[johndeere430330]

Well over the past few weeks I've been going a little crazy with adding things to the x748. Here's some progress so far.

First up was painting the front lower panel of the hood letters yellow. I removed the panel and taped off the entire piece, then used a razor blade to cut out the areas to be painted.

Next was adding lights to the machine and complete conversion to LEDs. The OEM headlights and backup lights I simply swapped for LED bulbs, but that wasn't enough light for me so I went to my favorite site, Amazon. Easily found a set of small flood LED light bars to mount on the fender grab handles. The bracket I used was a KC lights bracket also from Amazon, links to these are below. I wired them up to the factory switch so they come on in both switch positions.
Nilight 2pcs 18w 1260lm Cree Flood Led Work Light Bar Off-road SUV Boat 4x4 Jeep Lamp 4wd https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IY3YLCI/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_riWPvb91Y228R
KC HiLiTES 7301 Light Mount Bracket for 1.25"-1.5" Tube Clamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002MAFR4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_gkWPvbEBBHPTT

Then I added flashing rear lights to the back for safety when mowing along the road. I cut a piece of aluminum flat stock and mounted it to the back of the seat using existing holes and screws. Switch is located in the toolbox, I plugged an add a fuse in to an existing fuse that always had power so they operate when the key is off as well.

Another small detail that improved the appearance was the addition of chrome lug nut covers all around.

Last night I got the idea of blacking out the intake grilles on the sides of the hood a little. Did a quick try with electrical tape to see how it looks, and will probably be doing it in plastidip for a finished result. I'm pretty happy with how it sits now but I'm sure there's more to come. ?

 

[johndeere430330]

Here's a daytime pic:

 

[TJR345]

Looken good,I like the R4 tires on there too.

 

[bbyer]

How do 4 sort of orange coloured "things" end up in the background of the picture two posts above? The green X748 in the foreground looks real good against the nice green lawn but the orange, ....

 

[Spartan]

Nice upgrades! That thing looks brand new!

 

[Mike X485]

Looks great, nice job on the mods. :fing32:

 

[johndeere430330]

How do 4 sort of orange coloured "things" end up in the background of the picture two posts above? The green X748 in the foreground looks real good against the nice green lawn but the orange, ....

My father are in the used equipment business. I like to keep the green ones separate from the orange ones lol.

And thanks for the compliments, just passed 223 hours 2011 model.

 

[jdurnya]

gotta tell u those are some great ideas... will implement some of those on my 3xx series tractors

thank you !

Joe

 

[RBRONKEMA GHTFD]

Do you have the link to the leds you bought for the oem lights? I am looking to replace mine before winter. Upgrades look real nice.

 

[johndeere430330]

Do you have the link to the leds you bought for the oem lights? I am looking to replace mine before winter. Upgrades look real nice.

These are what I used in the taillights and I am very happy with the light output. But the fronts in the hood aren't very bright alone. Mainly just for the color match to the fender mounts. I keep looking for a set with Fans and drivers/ballasts for more output, but can't find them I'll let you know if I do come up with something.

2x 3057 3157 Projection 30w Super White Backup Reverse Signal LED Light New https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N6AZUD8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_9snQvbSC25J11

 

[fatkidracer]

My father are in the used equipment business. I like to keep the green ones separate from the orange ones lol.
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And thanks for the compliments, just passed 223 hours 2011 model.

where in PA are you? any of those used JD CUT's have backhoes?

 

[IowaX758]

Nice work ! That front lower panel looks really great.

Well over the past few weeks I've been going a little crazy with adding things to the x748. Here's some progress so far.

First up was painting the front lower panel of the hood letters yellow. I removed the panel and taped off the entire piece, then used a razor blade to cut out the areas to be painted.

Next was adding lights to the machine and complete conversion to LEDs. The OEM headlights and backup lights I simply swapped for LED bulbs, but that wasn't enough light for me so I went to my favorite site, Amazon. Easily found a set of small flood LED light bars to mount on the fender grab handles. The bracket I used was a KC lights bracket also from Amazon, links to these are below. I wired them up to the factory switch so they come on in both switch positions.
Nilight 2pcs 18w 1260lm Cree Flood Led Work Light Bar Off-road SUV Boat 4x4 Jeep Lamp 4wd https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IY3YLCI/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_riWPvb91Y228R
KC HiLiTES 7301 Light Mount Bracket for 1.25"-1.5" Tube Clamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002MAFR4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_gkWPvbEBBHPTT


Then I added flashing rear lights to the back for safety when mowing along the road. I cut a piece of aluminum flat stock and mounted it to the back of the seat using existing holes and screws. Switch is located in the toolbox, I plugged an add a fuse in to an existing fuse that always had power so they operate when the key is off as well.

Another small detail that improved the appearance was the addition of chrome lug nut covers all around.


Last night I got the idea of blacking out the intake grilles on the sides of the hood a little. Did a quick try with electrical tape to see how it looks, and will probably be doing it in plastidip for a finished result. I'm pretty happy with how it sits now but I'm sure there's more to come. ?

 

[Ausmower]

These are what I used in the taillights and I am very happy with the light output. But the fronts in the hood aren't very bright alone. Mainly just for the color match to the fender mounts. I keep looking for a set with Fans and drivers/ballasts for more output, but can't find them I'll let you know if I do come up with something.

2x 3057 3157 Projection 30w Super White Backup Reverse Signal LED Light New Amazon.com: SIRIUSLED 30W 3157 3157A 3057 3155 3457 4157 Dual Brightness LED Bulbs with Projector for Turn Signals Reverse Backup Brake Tail Lights Xenon White : Automotive

Mate, did you ever come up with something decent for a front headlight globe?
thanks in advance.

 

[Spartan]

Looks great.


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[trevis.adair]

These are what I used in the taillights and I am very happy with the light output. But the fronts in the hood aren't very bright alone. Mainly just for the color match to the fender mounts. I keep looking for a set with Fans and drivers/ballasts for more output, but can't find them I'll let you know if I do come up with something.

2x 3057 3157 Projection 30w Super White Backup Reverse Signal LED Light New https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N6AZUD8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_9snQvbSC25J11

This is very useful, thank you! I'm trying to find LED replacement for the front headlights. Any ideas on brand / part number you used?

Appreciate it.

- Trev

 

[FTWingRiders]

The OP hasn’t been around since 2019, but another member pointed these out to me and I’ve been happy.

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