Does your tractor sleep inside or outside - Page 6

Deadman · 06-19-2008, 01:45 PM

Mine is in Garage with dehumidifier, so rust doesn't form in these damp summer months.

tomd999 · 06-21-2008, 07:50 AM

Hiya,

Ours sleeps inside all the time. In the summer, "inside" is a "garage in a box" shed out back as most of the work is in that area. In the winter, she's in a heated garage out front ready for snow patrol.

Bonus tractor geek points if you can identify the brand of both the wood splitter and the push lawnmower in the picture.

Cheers,

Tom

jdpfeffer · 06-23-2008, 10:06 AM

Not too far off topic here- how thick should I pour concrete in a garage to hold a big 37xx tractor with backhoe? Also a 2210 and pickup. Everything I read says 4" is enough, but that does not sound right.

DreaminGreen · 06-23-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jdpfeffer

Not too far off topic here- how thick should I pour concrete in a garage to hold a big 37xx tractor with backhoe? Also a 2210 and pickup. Everything I read says 4" is enough, but that does not sound right.

We poured 6" for our garage and it held a small dozer (7000 pounds) just fine.

Wombat125 · 06-23-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jdpfeffer

Not too far off topic here- how thick should I pour concrete in a garage to hold a big 37xx tractor with backhoe? Also a 2210 and pickup. Everything I read says 4" is enough, but that does not sound right.

We have a Lester building with a 4" floor. The previous owner kept a vintage Greyhound bus RV conversion in the building. My Lester guys said you don't need 6" until you get to big ag/construction equipment.

CurlyDave · 06-23-2008, 10:50 AM

You might not need 6" until you get to the really big stuff, but around here concrete is going for ~$100/yard.

6" vs. 4" is an extra $0.62 / square foot. At that price, it just "feels better".

Nuru · 06-25-2008, 07:59 AM

Yep if you can afford it go with 6"

ruglad03835 · 07-01-2008, 11:59 AM

My tractor is stored in the barn.
If they call for snow my daughters car is placed outside and my tractor moves to the garage. After last winter here in NH I found it easier to start from the house rather than trudging thru the snow to the barn. The other advantage is that my garage is also heated....

PCABE5 · 07-03-2008, 10:21 AM

Inside heated, plus all attachments sleep inside.

DWCox · 07-04-2008, 06:23 PM

I have owned tractors that I kept outside and it does not take long for them to deteriorate (in looks). It was pretty discouraging.

My current JD stays inside (I booted the newer and more expensive mini-van out for the time being).

06-19-2008, 01:45 PM	#51 (permalink)
Deadman Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WI Posts: 308	Re: Does your tractor sleep inside or outside Mine is in Garage with dehumidifier, so rust doesn't form in these damp summer months. __________________ JD 2520 --- FEL, I-Match, LX4 Rotary Cutter, DR Brush Chipper, Ballast Box, 71 Flex Planter!

06-21-2008, 07:50 AM	#52 (permalink)
tomd999 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Viva Manchvegas! Posts: 209	Re: Does your tractor sleep inside or outside Hiya, Ours sleeps inside all the time. In the summer, "inside" is a "garage in a box" shed out back as most of the work is in that area. In the winter, she's in a heated garage out front ready for snow patrol. Bonus tractor geek points if you can identify the brand of both the wood splitter and the push lawnmower in the picture. Cheers, Tom Attached Thumbnails __________________ Green tractor, Orange tractor and a whole lot more. "Congelo nos opus, quantum punitor ingravesco"

06-23-2008, 10:06 AM	#53 (permalink)
jdpfeffer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western NY Posts: 29	Re: Does your tractor sleep inside or outside Not too far off topic here- how thick should I pour concrete in a garage to hold a big 37xx tractor with backhoe? Also a 2210 and pickup. Everything I read says 4" is enough, but that does not sound right.

06-23-2008, 10:50 AM	#56 (permalink)
CurlyDave Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,146	Re: Does your tractor sleep inside or outside You might not need 6" until you get to the really big stuff, but around here concrete is going for ~$100/yard. 6" vs. 4" is an extra $0.62 / square foot. At that price, it just "feels better". __________________ 40 Acres on a hill - fantastic view. JD 110 TLB, 4-n-1, 12" bucket, 18" bucket, Addington thumb, rock bucket (doubles as root grapple)

06-25-2008, 07:59 AM	#57 (permalink)
Nuru Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,397	Re: Does your tractor sleep inside or outside Yep if you can afford it go with 6" __________________ Nuru JD 3520

07-01-2008, 11:59 AM	#58 (permalink)
ruglad03835 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Farmington, NH Posts: 152	Re: Does your tractor sleep inside or outside My tractor is stored in the barn. If they call for snow my daughters car is placed outside and my tractor moves to the garage. After last winter here in NH I found it easier to start from the house rather than trudging thru the snow to the barn. The other advantage is that my garage is also heated.... __________________ Rick JD 790, FEL, Sunflower rotary cutter, Fisher snowplow, fork blades

07-03-2008, 10:21 AM	#59 (permalink)
PCABE5 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 75	Re: Does your tractor sleep inside or outside Inside heated, plus all attachments sleep inside. Attached Thumbnails __________________ JD 2320 \| 62D MMM \| 200CX FEL \| JD 54" Fr Blade \| JD 647 Tiller \| SpeeCo Q-Hitch \| JD Ballast-Box \| JD 175lb Broadcast Spreader \|

07-04-2008, 06:23 PM	#60 (permalink)
DWCox New Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northen Virginia Posts: 15	Re: Does your tractor sleep inside or outside I have owned tractors that I kept outside and it does not take long for them to deteriorate (in looks). It was pretty discouraging. My current JD stays inside (I booted the newer and more expensive mini-van out for the time being).

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