Need 12Volt Terminals For Front Of Tractor

[Fallon]

The Anderson connectors that @Fallon suggested are a great option. I have one wired into my pickup. Only downside to them is it requires jumper cables that are compatible with them. If you're in a situation where you're using someone else's cables, or just a "regular" set of cables, it won't work. If you want the option of using regular cables, you can use these. JUMPER TERMINAL, BATTERY

My solution was to get good all copper jumper cables. Cut them near one end. Slap Anderson's on both ends. Long set plugged into the Anderson on the truck. If I needed jumper cables for something else I just plugged the short bit of cable & clamps in.

 

[John_Mc]

I'd prefer the Anderson connectors, however for either I would install a continuous duty solenoid with a "remote" switch to make it hot when desired.

Except that a solenoid won't work when your battery is dead, which is when you would need the jump. I'd wire it up with a manual disconnect switch.

 

[scootr]

I found these on Amazon for my Kubota MX.

 

[jimainiac]

scootr - That's a good set-up for jumping or providing power. Did you make the bracket for the posts?

 

[gsganzer]

I'm planning to do something similar on my engine driven welder.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

I recently put a winch on front of my Deere 3038e and use it a lot since. It has a remote control. Since Deere battery is in front leads winch to battery are only about 3ft long (guessing). It came with heavy wire, about 2 gauge and I put a 50 amp fuse right at battery + positive. I connect a charger or maintainer at winch terminals.
If I ever had to jump start it I'd connect directly to battery.

 

[S854]

Another low-cost option if you’re just looking to power your transfer pump (I’m with Fuddy, connect directly to your tractor battery to jump start)…

I wired one of these to my transfer pump, mine runs off my Ridgid 18v power tool battery (they’re available for many different battery brands)… I have it enclosed in a waterproof box mounted to my pump to protect it when not in use…

Downside: You have to have access to the 18v battery (not something I typically carry on my tractor)…. My transfer pump is close to my garage/workshop where my batteries are kept so no big deal for me…

 

[Bentrim]

https://www.northerntool.com/products/buyers-products-28ft-long-booster-cables-600-amp-cable-gauge-4-length-28-ft-amps-600-model-5601026-5368664

Amazon.com

 

[scootr]

scootr - That's a good set-up for jumping or providing power. Did you make the bracket for the posts?

The bracket was there, part of the engine guard. The idea was to have a 12v supply for a fueling operation but in the picture there is a battery charger attached... a benefit I didn't consider.

 

[chim]

Some advertised information on jumper cables seems to be a bit optimistic. As an electrichicken, I''m aware that the rated ampacity of a conductor may be exceeded (in some cases quite a bit) for short durations without damage. But there's also at least some concern about voltage drop due to higher current. Then the connection needs to be considered. Many of the clothespin type of ends found on jumpers make very limited and not necessarily tight contact with the battery terminals. In any case, I can't help doing a bit of an eyeroll when a #1 cable is touted as handling 800A.

Here's a chart from a company called PriorityWire and Cable listing various sizes and ampacities of copper welding cable. These ratings differ from the "building wire" used for normal wiring. For example, #2 welding cable rating on the chart is 237A. For #2 that would be installed as part of regular electrical work, it would be rated between 90A and 130A (depending upon the insulation type).