12 volt heater

[mlange2009]

Hello,so i'm building a cab for my bx2660 think it will turn out pretty good,i'm one of those guys that just cant put out over 4 grand for a cab,but hate the cold,so any way i want to put in a 12 volt heater,but want one that will actually work any ideas?? also want a front wiper,is ther a good kit out there?? thanks

 

[repete]

I rather doubt that your alternator would have enough output to do a heater.

 

[Soundguy]

the car style portable 12v heaters are usually 200-300w.. that equates to 17-25a

that's a big load for what they normally put in for a tractor charge system.

what kind / capacity alt ya got?

 

[George2615]

I bought a heater for my tractor once I installed a cab. Its a 12V direct wired ceramic heater with fan. Specs say heating element is 300 watt, draws 22-28 amps, Less than 35A pulse start current. I direct wired it to the battery with a HD 30A toggle switch in the red hot lead. I works very well in winter keeping the windshield clear and me warm enough so I don't need to wear gloves to plow snow. Note: If you forget to add this toggle you may forget its on and it will kill your battery. The brand name on mine is RoadPro model RPSL-681 available thru lots of sites.

Bought my cab thru the link below (rjpartsco). I got the Safety glass window option. They also sell wiper kits but I did not opt for it.
RJ Parts Co - Buy Gator Blades, Mower Blades, Cab Enclosures, Worx Products

According to tractordata the bx2660has a 40A charging system. If the heater is connected to the battery the charging system should be enough to handle the load.

 

[mlange2009]

thanks guys the roadpro 681 has a 15 amp rating so i should be go to go with having a 40 amp alt

 

[corey9212]

I installed a heater that pipes into my radiator line on my BX2660 and stay warm on days that are -40c

 

[Soundguy]

thanks guys the roadpro 681 has a 15 amp rating so i should be go to go with having a 40 amp alt

yep.. 40a alt and you could run a 300w heater plus the usual stuff a tractor should need and be fine unless you have a TON of lamps.

soundguy

 

[grsthegreat]

Ive seen small elect ones in JCWhitney catalog a few years ago, but i agree on splicing into the radiator hose instead. It would be east to add a heating radiator and fan to the mix.

 

[Jeff F.]

please post some pics along the way. I am thinking of building a cab also. I cannot afford to buy one- $$$. I also was looking at the 12volt heater systems. Any information you can post would be a great help. Jeff

 

[repete]

Does anyone know the output at specific RPM's of tractor alternators. Is an alternator that puts out 30 amps needing the engine to be at 2200 rpm to produce it?

If you spend your time at 1100 RPM will it only be producing 15 amps?

 

[George2615]

please post some pics along the way. I am thinking of building a cab also. I cannot afford to buy one- $$$. I also was looking at the 12volt heater systems. Any information you can post would be a great help. Jeff

Jeff, Check the link I posted below. RJPartsco sells a cab for the 2660. With the glass front window and wiper motor it should be under 1K.

 

[Soundguy]

Does anyone know the output at specific RPM's of tractor alternators. Is an alternator that puts out 30 amps needing the engine to be at 2200 rpm to produce it?

If you spend your time at 1100 RPM will it only be producing 15 amps?

A genny.. yes.. however alternators are much more efficient.

once you are a bit above excitation rpm, the alt is putting out good.

on my old fords.. about 400 rpm and they begin to charge.. once I'm at 800-900 rpm the ammeter needle never really goes higher, even if I rev to 2000 rpm..

soundguy

 

[Artisan]

Perhaps you might consider thinking outside of the proverbial box? How about heated clothing? I have Gerbings heated stuff for my Harley and I already hav plans to use it on my new BX25 this winter... :thumbsup:

Socks, Jackets, Vests, Pants, Gloves, you name it, with thermostats as well! There is an outlet store that I usually go to first, I think it has seconds that are new but minor flaws for cheaper.

 

[KennyV]

You have a water cooled engine... Use the heat your engine is generating and plumb it into your cab... You will have so much heat available you will likely have to set your blower on the lowest setting... KennyV

 

[Soundguy]

you thinking a small cooler like an ac cooler or heater core with a fan behind it and some metal flashing for an enclosure for the heat exchanger.. that ahnd some heater hose and bypas valves.. etc..

soundguy

 

[brandoro]

Perhaps you might consider thinking outside of the proverbial box? How about heated clothing? I have Gerbings heated stuff for my Harley and I already hav plans to use it on my new BX25 this winter... :thumbsup:

Socks, Jackets, Vests, Pants, Gloves, you name it, with thermostats as well! There is an outlet store that I usually go to first, I think it has seconds that are new but minor flaws for cheaper.

I have a 12 volt vest that I wore on the B7610 I had before. Only 45 watts but that is a lot of heat when it is inside your insulated coveralls. Never a problem with the low output 'dynamo' on that tractor. Not an actual alternator on that tractor.

 

[wpabx2230]

I made my cab with 2x4's, plywood and a golf cart cover. I got the idea here.
I have about $75 invested & it's easy to remove in the spring. It doesn't look the best, but it keeps my warm.

 

[wpabx2230]

Sorry. I forgot to attach photos.

 

[My Hoe]

A genny.. yes.. however alternators are much more efficient.

once you are a bit above excitation rpm, the alt is putting out good.

on my old fords.. about 400 rpm and they begin to charge.. once I'm at 800-900 rpm the ammeter needle never really goes higher, even if I rev to 2000 rpm..

soundguy

So we have old Ford (pickups, I'm guessing?) in common.

I am a HUGE fan of the "Big Six", aka the 300 cu. in. Six, aka "the 4.9 litre" in it's later iterations.

Those trucks seemed to need about 1,200RPM, and then I'd agree, going up to 2,000 RPM made little difference.

I want another Big Six. From what I've heard of the next generations' engines (blowing SPARK PLUGS out of the heads, at $400. per hole to Helicoil or whatever) I'd rather have the Big Six--mad torque, STONE RELIABILITY and a disappointing, but steady, 16-17 mpg.

*sigh*

We now return your to your normally-scheduled programing.

Please address all complaints to Soundguy.

 

[Soundguy]

tractors for me actually, and specifically the ones with alterantors.. not gennies..

soundguy