D-17 extra headlights...

Bevan · Nov 12, 2009

I am working my D-17 for snow plowing work this winter. 95% of the work will be done in the dark. I was operating the tractor a couple nights ago and see I am lacking light and thought 2 flood lights mounted on the fenders would help. This is in addition to the standard two front headlights, tail lights, and one utility light on the rear. My question is... Is there a limit to the generator to keep up with this much draw?

rustyfarmall · Nov 12, 2009

I doubt if the original generator will ever keep up with that many lights. Might be time to swap in an alternator, but make sure it is a heavy duty one.

ChrisinMO · Nov 12, 2009

You could try LED lights.

Just a thought.

Christopher

JMS/.MN · Nov 12, 2009

Before I got my Series III, someone had put newer fenders on it, maybe from a 170, with room for four lites. I added the second pair, and it works ok, but make sure the wiring is heavy enough to run two on each side with one wire. This tractor still has the 12v gen. Check the wattage of the lites- I think mine are 35 watt... alt would be a better choice.

Don-Wi · Nov 13, 2009

plenty of tractors run 5 or 6 headlights on a generator no problems. Just has to be up to snuff.

Donovan from Wisconsin

D-17 extra headlights...

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