Mx5100 Block Heater

[OrangeToys]

Looking for pics or instructions of a block heater on this tractor or one similar. Thanks

 

[bigbull338]

you dont have glow plugs on that tractor.

 

[OrangeToys]

I do but this winter I'm going to be doing a lot of snow removal and I want to keep it warm

 

[FatTire]

Here is what the block heater looks like (orange block at center of photo) installed on MX5100.

 

[bigbull338]

your power bill will go sky high running a block heater every nite.

 

[OrangeToys]

Not going to be plugged in unless ill have work

 

[OrangeToys]

Is the block heater or a radiator one better?

 

[MHarryE]

Block heater. We plug ours in an hour before starting on a zero degree morning, longer if the weather is colder, and they fire right up. My L5740, although the dealer installed it as standard equipment up here, sits in a heated garage because its job is to clean up so we can move around so it's block heater has never been tested. I assume it will work like those on our larger Deeres and New Hollands.

 

[Buckgnarly]

Is the block heater or a radiator one better?

Block heater all the way.

 

[crazyangel]

I have the block heater on my 5740. It is located on the left side over the starter. I can post some pictures later this week.

 

[OrangeToys]

So does the heater plug replace a glow plug? If so how will that affect the others?

 

[crazyangel]

So does the heater plug replace a glow plug? If so how will that affect the others?

No. I am pretty sure it replaced one of the freeze plugs.

 

[art]

The glow plugs are in the head and go into the combustion chamber, they are not replaced by the block heater. The Kubota engines are some of the best cold starting engines that we have had for sale. They start on the coldest days without block heaters often after sitting in the cold for several months. For all the brands we sell as well as the other brands we take in trade they are ones we count on being able to start in the cold even well below 0 degree's!

 

[OrangeToys]

What is the purpose of a freeze plug

 

[amigauser]

What is the purpose of a freeze plug

If the coolant freezes it will push out to prevent the block from cracking.

 

[OrangeToys]

Dealer wants $67 is that reasonable?

 

[Buckgnarly]

Freeeze plugs are not actually meant to pop out if frozen, rather they are left over openings from the casting process. though it can work to save a block, it's an old wives tale that their main purpose is to save a block from freezing.

Their main real world purpose is to rot out and give headaches when replacing!:laughing:

 

[sixdogs]

I have used block heaters for years and they are way better than the hose heaters. Not sure you really need one, however since the MX5100 (at least mine) has a pre-heat function and Kubotas start really well in cold temps. I used to start my M8950 in the cold and damp weather of Maine winters and never had a problem.

 

[crazyangel]

Dealer wants $67 is that reasonable?

I think I paid $65. So that's right on.

 

[OrangeToys]

Here is what the block heater looks like (orange block at center of photo) installed on MX5100.

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How did you get the freeze plug out?