Implement lights connected to MF GC1705
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WranglerX
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Should not be to hard, the tractor lights are right there at rear, just extend them (splice into) to a trailer plug... Only three wires you need to contend with, left turn, right turn and tail... Maybe add forth for a ground...
Pretty similar to sketch below only you wont have "stop" lights any maybe not side markers (your choice)....
Would go to FLAPS and just get a trailer light "kit"...
Dale
Diggin It
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Standing behind the machine, looking at the 3pt arms and PTO, is there a connector to the right ?
My LS has one that mates to a 7 pin round trailer connector. Not sure if the MFs have them or not.
My LS has one that mates to a 7 pin round trailer connector. Not sure if the MFs have them or not.
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I guess if I was going to add a 4 flat trailer plug on my 1705 I would splice into the back lights under the back fender where the wire comes down through the ROPs and underneath, if I remember right when I put my rear lights inside my ROPs there was enough wire that splicing into the left and right would be easy then just route the flat to where you want it OR get a Velcro strap and bunch up the wire and plug and use the Velcro strap to attach it to the upper link and when you need to use the trailer just undo the strap and plug the trailer in, that way the trailer plug-in on scut will be out of the way until needed, I would have about 3-4 feet of wire just so it would be long enough to reach other plugs on different trailers unless you are going to have a dedicated trailer for your scut.
Jim.
Jim.
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This is just a example but all I would need now is a 3 foot extension and a Velcro strap a half hour and a cup of coffee and my 1705 would be set up to have trailer lights. I would strip, wrap, solder and tape my connection instead of using locs.
Of course I would want the other plug being the one in the pic is for the trailer but I just grab it out of my junk wire box.
Jim.
Of course I would want the other plug being the one in the pic is for the trailer but I just grab it out of my junk wire box.
Jim.
WranglerX
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Cleanest would be to mount one of these on rear apron.... Somewhere behind seat.... Just have long enough umbilical on trailer to reach...
Dale
Dale
WranglerX
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Not a big fan of Scotchlocs either, but they do work.... Yes I'm old school strip, solder, tape...
Dale
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Cleanest would be to mount one of these on rear apron.... Somewhere behind seat.... Just have long enough umbilical on trailer to reach...
Dale
I also thought of that one for a dedicated trailer. You can also get the mounting bracket for the flat connector.
That’s what is nice about trailer connections nowadays, they have a lot of options compared to what it used to be like.
Jim.
dieselscout80
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The one thing I think would be great to do is add the ability to use electric trailer brakes.
Another option for the plug is to use something like an electric sprayer and in that case a 7 wire RV plug would be a good choice.
Another option for the plug is to use something like an electric sprayer and in that case a 7 wire RV plug would be a good choice.
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WranglerX
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Not bad idea..The 7 pin.... Gives you option to have 12 V dc power to rear (easy connect), and the lights, and yes the possibility of trailer brakes....
It really depends on how far one wants to go with this....
For my DC power I chose to ignore the builtin (controlled by ign switch) for a switch on dash and two pole plug/socket.... So I can run sprayer or what ever with engine off (all electrical systems not powered up) ....
Dale
WranglerX
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The trailer already has a flat connector so I will be going with that. I figured the only option was to connect into the backlights somewhere. Thanks for all of the replies.
Probably simplest solution....
Dale
metalbender
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Seem to remember reading that Massey has a pigtail on the left rear already in place. Might do some looking.
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I am going out to try my new Piranha bar for the first time this afternoon so when I get out to my property I will take a look at mine although I did not see anything when I moved my lights to the inside of the ROPs I was not looking for a trailer connection at that time.
Jim.
metalbender
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Prob not an actual trailer connector, just a plug for extending to a trailer plug, if that makes sense.
metalbender
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Not the same tractor, 1742 has this. Didn’t check with a test light, but seems logical 
WranglerX
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IT does, but its a single 12v supply for accessory power and it is controlled by key switch.... There is no pigtail for "trailer" lights...
Dale
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