Intellipanel removal on L47

[Joisey]

My Laneshark finally arrived and now I have to mount the actuation switch. The only place that is available is on the plastic intellipanel that is on the right side of the operators seat, immediately behind the joystick.

Does anyone know any secrets to removing or at least moving the intellipanel enough to allow me to drill holes and thread bolts into the Laneshark actuation switch?

There are three or four bolts that hold the panel in place, but I think the control that allows you to creep the tractor forward or backward while you're trenching with the backhoe may also hold it in place.

I wanted to ask before I removed bolts and possibly damaged something.

Thank you in advance.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

curious, there aren't any holes with plugs on the dash for 'optional equipment' ?

 

[Joisey]

curious, there aren't any holes with plugs on the dash for 'optional equipment' ?

There aren't any plugged holes on the intellipanel . Due to the curved surfaces, there is precious little room to mount the Laneshark control at all on the tractor.

Lane Shark Switch Box

The Switch Box is designed for tractors already using the Lane Shark on a third function. SWITCH BOX ONLY. All whips, fittings, and all necessary hoses and hardware must be fabricated to plumb your tractor Designed for tractors with an existing third function of any brand to maximize efficiency...

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It mounts with two 1/4-20 screws on either side of the control box, about 1 1/4 inches apart. If you don't have an enclosed cab, you must mount the buttons sideways or downward.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

ici.... YMMV check pages 192,653,675 of your manual or see attached should help I suppose. Check last first. not sure I understand what you mean so chuck this stuff if not usable.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

dang, $200 Canadian for EACH switch ! Man, I gotta unretire and start making them.....

 

[Joisey]

ici.... YMMV check pages 192,653,675 of your manual or see attached should help I suppose. Check last first. not sure I understand what you mean so chuck this stuff if not usable.

I appreciate the help. I had no idea that Kubota called the instrument cluster on anything but the L47 an intellipanel. My intellipanel mounts to the right of the operators seat, just inside of the fender, not in front where the steering wheel is. The L47TLB is different than other L series Kubota tractors, AFAIK. Thank you again.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Pretty sure 'intellipanel' is their name for a computer controlled 'dash' which has CANbus on it.

 

[Joisey]

Pretty sure 'intellipanel' is their name for a computer controlled 'dash' which has CANbus on it.

That makes sense. Why should Kubota use a $2 word when a $200 word will do. LOL.

 

[number two]

I'm jealous of your Lane Shark!
My dream implement!

 

[Joisey]

I'm jealous of your Lane Shark!
My dream implement!

They just had a sale, $300 off the cutter and $200 off the hydraulics/switches.

 

[fried1765]

Most folks here do not understand/know that instrument panels on newer Kubota dedicated TLB series tractors are starboard side, fender mounted.