Adding Radio to 1735M

[TheLandofSnipers]

So I popped the radio cover plate off yesterday and see the power/speaker/antenna plugs. Looks like any old car radio should fit.

Is there a Massey plug to adapt to a generic radio or should I just remove the wires from the two existing plugs and splice into the radio I buy?

 

[homesteader13]

There is, on my 1742 I found it in a clear plasric bag under the seat and on my 1755 I found it in the manual pocket on the seat back.
If yours is not there anywhere your AGCO dealer can order it and I believe I remember seeing one on Amazon when I ordered the Bluetooth microphone for the factory radio. And the only reason I have a factory radio is because they threw it in on the tractor deal I never would have paid for the overpriced stereo otherwise I would have gone after market as well.

 

[TheLandofSnipers]

There is, on my 1742 I found it in a clear plasric bag under the seat and on my 1755 I found it in the manual pocket on the seat back.
If yours is not there anywhere your AGCO dealer can order it and I believe I remember seeing one on Amazon when I ordered the Bluetooth microphone for the factory radio. And the only reason I have a factory radio is because they threw it in on the tractor deal I never would have paid for the overpriced stereo otherwise I would have gone after market as well.

I'll look under the seat etc.
Thanks!

 

[PILOON]

Heck, do like I did.

Visit the auto recycle yard and buy a car radio,
AM/Fm with programmed stops and all 25$.
How can U lose?
May not say Deere or Kubota but it does the job.

 

[homesteader13]

Heck, do like I did.

Visit the auto recycle yard and buy a car radio,
AM/Fm with programmed stops and all 25$.
How can U lose?
May not say Deere or Kubota but it does the job.

OP was refering to the Massey wiring harness plug to mating connector to wire in an aftermarket radio.

 

[Doug62]

OP was refering to the Massey wiring harness plug to mating connector to wire in an aftermarket radio.

Mine was in the plastic toolbox mounted on the back.

 

[WOLFMAN460]

I ordered a wire harness adapter under $10 (Metra 70-1784) over the internet that allowed me to wire the aftermarket radio to the MF factory pigtails in the cab roof area on my 2800m series, I am pretty sure the factory pigtails on the 1700 series and possibly earlier models will fit also. I did not want to cut and splice any factory wires wile under warranty, and it does make a clean connection. The Metra adapter was not totally the same wire colors to match the stereo or the cab wires because it shows fitment for a VW car but all you have to do is visually follow the wires path and connect them. For cab wire schematic refer to the first post of this thread by:RichardGD

 

[WOLFMAN460]

Power
Black = Ground
Orange = 12V Battery (constant)
Brown = Accessory 12V (switched)

Speakers
Gray & Gray/Blue = Left
Gray/Black & Gray/Red = Right

Copied from the first post I referred to

 

[thclimer]

Power
Black = Ground
Orange = 12V Battery (constant)
Brown = Accessory 12V (switched)

Speakers
Gray & Gray/Blue = Left
Gray/Black & Gray/Red = Right

Copied from the first post I referred to

Thanks for confirming the wires, one day I hope add a radio to my 1736

 

[TheLandofSnipers]

Power
Black = Ground
Orange = 12V Battery (constant)
Brown = Accessory 12V (switched)

Speakers
Gray & Gray/Blue = Left
Gray/Black & Gray/Red = Right

This wiring was correct for my 1735. I just cut the factory connector off and spliced it to the radio harness. So I've got AM/FM radio, streaming and Bluetooth phone in the tractor now. I feel pretty up town.

 

[Doug62]

How good are the speakers? I've been using noise cancelling headphones with my phone. AC, tunes, no sucking dust and today, I worked in the rain for hours without getting wet! LOVE THE CAB!



The tractor is new (1835M) but came without a radio. The speakers were preinstalled but not sure if I should even bother with head unit unless the speakers are up to it. I might have to trick it out with a subwoofer LOL

 

[TheLandofSnipers]

Speakers are not Mozart quality, but they work just fine. No plans to replace them.

 

[metalbender]

Speakers are no h### in my 1742. It is, after all a tractor, not a concert hall. Radio is on low volume.

 

[MaineGuy1]

I actually think the speakers suck. When you take them out and look at them you'll see why they suck I replaced mine right away. I removed the outer roof to get the best access to them.

 

[Doug62]

Speakers are no h### in my 1742. It is, after all a tractor, not a concert hall. Radio is on low volume.

This thing is a Cadillac, with AC and an air ride seat! If it going to have a radio, it's going to be a good one! Now...where do I mount the sub woofer???? :laughing:

 

[metalbender]

Custom panels to replace the side windows, lots of room for cabinets and woofers. Slim profile. Rock on.

 

[Doug62]

Custom panels to replace the side windows, lots of room for cabinets and woofers. Slim profile. Rock on.

I think I run it by the stereo shop I take my cars to. They do all sorts of vehicles but have never seen a tractor there. They would get a kick out of seeing that show up. lol