Deutsch HD 14 Pin Female Machine Side to Delphi 2 Pin Harness Attachment Side - 6 Output - Skid Steer Genius

Which connector style should I choose — Delphi, Deutsch or DIN?

Match it to the plugs on your attachment's solenoids, not to the machine end. Look at the connector on the solenoid itself and order the same style. They are not interchangeable, and this is by far the most common reason a harness arrives and will not plug in.

What if my attachment uses a mix of connector styles?

Order to match the solenoids you actually need to drive. If the attachment genuinely mixes styles, email us at support@eskidsteer.com or click the chat icon on any page with photographs of each connector before ordering and we will confirm what is needed.

How do I know how many outputs I need?

Count the solenoids on the attachment and what each one does. This harness provides six outputs. A six-way blade, a grader or a snow blower with chute and deflector typically falls inside that.

My attachment is high flow — do I need to do anything?

On a Caterpillar machine, yes. The high flow jumper is already buried inside the connector — open the connector and seat the jumper so the machine will enable its high flow circuit. Other brands do not use a high flow sense jumper, so there is nothing to do.

Do I need to buy the high flow jumper separately?

No. It ships inside the connector on this harness. You only need to fit it, and only on a Caterpillar machine.

My attachment is a John Deere, or my machine is — is there anything extra?

John Deere places the ground in position A where the universal position is B. Either fit the ground jumper into position A on the harness, or move the pin on the machine itself. Moving it on the machine is the better fix — the machine then accepts any attachment without further work.

My broom turns but will not pivot — what should I check?

On a John Deere machine this is almost always the ground position. Open the connector and install the ground jumper in position A. The drive function often works because it is powered separately, while the control functions fail without the correct ground.

What does moving G to A and H to J mean, and do I need to?

Some Caterpillar installations need two sockets repositioned inside the 14-pin connector so the machine's outputs line up with the harness. Whether it applies depends on the attachment and its solenoid arrangement. The aluminium pinning tool option is what you need to do it.

Will it run a six-way dozer blade?

Yes, provided the blade uses individual 2-pin solenoid connectors and six or fewer functions. Confirm the solenoid connector style before ordering so the right variant ships.

Will it run a soil conditioner?

Yes — soil conditioners are one of the most common applications, including aftermarket units that arrive with bare solenoids and no harness. Check whether the solenoids are Deutsch or Delphi before ordering.

Will it run a grader?

For manual grader control, yes. If you intend to run laser grade control, this harness is not the answer — laser control changes the requirement entirely and needs a controller. Email us at support@eskidsteer.com or click the chat icon on any page with a photo of the control box in the grader and we will confirm what is needed.

Will it run a snow blower?

Yes, for chute and deflector control. Order the connector style that matches the blower's solenoids — this is a frequent mismatch on snow blowers in particular.

Will it run a cold planer?

Yes, though planers need care. On these the hydraulic block usually has one section controlling flow direction and the remaining solenoids controlling function. Once the directional part is identified the rest follows, but count the solenoids before ordering.

Will it work with an aftermarket or imported attachment?

Frequently yes, and it is one of the main reasons this harness exists — many aftermarket attachments ship with bare solenoids and no loom at all. What matters is the solenoid connector style and the function count, not the brand on the attachment.

My attachment is a Bobcat tree spade or stump grinder — will this work?

No. Those are CAN-controlled attachments and a passive harness cannot drive them. They need a controller that speaks the Bobcat CAN language rather than a bypass harness.

My Bobcat attachment has a 7-pin connector — is this the right product?

No. A 7-pin Bobcat connector means a CAN control system, which requires a controller rather than this harness. This product is for 14-pin machines driving conventional solenoids.

Do I need this, or do I need to add a 14-pin connector to my machine?

They are different products. This harness runs from an existing 14-pin machine port out to the attachment solenoids. If your machine has no 14-pin port at all and you need to add one, that is a machine-side harness instead. Email us at support@eskidsteer.com or click the chat icon on any page and we will point you to the right one.

How do I check my solenoids before ordering?

Look at two things: the connector style on each solenoid (Delphi, Deutsch or DIN), and the coil voltage. Solenoids must be 12 volt — some attachments, particularly ex-auction machines, carry 24 volt coils that will not work.

My machine has two buttons on the right stick next to the roller — what does that give me?

On a Caterpillar machine that arrangement typically gives four controls directly from the sticks. Attachments needing more than that require the machine's shift function or a separate controller.

Do I need the pinning tool?

Add it if any pins will need moving — which applies if your machine is a John Deere needing the ground repositioned, or a Caterpillar installation needing G to A and H to J. If neither applies, it is optional.

What if I only need three of the six outputs?

That is fine — the unused outputs can simply be left capped and unconnected. There is no need to buy a smaller harness, and having spare outputs is useful if the attachment is later upgraded.

How do I tell which connector my machine has?

Count the positions, including the empty ones — not the terminals that happen to be fitted. Manufacturers routinely populate fewer positions than the housing supports, so a connector showing seven, eight or nine terminals may still be a 14-position housing.

Ordering, Shipping & Returns

Ordering. Add the item to your cart and check out online. Have your machine make, model and serial number to hand so fitment can be confirmed before you order.

Shipping. Calculated at checkout — enter your delivery address and the charge is shown before you complete the order.

Returns. Within 7 days of receipt, item new and unused. A 25% restocking fee applies and return shipping is the customer's responsibility unless the error was ours.

Not sure it fits? Email us at support@eskidsteer.com or click the chat icon on any page before ordering — confirming your connector type is the simplest way to avoid a return.