Adding a 12volt outlet

[RoyJackson]

After reading CompactTractorFan's thread on a warning beacon, I'm considering adding a 12v outlet (marine type) on my 4400. Reason behind this is snowplowing, mostly. I don't plow the road, but I'm on the road in front of my property enough that I'd like to be a bit more noticable. I found a pretty nice strobelamp to use (on Amazon.com) with a magnetic base that I could alternate between the 4400 and my pickup.

I'm thinking about splicing into the headlamp circuit since I alternate between the flashers and rear worklamps, so I don't think they'd be the place to splice into, although that would be the most convenient for a ROPS mounted strobe.

Anyway, where did you guys tie into?

 

[Fixemall]

If your tractor has a trailer hitch circuit plug in the back you can hook a spade plug to tie in, nice thing about using it is you don't have to strip any wires and it is not pulling voltage from your other lights.

 

[RoyJackson]

If your tractor has a trailer hitch circuit plug in the back you can hook a spade plug to tie in, nice thing about using it is you don't have to strip any wires and it is not pulling voltage from your other lights.

No, I'm afraid the 4400 doesn't have a trailer hitch circuit...but thanks for the comment.
Your post did inspire me though...I found a marine 12v outlet and was trying to determine where best to mount it. The instrument panel doesn't really have the room, but the right fender insert (the cupholder is molded in and the insert is used for some controls on HST models, I believe) would be a perfect place!

 

[radioman]

thats a good idea! fender mount is better then near the floorboard like mine. My blackberry charger was not long enough to reach from plug to cup holder to other side so i left it near the controls on right. it fell from a bump and got cracked screen.:ashamed: Had to replace the screen myself and got a extended battery for it instead so I dont have to worry about power anymore.

 

[foggy1111]

Roy.....just wear that bull cap of yours.....and folks cant help but see you, and they will steer clear of you! :laughing:

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Roy, which light are you planning on getting?

 

[JD5210]

I have attached the wiring diagram for the 5210, which has a trailer hitch circuit. Do not know how close this will match with your wiring, but you can see where they connected things. If you are interested in going this route.

You might want to look at JD5920 - Reflector strips that go on the roll bar. Last check JD wants $6.50 for them.

 

[Fixemall]

Rethinking the whole thing and you might want to run a separate circuit that is "hot" all the time. I could see this helpful if you wanted to shut down the tractor for some kind of situation and still be visible, I recently did a separate circuit for a guys construction trailer and put strobes in the back, he leaves them on when it is parked on the side of the road during unloading/loading of his excavator.

 

[JB4310]

I had the same questions awhile ago, for the same reason (strobe for plowing)

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ating/113851-4310-electrical-help-needed.html

I never finished/ followed up on this thread, but look at the first picture.
It's a nifty little device that allows you to share on space on the panel but have 2 circuits fused separately.

I forget which space I used but remember the wire that fed it was big enough for the added draw.

Mine is hot without the key on, that can be good or bad, depending on your memory capacity

JB

 

[RoyJackson]

Roy, which light are you planning on getting?

This one...

Amazon.com: Wolo Model 3550M-A Aurora Magnetic Mount Halogen Mini Bar Warning Light - Amber: Automotive

Haven't decided on which outlet though. It'll be a marine type since those are all weather types. Amazon has quite a collection.

As I'd written in my first post, the strobe would be used in my pickup as well for road side emergencies. In fact, it would be kept in the truck except for the relatively rare times I'd want it on the tractor.