Day one with my 1st Kubota

[BotaTrac]

My new BX25D. First things first - Fire up the heat gun and let's get all those silly WARNING! Stickers off!! Besides - with all them stickers gone she's got to be more aerodynamic!

Now - Where to get 12V DC power??

Things to do:
LED Headlamps
LED ROPS Lighting (facing forward)
LED ROPS Lights (Facing the backhoe)
Battery Tender Charging Port
Etc; Etc; Etc;

What warranty??

 

[Dark Age 53]

Looking forward to seeing your mods.

 

[85Hokie]

My new BX25D. First things first - Fire up the heat gun and let's get all those silly WARNING! Stickers off!! Besides - with all them stickers gone she's got to be more aerodynamic!

Now - Where to get 12V DC power??

Things to do:
LED Headlamps
LED ROPS Lighting (facing forward)
LED ROPS Lights (Facing the backhoe)
Battery Tender Charging Port
Etc; Etc; Etc;

What warranty??

12v power ....between your legs - 12volt source there!

as for Battery tender :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LX3AS6/ref=twister_B01M0PWX9Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GC016-D...rd_wg=TreUI&psc=1&refRID=PE896560NQB6ABVTHJNY

Rops lights:

https://www.amazon.com/Cutequeen-Lu...489721899&sr=8-3&keywords=led+off+road+lights

those puppies are dirrrrrt cheap now!!! I paid over 100 bucks for all 4 of mine!

 

[BotaTrac]

Looking forward to seeing your mods.

Thanks! I'm pretty excited and looking forward to getting started. Sub to this post and you'll get them all!!

 

[BotaTrac]

12v power ....between your legs - 12volt source there!

as for Battery tender :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LX3AS6/ref=twister_B01M0PWX9Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GC016-D...rd_wg=TreUI&psc=1&refRID=PE896560NQB6ABVTHJNY

Rops lights:

https://www.amazon.com/Cutequeen-Lu...489721899&sr=8-3&keywords=led+off+road+lights

those puppies are dirrrrrt cheap now!!! I paid over 100 bucks for all 4 of mine!

Yes Sir!

I'm heading right over to AmazoPrime to check out all the lights. I want to turn night into day. I also would like to power them with low profile illuminated waterproof rocker switches. I'm old school. I solder connections, heat shrink them, use corrugated loom for protection and install relays & fuses on every lead. Not a lot of space to play with under there......

Thanks for your recommendations!!

 

[Dark Age 53]

For a Battery Tender I prefer the Deltron Battery Tender Plus, I have been using these on several vehicles for 20 years with zero problems.

Here's a neat install I found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfYn-aNIQ08 .

If you haven't already seen it here's a Paul Short video about an auxiliary fuse box https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EmxEP3WZfU&t=2324s .

 

[dfh1977]

Paul short has 550 videos to watch and a lot of them BX related mods using his BX 25 d. But bota art had a similar one too for charging port. While searching someone had a string LED for ROPS to light up back of tractor... wonder if it could be wired into lights and signals to operate.


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[alansz400]

Welcome. Here are a few ideas to keep you busy.
http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12327

 

[BotaTrac]

For a Battery Tender I prefer the Deltron Battery Tender Plus, I have been using these on several vehicles for 20 years with zero problems.

Here's a neat install I found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfYn-aNIQ08 .

If you haven't already seen it here's a Paul Short video about an auxiliary fuse box https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EmxEP3WZfU&t=2324s .

I have 2 four bank Battery Tenders I got at a garage sale about 10 yeasr ago for $40/each. I couldn't pay for them and get out of there fast enough! I agree with you on the Deltran. Some of the best stuff on ther market!

I spent about 6 hours last night watching Paul Short on YouTube. That guy is a real wizard - he's got some serious vision and great ability.
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[BotaTrac]

Paul short has 550 videos to watch and a lot of them BX related mods using his BX 25 d. But bota art had a similar one too for charging port. While searching someone had a string LED for ROPS to light up back of tractor... wonder if it could be wired into lights and signals to operate.


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Here's what I got last night/early this morning after watching some video's and reading a load of posts in this forum :

 

[BotaTrac]

Here's what I got last night/early this morning after watching some video's and reading a load of posts in this forum :

Plus I got some water proof switches, 4 twelve volt relays and all the do-dads to make it work. This way, all the electrical upgrades are being done at once. The fuse box will leave me two other protected circuits for expansion.

NOTE: There isn't a whole lot of room under the dashboard by the battery compartment. I want all the NON-STOCK electrical add-ons to be powered only when the ignition is switched on. On the stock fuse box there is a 12ga (20AMP fused) wire that is switched and feeds the "cigarette lighter" outlet under the seat. I'll cut that out and use that circuit to power the low draw side of the relay that controls to excite the coils through the Expansion Fuse Box. I'll protect all the expanded devices with 10AMP fuses. Even the stuff that goes to the high side of the relays will be protected with 10amp fuses for extra protection.

 

[rkidd]

Plus I got some water proof switches, 4 twelve volt relays and all the do-dads to make it work. This way, all the electrical upgrades are being done at once. The fuse box will leave me two other protected circuits for expansion.

NOTE: There isn't a whole lot of room under the dashboard by the battery compartment. I want all the NON-STOCK electrical add-ons to be powered only when the ignition is switched on. On the stock fuse box there is a 12ga (20AMP fused) wire that is switched and feeds the "cigarette lighter" outlet under the seat. I'll cut that out and use that circuit to power the low draw side of the relay that controls to excite the coils through the Expansion Fuse Box. I'll protect all the expanded devices with 10AMP fuses. Even the stuff that goes to the high side of the relays will be protected with 10amp fuses for extra protection.

I used those exact switches to run my front and rear LED lights. They have a nice positive feel to them and work awesome.

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[BotaTrac]

I used those exact switches to run my front and rear LED lights. They have a nice positive feel to them and work awesome.

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Great! How have they been holding up in the weather?

 

[rkidd]

Great! How have they been holding up in the weather?

They have held up great.

 

[Juiced06GTO]

I used those switches too, they work great and have held up to the rain and snow well this winter. I also added a weatherproof fuse block, mine is not switched at the moment, I may do that later, but it works well as is for now.

 

[mnr60]

Could you post the link to where you got the switches please?

 

[BotaTrac]

I used those switches too, they work great and have held up to the rain and snow well this winter. I also added a weatherproof fuse block, mine is not switched at the moment, I may do that later, but it works well as is for now.

Great Job! Clean and very neat......

 

[BotaTrac]

Could you post the link to where you got the switches please?

No problem........

Amazon: http://a.co/87vqNDr

They're $7 a piece with Prime. DO NOT buy the cheaper ones that look the same. I assure you that THEY ARE NOT!. You'll know exactly what I mean when you snap these on and off. Waaaaay better feel. Good luck!

 

[mnr60]

Thank You!

 

[OC455]

Plus I got some water proof switches, 4 twelve volt relays and all the do-dads to make it work. This way, all the electrical upgrades are being done at once. The fuse box will leave me two other protected circuits for expansion.

NOTE: There isn't a whole lot of room under the dashboard by the battery compartment. I want all the NON-STOCK electrical add-ons to be powered only when the ignition is switched on. On the stock fuse box there is a 12ga (20AMP fused) wire that is switched and feeds the "cigarette lighter" outlet under the seat. I'll cut that out and use that circuit to power the low draw side of the relay that controls to excite the coils through the Expansion Fuse Box. I'll protect all the expanded devices with 10AMP fuses. Even the stuff that goes to the high side of the relays will be protected with 10amp fuses for extra protection.

I watched Paul Short's videos for his BX25D, I like how he used the fuse block and wired it to the ignition. I'm going to be going that route as soon as I get some more time. Running a relay between the battery/ignition to the fuse block seems the safest way to go. Right now, I have power to LED lights/linear actuator run off the battery with an in-line fuse.

My ROPS lights are run off the rear power point.