked for it so here goes.

A little background first. The lights I purchased at Schucks for about $30.00 which included brackets, all wiring, and of course the lights. These are not flood type lights so keep that in mind but the setup should work for any type of light. Additionally my JD 855 has a harness under the seat for to allow for the addition of an extra "Work Light" so I just tapped right into that. I could have easily put a switch in but I really figured if I was working in the dark I'd want lights anywhere I could get them so why bother. Many others out here of course have put switches in. I opted for the simplest (laziest /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif) approach. I also had no qualms about drilling into the ROPS which some folks won't do in case of a warranty issue. Seems smart but I bought my tractor used so no warranty.

Picture 1 is simply a rear view of my "handy" work. Rear View
This one is showing a light facing each direction. The bracket allow for me to point either of the lights toward the front or back. both ways.

This one shows my way of keeping the wiring "safe". Probably not the cleanest way to do it and I've seen some much nicer ways to do it but did I mention I was lazy. Wiring

Here's a closeup.Close-up

Lastly here's where I connected it under the seat. Connection

Let me know if you have any other questions. I've seen alot of very clever solutions on how to provide extra light for yourself - mine's not so clever just easy. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[thcri]

TD,

Looks like they will do the job just fine. Where did you pick up the lights from?


murph