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Tractor power setup. Thread starter Dadnatron Start date Mar 21, Tractor power setup 1. Dadnatron Veteran Member. Quick question about setting up power from my tractor to my soon to arrive 12v GPI fuel transfer pump. My intention is to use a new 2gu set of inexpensive jumper cables as cable. I was going to cut off the clamps and attach eyelets at one end, attaching it directly to the battery posts and run the cable along the frame, back towards the door, attaching it to the frame with strong Zipties.
At this end, I was going to use Anderson type connectors, with ends on both the tractor as well as on the powercord from the pump. The question I have is Last edited: Mar 22, Tractor power setup 2. All three of your links go to the pump. No connectors or wires. That pump says it is 0. That's not a big load at all. How far is your run? I just did a quick calculation, and assuming 20 amps draw which is about right for that motor 12v DC , you can go 15 feet with only 0. Make it 8 gauge and you get 0.
You don't need big jumper cables for this job. Tractor power setup 3. Industrial Toys Super Star Member. I have a couple of these fill-rite 12 volt pumps. They don't take anything crazy for wire size. I have used mine for years with basically a dozen feet of heavy lamp cord. If you attach anything permanently to your battery, make sure you have a fuse inline. Tractor power setup 4. I have a fillrite and it came with about ' of about 14g hookup wire and they recommended a 30a in line fuse that I installed.
When I pump 50 gallons the wire gets nice and warm to the touch but not hot. I would recommend g wire and as industrial toys recommends be sure to have an in line fuse near the battery. Personally, I'd fuse both lines for a permanent installation. I didn't check your nozzle but make sure you get an auto shutoff. They really work nice and you'll never have a spill.
