Cigarette Lighter

chim · May 29, 2023

Sounds like you're using the wrong orfice to smoke them

Blueacre2 · May 30, 2023

I have installed USB charge ports on all my equipment including tractors, backhoe, dozer and a John Deere Gator. Tractors have cabs but Dozer is open as well as Gator. The charge ports I installed have covers for the USB outlets so they are pretty protected from the weather - haven't has any problem with them on the dozer and Gator. I purchased
2 different types on eBay - approx $12 each and free delivery. The one style requres drilling a hole - the other will fit in an existing rocker switch opening if you happen to have a blank switch cover with no switch in it. They also have a voltmeter that shows the vehicle battery voltage.

tjandrews · May 30, 2023

Smoking eventually killed my father, but it took it 15 years of suffering and gradual deterioration to do it. I never wanted to smoke, because I sat next to Dad at the kitchen table growing up. His smoke would drift my way, and I absolutely hated it. Could never understand why people would subject themselves to the stuff if they had a choice.
Now, at 74, I am in considerably better health than he was at my age. At least I can get up out of my bed without assistance. Oh, and I drink water from the same well he did every day...

tjandrews · May 30, 2023

Stay away from the cheap ones. I added one to our IH 424 some 25-30 years ago with the idea of powering a light if I needed it. It lasted a few months, but after working the tractor in the rain a few times the receptacle just corroded too much to work any more. Wasn't worth the trouble to replace it for just a few more months.

MiserableOldFart · May 30, 2023

Yup. They make Marine ones with rubber-like caps. I put one on my tractor so I can run my little dremel-like chain sharpener. I also have a work light on the ROPS that plugs into it when needed. Too lazy to put in a switch, lol.

MROlson86 · May 30, 2023

I’ve installed several over many years and I always make sure to use #12 copper wire color coded for the application, the grounding of the receptacle is mandatory and I usually wire it hot to the battery. This makes using a battery maintainer easier.

Engineer42 · May 30, 2023

Lol. Makes it easier to light, and probably no one asks for a drag.

Ewcmr2 · May 30, 2023

If you’re charging phone you might as well hold it too. Google up motorcycle phon e mount with charger.

https://www.amazon.com/iMESTOU-Motorcycle-Waterproof-Motorbike-Compatible/dp/B07YQ3K49C/ref=sr_1_21_sspa?crid=8UWCN928XAK9&keywords=motorcycle%2Bphone%2Bmount%2Bwith%2Bcharger&qid=1685455659&sprefix=Motorcycle%2Bphone%2Bmount%2B%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-21-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUE9EM01RNzE5VFk2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzEzODE4MlpVQ09MWkNFVDNQVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjMwMzIwWVRRT1dDSEpENlJOJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

wayout · May 30, 2023

put one with a UBS port and lighter, but like one person said the lighter well vibrate out, my beacon came out all the time pointing less pointing up, l just put into a live wire under the dash to a toggle has worked good for 14 years

chim · May 30, 2023

Never had the need to charge a phone , but both tractors and the tow-behind generator now have "flat two" trailer type connectors on them for powering other things. The 12V pump on the diesel storage drum, sprayer, additional magnetic work light, aux strobe, etc all can be plugged in as needed.

EDIT TO ADD: Disclaimer - even though the L4240 has a flat two (gets used for refueling) I do use the factory cig outlet to power the sprayer. It's handy to run the sprayer cord with an inline swich through the back window. It's the cat's nuts for spraying large areas.

denchen · May 30, 2023

I fitted a cig lighter socket low down near the seat facing to the rear. On my roll frame I have a flashing orange light that I plug in for going up the road. or a LED light on a swivel, also on the roll frame, that can be adjusted to anywhere for extra light.

RammerJammer · May 30, 2023

Here's my solution for the lack of a 12-volt outlet on my tractor.

The adjustable stop in the adjacent control slot provided the mounting inspiration for this addition - It mounts with two clamps (nuts, bolts and washers) through two holes in the bottom of the enclosure. (No tractor drilling required.)

I formed the enclosure using 0.060 aluminum and painted it with some textured paint that matched the color well.

Because I have a backhoe and no 3-point attachments, control lever interference wasn't a concern.

The toggle switch allows on/off operation without having to plug/unplug a cord. Using a lighter socket seemed to be more universal than USB from my perspective and better for my intended uses.

I ran 12 gauge wire to the battery and fused the red (hot) lead at that point with a 15 amp ATO (blade) fuse. Experience has taught me to never overlook the fuse!

The extra red wire from the lighter socket terminal to the terminal strip is for future use.

Al Kramer · May 30, 2023

My Deere has a factory plug on backside that I guess I could plug a charger in to, but I just keep a little power pack charged up and plug my phone in if it needs a charge when I'm working outside. Fits in my pocket. Easy peasy.

masseyrider · May 30, 2023

If I'm on one of my tractors.
I'm listening to the diesel sing, the implements bing and bong.
Looking over the fields in my happy place.
I have no need for chargers and cell phones.
I ride the Massey to get away from all that, NOT to bring it with me.

ROUSTABOUT · May 30, 2023

No, they done proved it's the second hand smoke that kills. Always smoke with the windows down, that way you don't get any second hand smoke.

ROUSTABOUT · May 30, 2023

I bought a few power packs. Can't find them.

beenthere · May 31, 2023

Easy to do.

Flogger · Jun 1, 2023

My 1958 730 has one. If not shed kept they are prone to corrosion but easily repaired.

Timmy1957 · Jun 2, 2023

I have a lighter plug and use it for my sprayer and sometimes a floodlight or air compressor.

tshep · Jun 2, 2023

Lighter connector system is horrible.
I changed everything over to these:

https://www.amazon.com/MISC2020-32-1014-Automotive-Conductor-Connector/dp/B086Q5VNKH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AIYOPIRKFJ43&keywords=2+conductor+trailer+connector&qid=1685747005&sprefix=2+conductor+trailer+connector%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-1

called Hopkins, like what comes on Tenders, come with different AWG cable.
Thus all accessories move around everywhere, and no twisting to find the sweet spot.