Bx2370 alternator output

[Hedgehog]

I found a led bar light for the front of my tractor cab. The problem is it draws 5.5 amps of power. Will this be too much for the bx alternator?

 

[Grouse Feathers]

If you do a search on the work light power supply you should find an explanation on where to dig into the the wiring harness in the rear of BX tractors. On the BX2370 there will be three wires; one is ground, one is the work light supply and is fed by a 20 amp breaker, and one is an extension of the power supply below the seat and is fed by a 10 amp breaker. Five amps should not be a problem.

I forgot the 20 amp work light circuit is on all the time, not switched by the ignition. The 10 amp power outlet circuit is not on all the time as it is controlled by the ignition switch.

 

[Hedgehog]

I do mobile electronics for a living. I already installed two switches and relays. One switch for front lights and one for rear. The rear light are gonna draw 3 amps and the front light in question draws 5.75 amps. I just didn't know if that was going to be a problem for the charging system when added to the heater fan and wiper on the Curtis cab. If it's a problem, I can return it for another light that only draws 3 amps but has 1/4 of the light output.
Thanks

 

[skeets]

I really doubt that you will have a problem matching the out put of the alternator to your lights and fan motor and wiper motor all are small draws say 15 amps at most. I could be wrong but Im thinking they are a 40 amp out put if Im wrong somebody will correct me Im sure,,