Does anybody know what kind of connector this is? Where to buy?

[RMJ22]

My tractor is a Deere 4100 and I recently ordered the genuine John Deere work light kit for this tractor. The problem is the light came with two "bullet" style connectors, one on each wire - not a plug to plug into the tractor's wiring harness that is made to power two rear work lights. My local dealer researched and verified this is indeed the right light but has no explanation for why it didn't come with the right connector. At this point I'm just willing to buy the proper connector to put on the wires that come out of the light and be done with it. Can somebody please tell me where I can buy the correct plug? I know I could make it work by tying the wires together or "making due", but I'm not going to cut into the wires on the tractor's wiring harness to make the light work. Any help would be most appreciated!

 

[shortthrow50]

hey man. i ran into this same problem several times working on various vehicles. I just cut and new connectors. You can solder and shrink wrap if your real particular. Just get a different style connector or connectors m/f. local parts store will have them

 

[Wnc3]

Maybe napa auto parts.
Or,
Cut the ends off the new light and crimp on individual spade connectors.
Plug in to your connector on tractor and tape it up.
Your plug looks like it has the female spades and you would crimp on the male spades.
Test fit each connector before crimping.
I did this on mine that had five wires.

 

[aczlan]

Try Napa for a brick and mortar place.
Looks like a ICCONN power connector. See:
Power Cords
Workman ICCONN Nylon Connectors For Icom Power Cords
Nylon Connectors for Icom Power Cord

Aaron Z

 

[Marcellin]

I would check out Cole Hersee on Google. Open their catalog in section wiring accessories on page 131, looks pretty close. Part # 30204. I know truck dealers like Kenworth and Peterbilt carry the Cole Hersee line. Good chances Napa does too. Might have to compromise with locking tab. If you are near Detroit Michigan, there is a company called Terminal Supply, that has mostly every terminal that exists. Go see TerminalSupplyco.com and go threw their catalog. Thy could surely mail it to you, if they have it. (Page 43 in their catalog)
Good luck!

 

[Mechanos]

That's a Packard 56 Series connector. A Google search will turn up countless places to purchase one. But honestly, it's a crappy non-sealed connector. I'd rather cut that off the tractor harness and install a decent sealed connector like a Weatherpack, Metripack, or a Molex connector.

 

[RMJ22]

Thank you so much for the abundance of replies! What gauge terminal do you think is on those wires? Mechanos, I've found it at Waytek and even though there are better options I'm going to stick with stock for the simple reason that I keep things 100% stock. Looks like I'll need to purchase terminals:
http://order.waytekwire.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+L053C47685317D301CA5C062+M50+ENG
and then the connectors:
http://order.waytekwire.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+L053C47635317C30198AC062+M50+ENG
Then crimp the terminal onto the wire and slide it into the connector. Am I missing anything?

 

[Mechanos]

That's pretty much it.

 

[RMJ22]

Great! Would it be the 14-16 gauge terminals?

 

[NickTaylor]

It's not that hard. Just put female spade connectors on the wires coming off of your work light and they should fit right into the installed connector on your tractor. You don't need a special plug. I just did this on my 770.

 

[Mechanos]

Great! Would it be the 14-16 gauge terminals?

That depends on the wires you're attaching them to. What gauage are the wires on the light?

 

[Zebrafive]

If you have to have the mating connector (plastic part) JD dealer should have it and the proper terminals for it. But expect to PAY more than online.

 

[Mechanos]

The Packard 56 Series connectors were used on millions of older cars. I trip to the local junkyard would probably net you all the connectors you'd care to carry.

 

[techwrtr2]

I would do the Weatherpak personally... I have a similar connector on my 855 for the rear work light and it's problematic. Weatherpak would seal it and likely prevent problems.

And replace that seat belt!

 

[Scooby074]

Yep. Another vote for cut off the old and replace with a weatherpak connector.

 

[twlyons1]

It's not that hard. Just put female spade connectors on the wires coming off of your work light and they should fit right into the installed connector on your tractor. You don't need a special plug. I just did this on my 770.

I would too how ever the plug he is holding has female connectors in it so I am guessing you ment male 1/4 inch spade connectors on the light.