block heaters

[GSDGUY]

This post is mostly a poll. This is my first winter with a diesel tractor , we have hit -1 this morning. I know now that I want to install a heater of some sort. I have watched the video Vic made and have been unable to find a magnetic block heater bigger than 300 watts . I really don't think thats big enough . Does anyone know if a freeze plug heater will fit in an L245DT ? After reading what happened to De88 I want to make sure there is clearance to install after freeze plug is pulled. I don't really like the idea of the canister unit , seems like a leak waiting to happen. Any input would be wecome.

 

[Rust Addict]

I'm considering the following heaters for my garaged (not heated) B6000E.

Magnetic Block heater:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/Magnet-mou...0;0;0;100001;ProductName;0;0;0;0;2000836;0;0#

Inline radiator hose heater:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/agricu...parts/lower-radiator-heater-1-1-2-in--0191885

Does anyone have reviews on these?


I've installed a water jacket tap heater in a monster Case Backhoe that lives out doors. I'm not real impressed with the heater performance, but then again, thats a few tons of cast iron typically burried in snow. The 500,000 BTU space heater blasing away on the engine is typically needed for the sub-zero start ups.

 

[Milo Holroyd]

Howdy GSDGUY.
In my opinion, the "canister" type are best. Why? Because they circulate the water through-out the block. They work like a coffee percolator. Constantly pushing the heated coolant out, while drawing in the cold.

You asked
Milo

 

[GSDGUY]

Milo ,
Do you think they circulate well thoughout the block with the water pump not moving or just the radiator?

Thanks , Eric

 

[dusty-t]

Hi GSDGuy. My B7200 had a block heater my B8200 does not. The 7200 would start easy even when it was real cold. The 8200 always starts but if it is real cold it has to be harder on everything. You have to hold the glow plugs on for 30 seconds at least ,its hard on the starter, battery.Whether it is an in line or in block heater. I just felt my orange baby tractor was happier with a warm belly. The B8200 will be getting one as soon as possible. dusty P.S. Don't be afraid of the in line, they are a good heater, I have never used them on a tractor but I have on different cars and trucks. Never had a problem with them.

 

[hav24wheel]

The canister type is the best, in my opinion. I have one on my L275. It works great. I plug it in, and it will melt the snow off the hood. It warms up a lot more of the motor than a regular block heater.

 

[eserv]

Of course the best block heater is a heated garage!!

 

[BIRD]

Of course the best block heater is a heated garage!!

that's what i was thinkin

 

[GSDGUY]

thanks for the input guys my tractor stays in the barn, no heat though.

 

[Marty394]

My L3010 has a factory block heater. I've had it for two years in Wisconsin winters. I have not plugged the heater in yet, and it has not failed to start yet. Granted the coldest day that I had to move snow was -12f. First winter it ran with 15w/40 oil, last winter it had Amsoil synthetic 15w/40. The synthetic makes a big difference in the cold cranking speed. These kubota diesels seem to be well designed for cold weather starts.

Bob

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Do you happen to have a pic of how you hooked yours up?

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