I have a small garden tractor that uses a 1156 bulb for the headlamps.
I did some searching and realized that most posts here were for automotive applications where lights are regulated so that wasn't as much help to me. The biggest issue is that in the fall it is hard to get home early enough being at the eastern edge of a time zone to mow the yard before dark.
I know the 796 used about 20% more power and makes nearly twice the light. This would be a nice upgrade, but I also have seen LEDs becoming better - not 55w halogen headlight bright, but much better than just a few years ago. This would also allow me to not step aboce the alternator output. I have also been considering putting a couple of those LED cubes on it as well.
Are there any LED options I should look into that will give me more useful light than the 796 would?
I did some searching and realized that most posts here were for automotive applications where lights are regulated so that wasn't as much help to me. The biggest issue is that in the fall it is hard to get home early enough being at the eastern edge of a time zone to mow the yard before dark.
I know the 796 used about 20% more power and makes nearly twice the light. This would be a nice upgrade, but I also have seen LEDs becoming better - not 55w halogen headlight bright, but much better than just a few years ago. This would also allow me to not step aboce the alternator output. I have also been considering putting a couple of those LED cubes on it as well.
Are there any LED options I should look into that will give me more useful light than the 796 would?