Best 12V tap-off where ?

[amigauser]

I am looking into doing the same on my L3240. I saw this mentioned here once before and I will probably use it for power.
Amazon.com: MinnKota MK-EC-15 Charger Output Extension Cable: Sports & Outdoors

I will run the cable above from the battery to a terminal block and then lights etc. off the terminal block.

Maybe something like this.
http://www.amazon.com/Ancor-553051-...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1251295947&sr=1-1

 

[Ductape]

Not sure about the other accessories, but for the drink mixer you don't really need an electrical outlet. They appear to be available for nearly every brand of tractor.

 

[lakeside]

I've added heated seat to my truck and to do that I bought an adapter that plugs into the mini bayonet fuze block. You simply identify a fuze that's on a switched circuit, remove that fuze and slip the adapter in. You reinstall the previous fuze in one slot of the adapter and the fuze for the new circuit in the other slot. Each fuze can be a different amperage.

I'm now looking at adding a radio to my B26 and I'll probably go that route when looking for a 12v source.

 

[newbury]

Not sure about the other accessories, but for the drink mixer you don't really need an electrical outlet. They appear to be available for nearly every brand of tractor.

But are they Diesel?

 

[taborekle]

I've added heated seat to my truck and to do that I bought an adapter that plugs into the mini bayonet fuze block. You simply identify a fuze that's on a switched circuit, remove that fuze and slip the adapter in. You reinstall the previous fuze in one slot of the adapter and the fuze for the new circuit in the other slot. Each fuze can be a different amperage.

I'm now looking at adding a radio to my B26 and I'll probably go that route when looking for a 12v source.

Cars and trucks have a ancillary switch position for powering such devices. On the ignition switch on my kubota, the pre-position is reserved for the injector heaters, after that the switch rotates to a springloaded crank-on. I don't want the injector heaters going while I'm running power off the 12V outlet.

On my JD 425, I wired it in as BXRICK suggested, right off the battery with a fused line. This has helped me on numerious times as I don't need the key or to position the key to get power. I've often pulled over some inflatable toy to the mower, plugged in the electric 12V air compressor and let fly.

I plan on doing the same to my Kubota B2920.

 

[rdsaustintx]

How often does one hook up a wench to a tractor?

As often as possible.

 

[davygp38]

I would have to say, that that post, was the best smack down on a bunch of guys, I have seen in a while.

 

[rdsaustintx]

I would have to say, that that post, was the best smack down on a bunch of guys, I have seen in a while.

 

[Tim12659]

Looks like you already have enough advice....but I'll throw in my half ddollars worth (inflation).
On the BX Series the factory left a couple of wires open at the left of the tractors top link that serve me well for attachments such as electric pump sprayer. If you want to be more neat and more permanent...I would pull a wire from the fuse box (use a fuse in box or add one)...or tie in from an existing hot wire. When I use this methos I always Tie in to wire(s) that are hot only when the switch is turned on.
Or, run direct from battery to a new fuse block. This way you can add as many circuits as you want. The only limit is the Block size. The Fuse Blocks can be bought at most any Automotive Parts House. I did this on my Ford 3000 and the Cub 3186 as well. The pull a wire from the new fuse block to whatever I want.
The Bosch Relay method is a very good idea if I want something totally seperate from everything else. Again, it can be run from the fuse block.
Good Luck!!
I almost forgot...some Kubots models had a "Cigarette Lighter" type plug in located directly under the seat to the right...My BX 1860 has this.