Discover the Top 3 Compelling Reasons to Choose LED Vehicle Lighting
LED lighting is gaining popularity for its numerous advantages, especially when compared to traditional halogen bulbs. This has led many farmers and contractors to switch from halogen to LED lights on their vehicles. Explore the full range of benefits offered by LED work lights below.
Advantage 1: LED's Provide More Light and Visibility
LED's have the advantage that they have a high light output and low power consumption. The light image of a halogen bulb is clearly less than that of a LED. Curious about the difference in light between halogen and LED? In the image below a comparison is made between a Halogen Work Light (right) and a LED Work Light (left) for the tractor.
Bright and Plenty of Light
Bright and enough light is important when you are working in the dark. The better the light, the more you can see. You are actually prolonging your working day. But this also means that you have more vision and that you can do your work better and more safely.
So think carefully about what kind of light is needed for your work or for the work of your customer. For more tips you could also read the article: What Work Lights Are Essential for Optimal Job Performance?
Advantage 2: LED Lights Have More Pleasant Light
In addition to the fact that LED lighting provides more light, this light is also more pleasant for the eyes. The picture shows the difference in light between LED and halogen. It is the same lamp, but the light from the LED bulb is more pleasant for the eyes, because this light comes closer to the light colour of daylight.
LED lighting's light color closely mimics daylight, reducing fatigue and enabling extended work hours. When working in the dark on your tractor, ensuring a comfortable and well-lit environment becomes essential for uninterrupted productivity.
Advantage 3: LED is Better for the Environment
LEDs shine even brighter with their long-lasting performance. While halogen bulbs burn out quickly, LEDs keep on illuminating for 30,000 to 50,000 hours, helping you save big on replacements.
Less Heat Development
In addition, the LED also has less heat development and is therefore much more efficient in its use of energy. The LED converts a high percentage of the energy into light and therefore hardly gets warm. This means that little energy is lost to heat. With other types of bulb, the percentage is much lower, which means that more energy is lost to heat in these lamps.
The heat generated in the LED light must be able to dissipate properly in order to ensure good performance. For this reason, most work lights are equipped with a heat-conducting body, such as aluminium or a specially developed plastic material.
Did you know that we had the LED light LA80300 specially made because there was a demand for it in the market? This unit is placed on the cabs of tractors. Before, this work light was only available as a halogen work light.
Converting Watts to Lumens: Simplifying Light Comparison
When you change the lights, do you encounter the conversion of watts to lumens? In our article: Converting Watts to Lumens: Simplifying Light Comparison we’ll help you with this. By looking at the number of lumens, you can compare different types of lighting and therefore also the old halogen lights with the new LED versions.
Any Questions?
Do you have any questions about the difference between LED and halogen? Or are you looking for advice on replacing the lighting on your tractor or other vehicle? Please contact one of our product specialists, find a Kramp dealer near you or contact us at knowledgecenter@kramp.com.
