Block Heater Fit Issue, Kubota Turbos

[NH_L5240]

I purchased an L5240 with cab, FEL, BH92 and snow plow with front hydraulics last September. The only issue I have had is starting in cold weather. The dealer said that they would install a block heater for free, then at the time of final inspect and delivery they explained that I would never need it, nor could they fit it because the turbo blocks access to the freeze plugs. The manual says it should start in negative temperatures. It was about 3 degrees out when it wouldn't start. I run the anti-gel additives and use road diesel.

Does anyone know if a block heater cannot be installed into Kubota's new line of turbo charged tractors?

 

[KennyV]

... It was about 3 degrees out when it wouldn't start. I run the anti-gel additives and use road diesel.

Does anyone know if a block heater cannot be installed into Kubota's new line of turbo charged tractors?

I think a block heater can be installed on almost anything... some things are just not as easy to get to where you need to be...
When it is super cold a diesel engine will fail to start because it can not generate enough heat to lite the fuel... not because the fuel has gelled...
You will have to add a little heat. I would look closer at the block heaters OR tank type heaters... KennyV

 

[hodge]

How well do the coolant heaters, which mount in the lower radiator hose, work? That shouldn't be too hard to install, if it is worth it.

 

[eserv]

The block heater on the L5240 ( and all 4 cylinder "L's") goes behind the hydraulic pump. It DOES require removal of the Hyd pump to install it. It is nowhere near the turbo.
Ed

 

[NH_L5240]

Thanks Folks, I will look into the block heater option that goes behind the hydraulic pump and radiator hose heaters.

 

[LRP]

the new thing up here for block heaters is oil pan heaters. it looks
like its made from hy temp silicone and is about the thickness of thin
cardboard and very flexible and it,s glued on the bottom of the oilpan. equiptment opperators swear by them.
Louis