By MobiLED, 6 january 2026

Comparing M-LED lights: flood, spot or combi

Proper lighting is essential to work safe and efficient in the dark or in poor visibility conditions. Whether you are active in agriculture, earthmoving, transport, off-road or recovery services, the right light beam makes all the difference. In this blog, we outline three types of M-LED lighting: flood (wide beam), spot (narrow beam) and combi. This makes it easy to choose the lamp that best suits your application.

Flood: wide and even light

Flood lights spread the light over a wide angle, usually between 60 and 120 degrees. This type of lamp is ideal for work at short distances.

Advantages

Large, evenly illuminated work area
Minimal shadows
Very suitable for precision work

Typical applications

Agricultural machinery during harvesting or maintenance work
Earthmoving machines for loading and digging operations
Work lighting on the side or rear of vehicles

When do you choose flood lighting?
When you mainly work around or directly next to your vehicle and overall visibility is more important than distance. View the complete range of M-LED flood lights and M-LED work lights.

Spot: focused long-distance light

Spot lights produce a narrow light beam, usually between 10 and 30 degrees. They are designed to project light far ahead.

Advantages

Long range
Excellent long-distance visibility
Ideal at higher speeds

Typical applications

Trucks and off-road vehicles
Agricultural vehicles on large fields
Situations where early detection of obstacles is important

When do you choose spot lighting?
When you mainly look ahead and long-distance visibility is crucial, for example when driving or manoeuvring in open terrain. View the complete range of M-LED spot lights.

Combi lighting: the best of both worlds

Combi lamps combine a wide flood beam with a focused spot beam in a single light. The centre of the beam projects far ahead, while the edges provide wide-area visibility.

Advantages

Good visibility both close by and at a distance
Fewer lamps required and therefore fewer cables and connectors
Versatile in use

Typical applications

Recovery and breakdown vehicles
Universal use on tractors and machines
Off-road applications with changing conditions
Road transport

When do you choose combi lighting?
When you are looking for one solution for multiple situations and want maximum flexibility.

Which M-LED lighting suits your situation?

The right choice depends on:

your type of work
the mounting position
the environment (open terrain or confined spaces)
the required range and light pattern

In practice, a combination of different types is often used: flood lights on the sides for work lighting, spot lights at the front for long-distance visibility, and optionally combi lights as an all-round solution.

M-LED lamps are developed for intensive professional use and are resistant to vibrations, moisture and dirt. This makes them suitable for demanding conditions where reliability is essential. View the complete range of M-LED lights.

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