brand new Kioti tractor with issues

[troverman]

Yes and no. No here in north idaho. Snow and cold, etc takes its toll on all equipment left outdoors. In so calif, I would not hesitate to leave something outside.

I live in central New Hampshire. We get a lot of snow, cold, and road salt. The truck sits outside.

Arguably, you cannot compare the weather tightness of a cabbed truck to an open station tractor. Nothing on the truck is really exposed. Most tractors have fairly open engine compartments, and operator stations. Wires, hoses, sensors are all quite exposed to elements. My cars have lived outdoors most of their lives too, until recently… but I wouldn’t compare that to leaving my 72” ZTR in the elements for 10 years.

My tractor is a cab tractor; everything inside the cab seems as protected as something inside the truck. Some things are more exposed, but if you look in the front wheel arches of a pickup, you can see the engine, and obviously everything is open below.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

You convinced me, parking equipment outdoors is the same as dry indoor storage.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

When I Sold my jd870 in 2010, the tractor was 14 yo with about 1500 hours. It still looked new. Got more than I paid for that tractor. It was under cover for entire time I owned it. That’s why it still looked so good.
everything I own is stored under cover. If I have no place to store it…..I dont buy it.

When looking at used units a year ago… it was sad to see the degradation of units that were only a couple years old, that clearly sat out. They looked like they had a decade of use. Which was in large part why we spent a little extra, to buy new. I’d have saved money if I had been able to find a low hour shedded unit. A lot of people don’t have that storage option.

 

[troverman]

If you read my previous posts, I state on at least two occasions that if you can keep your equipment inside, that's going to be better - at least cosmetically. Unfortunately with tractors, the paint quality is usually not that great and the plastics fade quickly. I think JD green holds up maybe the best, including their pigmented plastics. My Kubota sits in cold storage. It's also worth noting the dealers keep all their inventory outside year round. A brand new machine may have sat in the hot sun and cold winter for a year when the owner buys it. Waxing the paint can help preserve the finish if the machine will sit outside.

 

[grsthegreat]

I live in central New Hampshire. We get a lot of snow, cold, and road salt. The truck sits outside.



My tractor is a cab tractor; everything inside the cab seems as protected as something inside the truck. Some things are more exposed, but if you look in the front wheel arches of a pickup, you can see the engine, and obviously everything is open below.

Well, I guess I just value my equipment more than you do yours. Its all up to who ever owns it.

 

[ironman1952]

I think if we all had the luxury of a building that is heated that would be the best option. Mine is new and its been as low as -22 recently.
I have put a tarp over the engine/loader I am a cabinetmaker by trade and being meticulous runs in the blood.
I also agree that keeping a machine in as perfect as possible condition is also a wise investment in the event of resale.

I do leave my shovels and rakes outside as its a minimal investment. I also bought a new 22' 14k tilt trailer to haul my tractor and I have a tarp on it as well. This way I will be able to add some sealer type of finish on it when the weather warms up.

Ah, what a wonderful world

 

[jyoutz]

When looking at used units a year ago… it was sad to see the degradation of units that were only a couple years old, that clearly sat out. They looked like they had a decade of use. Which was in large part why we spent a little extra, to buy new. I’d have saved money if I had been able to find a low hour shedded unit. A lot of people don’t have that storage option.

There’s always an option to store equipment under cover. It just depends on whether or not the owner is willing to take the effort to construct something. Before I bought a place with a barn, I constructed carports and pole sheds for equipment.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

There’s always an option to store equipment under cover. It just depends on whether or not the owner is willing to take the effort to construct something. Before I bought a place with a barn, I constructed carports and pole sheds for equipment.

Ok, then many just don't care. $30k is a lot of money to me, so having it well kept, was very important

 

[ironman1952]

I have purchase treated 4X4s' long
I will place them in the ground with 11' sticking up 10' apart for the tractor width.
I will create 3 simple trusses and connect them to the poles and then add some 2X4s at about 3 or 4' intervals.
I have a heavy tarp that is30X40 to drape over the truss assembly.
Thus a 10'X30' tractorport sort of This will enclose it on 3 sides.
I will strap down with bungee cords.
My tractor is about 60k so its worth it to give it at least something thru till I can do something better.

 

[grsthegreat]

Hope you don’t get snow. A 4x4 isn’t very sturdy against shear forces.