If you push snow, you know the worst part of the night isn't the storm. It's sitting in a cold machine waiting for it to warm up so you can get to work.
A diesel-fired auxiliary coolant heater is what cuts that wait.
What it does
It's a small heater that runs off the machine's own diesel and warms the engine coolant. Because the cab heat comes off that same coolant, you're warming the engine and the cab at the same time.
You don't have to plug the machine in to get it warm. You hit a switch, the heater fires up, and the machine comes up to temperature a lot faster than it would on its own.
How much time it saves
On a cold morning, one of these machines normally takes about 30 to 45 minutes to get all the way up to operating temperature. With the diesel heater running, that's cut roughly in half, down to about 15 to 20 minutes.
When you've got a list of lots to clear before people show up for work, that's time back in your night.
Why it matters on a snow machine
- Easier cold starts. A warm engine starts easier and runs better right away.
- Warm cab sooner. You're in the seat for hours. Getting heat in the cab early makes a difference.
- No extension cord required. Out at a lot or a job site with no outlet, you can still warm the machine up.
If the machine is going to sit for a long stretch, we still recommend plugging it in. Every machine we sell has a block heater and a battery tender, and plugging in keeps the battery charged.
On our machines
We decided to make the diesel heater a standard included option on every 930 HD Arctic. On that machine it's built in from the factory and everything is automatic.
On our other machines it can be added as an option. On a 930 SD Plus, we can add one for $1,500.
Questions?
If you're lining up a loader for this winter, give us a call at 203-872-7217.