Stock UTVs’ does come with headlights, but in most cases, the brightness provided by them can be insufficient. In order to enjoy the total capacity of your machine, you need extra UTV lights.

Having sufficient lighting is crucial for safe exploring and other errands done during night time. Most parks and trails require extra lighting while riding at night.

Deciding between cube lights, Lightbar, or whip lights and determining where to place them can be confusing.

We provide you with this write-up to help you with details and particulars regarding UTV lights.

Terms Used In Lighting And What They Mean 

While shopping for lights, you may have come across terms that don’t make sense to you. To put you off the misery, we’ve elaborated these terms to you so you can make the most suitable decision considering your needs.

AMP

AMP, short form for ampere, is a unit of measure of the rate of electron flow or current in an electrical conductor within a certain point in a second.

The question as to how AMP relates to lights may have triggered your mind. The lower the AMP draw, the better it is for the charging system and the overall electrical system on any machine.

The disadvantage of using lights with lower AMP is that they tend to produce equally lower brightness.

Diffused Light 

The best option for seeing around the machine is Diffused lights. It is advised not to go faster than 10mph with these on. You surpass the light since you can only see a few feet ahead in most cases.

Driving Light 

Driving lights are exceptional if you are driving at a 10-25 mph speed, providing you with a 45º beam. Although the angle is quite broad, the light does not reach very far.

Flood Lights

Floodlights allow you to go at a speed of 20-50mh and provide you with a 25º beam.

Floodlights will enable you to see further, but the width becomes narrower.

LED

LEDs are more prominent compared to traditional light sources because of their efficiency and effectiveness. LEDs allow current flow only in one direction; thus, current flows from an anode to a cathode.

LEDs are energy efficient and do not emit UV or heat waves. The best part of using LED lights is that they have a long lifespan.

Lumen 

The number of Lumens in a light determines the output of brightness. The more the Lumens, the more the provision of light.

IP Rating 

The IP rating of a product mentions the product’s level of safety from certain substances such as humidity, water, and dust particles getting inside it.

For instance, there might be light with an IP rating of 67. The former number shows solid resistance, which means 6 indicates that dust won’t enter the light.

The second number shows liquid resistance, so 7 means that the light won’t be ruined if submerged in a water level of 1 meter. This is applicable even if the light has no casing.

The IP rating chart gives you an overview of the different numbers mean.

Spotlight 

Spotlights enable you to travel at a speed of 50mph or more, producing a 10º beam. Compared to other types of lights, spotlights reach the furthest, but the light cone produced is the narrowest.

Temperature 

Lights can work under different temperatures. For instance, our products manage temperatures from-40°F to 140°F, which defines that you can carefreely ride from Death Valley to Alaska.

Watts 

Watt is the amount of power that a light bulb uses to produce illumination, and it measures the rate of energy transfer of an appliance.

The brighter the light, the more watts it would consume. The higher the watt, the higher the electricity consumption of the light; thus, the more it would cost to run the bulb.

What Should You Look At When Selecting a UTV Light

Choosing the right light can feel like a burden when there are various aspects you need to pay consideration to.

How do you decide which type of light is right for you? We’ve made it easy for you by listing down the essential features you need to look out for when selecting a UTV light. This way, you can choose your preferred type of light.

Strength 

UTV lights should be strong enough to resist the elements that come across while driving, as riding does not come to a halt just because the trails get tough or the weather turns harsh.

Light Style 

Let your light stand out from the rest. You can add different functions with style to your light.

Adding subdued cube lights and light bars would give a sharp finish. In addition, you can include whip lights with different color combinations that move along with your music and give you the hype you need.

Power 

Ensure that your machine holds enough power to accommodate all the accessories you’re planning on adding. A sudden lack of power may interrupt your driving and bring your ride to a halt.

Using various kinds of lights can consume a lot of energy. Using lights that consume less energy can save power, and you can add more cool lights to adorn your baby… we mean, your vehicle!

Mounting Position 

Mounting your lights correctly is as important as finding the right lights. Spotlight cones and floodlight cones are narrow, but you can widen the view by adding cube lights next to them.

You can mount lights on top of your hood, down low with a bumper, or behind. A combination of lights produces a better and more vivid picture of what’s ahead and behind the road.

Cost 

Lights that cost less may work effectively but not efficiently. Lights that cost less consume a lot more energy.

Water and dust particles may easily get inside. Thus, the need to replace them often would occur — Again, more money.

The amount you spend on your lights should be moderate and give you expected satisfaction for the amount you spend. Go for lights with a perfect balance between cost, illumination, and energy. Our lights follow this formula!

Cube LED Lights 

Cube lights are shaped like a square. These compressed lights come in pairs. They offer quality visibility and offer the best value.

Cube lights have great adaptability and versatility as they are small in size. You can mountain anywhere on the machine according to your preferences.

Placing them on your machine’s rear would give you reverse lights. Positioning them on the opposite sides of each other by keeping them outward would give you a more comprehensive view.

Ensure you clean off the mud and dirt, or they will burn out fast.

LED Whip Lights 

Whip lights light up your vehicle in style and make your machine visible even on hilly terrains and dingy tracks. UTV whip lights also act as bright turn signals, reverse lights, and brake lights.

You can customize and design your whip lights using a remote or a phone according to your preference and sync them to your music.

Installing whip lights does not take much effort since most machines consist of pre-built spaces. Getting lights that you can disconnect quickly is favorable since you can easily remove them.

Accessories Working with UTV Lights 

Bumpers are the most considerable upholders for UTV lights.

Most lights are attached to your cage using brackets, causing them to overlap with other accessories. Ensure that the light’s position does not disrupt the other accessories.