Thermo King Heat King 450
Dependable freeze protection for temperature-sensitive cargo.
Why the Heat King 450
Dependable freeze protection
The Heat King keeps transported products above freezing in the coldest conditions.
50,000 BTU/hr on the 450 MAX
At high speed, the 450 MAX delivers 50,000 BTU/hr, the highest capacity of any transport heater available today.
Heat from the exhaust, too
The 450 MAX exhaust heat exchanger extracts even more heat, making it 70% efficient in the transfer of energy from diesel fuel to heat.
Starts when it needs to
Automatic Cycle-Sentry heating restarts the engine to charge the battery and when engine block temperature drops below 30°F.
TracKing telematics built in
Every Heat King comes with complimentary TracKing telematics to track location, unit status, fuel level and load temperature.
Standard solar panel
A ThermoLite 40W solar panel comes standard on all Heat King models to keep batteries charged year-round and reduce load on the engine.
Overview
- 50,000BTU/hrHeating, 450 MAX at high speed
- 3,600CFMAirflow, 450 MAX at high speed
- 40WThermoLite solar panel, standard
- 24monthsOf complimentary TracKing telematics, factory equipped
The Heat King 450 is Thermo King’s transport heater for freeze protection, by road or rail. The 450 MAX puts out 50,000 BTU/hr at high speed and the 450 HO 36,000 BTU/hr; both run a TK 2.7 diesel engine on automatic Cycle-Sentry heating.
Keeps loads from freezing.
What Thermo King built into the Heat King 450, for cold runs by road or rail.
Heat from the exhaust, too.
The Heat King 450 MAX uses an exhaust heat exchanger that extracts even more heat from the engine. That makes the unit 70% efficient in the transfer of energy from diesel fuel to heat, and the design produces 33% more heat capacity than the closest competitor product.
- Extra capacity available for longer thin-walled trailers
- Powerful airflow circulates throughout the entire cargo
- High and low speeds for optimal fuel economy
Starts when it needs to.
Automatic Cycle-Sentry heating handles freeze protection. Cycle-sentry start/stop includes battery sentry and block temperature-initiated restart, and the engine restarts to charge the battery and when engine block temperature drops below 30°F.
- Programmable ThermoGuard VII microprocessor controller
- Remote TGVII display
- Heavy duty battery hold-down and tray
Solar and telematics, standard.
A 40-watt ThermoLite solar panel and 24 months of complimentary TracKing telematics come standard on every Heat King. TracKing tracks location, unit status, fuel level, load temperature and many more critical data points. The solar panel’s benefits:
- Increased battery life: keeping batteries charged year-round
- Fuel savings: less load on the engine, with the alternator working less and reduced cycle-sentry operation
- Extended component life: reduced run time, alternator offloading and reduced starter engagement
- Improved employee efficiency: less time spent managing low battery alarms and battery breakdowns
- Optimized telematics: TracKing can operate 24/7 without risk of depleting the battery
Road or rail.
Thermo King built the Heat King for transport by road or rail. It is the highest capacity transport heater available today, with 50,000 BTUs, and it is DOT-approved for transport of flammable liquids and gases. For refrigerated rail, see the rail units.
The ThermoGuard VII controller.
Thermo King’s controller for the Heat King, with a remote display.
- Cycle-sentryIntegrated cycle-sentry for optimal fuel economy, with a battery voltage monitor that keeps the batteries charged
- Data loggingOperational data and alarm codes logged automatically and downloadable via USB
- ProgrammingFlash loadable programming and diagnostics through the PC monitor USB interface
- MountingCompact design for mounting directly to or recessed into the trailer
- ControlsOn/off switch, hour meter and display
- Alarm codesRead through the TGVII display and the PC monitor USB interface
Unit specs
Specs for the Heat King 450, with their test conditions.
Heating capacity
| Engine Power | BTU/Hr | RPM |
|---|---|---|
| Heat King 450 MAX (Maximum Output), HIGH | 50,000 | 3,200 |
| Heat King 450 MAX (Maximum Output), LOW | 10,000 | 1,550 |
| Heat King 450 HO (High Output), HIGH | 36,000 | 3,050 |
| Heat King 450 HO (High Output), LOW | 10,000 | 1,550 |
Airflow
| Engine Speed | CFM | M³/hr |
|---|---|---|
| Heat King 450 MAX, HIGH | 3,600 | 5,925 |
| Heat King 450 MAX, LOW | 1,700 | 2,800 |
| Heat King 450 HO, HIGH | 3,400 | 5,600 |
| Heat King 450 HO, LOW | 1,700 | 2,800 |
Weight
| Heat King 450 MAX | 488 LBS (221 kg) |
|---|---|
| Heat King 450 HO | 448 LBS (203 kg) |
| 30 Gallon Fuel Tank With Brackets (w/o fuel) | 90 LBS (41 kg) |
| 50 Gallon Fuel Tank With Brackets (w/o fuel) | 100 LBS (45 kg) |
| 110 Gallon Fuel Tank With Brackets (w/o fuel) | 308 LBS (140 kg) |
Approximate, with battery.
Operation
| Operation | Automatic Cycle-Sentry Heating For Freeze Protection |
|---|
Standard and optional
- StandardTK 2.7 diesel engine · One-piece unit frame · Alternator, 37 amp, 12V dc · Factory equipped with 24 months complimentary TracKing® Telematics · 40W Solar Panel · Programmable ThermoGuard VII microprocessor controller · Heavy duty battery hold-down & tray · Cycle-sentry start/stop, including battery sentry and block temperature-initiated restart · Remote TGVII display · Centigrade thermometer · Installation hardware · Auto engine restart to charge battery and when engine block temperature drops below 30°F · Threaded battery post cable
- OptionalZero cube unit installation kit · CE mark · Fuel heater – electric · Battery cable, clamp post · Custom paint · Exhaust extension · Fuel tanks: Aluminum Fuel Tanks available in 30, 50, 75, and 110 Gallon - 22 inch diameter sizes with optional ultrasonic fuel level sensor and heat chamber; 18-inch diameter sizes at 50 Gallon (aluminum) and 110 Gallon (steel) tanks also available. Ask your shop for the full list of tanks.
Resources
Spec sheets, brochures and manuals for the Heat King 450. Each opens on thermoking.com.
Every spec sheet and manual- Spec sheetHeat King 450 specification sheetPDF · 217 KB · TK 57335-6-PLOpen Heat King 450 specification sheet (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Operator's manualHeat King HK450 HO and HK450 MAX operator's manualPDF · 6 MB · TK 56117-6-OPOpen Heat King HK450 HO and HK450 MAX operator's manual (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Installation manualHeat King 450 Series installation manualPDF · 9 MB · TK 56118-6-IMOpen Heat King 450 Series installation manual (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Installation instructionsHeat King Zero-Cube option installation instructionsPDF · 608 KB · TK 56142-6-ISOpen Heat King Zero-Cube option installation instructions (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- BrochureHeat King 450 Series brochurePDF · 2 MB · TK 55312-6-PLOpen Heat King 450 Series brochure (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Warranty statementEPA and ARB supplemental emissions warranty statementPDF · 189 KB · TK 56690-9-WAOpen EPA and ARB supplemental emissions warranty statement (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Keep it running.
The service, parts and plans behind every unit TKSE sells.
Service Factory-trained technicians at seven shops, and mobile service trucks that come to the unit.
Parts Every TKSE shop has a parts department with genuine Thermo King parts.
Guaranteed Maintenance Thermo King's fixed-cost agreement for planned and unscheduled maintenance and breakdown repairs. Your shop sets it up.
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- Seven shops in Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.
- Factory-trained technicians, with ongoing training.
- A parts department at every shop.
- Service trucks that come to the unit.
Questions
About the Heat King 450. Anything else, call your shop.
How much heat does the Heat King 450 put out?
The 450 MAX puts out 50,000 BTU/hr at high speed and 10,000 BTU/hr at low speed. The 450 HO puts out 36,000 BTU/hr at high speed and 10,000 BTU/hr at low speed.
What’s the difference between the 450 MAX and the 450 HO?
The 450 MAX uses an exhaust heat exchanger that extracts even more heat from the engine. The MAX runs 3,200 RPM at high speed against 3,050 for the HO, moves 3,600 CFM against 3,400, and weighs about 488 lbs against 448 lbs, with battery.
Is the solar panel standard?
Yes. A ThermoLite 40W solar panel comes standard on all Heat King models.
Is telematics included?
Yes. Every Heat King comes factory equipped with 24 months of complimentary TracKing telematics.
Does it run all the time?
It doesn’t have to. The integrated cycle-sentry feature cycles the unit on or off based on set point, conditions and programming. Cycle-sentry start/stop includes battery sentry and block temperature-initiated restart, and the engine restarts to charge the battery and when engine block temperature drops below 30°F.
Can it haul flammable loads?
The Heat King is DOT-approved for transport of flammable liquids and gases.
What options are there?
A zero cube unit installation kit, CE mark, an electric fuel heater, a clamp-post battery cable, custom paint, an exhaust extension, and fuel tanks: aluminum in 30, 50, 75 and 110 gallons (22-inch diameter) with an optional ultrasonic fuel level sensor and heat chamber, or 18-inch diameter tanks in 50 gallons (aluminum) and 110 gallons (steel). Ask your shop for the full list of tanks.
What warranty does it carry?
The Heat King 450 carries 12 months parts and labor on the entire unit, including the ThermoGuard TG-VII microprocessor, and 24 months parts and labor on the injection pump, engine and internal parts and radiator coil, from the date in service. Ask your shop for the full terms.
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