Cub Cadet 1100

[kmcconaughey]

Christopher, WELCOME!

Is there a wattage rating on the bulbs? Knowing the wattage rating on the bulbs would be the only way to say for sure if the 1100 can handle them. The OEM headlights used in the various models of IH Cub Cadets were 35 watts each.

 

[clopo]

Well I asked my uncle what year his bronco was and he said it was a 1990, don't know if this helps at all but the headlight shown in the photos is a Wagner Halogen while the second low beam is a General Electric, both say 1A1 on the lens.

 

[clopo]

After doing a bit more research I've discovered that the 1A1 low beams ( Ge Halogen 4651's) are 50 watts each. So does the 1100 have the power to handle them?

 

[fcurrier]

If my math is working right today, 50watts at 12volts is a little over 4amps.

 

[clopo]

So does that mean I got myself a nice set of lamps for my cub?!

 

[clopo]

Now the fun part, trying to figure out a way to properly mount them in the upper grill. Also should I wire them up to the battery or the alternator? I will be using a toggle switch for them and I plan on getting a amps/charge-discharge gauge for my cub as well.

 

[fcurrier]

See if this helps:

From the WIRING DIAGRAMS TOPIC. Bigger and easier to see if you go there.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Here is the actual schematic for the 1100.

 

[clopo]

Thanks Kraig this is a big help and I thought the 1100 stock didn't come with headlights, well it does say (Optional) on the photo so that makes since.

 

[clopo]

Although I plan on wiring the lights from the battery instead of the alternator. That way it won't be as hard on it.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Christopher, be sure to include a fuse in your circuit. You do NOT want the wiring to melt down should something go wrong...

 

[clopo]

What style of fuse should I use?

 

[clopo]

Oh and here are a few photos I took of my 1100 today. The headlights are mounted in place with metal tie wire and they're in there pretty snug, just have to put a few small pieces of wood as shims in there to angle them down a bit once I get them wired up, so for now they're just for show.

 

[mhomrighausen]

Christopher L. One very neat little tractor. Congratulations. Next you'll be wanting to put a plow behind it and attend a Plow Day.

 

[jgoodine]

Christopher nice tractor, I'd buy it just for those hub caps.

 

[fcurrier]

I'd be keeping those hubcaps in the house!

 

[clopo]

I plan on putting a sleeve hitch on it for working in my step dads garden once I get some other things done and last I checked those hub caps of mine are a bit of a rarity. Can you believe that I'm only the second owner? Bought it for $500 from an old family friend who bought it brand new back in the day and it came with the 44in deck that's on it and the big 50in you see resting against the picnic table.

 

[clopo]

Got some gas yesterday and being that the weather is pretty nice today, I thought I'd fire up the 1100 and try to pull it around to the front so I could get the deck off so that I can get the blades sharpened for grass cutting this summer. darn so is still a bit to deep for it but I did get ti warmed up and moved it back and forth a bit. Noticed it was missing a bit here and there so I'll try to get a new plug for it before summer.

 

[clopo]

I was wondering, for the toggle switch, does it absolutely have to be a weather/waterproof one? Or can I just use a normal plain toggle switch?

 

[kmcconaughey]

Christopher, what does the toggle switch operate, the PTO? My guess is, if you plan on keeping it indoors you could get by with a standard toggle switch. Also, I just saw your question on what style of fuse. I would go with an inline fuse holder like THIS ONE You should be able to find one like it at your local auto parts store.