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PaulS 01-08-2019 05:08 PM

Another light problem
 
Hi guys been gone for way too long. I have a lighting problem when I install my snow blower. The snow blower obscures most of my light and was wondering how to overcome this. I do not have a cab on any of my tractors that I use for snow blowing ( 2084, 2086 or 2284) has anyone installed lights higher and if so how did you do it.

darkminion_17 01-08-2019 07:00 PM

Mount some lights on the snow blower!

IHCubCadet147 01-08-2019 09:40 PM

Maybe something like plow lights on a truck.

Oak 01-08-2019 10:23 PM

Good to hear from you Paul....where have you been?

On the issue with the blower.....sell it and move south, that's what I did.:biggrin2:

cubby102 01-09-2019 05:10 AM

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Magn.../dp/B005LVHTPM

I've used these in a pinch in the past.

PaulS 01-09-2019 09:24 AM

Thanks guys I have been having some medical problems, not real serious but the prescription to eliminate the med problem has been kicking my rear. Now to the lights, When using the blower I have to back up frequently and could never see when doing so. I removed a taillight and installed a stronger light that solved that problem. That created a different problem in that when the lights are on and snow blower engaged my generator dash light comes on. So far it has not drained my battery. Possibly I could disconnect my head lights when using an additional light mounted on the blower. I have a concern with a blower mounted light in that the light would be subject to a lot of vibration and I do not know if led lights would last very long in that environment.

cooperino 01-09-2019 09:34 AM

Maybe some magnetic lights to mount on hood while using blower.

PaulS 01-09-2019 09:39 AM

Good suggestion but the hood and front are all plastic on these series of tractors.

nophun 01-09-2019 01:41 PM

I would think that LED lights would be more durable in a high vibration application. Looking at Craigslist and FB I saw a couple for sale that had lights mounted on the fenders which seemed like a less than desirable solution.

guyina4x4 01-10-2019 03:20 PM

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this is what I did
got the lights at wal mart ~20
couple small LED's from Amazon would draw a lot less current
though mine are 35 or 50 watts each, can't remember and I don't have any charging issues


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