Before I give you my thoughts on the KC Hilites Pro6, let me start with this…I have NEVER been a fan of light bars until KC changed my mind.
I first got into the light bar game years ago. Left annoyed and disappointed, I pretty much swore them off and never looked back. Fast forward to earlier this year. I decided to try a custom KC XROSS BAR on my JKU. I learned three things from that venture back into the world of light bars…One, they really are a great way to get light out there off the beaten path. Two, when a light bar is designed right, they don’t have to whistle so loudly that you regret the day you installed it. AND three, when they are designed by the KC engineering team not only do they NOT have to look like everyone else’s light bar, but they give an appearance that looks less like an “add on” and more like it was meant to be there from day one.
I was so impressed by the function and look of my XROSS BAR the I decided to try it again on my 2016 JK, but this time I went with the Gravity LED PRO6. I mean what’s not to love on this beast? The design is aggressive and very different than anything else I’ve seen in the market, and with the KC HiLiTES name behind it I know I can trust the quality, right?
FEATURES
-Patented Pro6 Infinity Ring™ System: Easily transform the Pro6 light bar between straight or curved light orientations
-Every Pro6 is powered by KC patented Gravity® Reflective Diode(GRD) technology for unparalleled beam shape, light performance and clarity
-Gravity® G6 LED reflector optics utilizing a combination of Driving and Wide-40 Beam pattern lights for optimal lighting balance and performance
-Modular design is expandable to different size widths and beam patterns to suit specific applications
-Light Bar Systems Available in 20″ 3-Ring, 26″ 4-Ring, 32″ 5-Ring, 39″ 6-Ring, 45″ 7-Ring, 50″ 8-Ring, and 57″ 9-Ring widths (Vehicle specific kits also available)
LIGHT PERFORMANCE
-Raw Lumens: 20″ = 6,900 lm, 26″ = 9,200 lm, 32″ = 11,500 lm, 39″ = 13,800 lm, 45″ = 16,100 lm, 50″ = 18,400 lm, 57″ = 23,009 lm,
-Lux @ 10 Meters: 20″ = 2,794 lx, 26″ = 3,425 lx, 32″ = 4,200 lx, 39″ = 5,150 lx, 45″ = 6,100 lx, 50″ = 6,700 lx, 57″ = 7,500 lx
-Candela: 20″ = 279,400 cd, 26″ = 342,500 cd, 32″ = 420,000 cd, 39″ = 515,000 cd, 49″ = 610,000 cd, 50″ = 670,000 cd, 57″ = 750,000 cd
-Beam Distance (Meters): 20″ = 1,057m, 26″ = 1,170m, 32″ = 1,296m, 39″ = 1,435m, 45″ = 1,562m, 50” = 1,637m, 57” = 1,732m
SPECIFICATIONS
-Wattage: 20″ = 60W, 26″ = 80W, 32″ = 100W, 39″ = 120W, 45″ = 140W, 50″ =160W, 57″ = 180W
-Amp Draw: 5.0-14.67A
-LED Source: Cree XPL HD LED
-LED Color: 5000K
-Voltage: 9-32V
-Dimensions:
• 20” 3-Light = H – 6.06″ x D – 3.33″ x W – 20.325″ (Straight) / 20.301″ (Curved)
• 26” 4-Light = H – 6.06″ x D – 3.33″ x W – 26.575″ (Straight) / 26.556″ (Curved)
• 32” 5-Light = H – 6.06″ x D – 3.33″ x W – 32.875″ (Straight) / 32.708″ (Curved)
• 39” 6-Light = H – 6.06″ x D – 3.33″ x W – 39.125″ (Straight) / 38.871″ (Curved)
• 45” 7-Light = H – 6.06″ x D – 3.33″ x W – 45.38″ (Straight) / 44.999″ (Curved)
• 50” 8-Light = H – 6.06″ x D – 3.33″ x W – 51.625″ (Straight) / 51.086″ (Curved)
• 57” 9-Light = H – 6.06″ x D – 3.33″ x W – 57.625″ (Straight) / 57.128″ (Curved)
Parts Included With Pro6 LED Light Bar System
-(1) Gravity® Pro6 LED Light Bar
-Light Covers – Black with Yellow KC Logo
-Mounting Brackets and Hardware in Vehicle specific kits
***Note: Light Bar Mounting Brackets not included with Universal Light Bar Systems
-Performance Plug-N-Play Wiring Harness with Illuminated LED Switch
PATENTED GRAVITY® REFLECTIVE DIODE TECHNOLOGY
Each Gravity® LED Pro6 light is powered by KC’s G6 LED optical insert, featuring patented Gravity® Reflective Diode (GRD) technology. This unique industry leading technology and reflector design assures that actual emitted light output from each LED is being maximized in creating powerful, usable light for everyday off road use. Unlike traditional forward facing reflector designs commonly found in LED lights today, KC GRD technology strategically positions LEDs inside the reflector so that the all light output is being carefully directed and aimed to deliver usable light. What you get is highly targeted light distribution, providing unparalleled clarity, performance and beam shape.
PATENTED INFINITY RING™ SYSTEM
As an industry first, the Pro6 allows you to take full control of your specific lighting needs. Pro6 LED light bars feature a patented Infinity Ring™ system utilizing individual rings to securely link individual 6″ Pro6 LED lights together to form a rigid, powerful LED light light bar system. The unique hinge and bolt design in every ring allows for endless modularity, expandability and adjustability to suit your lighting needs. This means seamless transition between straight, radius or hybrid radius light bar orientations to angle lights exactly how you see fit.
COMBO BEAM PATTERN FOR COMPLETE LIGHTING COVERAGE
Gravity LED Pro6 light bars are specifically configured using a combination of SAE/ECE Driving and Wide-40 G6 LED optical inserts. The combination of different reflector optics provides a broader range of visibility and homogenous light beam shape, for more usable lighting coverage. Driving Beam lights provide powerful forward distance and equal beam distribution width, while the Wide-40 beam offer a wider area of coverage, increasing side to side peripheral visibility. This not only results in incredible light output distance, but also evenly balanced light distribution and beam shape that translates to light output that you can actually use for all of your off road lighting adventures.
RACE TESTED DURABILITY AND CONSTRUCTION
Inspired by endurance racing and tested by KC endurance racers worldwide, the Pro6 is set to break all performance barriers while providing the most durable, robust and scalable LED light bar design available today.
The install was easy. KC makes it simple with their mounting brackets and with the help of my Central Command System by Strike Force Zebra adding any accessory is easy peasy!
The Pro6 is designed amazing. There is this outward curve to it that maximizes the way that light pushes out from the bar and it looks awesome. The bar also sits below the top of the windshield, which sure aesthetically helps with that great look, but it also keeps the noise down. I honestly didn’t notice any extra noise with it, but I do drive a soft top so things are not exactly silent anyway. The plastic covers protect your lights when not using them and of course they also keep us California folks legal.
KC HiLiTES have in many ways pioneered the offload lighting industry and have a ton of options for just about everyone looking for lights. Check out their full product line at KCHiLiTES.com
Next up for me…getting some KC’s on my BMW GS Adventure!
Rob Spencer