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Michael Price

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Does anyone know what is the best size block heater for a 484? I have a 600 watt and it takes about 4 hours and it still is hard to start but it will start. After 8 hours it starts really nice.
 
At one time IH had a small block heater we used, can't remember the watts, so I would put two of them in and when it was colder plugged them both in, later they came with a I think 1200 watt so just used the one. Of course , not all engines had a place for two.
 
How do you plan to operate it... If it will never be plugged in overnight, and you want QUICK heat when you DO plug it in, go to a larger heater.

If you usually plan ahead, and plug it in the night before you need it, the heater you have is just fine. (Or even a little smaller one.)

I have a GREEN 4020 with an 850 Watt tank heater. In our recent cold snap (-34º F) it started just fine Wednesday morning after being plugged in all night. (It's parking in an uninsulated, unheated polebarn.)
 
Michael: As Bob said, it has nothing to do with size of tractor, but rather your winter time use of the tractor.

If I were starting every day to feed cattle, etc., then I'd go 400-500 watts and leave it plugged in 24-7.

If I were only using the tractor ocasionally then go 1,500 watt and plug it in 1-2 hours before you need the tractor. The circulating tank type heater is the only way to go for ocasional use.
 
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