does any one make a block heater for my l225? I plan on using it through the winter (hauling fire wool to the house from the wood lot, cleaning drive way. ect.) and if so which soft plug do I knock out?
This is a NO, The block on that model does not have a 3/4 threaded port to install this type of heater! You need the heater with the adapter.There is a Kats block heater that will fit your L Series kubota here http://www.autocoolingsolutions.com...a-Tractor-Block-heater-freeze-plug-heater-NEW
There are also T heaters if you you want to go that route, on the same site. They are a solid company I have been dealing with for a while now, they offer all types of this kind of stuff.
Where do you install it? I see it is a brass fitting that installs somewhere then the heater unit installs into the fitting.This is a NO, The block on that model does not have a 3/4 threaded port to install this type of heater! You need the heater with the adapter.
This is the type you will need for it to work.
http://myfarmparts.com/electrical-components-c-30_534/kubota-block-heater-p-6893.html
The brass fitting (or coated metal fitting) goes in a freeze plug hole on the left side of the motor, then the heater threads into that fitting.Where do you install it? I see it is a brass fitting that installs somewhere then the heater unit installs into the fitting.
Zero Start 32mm plug heater came home with me today. My apologies in advance for this may be obvious when I lift the hood but it's not good weather outside thus have not stared down engine yet.The brass fitting (or coated metal fitting) goes in a freeze plug hole on the left side of the motor, then the heater threads into that fitting.
As you already mentioned - the "cold" here in virginia is sometimes.....in the teens....but like you said - the SNOW part, hell around here is always seems to be 28 degrees....and when it is cold(er) like single digits - it NEVER snows.....here....Anyone in northern Virginia that has block heater installed on the Kubota tractor? Is it really needed in VA? The temperature in the Winter around here has been mostly in the 20's Faranheit when it snows. I just wonder if I really need one or if a battery trickle charger will do. Thanks.
Matters how tired the engine is. If compression is little low from # hours on her.. the block heater will reduce wear from cold starts; thus possibly adding a few more years before she needs rebuilding.....
so - I would say a good preheat with the glow plugs with a good battery and it should be fine. Allow it to "warm" up a bit and then go to the snow!