Replacement headlamps, compatability between models.

[Rob]

hi all,
i need to replace the headlamps in my B7100 and the kubota items are quite expensive items in the uk, I have seen that sparex do replacements for the L series (L175 etc 12v 25/25w) which look to be the same as my old and rusted B7100 unit.
pic also.
any repies and help would be nice.
rob

 

[curlycarroll]

Hi Vic,

Rob might be correct as the UK has a different spec. The bonnet on a UK B7100 is very different to a US version and I'm fairly sure that the US lamps are smaller. We have side flashers (indicators) fitted to the front of the bonnet as a legal requirement for road driving and I believe the UK headlamps are larger and adjustable (with those three spring-set screws) for the same reason.

I'm looking for some UK spec. lamps for my B7100HST myself...

Andy

 

[Rob]

puchased 3 last week, not kubota units , but, they do fit quite well.
Only down side is that they are sealed beam units, but they fit ok, they even look original.

sometimes their is a God .......

rob

 

[curlycarroll]

Hi Rob,

Good to hear, I had a feeling they would be the correct size, I have been comparing photos of US spec. B7100s with European spec. machines and it's clear that the US versions have much smaller headlamps and the whole lamp housing is different. Out of interest, do the units come with the sprung bolts to fix them?

Curly