Adding ROPS light to B2630

hammer22 · Nov 21, 2008

Hello,

Can anyone tell me if my B2630 has any pre-wired circuits that I could use to power a single HID work light (3.8 Amps) on the ROPS?

If there is, is it switched w/ the key or is it always hot?

Thanks for any help

Toolguy · Nov 22, 2008

There is a wire under the right fender that is powered when the key is on. I think it is a red wire. You will also need a switch in the line to shut the light off. Good luck.

hammer22 · Nov 23, 2008

I'll take a look for it. Is there some sort of connector on it that would help me recognize it?

Also, do you know of any sealed, weatherproof switches, that I could use?

Thanks for the help!

medicshawn · Nov 24, 2008

http://shop.vetcosurplus.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8806

I bought some waterproof switches here much cheaper than I could find anywhere else.

They are made by NTE electronics http://www.nteinc.com/ 54-203w their website has a list of distributors

hammer22 · Nov 24, 2008

Thanks.

While looking for a place to mount a switch like this, I am reminded of a question that I had been meaning to ask. On the right hand console, where the 3pt position and cruise control are, there is an empty, rectangular, cutout that I always assumed was for some option that didn't come on this tractor (see attached picture).

Now that I found the auxilliary power connection (thanks, Toolguy), I am wondering if some sort of switch panel gets put in there if you get the kubota factory light or something.

Does anyone know what goes there?

Thanks once more...

bandit67 · Nov 24, 2008

The Kubota utility light has a switch on it, and bolts into a hole with a welded nut, located at the back of the toolbox. There is a small orange sticker covering the hole.

The rectangular cover you are referring to is for the optional rear remote hydraulic valve levers.

hammer22 · Nov 24, 2008

That makes sense. Thanks.

Is there supposed to be a cover over the hole? If so, the previous owner must have lost it. I am wondering if I could buy the cover and cut a hole in it for a switch. Might be easier to work on the cover than the entire housing.

Probably not a part that Kubota gets a lot of replacement requests for though...

If not, I think I can locate the switch just to the right and be fine, it's just that hole is begging for something to be put in it.

Appreciate the help.

bandit67 · Nov 25, 2008

Yeah, there's supposed to be a cover.

If you are going to cut something up, you may as well cut up the cover.

Just don't put the switch in there if you think there's a chance you may add the remotes later, or you'll be moving the switch at that time.

I'm sure you can order a replacement cover. May also be a handful of them laying around in fellow B3030 or B2630 TBN owner's garages that added the rear remotes.

hammer22 · Nov 26, 2008

I was thinking the same thing. Are there any B2630/B3030 owners out there who have added the rear remotes (and that no longer need the cover that was there before)?

If not, can anybody see if there's a part number on the cover?

Thanks...

bandit67 · Nov 27, 2008

From page 134, reference 01M209 in the B3030 Parts Manual showing the Right Hand Lever Guide, the reference number is 060, part number is 6C200-52130, description is Cover Controller.

Part number is all you should need to order it, but the rest is for if your dealer is having a hard time tracking it down, you can point them in the right direction.