Looks like it should work. Unfortunately I don't have answers for your questions...
What do you guys think of my Idea?
Several Months ago I began work on an Idea. This post is intended to bring all of you up to date.
I wanted to be able to use my new X728 in the dark. Although the headlights provided are great, they are not quite what I have in mind. The after market solution is not any better. I needed a way to mount some headlights that can be used in all weather conditions. That proved to be a bit of a challange as you will see.
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The above image shows the front light bracket that I have designed. I put it here so that you can see what I am dealing with.
Here is an isometric of one of the details.
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I hope that you can better understand what I am trying to do.
I believe at this time I have satisfyed all three design elements. If I have missed anything, please mention it so that we get everything right the first time.
Thank you.
Jerry in Washington State
I wanted to be able to use my new X728 in the dark. Although the headlights provided are great, they are not quite what I have in mind. The after market solution is not any better. I needed a way to mount some headlights that can be used in all weather conditions. That proved to be a bit of a challange as you will see.
The above image shows the front light bracket that I have designed. I put it here so that you can see what I am dealing with.
Here is an isometric of one of the details.
I hope that you can better understand what I am trying to do.
- First we need to find a way to mount the headlights above all of the front mounted attachments. Did I pick the right height?
- Then we need to make sure that the bracket will last through its design lifetime. Did I provide enough strength or is this design over kill?
- Last, We need to provide for a connection of the new headlights to the existing circuitry. The wiring is designed so tht wires are fed through the Pipes forming the bracket to a common point near the lower lefthand of the bracket, and then spliced into one line. The circuit terminates at the existing connection to the headlights thus making it possible to use the dash mounted switch.
I believe at this time I have satisfyed all three design elements. If I have missed anything, please mention it so that we get everything right the first time.
Thank you.
Jerry in Washington State
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Mike,
During the winter months it will be mounted on the Quick Hitch Attachment. In the summer time you can add a couple of shims (shown in detail "A") to mount to the chassie which should give it 12 months use.
Jerry
I like the idea. I have looked at JD's light bar and thought it would be nice but I don't think you can run it with out the quick hitch on. So your's would be nice to use all year.
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Looks good Jerry!:fing32:Mike,
During the winter months it will be mounted on the Quick Hitch Attachment. In the summer time you can add a couple of shims (shown in detail "A") to mount to the chassie which should give it 12 months use.
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Jerry
I like that you allow for two mounting options. 1- on the quicktatch when using a plow/blower/broom and 2- on the tractor frame when the quicktatch is not in use.:fing32:
It looks wide enough so that the hood will open without hitting the bracket or lights.
I can't tell from the diagram exactly where it mounts on the tractor frame's front bracket. I assume it is out of the way of a mower deck's attachment.
I think my Johnny Bucket Sr. would need to use the same mounts you are using. Not a problem for those without a JB Sr. but something none the less.:dunno:
Keep up the good work!:trink39::thThumbsU
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