BelarusBulldog

A FEL is one of the handiest attachments you can have on a tractor, that is until the sun goes down! If your CUT only has lights in the grill, the bucket does an excellent job of blocking that light out. I have installed a couple of extra lights to help see around the bucket and allow me to work into the night. The first place I thought of mounting them was onto the ROPS, but after sizing it up, decided to look else where. ( Got other plans for up there. ) I finally decided on the FEL towers because of the convex mirrors I have on the tractor. Because at some point and time I may drop the FEL from the tractor, I had to wire up the lights with plugs. I used two galvanized brackets to mount the lights onto the FEL, and added a toggle switch to each light. The switches have stab-lok connections, so this is where I will disconnect the wiring harness from the lights. I plan on installing a fused, water tight power socket in the dash of the tractor. This is where I will get power from, for the lights. I'll make a Y harness with a cigarette lighter plug on one end, and two stab-lok connectors on the others. This way, there is nothing left on the tractor, when I disconnect. There is a down side to this mounting location, lights are 6" out past the FEL arms but still inside the bucket width. If for some reason I want to take the lights and brackets off, only undo two bolts and unplug. Here are some pictures of what I have done so far, and I'll add more as I progress.

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Thomas

Sure hope the Bulldog doesn't get jealous w/all the attendion Bobcat getting.

Correct me if Iam wrong,but wasn't Bobcat for you bride to begin with.

BelarusBulldog

So true Thomas. It is with her encouragement, that the Bobcat is getting the makeover! Isn't she WONDERFUL!

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BelarusBulldog

Christmas holidays has given me some time to finished wiring up the loader lights. I made up a Y shaped harness using a female connector on two ends and a male socket plug on the other. Power for the loader lights, comes from plugging into the 12v power socket that I installed in the lower panel. ( Another Post ) This harness allows me to unplug from the two loader light switches and power socket, when detaching the FEL.

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Thomas

Dang good idea.

Would that be twist lock plug setup?

HickoryNut

Does he have no limits!! Another great idea Bulldog!

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BelarusBulldog

You are correct Thomas, twist lock.

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BelarusBulldog

Thank you HickoryNut for the compliment, glad you like it.

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wjjones

Nice job B..........

MG1867

Thanks for the inspiration. I'm new to the forum and have a NH 1920 That I have added lights and a 12v outlet. I will post some pictures this weekend.

Mike

BelarusBulldog

Welcome to the Tractor Forum family, Mike. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your tractor and up-grades.

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MG1867

Ok here are some picture's of my improvements. I added strobes to the front, 2 in the existing head lights and 2 amber markers below which are controlled by a rocker switch on the dash. Also added work lights, 2 55w on the front and 1 55w on the rear which are controlled by toggle switches mounted in a enclosure on the left fender ( I'm left handed ) Also in the enclosure there is a 12v outlet for a magnetic beacon strobe or any other 12v device. Hopefully I haven't reached the limit of the alternator so I will watch this and may get a larger output if it becomes a problem. Some new tires on the front round out the work so far. I'm waiting for some SNOW to try this tractor out and the improvements. Thanks again for all the good ideas on the forum.

Mike

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BelarusBulldog

Well congratulations on the very neat install job! I like the lights on the front grill, too. Now I have to ask, where did you get that box for your switches and power outlet? I'd like to see more pictures of your tractor Mike, if you wouldn't mind. Thanks for posting.

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BelarusBulldog

BTW, I don't know the output of your alt. but the three 55w work lights adds 13.75 amps to the draw. Hope this helps.

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MG1867

I ordered the enclosure from Grainger but you could find something like that at Radio Shack also. Thanks for the info on amp draw I don't plan to have all lights on at the same time so I should be ok. Try the following link to you tube to see the front light's in action. I hope to get video of the tractor in action if we ever get snow. New Holland 1920 up-grades - YouTube

BelarusBulldog

Awesome tractor you have there, Mike. Just watched your video, great job. Must be nice having a backhoe on there, I have one on my wish list. Will you leave it on while snow clearing this winter? Keep up the good work and be sure to post any other projects you do. Thanks

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MG1867

I do plan to leave the backhoe on. It add's a lot of weight but I will need to keep in mind it's back there, I certainly don't want to back into anything. I also have a hard top and vinyl enclosure ordered. I may try to do a video as I install it if that would help anyone else.

Mike

BelarusBulldog

That would be great, Mike. A lot of people would really find that helpful. Looking forward to your posts.

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46mech

Belarus, what a great looking setup! How did you mount the mirrors? I plan to use your setup as the basis for my Farmall 55A when I get it next week or so.

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Vo2et

Very nice job on the mods, and a great video. Congrats on the tractor.