Too cold to crank

[CDsdad]

I'm in the Gulf of Mexico and it was 39 F here this morning, so I know it was cold up yonder for some of ya'll. I'm asking because my grandfather fired my tractor up at 29 F this morning at home at 6 AM with no problems. That's the first time it's been cranked that cold, we just don't get that much cold. Anybody have trouble getting the tractor crunk up this morning? What'd you do if you did?

 

[MrJimi]

When we lived in Maine I made sure we had winter oil and a real good battery
if the oil is too thick it will turn slow and if the battery is weak it also will turn over slow
Jim

 

[Rara Avis]

Plug-in heaters were designed with this in mind...

 

[TMcD_in_MI]

I'm in the Gulf of Mexico

So how's the water? Just kiddin' ya.

...my grandfather fired my tractor up at 29 F this morning at home at 6 AM with no problems. That's the first time it's been cranked that cold,

Us northerners are all thinking "Cold? That ain't cold, mister." Can't imagine you all down there ever having to worry about the weather being so cold the tractor won't start. Now -29F? That would be a different story.

Just being a wise guy.

Tom

 

[jmfox]

Can't imagine you all down there ever having to worry about the weather being so cold the tractor won't start. Now -29F? That would be a different story.

I remember here in Western New York having to start a bonfire under the taxcavator to get is started.

jmf

 

[chipsndust]

"my grandfather fired my tractor up at 29 F this morning at home at 6 AM with no problems."

So much for global warming
Really, 29F. would be a "warm day" in the winter here. There has been lots of discussion about heaters and cold starting on this site. I had a block heater installed on my tractor this fall. Not because I thought it wouldn't start, but to reduce wear and start easier.
I don't think you need to worry about it, (like someone else said) if you're having a cold spell just make sure you have a good battery. _ And put on a heavier coat!

 

[Doc_Bob]

29 ain't cold in Wisconsin. My New Holland TN70A starts fine all year round with no help other than synthetic oil and a nicely charged battery. The tractor is kept under cover in an unheated barn.
Bob

 

[CDsdad]

I know 29 F ain't cold for most af ya'll up yonder, but that's quite airish in MS. My tractor had never been started that cold, and I figured it was OK even though I don't have super duper slick um oil or a heater. My dad was with the old man so I felt better about it. Who wants their garden plowed under with frost on the ground, anyway. He'd of had to wait until after lunch if I'd been home, it was 65 or better by then.

And the water is salty, wet, and muddy. I can see land, just can't get there.

 

[frank_f15]

i WOULD NOT WORRY ABOUT IT, 29 deg is really not that cold. and at 29 i don't think you really have frost in the ground

 

[CDsdad]

Frost was ON the ground. And I agree, 29s not cold enough for frost IN the ground.