Block Heater

[tomf]

So is that on the top of the transmission housing? Appears that there would be nothing but air under that plug. Philip.

It's in the clutch housing see part number 100 in the pdf file.

 

[xring100]

I'm guessing even the limited heating provided by the block heater would have been enough to prevent the ice from forming. I could be wrong. I never had a problem when I stored my tractor in my unheated barn no matter what the temperature was. The reason I parked the B2400 outside was because there was so much snow I could not get to the barn. Anyway, it's better than nothing.

Don't know how water got in the fluid. Always stored inside. Never operated in the rain.

That all depends on exactly where the water froze and caused the dead head to occur. If its very close to the engine maybe. I don't know how often that kind of thing happens. The water did not necessarily come from rain. I'm going to guess it more likely came from condensation and the water pooling in a low spot and then freezing. Did you have a several days in between the time it sat and when you started the tractor that had warming and cooling above and below freezing or if it was sunny maybe just below freezing? This kind of thing probably would not have been solved by a trans heater. As there is a lot of fluid trapped out of contact of the heater. This is a guess I'm not overly experienced in hydraulics.

Dave

 

[Onederdog]

I had the dealer install the kubota block heater. Works great. I walk out to the barn, plug it in, go back in and have a cup of coffee and by the time I'm done its warmed up any ready to start. I just think its better to pre-warm the enging before starting on a very cold day.

Hi Ace3, what did it run you for the dealer install?

 

[von-mil]

I recently installed a block heater in my B3030 and have used it a few times so far this winter. It's a screw-in type designed to heat just the coolant. On a 10 degree morning, plugging it in for 1 1/2 to 2 hours warmed up not only the coolant but just about everything else under the hood. The engine fired up as soon as I turned the key. I would recommend one. The hardest part of the install was removing the existing plug from the side of the engine - very tight.

 

[xring100]

I recently The hardest part of the install was removing the existing plug from the side of the engine - very tight.

Yes if it's was like my m8540 "very tight" is an understatement i believe several strings of 4 and 5 letter unmentionable words were used in this process. If i had used a proper anaerobic thread sealant the whole thing would have been done in under an hour it was actually pretty easy to install. I want to say my plug uses a 19mm Allen socket.

Dave

 

[crazyal]

I have the Kubota block heater in my tractor, used it once to make sure it worked. Never had any problems starting the engine and usually I don't want to wait an hour for it to warm up or leave it plugged in all night long if I think I may need it in the morning. I've thought about getting a timer so I could have it turn on a couple of hours before I thought I might need it but never got around to it. Usually it's the transmission that I want to warm up.

 

[AStanton]

I had good luck with my magnetic block heater from Napa Auto. The beauty of magnetic is that you can switch them between machines. This sucker gets so hot that it almost gave me a 2nd degree burn when I touched it accidentally.

 

[RaydaKub]

I had good luck with my magnetic block heater from Napa Auto. The beauty of magnetic is that you can switch them between machines. This sucker gets so hot that it almost gave me a 2nd degree burn when I touched it accidentally.

Wow! That is some heater! You put it on the bucket and the engine starts better!!!!

 

[amigauser]

I have the Kubota block heater on my l3240. I only use it when it is below 40 degrees outside. The tractor is stored in a unheated garage and it starts much better if plugged in for an hour or two. I also use synthetic motor oil which also helps in low temps.

I use a heavy duty remote power box designed for Christmas light displays to turn it on from my house. Works great and much easier than walking to the garage to plug it in. I just make sure I plug the block heater plug into the wireless remote power outlet before leaving the tractor when last used. I also plugged a light that I can see from the house into the same outlet so I can confirm the block heater is on.

 

[outoftractorluck]

It does'nt get that cold here so I bought a 300 watt magnetic for my 3400 oil pan......only the oil pan is'nt magnetic - duh! Had to strap it on (there's a joke there somewhere). It's better than nothing but I may install a water heater during the summer.

 

[Jesse masterson]

It does'nt get that cold here so I bought a 300 watt magnetic for my 3400 oil pan......only the oil pan is'nt magnetic - duh! Had to strap it on (there's a joke there somewhere). It's better than nothing but I may install a water heater during the summer.

Well I've read it over and over, and I just don't get the joke. Duhhhhn. Lol. NOT.

 

[Ace3]

Hi Ace3, what did it run you for the dealer install?

The block heater was part of the deal on both of the tractors I bought. I really don't know what the cost of the heater is or how much they would charge to install it. I can't imagine its that much. Both of the dealers I bought from just include a block heater in the deal because of the cold winters we have here.

 

[lilranch2001]

Wow! That is some heater! You put it on the bucket and the engine starts better!!!!

I was impressed that it caught dollar bills out of mid air!

 

[FatTire]

I have the Kubota block heater on my l3240. I only use it when it is below 40 degrees outside. .

We had several mornings above 40F last summer. Gotta love it.

 

[outoftractorluck]

Jesse Masterson: You have to make the joke up yourself....and it helps if you put your mind in the gutter as mine clearly is. Not to totally disappoint here's an old one in the same vein: Just married husband to new wife after talking to the Hotel desk about room options "Would you like the bridal suite?" New wife: "no honey you can just hang onto my ears"

 

[wmonroe]

I'm watching this closely as i've been thinking about getting a block heater for my 5240. It has never not started but i would rather the engine have some heat in it.

 

[kuboman]

I'm watching this closely as i've been thinking about getting a block heater for my 5240. It has never not started but i would rather the engine have some heat in it.

A block heater is a worthwhile investment. Make sure you DO NOT put it in the left front frost hole. Don't use the lower rad hose heater either.

 

[MWRR]

I have the Kubota block heater on my l3240. I use a heavy duty remote power box designed for Christmas light displays to turn it on from my house. Works great and much easier than walking to the garage to plug it in. I just make sure I plug the block heater plug into the wireless remote power outlet before leaving the tractor when last used. I also plugged a light that I can see from the house into the same outlet so I can confirm the block heater is on.

Amigauser, I'm really intersted in your remote controlled power box. I would love to turn my block heater on a couple of hours ahead of using my tractor without having to walk the 300 ft down the machine shed. Can you tell me more about it?

 

[wmonroe]

A block heater is a worthwhile investment. Make sure you DO NOT put it in the left front frost hole. Don't use the lower rad hose heater either.

When i get one it will be a factory Kubota engine heater. You have me curious now, what is in the left front frost hole?

 

[amigauser]

Amigauser, I'm really intersted in your remote controlled power box. I would love to turn my block heater on a couple of hours ahead of using my tractor without having to walk the 300 ft down the machine shed. Can you tell me more about it?

I think this is the one I use but it lists a 60 foot range. I think there are similar ones with a longer range.
Woods Outdoor Weatherproof Wireless Remote Control with 3-Conductor Outlet, Black, 32555: Electrical : Walmart.com

This one will do 150 ft
HW2190 Heavy Duty Remote Control - Amazon.com

I think I got my woods unit from Amazon also.