Block Heater

[Jesse masterson]

It does'nt get that cold here so I bought a 300 watt magnetic for my 3400 oil pan......only the oil pan is'nt magnetic - duh! Had to strap it on (there's a joke there somewhere). It's better than nothing but I may install a water heater during the summer.

Well I've read it over and over, and I just don't get the joke. Duhhhhn. Lol. NOT.

 

[Ace3]

Hi Ace3, what did it run you for the dealer install?

The block heater was part of the deal on both of the tractors I bought. I really don't know what the cost of the heater is or how much they would charge to install it. I can't imagine its that much. Both of the dealers I bought from just include a block heater in the deal because of the cold winters we have here.

 

[lilranch2001]

Wow! That is some heater! You put it on the bucket and the engine starts better!!!!

I was impressed that it caught dollar bills out of mid air!

 

[FatTire]

I have the Kubota block heater on my l3240. I only use it when it is below 40 degrees outside. .

We had several mornings above 40F last summer. Gotta love it.

 

[outoftractorluck]

Jesse Masterson: You have to make the joke up yourself....and it helps if you put your mind in the gutter as mine clearly is. Not to totally disappoint here's an old one in the same vein: Just married husband to new wife after talking to the Hotel desk about room options "Would you like the bridal suite?" New wife: "no honey you can just hang onto my ears"

 

[wmonroe]

I'm watching this closely as i've been thinking about getting a block heater for my 5240. It has never not started but i would rather the engine have some heat in it.

 

[kuboman]

I'm watching this closely as i've been thinking about getting a block heater for my 5240. It has never not started but i would rather the engine have some heat in it.

A block heater is a worthwhile investment. Make sure you DO NOT put it in the left front frost hole. Don't use the lower rad hose heater either.

 

[MWRR]

I have the Kubota block heater on my l3240. I use a heavy duty remote power box designed for Christmas light displays to turn it on from my house. Works great and much easier than walking to the garage to plug it in. I just make sure I plug the block heater plug into the wireless remote power outlet before leaving the tractor when last used. I also plugged a light that I can see from the house into the same outlet so I can confirm the block heater is on.

Amigauser, I'm really intersted in your remote controlled power box. I would love to turn my block heater on a couple of hours ahead of using my tractor without having to walk the 300 ft down the machine shed. Can you tell me more about it?

 

[wmonroe]

A block heater is a worthwhile investment. Make sure you DO NOT put it in the left front frost hole. Don't use the lower rad hose heater either.

When i get one it will be a factory Kubota engine heater. You have me curious now, what is in the left front frost hole?

 

[amigauser]

Amigauser, I'm really intersted in your remote controlled power box. I would love to turn my block heater on a couple of hours ahead of using my tractor without having to walk the 300 ft down the machine shed. Can you tell me more about it?

I think this is the one I use but it lists a 60 foot range. I think there are similar ones with a longer range.
Woods Outdoor Weatherproof Wireless Remote Control with 3-Conductor Outlet, Black, 32555: Electrical : Walmart.com

This one will do 150 ft
HW2190 Heavy Duty Remote Control - Amazon.com

I think I got my woods unit from Amazon also.