I've wanted to upgrade my tractor to LED headlights, but there probably isn't a direct plugin that would work on my mower. That's because my old Wards Signature 2000 headlights are driven off an (approximately) 12vAC winding in the alternator. These headlights get brighter with engine speed, and go off when the engine stops. Since they are incandescents they don't care if it's AC or DC, but LEDs of course would care. I don't actually do that much mowing at night, but when I do use the headlights it's mostly just to finish up some area after sunset. The existing headlight setup on this Wards is susceptable to collecting dirt and dust behind that big wraparound lens up front, which reduces the light output. It will put out a little 'pool' of light on the ground immediately in front of the mower, just enough to barely see where you're mowing, but not always enough to reliably see hazards the grass. Just once I'd like to enjoy some really decent light out there, for those rare occasions I mow in the dark.

I had a similar issue with the snow thrower on my Cub, but for me it was partially a brightness issue (corrected by replacing the bulbs with LED's), and partially a placement issue - the snow thrower is almost as high as the headlights. Realizing that the issue is similar to snow plows, here's what I did... I picked-up a couple auxiliary LED lights off eBay. I tried one about the size of a thumb, that had a single LED. It was OK, but I also tried one that's about 2.5" square, with 3 LED's, that throws a little wider beam. Using a couple simple "L" brackets, I mounted these using existing hood hinge screws. This placed the lights about 6" higher, and a few inches further from center, than the existing lights I wired-in a quick-connect to the original lights, so I could unplug those and plug these-in - just like a snow plow. These pull a little more current than the stock bulbs, but I don't use it that often at night, and have the tractor on a battery tender when not in use, so I really don't worry about the extra draw. I have about $15 in supplies, and maybe a hour's time in modifications. It maybe adds 5 minutes to the mower-to-snow change-over, but really helps on those darker winter nights.

Many pendant lights are available that are suspended by thin wire and can have the electrical connection off center from the hangar. You can then have a box installed adjacent to the beam and run the electrical wire there.

I love it, Mare! There was a bit of a learning curve mastering the art of driving with a Continuous Variable Transmission, but I'm used to it now. So far I've missed the 8 cylinders and mega-horsepower only once, and it was just yesterday. In the middle of passing someone on an uphill grade, with the passing lane soon to end, I suddenly remembered that I was no longer driving a powerhouse. LOL But no, I haven't driven it in snow yet. We had a couple of inches Christmas Eve, and I stayed home. Glad I did, as numerous accidents were reported in the area. Very slick surfaces under the snow. I hope your AWD pleasantly surprises you. A lot of people swear by it. My son has urged me to get studded snow tires next year because ice is so often a problem here, but I haven't decided. It would be expensive, and a nuisance twice a year, and now that I'm not working I can usually avoid hazardous driving conditions.