Engine block heater for BX 1500

[Lvm]

I did a search for the BX 1500 but came up empty. Please help, if possible with pictures.

 

[dex3361]

I dont have a block heater in my BX1500 but here is the option # for heater
70000-00298. Here is a link to Messicks web site with the part.
Part Search

Oh by the way welcome to TBN

 

[Soundguy]

can alwaus use a magnet block heater as well..

soundguy

 

[bp fick]

The magnet idea is pretty good, since it would be a rather cold and unpleasant task to do right now. We are expecting lows in mid single digits by week's end. We are also expecting 12" of snow on Wednesday, on top of the 5 we got this morning.

I just came in to warm up from plowing for over an hour. I have a dealer installed, (assumes Kubota) block heater. Gotta have it up here.

 

[Mcourchesne]

can alwaus use a magnet block heater as well..

soundguy

I've never heard of a magnetic heater? Sounds easy enough though?

Pricey to buy? Use?

 

[GPintheMitten]

I've never heard of a magnetic heater? Sounds easy enough though?

Pricey to buy? Use?

I googled magnetic block heater and got 72,000 hits. The first 10 showed some sources and prices.

 

[RalphVa]

I installed a heater hose heater in our 1973 220D. It worked great on a -22 F morning in Vermont.

Found mine in the JC Whitney catalog. They're on line now; I think.

Ralph

 

[Soundguy]

I've never heard of a magnetic heater? Sounds easy enough though?

Pricey to buy? Use?

easy and not terribly pricey.

you can use a few of them.. IE.. one on the hyds or common sump, and one on the oil ban.. and block.. plus a trickle charger for the battery.. get a couple cheap timers and use correct extension cables and rated outlets and set it up so that 2 hours before you go out in the morning the heaters and charger kick on.. that gives you a warm topped off battery and warm engine oil, and warmed hyd oil..

soundguy

 

[dcyrilc]

easy and not terribly pricey.

you can use a few of them.. IE.. one on the hyds or common sump, and one on the oil ban.. and block.. plus a trickle charger for the battery.. get a couple cheap timers and use correct extension cables and rated outlets and set it up so that 2 hours before you go out in the morning the heaters and charger kick on.. that gives you a warm topped off battery and warm engine oil, and warmed hyd oil..

soundguy

That's cheating! LOL

 

[Mcourchesne]

I googled magnetic block heater and got 72,000 hits. The first 10 showed some sources and prices.

Gotta love Google~

Thanks

 

[jimmer2880]

I have used magnetic block heaters in the past. They are better than nothing, but only barely.

I don't care how cold it is, put on some rubber gloves & put in a frost-plug heater. It's only 10 minutes of pain and will be a HUGE improvement over a magnetic heater.

 

[Steve C]

I installed a heater hose heater in our 1973 220D. It worked great on a -22 F morning in Vermont.

Found mine in the JC Whitney catalog. They're on line now; I think.

Ralph

I just bought a radiator hose mounted heater today for my tractor. I got it at TSC in Mt Pleasant Michigan It cost $22. and is very easy to install, just cut the hose in half, insert heater, install two clamps and you are done.

 

[WilliamBos]

I have used magnetic block heaters in the past. They are better than nothing, but only barely.

I don't care how cold it is, put on some rubber gloves & put in a frost-plug heater. It's only 10 minutes of pain and will be a HUGE improvement over a magnetic heater.

I agree totally!! But depending on the tractor, takes a little more than 10 minutes to install.

 

[Steve C]

I agree totally!! But depending on the tractor, takes a little more than 10 minutes to install.

I couldn't see any easy access on my tractor for the freeze plug heater. I have a small 3 cylinder engine and there is "stuff" in front of most the freeze plugs, things like the injection pump.

The Radiator hose heater is rated at 600 watts and I have good access to it on my tractor. It is a "Kat's" brand heater made by five star manufacturing. It will take me longer to drain the coolant and put it back in than it will take to install the heater.

It is odd that it doesn't say where it is manufactured, but the electric cord looks like a good quality domestic product as does the fit and finish of the heater itself.

I just looked them up on Google. Now I feel al warm and fuzzy!!

Isn't it great when you tell the quality by just looking at and handling the product!

"We are a diversified company offering products and solutions to both the automotive and heavy duty industries. Our company manufactures Kats Engine Heaters, which is one of America痴 oldest and most trusted manufacturers of engine heating solutions for automotive and heavy duty applications. We also manufacture a complete line of heavy duty exhaust clamps and placards under our SmartParts branding. Five Star Manufacturing is pleased to provide high quality American made products and exceptional service to the OE and aftermarket segments. Click on any tab to learn more about us and our products."

 

[jimmer2880]

I'm glad you were able to get something other than a magnetic heater to work for you.