What is the AMP rating for the 12v in the 14 pin Deutsch connector?

[gregc]

Hi all,

I have an attachment I am designing that would benefit from using an electric motor.

I know the 14 pin Deutsch connector has -+12v, but I can't find what the current rating would be. I would imagine not much.

In my application it would be easier to use electric vs hydraulic.
If anyone had ideas on how to pull around 60amps @ 12v from a skid steer. Please let me know.

It would not be continuous.

thanks

 

[SkidTracks]

You will have to run a +12v 6-awg (or larger) wire from battery to front of skid steer.

At 60-amps you should run an accompanying ground wire, rather have ground side going back through metal chassis and possible through lift and tilt pivot bushings.

Suggesting putting a 80-amp auto-reset breaker on +12v wire as close to battery as feasible. Or a slow-blow in-line fuse of 80-amps.

Should you want +12v only to be on when skid steer is running, you will have to add a relay (12v 80-amp - automotive SPST relay - waterproof).

I use a set of heavy duty jumper cables (4-awg) run rear mounted battery, up to and long lift arms, the down to tilt plate for RC winch (for DIY crane lift). At back of skid steer is jumper cable female connector. The jumper cables plug into. Jumper cables are held to lift arms using 100lb magnets. I did sheath heavy duty jumper cables in plastic braided tubing for additional protection when jumper cables are on skid steer.

 

[MX727]

The wires in the connector are small (18, 20, or even smaller awg) and only really meant to control signal for solenoids that route hydraulic flow.

Typically, 18 gauge would be limited to about 10 amps.