?s about adding additional lights on 1872

whaler12 · #1 02-01-2015, 09:31 AM

Hey, I've got an 1872 with a 551 blower if anyone has used these they know the chute blocks alot of the lights from the front. I've searched and haven't found too much stuff. I'd like to mount up some additional lights. Where is the best spot? on the blower? on the drift cutters? on the front of the tractors somewhere? I have a rough gravel drive so the blower does bounce around quite a bit I'm a little worried about vibrations. I would like to mount up 3 of these, 2 in front one in back. Probably on a separate switch.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4PCS-27W-LED...57ba08&vxp=mtr
Any better lights out there?

Can the tractor's electrical handle this, with the other stuff running? front lights, electrical pto?

Appreciate any info or input

Thanks,

Pete

J-Mech · #2 02-01-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by whaler12

I'd like to mount up some additional lights. Where is the best spot? on the blower? on the drift cutters? on the front of the tractors somewhere?

Wherever you want. I'd suggest not on the blower. The bouncing lights will make you sick.... lol.

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Originally Posted by whaler12

I have a rough gravel drive so the blower does bounce around quite a bit I'm a little worried about vibrations. I would like to mount up 3 of these, 2 in front one in back.

See above. The vibration won't hurt the lights... just your eyes.

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Originally Posted by whaler12

Probably on a separate switch.

Even with LED's a separate switch is a must.

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Originally Posted by whaler12

Any better lights out there?

Not for that price.

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Originally Posted by whaler12

Can the tractor's electrical handle this, with the other stuff running? front lights, electrical pto?

Yes.

garnold · #3 02-03-2015, 03:44 AM

Just an idea but you might want to consider attaching a magnetic base to those and then move them around to see where you get the best light. Since the blower will come off you might end up not needing them later.

toyman · #4 02-03-2015, 05:54 PM

On my 1862 I mounted mine on the drift cutters (see pic). I think I got them at Walmart. They are truck flood lights. They've been on for about 3 or 4 years without any issue. However, I do unplug my stock lights when I use these as the "Alt" light flashes on with them plugged in.

If you get 4 and your tractor can handle them, having a set on the rear would be great for backing.

Tankman · #5 02-03-2015, 09:11 PM

Perhaps one or two of these!

whaler12 · #6 02-05-2015, 07:25 PM

Thanks a lot everyone I bought the 4 pack will wire them up on a separate switch not 100% sure on local yet.

whaler12 · #7 02-09-2015, 09:47 AM

Finished up yesterday came out nice super bright.

garnold · #8 02-09-2015, 09:50 AM

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Finished up yesterday came out nice super bright.

Does look bright. Where did you decide to place them and did you use all four?

whaler12 · #9 02-09-2015, 04:59 PM

Used 3 of them 2 on front on drift cutters and one under the seat in the back.

PaulS · #10 02-09-2015, 06:20 PM

That is looking real good. I am thinking of doing something like that on my 2084. I am concerned though because I only replaced one rear light and when I run it with my 451 blower and the lights turned on, my voltage panel light comes on.