Branson engine heater ?

[ronT]

I have a Branson 4020 that is hard starting in cold weather. I see a block heater was an option on it, unfortunately mine never came with one for here in Iowa.

Anybody have experience with which brand, size, model engine heater will work best on my Branson. Thanks in advance.

Ron

 

[Zork]

Welcome. that sure is a nice picture /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[SHIFTY]

If you have an early machine (one if the first few 47 hp 4 cylinder A series engines) Be sure that their is a check valve installed inline on the injection pump return line,Without it they would loose prime and crank a bit

 

[Red_rider]

Good looking tractor! Can't help much with the engine heater - not much call for it here in Central Virginia. I'm sure some of the folks in Indiana would have some input.

 

[JCar]

Ron Branson offers a real good factory block heater that will heat the tractor up nicely, just check with your dealer he should have one in stock or at least can get you one.

 

[JerryG]

Nice looking tractor. Is the grill guard OEM?

 

[Evasive1]

Boy what pretty tractors when they are clean. Probably will not see mine that clean again until next spring.

Your rear tires look different from mine. Are those the standard R4's that came with your Branson? My tread on top is more of a rectangle and yours have a slight hook to them. Nice looking tires.

Century 3045

 

[GEB]

Check back with your dealer, I ended up with 2 of them.
One was installed and one still in the pakage, just last weekend
I give it to a buddy to see if it would fit his new 30hp?..JD.
Also, try some diesel addittive, it will make it start and run
much better!
Gene

 

[sassafraspete]

Ron, that sure is a beautiful tractor....and I recognized the grill when I saw it. Maybe I should ship you mine and have you work it over.

Are you running the offroad fuel....or the tweaked up winter variety from the gas station? If offroad, you might try switching, or using an additive.

Also, have you thought of going to a synthetic oil? Might be more fluid in the cold weather.

I have been very pleased with my 4020. I am on the 2nd winter now...although we have about 50 degrees outside now...we got down below zero 3 weeks ago. I just do one cycle on the glow plugs and she fires. It has been very dependable so far.

I just hope I haven't jinxed myself...as we are supposed to get to single digits by the end of the week. My tractor sits outside in my temporary shelter (tractor tent or igloo). I might be humbled if we get down to 20-30 below....but that doesn't happen often. I've been running the on highway fuel, keep my tank topped, and use synthetic oil.

 

[ronT]

SHIFTY,

It's a 2003 model Branson 4020. Just hit 20 hours on it.

Ron