D950 heater?

[nocash247]

I've read that on these forums that the best solution to early kubota cold weather issues is the magnetic oil pan heater however after searching on Amazon for a solution an item came up, a water jacket heater, that claims to fir the D950 engine. Had anyone bought one? Knows if it fits or not? or am I going to be the guinea pig?

Amazon.com: Engine Heater Kit compatible with KUBOTA Engines D750, D850, D950 : Automotive

Buy Engine Heater Kit compatible with KUBOTA Engines D750, D850, D950: Freeze Plug Type - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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[85Hokie]

I've read that on these forums that the best solution to early kubota cold weather issues is the magnetic oil pan heater however after searching on Amazon for a solution an item came up, a water jacket heater, that claims to fir the D950 engine. Had anyone bought one? Knows if it fits or not? or am I going to be the guinea pig?

Amazon.com: Engine Heater Kit compatible with KUBOTA Engines D750, D850, D950 : Automotive

Buy Engine Heater Kit compatible with KUBOTA Engines D750, D850, D950: Freeze Plug Type - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

First,

heating the oil is not the best answer - why? It heats the oil in the pan and only once it gets pumped through the engine a bunch of times will it be effective. By that time the engine is doing the heating.
Also - most of these pans are aluminum .... thus tough to get the ol' magnets to stick!

The best is obviously the water jacket - believe it or not, the water will slowly circulate through all by itself due to the laws of thermodynamics. Two hours of heat and your engine will think it is in summer.
If I am not mistaken - you will need to pop out a freeze plug to do this on that engine.

there is another answer - little easier to do with the exact same effect.

this is an EXAMPLE of what it is.... not necessarily the right diameter however. YOU will need to have the ID of lower radiator hose and obviously the room to place it.

 

[torch]

That ad says it is a 1" NPT thread.

This thread says there is a block heater, 70000-17552, for 25mm frost plugs. NIW does not specify a thread, and the picture on the Messicks website suggests it is a press fit.

This post suggests there is a thread in option, and provides a location. You may want to check out the threads on your tractor to see if they are 1" NPT.

 

[torch]

I have the style show by Hokie on my D750 engine. Works great. Plug it in and after a couple of hours in -20° weather, the snow will be melting off the hood.