CK30 outside storage

HODAK · Oct 16, 2005

Highbeam, I thought your idea of the framework over the trailer was a good idea till someone mentioned those carport things. Nearly bought a used one from a guy a few years back, but decided to build my own 14' X 28' shed with concrete floor. (It's full). You'll probably spend almost as much on a temporary setup on the trailer as a carport from Sam's and then what happens when you need to transport?

I don't blame you for worrying about theft at the other site. KIOTI's are in demand you know /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Let us know the route you choose.

mrutkaus · Oct 16, 2005

I never thought of kissing my ck30hst goodnight. I might try it the next few days. Do you think a little acetone in the tank will help.

So it is fairly well established that it is a her?

Mike

Highbeam · Oct 16, 2005

Well I saw no boy parts dangling down.... must be a she. I have guessed wrong before but only on non-human animals. That explains my girl cat named Otis.

KiotiJohn · Oct 18, 2005

Heck, just four posts with a slanting canvas top should be all the protection it would need. Tractors, and everything else will fade in direct sunlight, but they're still pretty much made for the outdoors. The paint may fade, but the pull is still there.
I believe I've seen portable carports occasionally fairly cheap from Harbor Freight.
John

mrutkaus · Oct 19, 2005

I use tarps for everything, in fact if you look at the photo attachment you will see a sign my mother gave me 10 years ago to characterize my "estate."

Mike

RedRocker · Oct 19, 2005

Tarpton, I like it.

VictorW · Oct 19, 2005

My old Ford 8n has sat outside for the past 11 years with only a tarp. It stinks to remove a foot of snow off the tractor before I can use it but it hasn't suffered any problems except the tarp rubbing the paint. My friends Kubota sits out year round. Runs OK but the paint is faded. I wanted to keep my CK30hst looking as pretty as new. Until I build it a permanent home, I sort of made one of those carport type garages with some pressure treated 2x4s and yes, a tarp. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Considering what the wood and large tarp cost, the price of a carport for @ 250 would be a good deal and definitely less work.