Cheap heat for uncabbed tractor plus intake preheat?

[KennyG]

You can still buy "heat housers". They cover the engine sides and wrap around the operator station. They were in common use when you got on all the tractors from the rear.

 

[LouNY]

You can still buy "heat housers". They cover the engine sides and wrap around the operator station. They were in common use when you got on all the tractors from the rear.

They also have, had them for side entrys also;
Femco Tractor Weather Brake Heat Houser

They were much better then nothing and a considerable amount of heat would blow back through,
it would be enough to melt the snow off your boots after a while. I would recommend a roof or canopy.

 

[Williy]

Time for you to put on your red flannels
A snow mobile suit would be helpful!!!

willy

 

[sd455dan]

Time for you to put on your red flannels
A snow mobile suit would be helpful!!!

willy

Yep

I got a lithium ion powered vest for Christmas, and I ordered the diesel heater, but not sure whether it will arrive- they refunded my money once and I ordered again.

Also looked through amazons list of 12 volt seat heaters and ordered one of those as well.
Temp came up almost into the mid 40's today, been raining cats and dogs non stop for almost 2 days.

In our area now I would be worrying about building roof collapse if it isn't built for the snow load.

A Cabbed tractor Sure sounds NICE.

 

[bobmisi]

I don't know about anyone else, but when I'm out plowing snow, it's my hands that get cold. I wish someone would make heated steering wheel like cars have. Shouldn't be that hard. Just a steering wheel and a bunch of adapters for various tractors. I'll take the first one. Heated covers need to be plugged in to cigareete lighters and are not for use while driving. Thay are a gimmick.

 

[tmcj]

Heated steering wheel sounds great but I typically use the steering wheel knob with my left hand and the right is constantly on the loader controls so it really wouldn't help much.

 

[scootr]

I just googled heated gloves and socks. Lots of options for both.

 

[bigtiller]

I found 2 years ago that my Covid mask is really comfortable on cold/windy days and it keeps the cold off my face and warms the air I breath.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

If you apply a moisturizer to your face before you go out, it greatly reduces wind chill. Think about the people who swim English Channel, coving themselves in some sort of lard/grease/gel

I do it all the time. It works... Besides, I'm not ready for the leather skin look yet.

 

[scootr]

If you cover yourself in lard before going out in the snow you will attract the wolves

 

[Patches]

I found 2 years ago that my Covid mask is really comfortable on cold/windy days and it keeps the cold off my face and warms the air I breath.

I agree; but not if you wear corrective lenses. Fog up in a New York minute

 

[Citydude]

After a bout with hypothermia three years ago, I found out that it sneaks up on you and can fool you that you're fine. I wasn't fine and kept plowing.

Once I was done plowing my reduced motor skills was evident trying to walk around in my shop. Taking my coveralls off was a test of my mental capacity.

Once I was I THOUGHT I was warmed up enough to drive 100 miles home, I couldn't keep warm with the heater fan running full blast in my SUV. All the while feeling completely drained and having a hard time not to nod off and drive off the road.

I don't think my core body temp came up to near normal until I took an extra long shower when I got home.



I was dumb for not having enough clothing on to keep warm enough and being stubborn not listening to what my body was telling me.

Use that heated vest to keep your core warm.

 

[sd455dan]

Update on this thread... kind of...

The diesel heaters took a while to arrive and it really didn't matter since I slipped on the ice and broke my hip.

Had to have relatives blow the snow until just recently while getting back on my feet.

This Mod will probably get done before next winters first snow fall since spring is about here.

Sorry about not finishing this threads main idea but Will try in the Future.

I did buy a heated seat cover.
The wife bought me the LI heated vest as well..
I also think the engine heat shroud "heat housers" is a Great Idea as well.

TBN continues to be a Great site with lots of knowledgeable Folks willing to help each other.

This thread is not dead- just on hold for a while.

Thanks Guys for all the Great Ideas I Do appreciate it.

 

[LouNY]

I ended up getting one of the smaller heaters and installed it in my SxS works great, I ran two ducts down in the footwells and two over to the windshield.

I thought I had more pictures of the inside heat ducts but I couldn't find them.

 

[ericm979]

Sorry to hear about the hip, heal soon.

You could use an electric heated vest like they sell for motorcyclists. They can be really effective even with 75 mph wind chill. All they need is a 12v socket.

 

[sd455dan]

I ended up getting one of the smaller heaters and installed it in my SxS works great, I ran two ducts down in the footwells and two over to the windshield.
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I thought I had more pictures of the inside heat ducts but I couldn't find them.

Looks Good Lou and effective mounting solution.

I like the four tube heat output as well and that is also my plan to direct heat to multiple places.
Good to hear it works great.

 

[sd455dan]

Sorry to hear about the hip, heal soon.

You could use an electric heated vest like they sell for motorcyclists. They can be really effective even with 75 mph wind chill. All they need is a 12v socket.

Oh Thanks Eric.
This happened back in January, so well on my way to a Good recovery.
Did end up with a heated vest like suggested, and it helped a whole bunch on the tractor.
That is a great idea to throw it on this spring for extra heat on a motorcycle ride as well.
I Will do that. Thanks Again.

 

[Vigo327]

I have one of these ~$100 diesel heaters but i sure haven't used it on a tractor.. Although that's a pretty good idea for a bigger tractor that has plenty of room for it!