Superior lighting performance and a mid-range price puts the Bushranger Night Hawk at the front of the pack.29 May 2019, 12:00 am Show  THE Bushranger Night Hawk has won the 2019 LED driving light comparison. The light pattern with the standard spot cover is superbly bright over long distances, and it combines with one of the better (not the overall best) wide-angle spread over short and medium distances. Plus it’s devoid of annoying, patchy shadows. The clip-on cover (as much as they often tend to reduce light output) transforms this light into something akin to an LED light bar with an incredibly wide, strong beam. There are still no patches or shadows, and it casts a decent distance beam – not as concentrated or bright as the spot, but totally useable in its own right and potentially perfect when combining one spot and one spread beam. Using a pair with the standard spot beam covers would return adequate vision all around, while slipping one spread beam cover on for high-speed antics would improve peripheral vision for spotting wildlife. Plus, using both wide-beam covers for low range crawling would maximise the vision required closer to your vehicle. Given we could still see plenty of detail at the extremities of our 350m test bed, there is also the likelihood that using the two flood beam covers during high-speed on-road driving may be practical. The flow-through ventilation via inbuilt air ducts is another unique aspect of the Night Hawks; given they chew at 175W and measured 14.3amp on test, the engineers must’ve ‘turned up’ the LED’s outputs to maximise the safe light generation. Cleverly, Bushranger has incorporated an Active Temperature Control system to ensure this high power and light production isn’t detrimental to the workings or longevity of the LEDs. LED driving lights The simplistic yet rugged design of the fitting bracket is impressive. The Night Hawks should easily fit a majority of vehicles, especially given their overall lower height which allows for a lower than normal fitting space. However, perhaps one of the dual Allen keys for the vertical adjusters could be swapped for a hand-operated system to easier align the lights. We didn’t wire up the VLI (Variable Light Intensity) loom, which allows for light dimming via a dash control. This adds $89 to the price and its overall usefulness isn’t conclusive. The Night Hawks are priced in the middle of this pack, making this formidable driving light near unbeatable when combining specifications, inclusions and potential pairing with spot and wide beams. After the much-anticipated launch of our 9″ VLI Driving Lights, we were stoked to be reviewed by 4X4 Australia. Check out the 4X4 Australia Review – Night Hawk VLI Driving Lights The Night Hawk VLI 9” Lights got the 4X4 community talking. Countless independent reviews, Comparison Light test winner, against the 10 top brands locally. The VLI performance was unmatchable and packed full of features not seen in one single light before. 0-100% Brightness Control, inter-changeable spot/flood covers, Active Temperature Control and cooling ducts to name a few. Hot on the heels of the 9” Driving Lights, we upgraded and re-launched our Night Hawk Single Row Light Bar range to incorporate the VLI Technology, seeing an 82% increase in effective lumens on average across the range, and up to 963m @ 1 Lux on the 51” Bar. The extensive range of 10 Sizes, from 5.5″ to 51″, starts from just $115.00 rrp. Recently 4X4 Australia magazine added the 9″ Driving Lights to their Ford Ranger build, they wanted the best and they also wanted to put them through their paces in a real 4X4 environment. Taking them to the Simpson Desert and the Flinders Ranges just a couple of locations to mention. Hear what editor Matt Raudonikis thinks of the lights by watching this clip below. So why should you take a closer look at the VLI range? What makes them so awesome you ask?
In the coming months, we will add another member to the family, offering a lightweight, compact 7” Driving Light in the VLI family. Perfectly suited to nudge bars and many other installations where size and weight need to be kept to a minimum. To learn more about the Bushranger Night Hawk range, click here to be re-directed to product information. Are big red spotlights any good?I was pretty happy with the outcome. The original Prado high beams produce a very yellowish light but these Big Reds produce a very strong white light. I can now see much more clearly and the road sides are also much more illuminated. Is Lightfox a good brand?Renowned for its craftsmanship and use of premium quality materials, Lightfox is the preferred brand for LED driving lights and accessories. LED lights are the standard within the 4X4 industry for their unparalleled lifespan. |
