[pantera1975]

I have a soft side JD cab on my 420 and looking for options for putting in a electric wiper set up. Its $150 for a JD motor for a newer tractor plus what ever kind of switch. What could I use?

 

[coalminer16]

Hard to say since it doesn't wipe as far as most auto wipers do. Maybe look at something like a road grader/blade wiper motor or something similar sized window glass/travel of wiper.

The manual wiper would be good in 90% of the snow falls though. Only time I need it on is when the wind blows straight back at me and my cab heater (coolant feed-so it can melt some good snow) causes it to melt and it needs to be wiped off with the switch on. But otherwise it would be fine most of the time with just a manual style.

 

[lgates110]

Maybe a rear window wiper motor from a mini van? ~~ Lowell

 

[coalminer16]

Even most of them go 180 degrees. You would need to measure the degrees that it will move and find something within that range.

 

[junderwood]

Keep an eye on Surplus Center. I bought one from them last year cheap that is adjustable. The link below should work but if not the model is MARINCO-38001-02R. They are out of stock right now but maybe you can find them elsewhere. This fit into a 400 Cozy Cab perfectly.

https://www.surpluscenter.com/Electric-Motors/DC-Gearmotors/DC-Wiper-Motors/12-VDC-1-5-MARINCO-38001-02R-WIPER-MOTOR-W-SWITCH-5-1789-B.axd

 

[woodpecker41]

Jeff the one I used in my 214s cab was one used used on street rod. Self contained including the switch. Put it through the hole, tighten the nut on the shaft and run wires. Even the arm and the blade size were usable. I will see if I can find some pictures and post them. Roger

 

[woodpecker41]

Jeff this is a kit similar to the one I used. I bought my kit at a auto swap meet but they are readily available if you use Google to find them. Roger

 

[oleboy]

Another source to consider is marine. Some have adjustable sweep and would work well.

 

[vinnie110]

I was going to suggest a marine dealer. My neighbor's Cris Craft has motors similar to what Roger posted

 

[woodpecker41]

Of course if you buy stuff that is for marine use you get to pay twice as much for it. Roger

 

[raboley]

I've been thinking about the same thing for a while. Here's some thoughts I had, don't know if any will work though.

http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/6-12vdcwindshieldwipermotor.aspx

http://www.hotrodexpress.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=449


http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=165577

http://www.rodtiques.com/catalog.php/DavidHarris4/dt52554/pd1018551/Universal_Streetrod_Windshield_Wiper_Motor_12_Volt

 

[oldeere318]

may try..hear for used auto wiper...http://car-part.com/

 

[oleboy]

I think going by everyone's suggestions, any universal wiper motor will fill the need. I always think outside the box when looking for source.

 

[jammin]

I used a motor off a 4400 combine. Cut down arms to fit the window, then put back together. Works really good. Plus you get most of the glass with the dual arm wiper.

 

[raboley]

Here's what I decided to go with:

http://tmcin.com/modeltmc-0091101-1412vheavydutymarinewipermotorwith2-13shaftandcomplete14wiperarmandblade.aspx