B3030 Wiring and lights

[Sully2]

Im wanting to add some additional lighting to my B3030. I see where there is SUPPOSE TO BE a loose pigtail in the rear for the optional Kubota work light...but I sure cant find it?? Is it there ONLY if the work light was bought as a factory option? ( I wouldnt think so??) Any help in locationg that pigtail is greatly appreciated.

In addition I see in the OP's manual there seems to be NO unused fuses..? ( I dont have a cab) Since I wish to add MORE than a single work light, where's the best location to "tap into"? The hot side of the starter??...and running MORE than "large enough" wire to a rear location to divide it. ( Id fuse it properly at the starter...dont need to "smoke" a long section of heavy wire should something go amiss)

Thanks in advance for any help

Sully

 

[KennyV]

Sully…
I’d do as you have outlined for power distribution with the fuse or cktbkr., but I would also add relays activated from the key switch… this way you will be sure to kill all power use when you shut off the key. KennyV.

 

[Sully2]

Oh yeah! Id be sure to do that. Im more into "overkill" when it comes to electrical wiring and such.. and I TRY at all times to stay away from the "factory" wiring stuff. That way if I screw something up..its all my oown stuff and not ( lord knows what..lol) factory wiring and such.

Now..If I can JUST FIND that wiring pigtail in the back of this thing??.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Sully2]

Pigtail wiring is FOUND!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.. Man did they ever have it tucked away and hidden!!

 

[dougj7]

Hi Sully,

Approximately where did you find it? I am looking to add additional work lights on my B2630 and the wires should be in the same place as yours. Thanks, Doug

 

[Sully2]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Hi Sully,

Approximately where did you find it? I am looking to add additional work lights on my B2630 and the wires should be in the same place as yours. Thanks, Doug )</font>

Mine was tucked up TIGHT behind the right hand taillight...up under the right hand 4 way rear flasher. Both a GRN and the hot wire is there but I havent checked yet to see if its hot 100% of the time..or with the key on..or ?? But it may be hot as long as the key is on because I "think" the factory work light has an ON-OFF switch ON the light itself.

 

[dougj7]

Thank You, I found it right where you said. Regards, Doug

 

[bowhunter3030]

Oh, so that is what the wiring hanging down from my tail light is for. I guess they forgot to tuck mine away.

 

[bowhunter3030]

Where do you mount the single light at?

 

[Casco1]

Sully2, I went one extra step with my lights by buying a canopy, to mount them to, and after last winters heavy snows, and the need to do some night work I am happy I did. By mounting to a canopy all you have to do is drill through fiberglass to mount your lights, your switches are all handy and out of the weather, the front work lights are 30 to 36 inches forward of the ROPS which gives you a lot more light for FEL work. Last but not least you don't get rained on. I'll post a few pics of my setup.

 

[Casco1]

Rear Lights

 

[Casco1]

Front Switch

 

[Casco1]

Rear Switch

 

[Sully2]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Sully2, I went one extra step with my lights by buying a canopy, to mount them to, and after last winters heavy snows, and the need to do some night work I am happy I did. By mounting to a canopy all you have to do is drill through fiberglass to mount your lights, your switches are all handy and out of the weather, the front work lights are 30 to 36 inches forward of the ROPS which gives you a lot more light for FEL work. Last but not least you don't get rained on. I'll post a few pics of my setup. )</font>

Great looking setup!!! Im running without a canopy now...Im afraid Id get it ripped up in the brush and trees..AND..I dont have the dynamo power to run much more than a flashlight I found out...LMAO.

Ive found LED yellow clearance lights I can mount on the upper backside of the ROPS...wired into my 4 way flasher..and that way I can get some "blinking lights" HIGH UP for someone to see...and being LED's they wont take doodlie squat power-wise ( which I dont have... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif..) and use the existing "work light" circuit for ONE...LARGE fwd facing .??.."head light"..??..mounted upside down under the TOP of the ROPS ( again..to keep it from getting torn off from trees)

Id LIKE to mount my light switch IN the dashboard ( 20 amp rated..lighted pushbutton) if I can figure out how to get that dashboard OFF the thing...lol...but then again thats a lot of back and forth wiring..!! I think the BEST way is to mount the switch in the dash...connected to a relay in the back where the present wiring is at...THEN take off and go up inside the ROPS.

Cant get doodlie done at this point...because of RAIN!!!

 

[Barnboy]

There is a threaded hole on the right side rear fender for mounting the single work light. Directly behind the tool box. With winter coming on I'm thinking about buying the single work light. Maybe next year I can get the alternator upgrade.