702854boy 670 #1 Posted yesterday at 01:47 PM What lights do you guys recommend using for the tractors light the 314s and stuff that use the round bulb in the hood? What plugs would you guys recommend? I got some lights off marketplace for my grandpa's cub cadet but the bulbs aren't in the best condition and I am pretty sure they use the same bulbs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,496 #2 Posted yesterday at 03:46 PM (edited) I would say it depends on your need for headlights. Having no need for them at night I just wanted some to make the front end look better on my 312-8. The local auto parts store had what I required. If you want better illumination for night time plowing then others on here have better options that are pricier but brighter. Thew will chime in or try a search for LED lights. Edited yesterday at 04:24 PM by CCW 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 2,442 #3 Posted yesterday at 04:01 PM I’ve got Par 36 LED landscape lights on my 308 and 312. They can be found at Home Depot, possibly Lowe’s and Amazon to name a few places. They vary in price and intensity it all depends on how much you want to spend. My C-141 has 1156 marker lights you can find at any auto parts store. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,943 #4 Posted 22 hours ago IF you are going for improved brightness, LED's are the way to go. You get more brightness with less amp draw & way less heat. Whatever you use, do spend some time upgrading the back reflective surfaces of the headlight buckets. Silver foil self stick tape, or flat white paint both work well..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 17,969 #5 Posted 12 hours ago (edited) 10 hours ago, ri702bill said: IF you are going for improved brightness, LED's are the way to go. PAR 36 is a common bulb, and LEDs are easier to find than old incandescent. They are brighter, use less power, and last forever. LED is the way to go. First pic below is an old incandescent. The rest are LED for comparison. Edited 12 hours ago by kpinnc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 670 #6 Posted 12 hours ago So I need to look for a par 36 bulb, what about the connector, is there a specific one that I need? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,943 #7 Posted 4 hours ago Compared to the new LED's, the old inky-dinky bulbs are about as bright as six fireflies in a Mason Jar - each. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,671 #8 Posted 4 hours ago 48 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Compared to the new LED's, the old inky-dinky bulbs are about as bright as six fireflies in a Mason Jar - each. Boy aint that the truth, I replaced all the interior lights in my 99 F250 and wow what a deference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,943 #9 Posted 3 hours ago 10 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: Boy aint that the truth, I replaced all the interior lights in my 99 F250 and wow what a deference. I did that with 2 used Saturns I had years ago. After 10 years or so, the original clear dash bulbs had taken on a dark hue - or burnt out completely. Kind of a PITA to take the dash apart - a job best done on a warm day - too many breakable plastic parts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 65,438 #10 Posted 3 hours ago 8 hours ago, 702854boy said: what about the connector, is there a specific one that I need? Same terminals that attach the wires to your lights, just need a screwdriver to change them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 670 #11 Posted 3 hours ago 12 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Same terminals that attach the wires to your lights, just need a screwdriver to change them out. Could I get a source for the plastic connector piece? We have the terminals that go inside but I don't think we have any of the connector housing thingys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
