Power to the cab

[Saucymynx]

As I get deeper into this farming thing, I’m adding more powered equipment in the cab. I have a nav system, camera system, bail thrower controller, and now a hay preservative system. Everything takes power, and I don’t want a rats nest of power leads coming from the battery into the cab. How have you all solved this problem? What I am thinking of is the main lead of sufficient size up to a bus bar in the cab with some sort of plug system so I can just plug in. It would also be easier for taking things off in the winter time. Any ideas? If you have solved this problem, I’d love to know what parts you used. Not that I think it makes a difference, the tractor that I am working on is an LSMT7101. Thanks.

 

[5030]

I have an almost full 55 gallon poly drum of Greensaver preservative I'll sell you as well as the full Ag tronics application system. I have no use for either anymore. All I do is run mostly alfalfa round bales now. Looked at your bio and it don't state where you reside. I'm in SE Michigan btw and you'd need a pickup truck to haul the drum and it's pretty heavy but I can load it no issue if interested. There is around 45 gallons in it and always kept inside and never frozen either. It come with a pump as well.

If interested, PM me.

 

[Saucymynx]

I have an almost full 55 gallon poly drum of Greensaver preservative I'll sell you as well as the full Ag tronics application system. I have no use for either anymore. All I do is run mostly alfalfa round bales now. Looked at your bio and it don't state where you reside. I'm in SE Michigan btw and you'd need a pickup truck to haul the drum and it's pretty heavy but I can load it no issue if interested. There is around 45 gallons in it and always kept inside and never frozen either. It come with a pump as well.

If interested, PM me.

Thanks for the offer, but I actually just installed my system today and have two drums of preservative. I am in the upper peninsula by the way.

 

[5030]

I have no idea about power to your cab as my Kubota M9's have 3 dedicated and fused circuits that I can tie into. They all terminate in the cab and have Molex blanking plugs on them. Even my open station has them.

 

[5030]

Thanks for the offer, but I actually just installed my system today and have two drums of preservative. I am in the upper peninsula by the way.

Not that far away actually. I'll make you a deal you cannot refuse on it. Sold my NH 575 high capacity square bailer as well as the hay wagons last year and the guy that bought my bailer lives up there by you as well. I used it on small squares but I have no need for it now. Taking up room in the shop. Stuff stinks...lol

How big is your LS, I'm not familiar with them at all. Probably works for small squares but for what I run now, I need serious PTO horsepower. MY M9's are both turned up a tad. They are delivering almost 90 PTO horsepower, which is about 9 more than they are rated for stock. Had my Kubota dealer turn them up for me. Pretty easy with mechanical pumps I was told but I don't fiddle with that stuff as a rule. Even turned up, they still just sip fuel and don't smoke either, well they do if I lug them, something I prefer not doing. Besides, with the hours I have on them, 6500 and 5000, I don't want any engine related issues. Both been really bullet proof tractors. Bought them in 2001 and 2002.

 

[5030]

You could always come down and stop at Cabelas on the way home. I'm exactly 12 miles from there.

 

[deserteagle71]

What I've done with all my vehicles is to install an extra fuse block in the cab. Then run one positive and one negative wire to the fuse block from the battery. That will give you multiple hookups and they will be fused, always a good thing. Here's an example: Amazon.com

 

[bdhsfz6]

I use this Anderson Powerpole fused buss block:

I mounted it below the dash where it's easily accessible and ran #10 wire forward to the battery.

It provides 8 individually fused circuits, up tp 40 amps, for all my plug in equipment.

Amazon.com

 

[Too many Kubotas]

On a much smaller scale, this is what I did to have constant power to two users that I didn't want to have working only with ignition or accessory, like the cigarette lighter does.

Used the factory 30A connector behind the seat for power and ground, and two entirely different switches, facing forward, for the two outlets for (nearly) idiot proof tactile feel.

The universal box was sourced at Amazon, then holes drilled as needed.

 

[Saucymynx]

Not that far away actually. I'll make you a deal you cannot refuse on it. Sold my NH 575 high capacity square bailer as well as the hay wagons last year and the guy that bought my bailer lives up there by you as well. I used it on small squares but I have no need for it now. Taking up room in the shop. Stuff stinks...lol

How big is your LS, I'm not familiar with them at all. Probably works for small squares but for what I run now, I need serious PTO horsepower. MY M9's are both turned up a tad. They are delivering almost 90 PTO horsepower, which is about 9 more than they are rated for stock. Had my Kubota dealer turn them up for me. Pretty easy with mechanical pumps I was told but I don't fiddle with that stuff as a rule. Even turned up, they still just sip fuel and don't smoke either, well they do if I lug them, something I prefer not doing. Besides, with the hours I have on them, 6500 and 5000, I don't want any engine related issues. Both been really bullet proof tractors. Bought them in 2001 and 2002.

My tractor is 101 hp engine and 85 hp PTO. About 11,000 pounds ballasted. I also run a 575 baler. That thing eats hay like nobody’s business. Where we are it’s hard to get first cutting at the right time because it’s still cool in June. I’m hoping that the preservative system will help me with that. As it is, the best I can usually get it dried to is about 20%. I have a two-year supply on the preservative.