skid plate on tc45d and magnetic block heater

tc45d · Feb 4, 2004

Has any one ever seen skid plates for the under side of a New Holland? How about a magnetic block heater? They used to sell the block heaters at tsc but no more. Help!

jimg · Feb 4, 2004

No clue on the skid plates. You should be able to get the heater from an auto parts store.

jinman · Feb 5, 2004

Go down to the New Holland Owning/Operationg forum and search for a post back in 2001 by MIKIM. He built a bolt-on skid plate for his Class III Boomer that is the best I've ever seen.

I'd try to find it for you, but just don't have time right now. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Henro · Feb 5, 2004

Here's that thread...I think! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

jinman · Feb 5, 2004

That's exactly it, Bill. You 'da man! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

tawilson · Feb 5, 2004

I picked up a magnetic heater at NAPA for $36.

tc45d · Feb 5, 2004

Thanks for the info. it should would work great! I use my tc 45 like a small bull dozer and i am tired of patching wires lines etc.. The info is verry much appreciated. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

mikim · Feb 6, 2004

Be sure to incoporate your own improvements .... and post 'em ... that solution of mine was 'cause I'm no hand at welding and didn't have a lot of time or money to spend on it. Whatever plate you come up with be sure to put holes in it to reach the oil pan drain plugs.....oops /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

hazmat · Feb 6, 2004

skip the magnetic block heater, you can get one from New Holland that goes in a freeze plug for less than $30. Pretty easy to install (does require draining coolant). I did it last spring. If I plug in the night before, my temp guage is at the 1/4 mark before I start the machine.

rdbrumfield · Feb 6, 2004

I built this for my JD. It hinges at the front, and is held up in the back by the rear hitch. Notice to the rear where I have flanges to the sides. They protect the brake, hydraulic lines and wiring. Have fun with it.