A dab of dielectric grease in the fenderwell sockets will help stop corrosion. I find that's usually the reason tail lights quit working or blow fuses.
I've been meaning to do this mod to my LX3310 since I originally saw this video. This week, I finally got it done and the headlights finally match the cab led work light's. The description and links were very helpful.
I got lucky and my New Holland's tail lights were already led, I considered swapping the front headlights to LEDs but the bucket blocks them so much and with my other lights I figured why spend the money. Nice video Martin for those that need the upgrade.
Just an FYI, you can use LED bulbs that are the same color as the lenses. Since regular bulbs give off light thru the entire spectrum, colored lenses are required. But a red LED light behind a red lens will be just about as bright. Plus you get the added benefit of if you break a lens, the right color still shows.
That is great timing! I am just finishing editing a video where I install hazard lights on my smaller Case tractor. And I was looking to replace the 1157 bulbs to reduce power usage! I'll look at the models you showed in the video! In my case, I use the tractor as a mobile lighting system, so the less power they will take, the better, so I need not run the machine for hours just because I need the lights. Thanks!
Those new bulbs are almost as bright as you are! Good job, I am going to follow in your footsteps yet again! Thanks for shooting and editing the video. Cheers!
very nice Martin. I may change mine over to led. I have thought about it a lot. Now that I am living back on the home farm, I don't have to be on the road at night. However, if I use the L2501 for plowing snow down by the road, it sure is nice to be seen. Thanks for the info Martin. You did such a fine job, you have received the much coveted "thumbs up" and full watch award.
Nice work, Martin! I haven't given those bulbs much thought, but putting in LEDs now could make a nice difference. I wish the hazard lens on my B2601 had screws - it just pops on. AND OFF all the time. LOL I think removing the light ramping on/off is good as well. It should get more attention with that quick pattern. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, David! No screws for the lens??? Not cool. Once you change them to LEDs you could use a little rubber cement or even clear caulk get them to stay on, but still removable if you had to. Thanks for watching!
Hey Martin. Nice upgrade. I need to get some new rear lenses as I've busted both my rear indicators with my quick hitch or in the woods. I've been meaning to do it, but they're dogon expensive. Definitely a big imporvement with the hazard lights! Thanks for sharing
Hi Phil! Thanks! Yes, tractor manufacturers and dealers love to stick it to us by charging obscenely high prices for obviously inexpensive parts. Thanks for watching!
Hi Martin. Thanks for the nudge. I swapped out my headlights a year ago (incredible improvement), and have been wanted to retro the rear-end, but keep forgetting. Until now. Cheers.
Substantial improvement for little cost resulting in significant improvements. One more item to go on my "ToDo" list of upgrades. Thanks for the research.....(and I know you did it as well as it can be done).....and your detailed step-by-step install and review....(also, which only you can do!)
I think I may have to do this, thanks for posting Martin, I’ve been looking up strobe bars for when plowing or driving on road these would be a nice addition.
Good evening Sir 😉👍 That is very interesting informative video since I'm now more on the road now 👍😉Love your subliminal message Sir 🤣😂😉👍 Great editing video ( power of lights ) 👍😉 I like your great sence of humor ( light up half the county 🤣😂👍) Please keep warm Sir and have fun Cheers 👍😉🍻
Hello there Martin!! This was a class A upgrade for sure eh!! I did this on my GC2300 as well. Made a big difference in the running volts of the tractor. One thing I had a problem with was the flashing lights. The first LED bulbs I bought didn't provide enough of a load on the circuit to make the flasher work. I ended up having to get a better LED bulb that provided the load for the flasher. Your lights a way brighter, will last a lot longer, are not as hot and use less power. What could be wrong with that!!! Thanks for sharing and take care!!!
Hi Mike! Thanks! Never thought about an LED bulb not having enough load for the flasher. Luckily it wasn’t a problem for me. Yep, LEDs are way better for sure. Thanks for watching!
Hi Martin, a quick question for you. Have you ever had your turn signal indicator go out on your tractors dash? If so, where do I find the bulb? I can’t find a good source for that. Sorry for the long note. Glenn
Thank you for sharing. Appreciate the visuals as well. Trying to find the correct LED to put in place of my uncles JD inconsistent bulb part # ch11439. Would you happen to know if the ones in the video be applicable? @
I changed my headlight bulbs just so they match my LED light bar. My car came with LED headlights and halogen fog lights. I changed the fog light bulbs for the same reason.
What kind of tractor do you have and what kind of LED headlights did you use,I have a L2501 and want to change my headlights to LED, please let me know what would work and are they super bright,thanks.
Hey! Enjoy your videos like everyone else. Question: I’m going to replace the bulbs illustrated in this video but, regarding the headlights, I just want to clear something up. You say you don’t use them, which I get, but in terms of draw on the battery, would it make sense to swap out them out for LED’s? Then maybe you could use that wattage for other accessories? Just wondering. Thanks!
Thanks Samuel! Since I use my light bar as headlights instead of the headlights , there is no need to change the headlight bulbs to LED because they never draw any power. Thanks for watching!
I have a L2501 and want to change my head lights to LEDS, I'm looking for a super bright LED bulb to fit but don't know what to use and was wondering if you could help me out with a part number or tell me what would be the best bulb to use besides the factory bulbs,thanks.
Hi Tony! I don’t know what LED bulb would work. Ever since I installed the LED lights on my ROPS I never use the headlights because the LED lights on the ROPS work SO MUCH BETTER from higher up than headlights ever could. Thanks for watching!
I was doing this upgrade on my L2501 tractor today and noticed that the old incandescent tail light bulbs are double filament, but the brake light filament does not light up when you press the brake pedal. Never knew that tractors do not have brake lights for highway driving; guess the hazard ID sign is supposed to take care of that. Does anyone know why tractors don't have brake lights or am I missing something obvious.
Hi William! I always assumed my L3901 had brake lights then discovered it didn’t. I looked for a switch on the brake pedal in case something wasn’t working but there isn’t one. Don’t know why, though. Thanks for watching!
On my Kubota (LX2610), when I turn on the right turn signal, the right one flashes and the left one comes on solid, and vise versa. I guess someone is assuming if you are turning, you are also slowing down.
I didn’t do anything. The LED lights just flashed like the incandescent ones. Your tractor may rely on an old style blinker module that requires a certain minimum amperage load from the bulbs to work. You can either replace the blinker module with one that will work with LED bulbs or just get blinking LED bulbs. Good luck!
I find the "Up to 30,000 hours" statement from the manufacturer very misleading. That means they could last as little as 10 minutes. If they're still working at 30,000 hours, they're not suddenly going to stop working. The meaningful value is Mean Time Between Failures, or MTBF. And I'm pretty sure the Chinesium vendors of Amazon aren't going to or can't provide that number.
In my experience the lifetime hours listed by all LED manufacturers are greatly exaggerated and I don’t recall seeing a MTBF rating on residential or commercial items like lighting. Those ratings seem most common in industrial settings for equipment and especially individual components like electronic parts. You are right not to expect MTBF ratings from Chinesium vendors and neither do I. Thanks for watching!
A dab of dielectric grease in the fenderwell sockets will help stop corrosion. I find that's usually the reason tail lights quit working or blow fuses.
Thanks for the tip and for watching!
I've been meaning to do this mod to my LX3310 since I originally saw this video. This week, I finally got it done and the headlights finally match the cab led work light's. The description and links were very helpful.
Glad you got it done and that my video was helpful to you. Thanks for watching!
Hey Martin, my magnetic mirrors just shipped, thanks again!
Glad to hear it Ken! I hope they work out for you!
Nice update on your tractor
I got lucky and my New Holland's tail lights were already led, I considered swapping the front headlights to LEDs but the bucket blocks them so much and with my other lights I figured why spend the money. Nice video Martin for those that need the upgrade.
Hi Dave! We think alike on the headlights. Thanks for watching!
Just an FYI, you can use LED bulbs that are the same color as the lenses. Since regular bulbs give off light thru the entire spectrum, colored lenses are required. But a red LED light behind a red lens will be just about as bright. Plus you get the added benefit of if you break a lens, the right color still shows.
Right you are, Joey. Thanks for watching!
Great project. Thanks for showing the difference as you changed the bulbs out. I got to get with it and do mine. 👍
Thanks, Laurie! Good luck when you tackle your tractor!
The LEDs are nice and less power draw on the system makes them worth the money. I hope you have a great year Martin! See ya!
Hi John! Right you are, sir. I hope you have a great year too! Thanks for watching!
That is great timing! I am just finishing editing a video where I install hazard lights on my smaller Case tractor. And I was looking to replace the 1157 bulbs to reduce power usage! I'll look at the models you showed in the video! In my case, I use the tractor as a mobile lighting system, so the less power they will take, the better, so I need not run the machine for hours just because I need the lights. Thanks!
Hi Joe! Glad the timing was useful for you. Looking forward to seeing your hazard lights video. Thanks for watching!
Those new bulbs are almost as bright as you are! Good job, I am going to follow in your footsteps yet again! Thanks for shooting and editing the video.
Cheers!
Ah shucks! Thank you, kind sir! Good luck with your LED project. Thanks for watching!
"See, they look just like the picture, only blurrier."😀
very nice Martin. I may change mine over to led. I have thought about it a lot. Now that I am living back on the home farm, I don't have to be on the road at night. However, if I use the L2501 for plowing snow down by the road, it sure is nice to be seen.
Thanks for the info Martin. You did such a fine job, you have received the much coveted "thumbs up" and full watch award.
Hi Gary! Thank you, sir! Yep, it’s a cheap and easy upgrade so go ahead and git ‘er done. Thanks for watching!
Nice work, Martin! I haven't given those bulbs much thought, but putting in LEDs now could make a nice difference. I wish the hazard lens on my B2601 had screws - it just pops on. AND OFF all the time. LOL I think removing the light ramping on/off is good as well. It should get more attention with that quick pattern. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, David! No screws for the lens??? Not cool. Once you change them to LEDs you could use a little rubber cement or even clear caulk get them to stay on, but still removable if you had to. Thanks for watching!
Awesome tip! Thanks!
You can never have to many lights. Stay safe and warm. Later
Right you are, Mech! Thanks for watching!
Hey Martin. Nice upgrade. I need to get some new rear lenses as I've busted both my rear indicators with my quick hitch or in the woods. I've been meaning to do it, but they're dogon expensive. Definitely a big imporvement with the hazard lights! Thanks for sharing
Hi Phil! Thanks! Yes, tractor manufacturers and dealers love to stick it to us by charging obscenely high prices for obviously inexpensive parts. Thanks for watching!
Hi Martin. Thanks for the nudge. I swapped out my headlights a year ago (incredible improvement), and have been wanted to retro the rear-end, but keep forgetting. Until now. Cheers.
You’re welcome, Paul! Thanks for watching!
Nice straightforward video. I’d love to see you do the front headlights just for example.
Thanks, Robert! I may yet decide to change out the headlight bulbs and of course I’ll make a video about it. Thanks for watching!
Substantial improvement for little cost resulting in significant improvements. One more item to go on my "ToDo" list of upgrades. Thanks for the research.....(and I know you did it as well as it can be done).....and your detailed step-by-step install and review....(also, which only you can do!)
Thank you for your kind encouragement, Dwayne!
LED bulbs are definitely the way to go. It only took 5 min to change them. Happy New Year & Thanks Martin.
Hi Bob! Well it took me a bit longer since I was shooting a video, but yeah, it's a quick upgrade. Thanks for watching and Happy new year to you too!
nice simple mod as you explain it...thanks
Thanks for watching!
Very nice. This is one of those things that I will get too. Thanks for doing the research for me regarding part numbers and where to get.
Thanks, Marty!
I think I may have to do this, thanks for posting Martin, I’ve been looking up strobe bars for when plowing or driving on road these would be a nice addition.
Yeah, I’ve got a hazard strobe project in the works for my tractor and my Polaris Ranger. Thanks for watching!
Good evening Sir 😉👍 That is very interesting informative video since I'm now more on the road now 👍😉Love your subliminal message Sir 🤣😂😉👍 Great editing video ( power of lights ) 👍😉 I like your great sence of humor ( light up half the county 🤣😂👍) Please keep warm Sir and have fun Cheers 👍😉🍻
Thanks, Dave! Glad you liked the subliminal message. I haven’t used it in a while. Hope you stay safe and warm! Cheers!
@@DIYMyWay 👍👌😇🍻
Nice thanks Have a 3901 also love it.
It was one of my first mod I made on my BX 👍🏻, definitely a major wattage savings 👍🏻. Great video Martin and have a great week 🙋🏼♂️🙂👍🏻
Hi Luc! Yep, it saves a lot of power for sure. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a wonderful week too!
Thanks for sharing Martin, great modification. You inspired me to do that to my tractor.
Good luck with your LED upgrade, John! Thanks for watching!
Hello there Martin!! This was a class A upgrade for sure eh!! I did this on my GC2300 as well. Made a big difference in the running volts of the tractor. One thing I had a problem with was the flashing lights. The first LED bulbs I bought didn't provide enough of a load on the circuit to make the flasher work. I ended up having to get a better LED bulb that provided the load for the flasher. Your lights a way brighter, will last a lot longer, are not as hot and use less power. What could be wrong with that!!! Thanks for sharing and take care!!!
Hi Mike! Thanks! Never thought about an LED bulb not having enough load for the flasher. Luckily it wasn’t a problem for me. Yep, LEDs are way better for sure. Thanks for watching!
Another awesome video. Thank you brother
Thank you for the kind encouragement, Rob!
Good information
Thanks, that is a great idea! As always, very informative and useful. Thank you Marvin. The side mirrors ( they just shipped them today 😀)
Not Marvin, Martin. Darn Siri and her auto correct. Sorry!
No worries, Glenn. Thanks for the kind words! Glad you mirrors are on the way.
My mirrors are being shipped as well!
Very interesting vidz my friend
Thank you kindly!
Hi Martin, a quick question for you. Have you ever had your turn signal indicator go out on your tractors dash? If so, where do I find the bulb? I can’t find a good source for that. Sorry for the long note.
Glenn
Hi Glenn! No, I have not. I’m surprised they aren’t LED from the factory.
@@DIYMyWay thank you, sir, appreciate the quick answer. I will keep surfing the web and UA-cam.
Thank you for sharing. Appreciate the visuals as well. Trying to find the correct LED to put in place of my uncles JD inconsistent bulb part # ch11439. Would you happen to know if the ones in the video be applicable? @
Hi J P! Sorry but I don’t know if they would or not. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYMyWay thanks for replying and for a great channel.
Nice upgrade Martin!!! I could be wrong but will this make the alternator and battery last longer? Thanks for the video😁👍🚜💨💡
Thanks, Mitch! Yes, it should since the load is less taxing on both. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYMyWay Sweet!!! 😁👍
I changed my headlight bulbs just so they match my LED light bar. My car came with LED headlights and halogen fog lights. I changed the fog light bulbs for the same reason.
Gotta love LED lights! Thanks for watching, Terry!
What kind of tractor do you have and what kind of LED headlights did you use,I have a L2501 and want to change my headlights to LED, please let me know what would work and are they super bright,thanks.
Hey! Enjoy your videos like everyone else. Question: I’m going to replace the bulbs illustrated in this video but, regarding the headlights, I just want to clear something up. You say you don’t use them, which I get, but in terms of draw on the battery, would it make sense to swap out them out for LED’s? Then maybe you could use that wattage for other accessories? Just wondering. Thanks!
Thanks Samuel! Since I use my light bar as headlights instead of the headlights , there is no need to change the headlight bulbs to LED because they never draw any power. Thanks for watching!
Bright idea! 😂
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I have a L2501 and want to change my head lights to LEDS, I'm looking for a super bright LED bulb to fit but don't know what to use and was wondering if you could help me out with a part number or tell me what would be the best bulb to use besides the factory bulbs,thanks.
Hi Tony! I don’t know what LED bulb would work. Ever since I installed the LED lights on my ROPS I never use the headlights because the LED lights on the ROPS work SO MUCH BETTER from higher up than headlights ever could. Thanks for watching!
I was doing this upgrade on my L2501 tractor today and noticed that the old incandescent tail light bulbs are double filament, but the brake light filament does not light up when you press the brake pedal. Never knew that tractors do not have brake lights for highway driving; guess the hazard ID sign is supposed to take care of that. Does anyone know why tractors don't have brake lights or am I missing something obvious.
Hi William! I always assumed my L3901 had brake lights then discovered it didn’t. I looked for a switch on the brake pedal in case something wasn’t working but there isn’t one. Don’t know why, though. Thanks for watching!
On my Kubota (LX2610), when I turn on the right turn signal, the right one flashes and the left one comes on solid, and vise versa. I guess someone is assuming if you are turning, you are also slowing down.
How did you get your lights to flash. Mine wouldn't flash after I installed LEDS
I didn’t do anything. The LED lights just flashed like the incandescent ones. Your tractor may rely on an old style blinker module that requires a certain minimum amperage load from the bulbs to work. You can either replace the blinker module with one that will work with LED bulbs or just get blinking LED bulbs. Good luck!
@@DIYMyWay I have to do some more checking then. Mine would flash until I turned the headlights on then the flashing would stop and would be just lite
Can you find the light bulbs for the head lights
I haven't found a hi-low beam LED replacement to try yet, but I'll keep looking from time to time. Thanks for watching!
@@DIYMyWay Just to let you know I recently replaced my brake lights and hazard lights with the same exact ones that you have they are bright!
Glad to hear you’re happy with them!
I find the "Up to 30,000 hours" statement from the manufacturer very misleading. That means they could last as little as 10 minutes. If they're still working at 30,000 hours, they're not suddenly going to stop working. The meaningful value is Mean Time Between Failures, or MTBF. And I'm pretty sure the Chinesium vendors of Amazon aren't going to or can't provide that number.
In my experience the lifetime hours listed by all LED manufacturers are greatly exaggerated and I don’t recall seeing a MTBF rating on residential or commercial items like lighting. Those ratings seem most common in industrial settings for equipment and especially individual components like electronic parts. You are right not to expect MTBF ratings from Chinesium vendors and neither do I. Thanks for watching!