JD 1050 Heater Info

TommyD / Iowa · New User Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Posts: 1 Report to Moderator

I purchased a used JD 1050 this summer for my acreage with skid loader, bushhog with 4 wheel assit. Runs very good and no complaints.

Would appreciate any information on the best type of engine / block heater to get for my JD 1050. Also any other suggestions for keeping the tractor useable in winter.

Thank you.

Tx Jim · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:22 am Post subject: Re: JD 1050 Heater Info

JD offers a block heater for FIELD INSTALLATION KIT part # AR87167

Jerry/MT · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:04 am Post subject: Re: JD 1050 Heater Info

I"d recommend a block heater. You might also consider putting it on a timer to automatically turn on an hour or two before you want to use the tractor.

Tom / Iowa · New User Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 3 Report to Moderator

Hey, thanks for the replies. I appreciate that.

I bought a AR87167 FIELD INSTALLATION block heater from the local jd dealer. I asked him where this installs and he could not find that information.

Any ideas where on the block the plug is located that will fit the threads on the block heater that I bought. There is 1 ratchet head plug by the starter but it looks smaller than the threads on the heater I have.

Tom

Tx Jim · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:52 am Post subject: Re: JD 1050 Heater Info

Tom / Iowa
There is only one threaded plug that appears large enough and it's on starter side of block. Part description states plug is 1" in diameter but no spec's given on block heater so you'll need to measure heater threads.

Tom / Iowa · New User Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 3 Report to Moderator

Thanks Jim. Thats the one I do see and I will measure the threads on the heater, but looks to small for the part number they gave me. I wil let you know.

Tom / Iowa · New User Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 3 Report to Moderator

FIELD INSTALLATION KIT part # AR87167 has a 1 1/4 thread so unless there is another place on the engine we cannot find I think I will go get my 72.00 back from JD or see if they have a block heater that will work with the 1" plug. Thanks for all the help.

T