Difference between mason 2x4 standard and 2x4 XL.

[Buckfever]

Does anyone know what the difference is between the Mason 2x4 standard and the 2x4XL other than the XL having a 4 channel pan? His web site doesn't make it very clear.

[everbuddy]

4 channels and you can draw off either side.

[highlandcattle]

Ron's second year with his xl. He can boil off 125 gallons of sap during the day. He's been very pleased with it.


450 taps on vac.
Highland Hills Farm

[anchorhd]

I was looking at one today at Bill's
. If you look at the back on MY NEW 2X3,:o, the preheater has fire under it. The 2X4 had the same setup.
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[claystroup]

Looks very nice. I ordered a new 2 x 5 XL from Bill with the new preheater setup and can't wait to boil on it.
Clay Stroup
Stroup's Sugar Bush

[bigschuss]

I was looking at one today at Bill's
. If you look at the back on MY NEW 2X3,:o, the preheater has fire under it. The 2X4 had the same setup.
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That's nice. I have a standard 2x4 with the preheater that just sits on top of the pan, and the preheater is just about useless.

[CTSap4Maple]

I have the 2x4XL. How does that preheater work? Does it fill to the top with sap, or is there some sort of bottom compartment?

[Jolly Acres Farm]

That's nice. I have a standard 2x4 with the preheater that just sits on top of the pan, and the preheater is just about useless.

I have the 2x4 XL 2015 model and I agree the "pre heater" is useless. Its basically a storage/feed tank.

[anchorhd]

I have the 2x4XL. How does that preheater work? Does it fill to the top with sap, or is there some sort of bottom compartment?

I think he said it takes 4-5 gallons. There are no compartments. Just fill it up. Mine may be the first 2x3xl with the new preheater. My arch may be a little longer then previous 2x3xl to make room for the preheater to be on the fire, same as the pan.
2 different ports to feed the pan, drain valve and thermometer port.
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