DK35 Block heater

[NIXON]

Went over to my local Kioti dealer today to look at the DK 35 .
To say the least I was impressed . Both by the dealer and the DK35. But, one thing that does trouble me a bit is ,he said there was no way to put a block heater in the engine . I have got to take his word on this ,as he was very forthright with all my questions . Just seemed a bit strange. Especially when considering it was designed in Korea . Not exactly a place I'd want to go for a winter vacation /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif To be fair , He did say as long as it was garage/shed kept it would be fine .
The look on his face when I told him that it would be used to build it's Shed was funny /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif So, to make a long story short..... Anyone fitted a block heater to their DK ??
All the best, John

 

[Inspector507]

If a block heater can't be installed, you might want to look into a generic lower radiator hose heater.

Jerry

 

[NIXON]

Jerry,
Where would I find one should the need arise ? Thanks, John

 

[tractorhill]

You will not need Block Heater on a DK 35. iI sold a lot of
them ann NEVER have a complant about cold weather starting.
Temp been below 0 here

 

[Inspector507]

NAPA and TSC has them in all sizes.

 

[NIXON]

tractor hill
I'll take you at your word . My concern was with diesels in general , I know my F250 6.0 psd will start at -10 or less . But it sure is cranky . It doesn't seem to like COLD starts at all . Plugged in She seems fine . So my reasoning was the DK might be the same. I just thought that oil that wasn't at ambient temp (30 or below) wouldn't be as good as something warmer . I know it's "just a tractor" but to me it's still something I'd like to be as easy on as possible . Thanks , John

 

[DK35vince]

John,
The block heater is something I never checked into so I can't help you there.
My DK does start OK in the cold when you let the glow plugs cycle through.
But like your Ford it does put up a ruckus when cold.

 

[Justaplain]

My 35 came with one installed. You will need it in a shed at -20. I did. bcs

 

[NIXON]

justaplain...
Now I find that interesting to say the least . Any chance of a picture ??? I'd sure feel better about cold starts with a block heater . All the best, John

 

[rtimgray]

I haven't had any problems starting my DK 45 with about a 20 second cycle of the glow plugs, and that was in below zero weather (which is rare in this part of Kentucky, but we had several mornings like that this winter).

I would agree with the earlier comments that you could fit a generic lower radiator hose heater and achieve basically the same effect as a block heater. For extremely cold temps, you could also go with the magnetic heaters on the oil pan and a battery blanket for the battery (obviously) and then I'm sure the tractor could start in virtually any weather.

I do find it curious that one dealer says that block heaters can't be installed and someone else has a tractor with a block heater on it (from the factory, I guess).

Take it Easy

Tim Gray

 

[NIXON]

Tim , Thanks . It is all together possible I misunderstood my dealer . I do have an occasional attack of brain cramps /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
John

 

[tractorhill]

You can also get a dip stick heater from napa

 

[Justaplain]

Sure Picture of the minus 20 or the block heater?? /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I also did not have any problems starting the DK45 during the past two winter months. I purchased Shell Rotella T synthetic for the first engine oil change and hope that it does not prolong the fluid warm-up period. One thing that really helped the diesel engine was using AP Service diesel fuel additive. I called the factory for another issue and mentioned that the AP additive really helped. The Tech Rep said that the non-turbo DaeDong engines have a fixed advance and the additive helps lower rpm running. It might be beneficial to figure a way to keep the hydraulic fluid warm during those freezing nights, but there is too much mass involved. So far, so good.

 

[2-milehiway]

My dealer didn't recommend a block heater for my 2554 when I bought it about 2000 or so, can't remember exactly, so I went without one until now. I'm having a lower hose heater installed while making my first repair, looks like the starter is shot. The new dealer has one on his. But I've never had a failure in several winters, and I can tell you, here at 9000' in the Rockies zero can be a heat wave in winter!

 

[wallace]

You can put a block heater in every Kioti tractor including the DK35 and the new 35se.
It goes in on the driver side in front of the starter in the soft plug.
Tisco part #ge11461