Fitting John Deere atu on househam ?

[KRO]

Looking to fit an existing atu 300 unit on our old AR2500 househam with a stand alone 2630 screen and 3000 receiver.
Has anybody done this ? Did it work ok ? How much did it cost ? What wiring harness is needed and where’s best place to get it ? is the steering boss still available ?
Thanks for any help

 

[Jim75]

Definitely possible and anything is possible at the right money. My old Ar 3000 had been kitted up by the previous owners to run an atu wheel. Did @Heathland do it?

 

[Heathland]

@Jim75 no I didn't bother,but I've done my JD gator this year for slug pelleting,it was pretty plain sailing.I'd think most dealers will have some 2nd hand looms kicking about,one of mine was,and a atu steering wheel boss shouldn't be a issue.(probably not cheap tho)
You'll need to speak to your local JD dealer,preferably their guidance technician.
I'd think the hardest part would be attaching the atu to the steering column so it was held rigid.

PS, just remember on the loom you get you'll need a permanent live and a ignition feed?

 

[KRO]

Thanks , will try local jd man ?

 

[Phil P]

I know it’s not exactly what your asking about but I’ve got one on my Bateman and it was probably one of the easier installations I’ve done.
A universal harness which just plugs into a 3 pin socket or fag lighter was around £200 (few years ago now though so will probably have gone up). Dealers sometimes also have x demo atu units knocking about for not bad money, I got an extra atu with harness and a load of adapters for £650 a few years back so I don’t have to swap it round machines as much.

Deere do adapters for most steering columns so will probably do one for househam, however if your really struggling I’ve known people buy another steering wheel cut the centre out. You can then either machine it to fit the atu or weld it int another atu adapter.