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Mounting to the roll bar for use forward and/or rearward with considerations for protection against tree limbs knocking them off....

Deere makes a "limb guard" that fits around the turn signals / hazards on the ROPS. I'm pretty sure this is an option as my (purchased used) tractor didn't originally have them but the sales guy threw them on there for me as he knew I was going to be working around a lot of trees/brush. I'm sure that someone smarter than I am can come up with the part number for it. You might be able to use a set of these for your worklights. Or, you could make your own. :thumbup1gif:

Also, I'm not sure how you're planning on mounting the worklights to the ROPS, but that usually generates a lot of discussion on whether or not drilling mounting holes in the ROPS compromises the structural integrity of it. I'll stay out of that discussion. A lot of guys will use U-bolts to mount them.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this project!!

 

Really good point about drilling ROPS. My limited understanding is that the ROPS is a safety system designed to protect the operator and any modification, even a drilled hole, would require a re-certification test. They are very particular about that. I would expect that hanging something off it, such as u-bolts mounting or utilizing an existing hole with a fastener would be okay. Thank you for that important point.

 

LED Work Lights Mounted on 3046R ROPS Top Bar

I took this project on this winter and am so glad I did since I was moving snow very early morning, all day, and into the night when I was tired and my eyes needed as much help as possible to avoid problems.

I had these two brackets made that "hang from 1/2 inch Grade 8 bolts mounted to the two OEM pre-drilled holes in the top rail of your ROPS. You will need a tool to insert a blind-hole threaded insert into those holes that you will then screw 1/2 x 13 Grade 8 bolts. The brackets were welded up by my local shop using 3/8 x 2 inch flat stock. I primed and painted them flat black.

When the ROPS is in the up position, the forward facing light bar from www.SuperBrightLEDs.com 23" Heavy Duty Off Road LED Light Bar with Multi Beam Technology - 144W 144W Dual Row - Multi Beam and the rear facing rectangle LED pods 4" Quad Row Heavy Duty Off Road LED Light Bar with Multi Beam Technology - 36W 36W Quad Row - Multi Beam are mounted to the bottom flat plates. The design is fairly tight by design to keep the weight and swinging material to a minimum.


I ran 12 gauge automobile wire and heavy duty connectors to the OEM switched power located near the rear transactional behind your seat on the left side as you sit on the seat looking forward. Black is neutral/ground wire and the multi-colored wire is the high/hot side. I wrapped all my wire in 1/2 inch wire shield and then used tie raps with appropriate wire loops to make it look factory, keep it secure, and stop the possibility of snagging, etc. That is a 20-amp circuit. The lights I used are consuming about 15-amps. And boy do they through light.

I can write more of the details if interested. Just let me know. But it will work on yours like my 3046R and you will be very happy.

 

I took this project on this winter and am so glad I did since I was moving snow very early morning, all day, and into the night when I was tired and my eyes needed as much help as possible to avoid problems.

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I had these two brackets made that "hang from 1/2 inch Grade 8 bolts mounted to the two OEM pre-drilled holes in the top rail of your ROPS. You will need a tool to insert a blind-hole threaded insert into those holes that you will then screw 1/2 x 13 Grade 8 bolts. The brackets were welded up by my local shop using 3/8 x 2 inch flat stock. I primed and painted them flat black.

When the ROPS is in the up position, the forward facing light bar from www.SuperBrightLEDs.com 23" Heavy Duty Off Road LED Light Bar with Multi Beam Technology - 144W 144W Dual Row - Multi Beam and the rear facing rectangle LED pods 4" Quad Row Heavy Duty Off Road LED Light Bar with Multi Beam Technology - 36W 36W Quad Row - Multi Beam are mounted to the bottom flat plates. The design is fairly tight by design to keep the weight and swinging material to a minimum.


I ran 12 gauge automobile wire and heavy duty connectors to the OEM switched power located near the rear transactional behind your seat on the left side as you sit on the seat looking forward. Black is neutral/ground wire and the multi-colored wire is the high/hot side. I wrapped all my wire in 1/2 inch wire shield and then used tie raps with appropriate wire loops to make it look factory, keep it secure, and stop the possibility of snagging, etc. That is a 20-amp circuit. The lights I used are consuming about 15-amps. And boy do they through light.

I can write more of the details if interested. Just let me know. But it will work on yours like my 3046R and you will be very happy.

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Thank you for such a detailed post with excellent pictures. Looks like you can turn the night into day.

In my case, I keep my ROPS mostly in the lower position due to a low overhead door and many low obstacles around my property mostly tree limbs. I'm sure that your mounting must be optimal being up high.

You mention super bright web site, I take it you are happy with their quality of light products?

 

Here is the thread where I did mine on the 2032r.

http://www.greentractortalk.com/for...ct-utility-tractors-mcut/9601-what-did-you-conquer-your-mcut-43.html#post398682

Maybe it will give you some ideas.

 

Another excellent lighting system, thank you for the pictures.

I am assuming you made some brackets that the turn signals mount to that also allows for your LED lights. Can you elaborate on your design please?

 

Nice. :thumbup1gif: I also use my tractor early and late at night for snow and home work.

LED light makes big difference in lighting over the factory lights. I have two LED light bars on my ROPS. One facing forwards and one to the rear. Also two LED up on the ROPS next to the LED light bar. This way I can get a wider angle. Then I have two factory LED lights on top of the turn single facing to the rear again to adjust the light to the side..
The factory LED were a lot of money and are no way as bright as the after market for less cash.

Now I'm looking for LED bulbs to replace the factory headlight bulbs. Then I should be done with my lights.

 

Nice. :thumbup1gif: I also use my tractor early and late at night for snow and home work.

LED light makes big difference in lighting over the factory lights. I have two LED light bars on my ROPS. One facing forwards and one to the rear. Also two LED up on the ROPS next to the LED light bar. This way I can get a wider angle. Then I have two factory LED lights on top of the turn single facing to the rear again to adjust the light to the side..
The factory LED were a lot of money and are no way as bright as the after market for less cash.

Now I'm looking for LED bulbs to replace the factory headlight bulbs. Then I should be done with my lights.
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Another nice LED setup. What brand lights do you have? What did you use to attach to the RPOS?

 

The light bars are Rough Country and the square LED's lights ate Mobile HID Lights.
I drilled and tap the ROPS and added a 1/4" flat bar then bolted the light bars to the bar. The two square light are add to two 1/4" welded plates in the corner's of the ROPS. Just like the 4R tractor ROPS. You can see them in the photo.