‘You miss stuff with poor lights and when you’re working with hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment, every detail matters. That’s where Stu, a passionate farmer and potato grower, found himself. He knew his old halogen lights just weren’t cutting it anymore.
“You do miss stuff,” he told us. “Not just trees or fences — even hills can look different in the dark, and not being able to see properly can be dangerous.”
Like many hardworking farmers, Stu understands that one small oversight in the field can cost time, money, and peace of mind. He needed lighting that could keep up with the demands of modern farming — something bright enough to turn the paddock into daytime.
After switching to our high-performance LED work lights, Stu’s entire night operation transformed:
“It’s a huge difference,” he said. “With all the work lights and everything on, it’s just like daylight.”
He was blown away by how much better he could see — every detail from the furrows turning over to safety hazards out in the distance. The brightness, the clarity, the quality — it all made a serious impact.
“They’re good. They are impressive! You can see there’s a big difference between good LEDs and cheap LEDs, and you can tell these aren’t cheap.”
Since upgrading, Stu’s nights in the field have been safer, smoother, and more productive. In his words, “Mistakes cost money — and if you can avoid mistakes, it’s gonna work out well for ya.”
When we asked what more we could do, Stu laughed and said,
“Haha, you don’t need anything more!”
Stu shares his day-to-day farming life (and some seriously tasty-looking potatoes) over on Instagram — give him a follow at @stu_the_farmer! And hey, if you’re ever in the area, make sure to try his spuds — they’re top-notch, just like his lights.
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