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Overview
A real-world, cold-weather install of an OEM Kubota block heater on a BX23S, motivated by a tractor that genuinely wouldn't start at 15°F. The owner walks through draining coolant, removing a freeze plug with a wrench and hammer, seating the heater with Loctite and a 1-inch socket, routing the cord, and then verifying results with a thermometer the next morning. Best for BX23S owners facing winter starting trouble.
Posted by the NoGasNiko - The EV Life channel, which appears to be an owner-operator sharing personal hands-on projects, with a secondary focus on electric vehicle content.
Spec overview
Kubota BX23S
- PTO horsepower
- 17.7 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
- 3-point lift capacity
- 1,213 lbs.
- Hydraulic flow
- 6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)