Cold weather mini tracked lifts

[aaronf]

Besides keeping it inside, what do others do to keep their lifts from being super sluggish on cold mornings?

 

[theatertech87]

Let it idle on the trailer on the way to the job site, it'll warm up the fluid in the hydraulic tank. Helps with chippers too

 

[RopeShield]

magnet plug in oil heater on reservoir
this is what i use
https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/300w-2-5a-magnetic-engine-oil-heater/A-p4270100e

 

[Merle Nelson]

Thomas' idea even sounds OSHA approved.

 

[deevo]

magnet plug in oil heater on reservoir
this is what i use
https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/300w-2-5a-magnetic-engine-oil-heater/A-p4270100e

That’s what I use as well, although I try not to run my lift in anything below -8 if I can help it. I usually park my in Jan & feb the coldest months here.

 

[aaronf]

Thanks men. Gonna use a lighter oil and try the magnetic heater.