Nowadays LEDs are almost becoming the default on new tractors, and, if not, then they’re more than likely an option. But what about more recent second-hand tractors that have work lights integrated into the cab roof or bonnet that still rely on halogens for their illumination?
For these tractors, retailers such as AgrarLED put together LED packages with lamps from the likes of Dutch manufacturer Crawer for a retrofit solution. We ordered and fitted a system for a Claas Axion 830 model, which rolled off the French production line in 2015. Our featured tractor has the full lighting package with a total of 20 work lights.
The package for the Axion only includes the 14 standard work lights — six built-in lights each with an output of 40 watts for the bonnet and cab and a further eight bracketmounted 30W lights. This package was around €900 including the VAT. We also ordered six additional surface-mounted lights which cost just under €64 each. These units replaced the remaining halogen headlights. In all we spent just under €1,300.
