Block Heater Question

Is having the heaters go on 2.5 hours before I use the machine as good as having it on all the time?
What is the min. time one should be put on? Now I know power must have someting to do with it because one of my block heaters works better than the other.

My 85 hp with a 1200w tank heater needs less than an hour at zero degrees. The bigger 140hp unit needs about 1.5 hours but it is more cold-blooded anyhow.

If I have to both will start sooner than that.

So, this is a funcion of how cold it is, how big your heater is (watts) and how big the engine is.

I'd think 2.5 hours is more than enough.

--->Paul

I enter into evidence the IH 310 or 358 with the 15:1 compression pistons. They start "pretty good" at 55 degrees or higher. Anything below that is a down-right hair puller. :>)

Allan

Never used either on a diesel here, my TW-20 has the remains of the holder to do so - I'm using it as a bracket to hold up the tank heater - but don't like what it does to the engines, too explosive. My tractors generally start at 25-30 degrees with the glow plugs, might be difficult if they sat for a while. Man, if I had to worry about 55 degrees I could hardly use mine, tillage is almost alwys colder than that.... :)

--->Paul

I'm trying to decide wheather you are serious or not. :>)

John Deere and IH just to name two brands have come equipped with either starting aids since what? 1972 or thereabouts? LOL!

You guys kill me! :>)

Allan

Get up a little grumpy this morning? Don't understand what that bit of rock throwin' was all about. No, don't own a trailer; wouldn't use it if I did.

Here's my old 966; maybe this will make ya feel better.

Allan

I took those pictures right after the paint job.

Now the tractor is out in the mud & grime just like yours is.

Allan