Adding a Horn to a Kubota Grand L non cab tractor

lostcreekranch · Sep 28, 2013

Kubota Tee said:
Haven't posted in a while because I've been looking for a good 12v aux power hub as well as a horn button that I could live with being mounted to the dash of my L3540 without it looking too much like an aftermarket product. Here's what I ended up ordering: <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=338992"/> <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=338993"/> Should arrive around mid-week, then I can complete the horn wiring as well as have a nice setup for adding more electronic accessories in the future. The PowerHub was a bit pricey, but I'm sure I'll be happy with its nice clean installation.

Tee;

Can you share your source? Mostly interested in your button but, would like to understand your power hub as well.

Thanks
Rick

Kubota Tee · Sep 28, 2013

rlgustafson said:
Tee; Can you share your source? Mostly interested in your button but, would like to understand your power hub as well. Thanks Rick

Rick, No problem. The horn button was sourced from Amazon - just search for 12v horn button. Found the same one on fleabay for twice the price. The PowerHub is actually designed for a motorcycle which is why it has such a nice clean look when installed. That's what attracted me to it because I wanted something that would look like it was installed at the factory. I sourced it from Twisted Throttle online. I'll take some pics after I'm done with the wiring, so you all can decide if I achieved my objective.

Kubota Tee · Sep 28, 2013

Since I'm adding addition fuses, I decided to go ahead and add a 12v power outlet. I saw how someone else on TBN used the existing hole near the seat, so I decided to try it as well and it's nearly a perfect fit. Not sure what this hole is for, but it was from the factory and came with a rubber cover over it. Just popped off the cover, inserted the outlet and tightened up the nut underneath. Will use one of the 10amp circuits on the new PowerHub once it is installed.

Now I'll be able to add a portable strobe or bring along my phone car charger.

lostcreekranch · Sep 29, 2013

Kubota Tee said:
Rick, No problem. The horn button was sourced from Amazon - just search for 12v horn button. Found the same one on fleabay for twice the price. The PowerHub is actually designed for a motorcycle which is why it has such a nice clean look when installed. That's what attracted me to it because I wanted something that would look like it was installed at the factory. I sourced it from Twisted Throttle online. I'll take some pics after I'm done with the wiring, so you all can decide if I achieved my objective.

Thanks very much.

Rick

amigauser · Sep 30, 2013

Kubota Tee said:
Since I'm adding addition fuses, I decided to go ahead and add a 12v power outlet. I saw how someone else on TBN used the existing hole near the seat, so I decided to try it as well and it's nearly a perfect fit. Not sure what this hole is for, but it was from the factory and came with a rubber cover over it. Just popped off the cover, inserted the outlet and tightened up the nut underneath.

Could have been me as I did the exact same thing three years ago

, It is the hole for the mid pto kit control if you have a Grand L40 like I do.

Kubota Tee · Sep 30, 2013

amigauser said:
Could have been me as I did the exact same thing three years ago , It is the hole for the mid pto kit control if you have a Grand L40 like I do.

Norm,

I think it was you! Thanks for the great idea and for clearing up the mystery about this hole. Makes a lot of sense now that you mention it.

Thomas

Kubota Tee · Oct 4, 2013

Ok, finally got all the electrical parts in and had some time to get everything wired up. Here's where I ended up putting the horn button.

I like the placement and although I doubt anyone would think this is a "factory" location for a horn button, it seems to work pretty well for me.

Kubota Tee · Oct 5, 2013

The most difficult part of this project has been deciding where to place the aux fuse box. I wanted a location that would be easily accessible, somewhat protected from the elements and have enough room for a neat and tidy wiring setup. I ended up putting it under the hood and just in front of the gas tank. Here's a few pics of the work in progress.

I'll post a few more pics when I have all the split loom on and everything secured how I want it.

Kubota Tee · Oct 5, 2013

Wrapped up this project today. What started out as a simple horn install ended up being a bit more, including:

- new Strebel air horn (very loud)
- new horn button
- new aux fuse box
- new 12v power outlet
- new rear view mirrors with custom brackets

Here's the final pic of how the aux fuse box ended up.