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Putting lights on equipment

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by isaaccarlson, Aug 15, 2024 at 5:41 PM.

  1. isaaccarlson

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    Turns out lights are more important than you think...
    I have had to use my bobcat after dark a few times and a flashlight was NOT working. I ordered a small light bar/pod kit on amazon. I put the light bar up front, above the door, and the pods on each corner for 360° lighting. Seems to work pretty good so far, but that was in the shop, not outside. I'm hoping to try them out tonight and get pictures.
     
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    I put these on my tractor several years ago.
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    Lights seems to get shedded pretty fast on skid loader in brushy conditions. Try to put them under the over hang of your roof/canopy for extra protection.
     
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    I did. I tried toput them in protected areas.
     
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    ok, here ya go. They are spot/flood combo according to the listing, but they seem to be more spot in real life. Not bad, and definitely a success, but I would prefer flood light only. I have 360° visibility at night, which is what I really wanted. It looks like the light pattern from E.T.

    the front lights are under the overhang and the rear lights are just inside the corners of the cab.
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    You could add colored lenses & it will look like a disco ball or spacecraft as you work.
     
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