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Mower Radiator Modification Cools Better
Nat Varty didn’t like the design of his Krone Big M mower radiator and grill, so he changed it. Not only does it cool the motor better, but it’s easier to service too.
“Our Krone Big M mower is an awesome machine,” says Varty. “However, in really hot weather and thick hay, it would overheat, even with the revers
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Mower Radiator Modification Cools Better HAY & FORAGE HARVESTING Miscellaneous Nat Varty didn’t like the design of his Krone Big M mower radiator and grill so he changed it Not only does it cool the motor better but it’s easier to service too “Our Krone Big M mower is an awesome machine ” says Varty “However in really hot weather and thick hay it would overheat even with the reverser fan ” Repeated trips back to the farm shop to wash out the radiator or to bring an air compressor out to the field were frustrating The grill wasn’t removable which made it tough to clean Hay caught on a ledge and the air conditioner condenser was in the way The thin fins were getting beat up from efforts to clean it “It was also hard to climb up to reach the grill and the radiator ” says Varty “Last winter I cut it all apart and made a frame from the top of the radiator to the bottom I took out the grill extended it and made hinges and a latch for it so it’ll swing open to expose the whole radiator ” Varty also hinged the AC condenser so it also swings out of the way making it easier to pressure wash or blow the radiator out from behind Holes drilled in the sheet metal behind the radiator allow wash water to drain With the changes he can wash the AC condenser swing it shut and latch it with two wing nuts Once the grill is shut and latched the mower is ready to go again “We eliminated all the overheating issues ” says Varty “We can do a better job cleaning it and because the entire radiator is exposed to the grill it breathes better I also welded two steps on the rear bumper to allow easier and safer access for maintenance ” He encourages others with an overheating problem with the Big M to make similar changes “I’ll be glad to advise anyone wishing to make the same upgrades ” says Varty Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Nat Varty Livingston Mont ph 406-224-7769; mayihelpservices@gmail com
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