Accessory plug on Kubota?

Garandman · Oct 11, 2014

Somewhere I read there is a tied-off accessory circuit on the back of Kubotas. If so I'd like to use it for some LED lights.

Anyone know for sure?

nybirdman · Oct 11, 2014

At least on my cabbed version;it was bundled with the caution lights.It may be the same on yours,remove the tape wrap at the bottom of the caution lights,I think they are prewired for a switch also.

s219 · Oct 11, 2014

For the L3200' it's under the left rear fender. There is a connector (bullet style I recall, female) taped back against the harness to the rear lights. Just remove the little piece of tape and go!

Fallon · Oct 11, 2014

Under the left fender. On mine its female spade connectors in a T shape. I used it briefly to wire up 4 LED spotlights on my ROPS.

I ended up drilling a hole in my dash, ran wire there & tapped into or near the fusebox. Made for a nicer switch location.

oosik · Oct 12, 2014

Mine is tucked up under the dash on the left side. It a female spade plug on the end of about a foot of wire. It is strapped up with some other wires right next to the fuse box. I only found it by accident when doing routine checking of the fuse box. It is actually shown in my owners manual.

Garandman · Oct 12, 2014

oosik said:
It is actually shown in my owners manual.

....Which I have yet to receive...Supposed to be mailed to me.

That's great, I didn't want to fly blind on the wiring.

Garandman · Oct 12, 2014

s219 said:
For the L3200' it's under the left rear fender. There is a connector (bullet style I recall, female) taped back against the harness to the rear lights. Just remove the little piece of tape and go!

Tada! Got it! I'm going to put a multimeter on it, I assume it goes on and off with the other lights but that's fine.

Didn't find a pigtail on the fusebox but I have hope....

s219 · Oct 12, 2014

That aux/work light circuit is independent of the other lights. The wire runs to the fusebox and already has a fuse. So you just need to hookup in the rear and that's it.

oosik · Oct 12, 2014

Ah, Ha - it can't hide forever. Kind of like a snipe hunt - ha,ha. Mine is independent of all other lights - its on/off with the ignition switch.

Fallon · Oct 12, 2014

Same here, ignition switched, not switched with headlightslights. Which is why I put the new switch in the dash for my ROPS lights. Given how bad the headlights can glare off the bucket having the ROPS lights on their own is nice. I thought about 2 switches for the front facing lights & a different switch for the rear lights, but went the easy way with 1 switch & have had no regrets.

Garandman · Oct 13, 2014

I'm planning to put the switch in the fender, because easy.

RoyJackson · Oct 13, 2014

Garandman said:
I'm planning to put the switch in the fender, because easy.

That's where I wish I had installed my accessory outlet....installed in on the key panel instead. Just make sure you use a marine type outlet for better protection from the elements.

s219 · Oct 13, 2014

Here's how I did mine:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/299822-l3200-work-lights.html?highlight=

Garandman · Oct 13, 2014

Found what may be the perfect switch - sealed motorcycle on/off switch.
Trail Tech 040-LS-B Black Push Button Light Switch. Available on Amazon.

I am thinking I'm going to drill a hole in the metal bracket that holds the tool box, near the right fender.

West Marine sells the similar Perko switch.

Garandman · Oct 15, 2014

OK, for extra credit, what is the required mating plug?

oosik · Oct 15, 2014

Ha,ha,ha. Almost caught me on that question. I know from experience that there are about X100 different plug types. I went to my local NAPA store, got matching male/female plug set. Clipped off the Kubota provided plug and used the mated set for the connection. Easy as pie.

Garandman · Oct 17, 2014

Well, I've been to two auto parts stores (Advance and NAPA) and neither had anything that looks like this.
Tried Radio Shack, they had some two pin connectors but not 90 degree and not locking.

Garandman · Oct 17, 2014

May have found one!

Fallon · Oct 17, 2014

I just used 2 normal crimp spade connectors. Worked fine while I had it temporarily plugged in there, wasn't sealed or heavily secured though.

Garandman · Oct 17, 2014

I've done a fair amount of boat [in salt water] and motor cycle accessory wiring. When I first started, it was "Whatever will get me back on the road/water fastest."

After learning the error of my ways, I'm now in the solder/dielectric grease/heat shrink tubing school. Once I connect it I don't ever want to think about the connection again, ever.

...Do want to use a connector for this though as I'm not sure how I'll like the light.