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Air Cooled Overheating?
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Posted: 02/27/04
10:38 AM
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Is there an issue with air cooled machines overheating?
I want to purchase a 400-500cc 4x4 for farm use including pulling a brush-hog. A dealer suggested a liquid cooled machine would be best for my use. Since these are larger and more expensive, it is not my first choice.
Should overheating be a concern when used over extended periods of time at low speeds in this application?
Your comments are suggestions are appreciated.
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Posted: 02/29/04
02:42 PM
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Just make sure it is a model that has a fan to cool the engine. I don't know of any that do not have a fan. Unless you live in a very hot climate it probably will not overheat.
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Posted: 05/14/04
07:11 PM
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my friend...using any atv without liquid cooling for slow utility work is not a cool idea...the fins on (air cooled atv) the engine cylinder are needed to remove engine heat as air passes through the fins...15 mph are more provides this moving air to cool the engine...at 5mph pulling speed will overheat any air cooled engine...lawn mowers have a fan under the sheet metal shroud that keeps the engine cool...i used this example to illustrate my point...if anyone tells you otherwise, he or she is doing you a disservice...good luck with your choice...cp
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