equip guy
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Nov 17, 2010
- Messages
- 95
- Location
- Massachusetts
- Occupation
- Ag and Construction Equip mechanic
This year is different for me than years past. We are currently building a new shop and equipment storage facility so for just this winter we are storing our heavy equipment outside and also in 40ft storage containers. Although it doesn't get as cold as other places, we are starting to experience single didgit temps this winter here in Ma. I do not have any block heaters on most of our constuction equipment as it has been stored inside with heat over the years. We have been starting the equip and cycling the hydraulics when engines are at normal temp and watch hydraulic and trans temp gauges when they get to warm we send the equip on its way. This takes sometimes 11/2 hr in the a.m. My question is should I continue this route, or either install cold weather hyd oil or install some type of heater?