Bobcat / Kioti Tractor Block Heater Install

This is a full DIY walkthrough of installing a block heater on a Bobcat CT5555, done by the owner rather than a dealer. It covers draining the radiator, removing the soft plug (with the messy drain location shown honestly), fitting the heater bushing, a wrong-part mixup caught and fixed at the dealership, and torque/sealant details, ending with a real 30-45 minute time estimate. Best for owners planning this exact job themselves.

Posted by an owner-operator, Gaining Ground, documenting hands-on maintenance on their own CT5555 with some candid grumbling about dealership parts issues.