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LF Bros Split T3
LF Bros 5KW Split Diesel Heater with Timer, 12V Diesel Air Parking Heater | 10L Fuel Tank, Fast Heating, Suitable for Car, Truck,Trailer, RV, Garage and Boat
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Split-style 5 kW heater with a separate 2.6 gal (10 L) tank and a compact 14.9 x 5.6 x 5.9 in. (378 x 141 x 150 mm) body for permanent installation. Power mode holds a set output, while variable mode ranges from 1.4 kW to 5 kW, with a 24-hour multi-period timer on the LCD. Rated to -40 ℉ (-40 ℃), it suits 12V vans and trucks wanting an installed heater with a large tank.
- Price
- $189.99
- Brand
- LF Bros
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How it compares
Compared with the other diesel heaters on this site that list each value:
- Max heat output (BTU/h) is lower than 80% of 25 others: 17,000 BTU/h
- Fuel tank capacity is higher than 79% of 29 others: 2.6 gal (10.0 L)
- Fuel consumption max is higher than 79% of 29 others: 0.140 gal/h (0.53 L/h)
- Length is lower than 75% of 20 others: 14.88 in. (378 mm)
- Width is lower than 80% of 20 others: 5.55 in. (141 mm)
- Depth/Height is lower than 90% of 20 others: 5.91 in. (150 mm)
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Specifications
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- Model
- Split T3
- Popular brand
- No
Core specs
- Heater type
- Split
- Max heat output
- 5.0 kW
- Min heat output
- 1.4 kW
- Max heat output (BTU/h)
- 17,000 BTU/h
Fuel
- Fuel tank capacity
- 10.0 L
- Fuel tank capacity
- 2.6 gal
- Fuel consumption min
- 0.18 L/h
- Fuel consumption max
- 0.53 L/h
- Fuel consumption max
- 0.140 gal/h
Controls
- Timer
- Yes
Power
- DC input voltage
- 12V
Physical Attributes
- Length
- 14.88 in.
- Length
- 378 mm
- Width
- 5.55 in.
- Width
- 141 mm
- Depth/Height
- 5.91 in.
- Depth/Height
- 150 mm
Operating Temp Range
- Operating temp min
- -40 ℃
- Operating temp min
- -40 ℉
Safety
- Overheat protection
- Yes
More specifications
- Warranty
- 1 Year
Features
Details from the LF Bros Split T3 Amazon listing:
- Split Diesel Heater: LF Bros T3 split 5KW diesel heater with 10L fuel tank provide constant heating while operating. Providing 4700-17000BTU with fuel consumption of 0.18-0.53L/H. The working temperature is -40℉-104℉. Can be widely used tin car, SUV, RV and other vehicles. No more piling on layers and curling up in corner, stay warm with LF Bros in this winter
- Excellent Performance: LF Bros diesel heater is composed of quality material and every unit has past mutiple quality testings to ensure excellent performace. Weighted aluminum body helps heat conduct faster with maximum conbustion efficiency.Ceramic glow plug allow succeed ignition more easily. Automation equipment has been put into use to minimize human error and decreasing failure rate
- Easy to Use: Our diesel heater comes with 24 hour on & off timer, you can set the heating time as you want. It supports both single period timing and multi-period timing mode. Which is energy saving and time saving. Besides, the real time working status will be displayed on the LCD screen, very easy to read. Comes with instruction gives full desciption on the installation, operation and maintainance of the heater
- Two Heating Modes: You can select the desired heating mode through the LCD switch. In power mode, the heater will be heating at set power continuously. In variable frequency mode, the heater will be heated to the set power from 1.4kw to 5kw. Under this mode, the fan of the heater will be slow down and conducting less heat.
- Unparalleled Safety Features: The heater is equipped with overheat, short circuit, overcurrent, overvoltage and reverse connection protection to ensure peace of mind during vehicle use, camping and daily activities. The case is made of sturdy, heat-resistant material to effectively protect the accessories inside the heater and increase the service life.
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| Price | $189.99 | $199.98 | $101.55 | $122.99 |
| Model | Split T3 | SPL-ZC-001 | XMZ-D2 | SH W8 |
| Popular brand | No | No | – | – |
| Heater type | Split | – | – | Split |
| Max heat output (kW) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Min heat output (kW) | 1.4 | – | – | – |
| Max heat output (BTU/h) (BTU/h) | 17,000 | – | 27,296 | 27,297 |
| Heating area (m²) | – | 20 | 25 | 20 |
| Heating area (sq ft) | – | 220 | 269 | 215 |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gal) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Fuel consumption min (L/h) | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.26 |
| Fuel consumption max (L/h) | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.62 | 0.46 |
| Fuel consumption max (gal/h) | 0.140 | 0.140 | 0.164 | 0.122 |
| Max runtime per tank (hours) | – | – | 16 | 40 |
| Heat levels (levels) | – | – | 10 | 10 |
| Auto start/stop | – | – | – | Yes |
| Thermostat mode | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Thermostat min (℉) | – | – | 46 | 46 |
| Thermostat max (℉) | – | – | 97 | 97 |
| Thermostat min (℃) | – | – | 8 | 8 |
| Thermostat max (℃) | – | – | 36 | 36 |
| Timer | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Remote control included | – | – | Yes | Yes |
| Remote range (ft) | – | – | 98 | 32 |
| App connectivity | – | – | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| DC input voltage | 12V | 12V | 12V | 12V/24V |
| Running power draw (W) | – | – | 40 | – |
| Noise level (dB) | – | 45 | 70 | 35 |
| Housing material | – | Metal | – | Metal |
| Air duct diameter (mm) | – | – | 77 | 60 |
| Brushless motor | – | Yes | – | – |
| Weight (lbs) | – | – | 13.60 | – |
| Weight (kg) | – | – | 6.15 | – |
| Length (in.) | 14.88 | 14.88 | 14.80 | 14.96 |
| Length (mm) | 378 | 378 | 375 | 380 |
| Width (in.) | 5.55 | 5.93 | 5.50 | 5.51 |
| Width (mm) | 141 | 151 | 140 | 140 |
| Depth/Height (in.) | 5.91 | 6.97 | 6.90 | 6.69 |
| Depth/Height (mm) | 150 | 177 | 175 | 170 |
| Max operating altitude (ft) | – | – | 18,045 | 18,045 |
| Max operating altitude (m) (m) | – | – | 5,500 | 5,500 |
| Altitude adjustment | – | – | Automatic | Automatic |
| Operating temp min (℃) | -40 | – | -40 | -40 |
| Operating temp min (℉) | -40 | – | -40 | -40 |
| CO alarm included | – | – | – | No |
| Overheat protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Low-voltage protection | – | – | Yes | Yes |
| Certifications summary | – | – | FCC Part 15 statement | CE, WEEE, FCC, EAC, UKCA |
| FCC Part 15 compliant | – | – | Yes | – |
| CE marked | – | – | – | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | – | 1 Year |
Specifications last updated Oct 20, 2026.
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