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Mods / Electrical & lighting

LED work lights

Add work lights for early starts, late finishes and dark sheds.

EasyElectrical & lighting

Why owners do it

Many mini excavators have no lights, or a single small lamp. LED lights draw little current and make a big difference.

What is involved

  • Mount lights on the canopy or boom where they will not be hit.
  • Wire through a relay, fuse and switch from the battery.
  • Seal every connection against water and dust.

Typical parts

  • LED work lights
  • Relay, fuse and switch
  • Automotive cable and sealed connectors

Check before you start

  • Check charging capacity before adding several lights.
  • Aim the lights so they do not dazzle people around the machine.