Quick connect jumper cables

[bx24]

I don't know about the rest of you, but my Kubota always has a good battery (since I use it so much) and many of my other battery powered pieces of equipment and ATV's often have dead batteries.

I got tired of taking off the center panel on my Kubota BX to get to the battery to jump it so I canobalized some jumper cables with some quick connects and I can jump and dead item very quickly. I would recommend this to anyone who "jumps" a lot

 

[kf4uda]

That is a great idea. Where did you get your quick connects?

 

[outinthetalgrass]

DOnt know where he got his from, but mine came from grainger... I have a similar set up on my truck.
It comes in handy in the winter to jump anything that needs it.
Here is a link.
Connector, Wire/Cable - Battery and Cable Connectors - Wire Connectors - Electrical : Grainger Industrial Supply

 

[chopped]

I have simlilar but used an old dryer outlet and dryer pigtail , and some old cables.. An extrac connector for yours and you could have an extension cord for other 12 volt uses.(portable lights)

 

[bx24]

I have simlilar but used an old dryer outlet and dryer pigtail , and some old cables.. An extrac connector for yours and you could have an extension cord for other 12 volt uses.(portable lights)

I was going to reply "Now that's some New Yankee thinking!" and then I read where you were from ... Thats great

 

[BHD]

many have used welder cable plugs and sockets,

for quick connects for jumper cables,

 

[Hozen]

I like the looks of that quick connect. It's not like the grainger one.

bx24, mind sharing where you picked up that quick connect? It looks like it has a weather cap too?

 

[tommu56]

I have a set on most of my vehicles including my travel trailer so I can hook up additional house batterys for long stays with out 120v
or hook the other vehicle to the trailer to charge its battery,

tom

 

[LBrown59]

I don't know about the rest of you, but my Kubota always has a good battery (since I use it so much) and many of my other battery powered pieces of equipment and ATV's often have dead batteries.

I got tired of taking off the center panel on my Kubota BX to get to the battery to jump it so I canobalized some jumper cables with some quick connects and I can jump and dead item very quickly. I would recommend this to anyone who "jumps" a lot

I know what you mean .
Last december I took the panels off both BX1500s so I could jump start the other one .

 

[bx24]

I like the looks of that quick connect. It's not like the grainger one.

bx24, mind sharing where you picked up that quick connect? It looks like it has a weather cap too?

As I recall, I got them online (here is one I just Google'd)

SB50 SB Series 50 Amp Anderson Powerpole Set - $4.02

I used "SB50 Anderson Power Products" connectors with the optional "T-handle" and dust cover

BTW - The black version of the plug is universal and the other colors only mate with their own color or black so what ever color you chose, you have to stick with it if you plan to use them for other applications

 

[sawdust_maker]

I don't know about the rest of you, but my Kubota always has a good battery (since I use it so much) and many of my other battery powered pieces of equipment and ATV's often have dead batteries.

I got tired of taking off the center panel on my Kubota BX to get to the battery to jump it so I canobalized some jumper cables with some quick connects and I can jump and dead item very quickly. I would recommend this to anyone who "jumps" a lot

I did this the other year. My tractor battery was always half dead, and it was a COLD winter. Every time I had to plow, the battery always died before I could get the tractor started. This was a near daily event.

So I opened up my charger, removed the charging wires. I replaced them with 25 feet of heavy duty cord, so it could reach across the garage. Then I wired in a female quick connect plug on the end. I wired in a male quick connect on the tractor battery. All it took to hook up the charger (and never worry about whether I got the terminals right) is to plug the two ends together, twist and lock.

Then in case I ever needed the charger for my car battery, I added a pigtail with heavy alligator clips on one end, with the other end a mating quick connect plug.

John

 

[brokenknee]

That is a great idea. Where did you get your quick connects?

Northern sells a complete set.

Phoenix USA Booster Cable System | Booster Cables | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[brokenknee]

They also sell just the quick connects.

WARN Quick-Connect Plugs Model# 65707 | Battery Cables + Wiring | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[PILOON]

The Anderson connectors are the only way to go!
Be sure to get the mid sized ones, i.e. rated for 300 amps or so.
I have used them for years now and they are bullet proof.

 

[brokenknee]

The Anderson connectors are the only way to go!
Be sure to get the mid sized ones, i.e. rated for 300 amps or so.
I have used them for years now and they are bullet proof.

These?

Connector, Wire/Cable - Battery and Cable Connectors - Wire Connectors - Electrical : Grainger Industrial Supply

 

[Willl]

Quite sure the Warn QC plugs and Anderson are the same.

Andersons home page.
SB Family

 

[Inspector507]

Get them from Power Werx for a lot less money.

 

[brokenknee]

Get them from Power Werx for a lot less money.

Wow, quit a bit less!

SB350 SB Series 350 Amp Anderson Powerpole Set - $16.51

 

[robs660]

The connector that he used is what is used on electric folk lifts and pallet jacks. They are widly available from suppliers that deal in lift equipment

 

[weedpharma]

Anderson connectors also have rubber plug protectors to keep the dirt out when not in use. I don't know where from in your area.

Weedpharma