I've just added a BearCat pto chipper and need 12 v for the controller. I've previously tapped the battery for a snow blower but I was wondering if anyone already solved this issue like from tapping the seat or the side console for 12 volts. Key switched would be nice. Most power is key switched. Looking to not reinvent what has already been done.
thanks, rob
A quick look at the wiring schematic shows there is key switched and fused (30 amp) power on the emergency connector under the set. One connector has three yellow wires which are all power and one black wire which is ground. The other connector with multiple colored wires goes to the transmission. You should be able to tap into the yellow and black wires to get power for your chipper. I don't know what amperage the chipper requires, but that same 30 amp fuse also powers the lights so if the chipper draws too much, you may blow the fuse if you run the chipper with the lights on.
The emergency connector allows you to force the transmission into a gear if the controller fails. You disconnect the ECU connector and connect the two connectors to force solenoids on in the transmission. Since you would not normally be using this function, there should not be a problem with taking power from the live connector.
Re: Kubota L39 TLB needing 12v for BearCat PTO chipper
Stonehaller,
Thanks for the idea and directions. I tapped the emergency connector with trailer wire connector ( connects a stub with a continuous wire). My chipper doesn't need much, less than 1/4 amp. Works great. Will be neating up the chipper wire with a hour timer and key switch when they come in. For that little power, I could have added a M12 tool battery, but it is done now.
The BearCat chipper ch9540h has an intelligent hydraulic feed system that senses the disk speed and slows or stops the hydro wood feeder. I put in 6 " cherry log and watch the rpm go down to 2000 and back up to 2700. I can also adjust the feed rate. It has a recommended minimum of 35hp and up to 65. I only have 30hp. Fit and finish is fab. US made. Paid extra to keep OUR workers employed.
rob
Glad you got it working. That intelligent feed on the BearCat sounds pretty slick. I used to have a Wallenstein BX62 self feeding chipper. It would pull in anything you could fit in the feed chute, bending and breaking limbs as it went. You had to be careful because it pulled material in so fast you could easily get swatted. It liked power and 6 inch log would usually stall my Case DX45 after a foot or two. Sounds like that intelligent feed solves that problem.
