Garage

[jhgnag]

I've had my 2410 in the garage since I bought it a few years ago. I have since purchased a new truck that sits outside. Does anyone leave their Kubota outside, or is that a big mistake? I don't want to destroy it.

I need a shed/barn, but it's just not in the budget this year.

 

[RoyJackson]

Boy...you know your priorities when you leave your tractor inside, and a brand new truck outside!!!

Well, I do the same. The 790 (and my prior tractor, a 670) were stored in the garage.

I don't see any reason you couldn't park your Kubota outside. Other then the paint fading from the sun...well, these machines are frequently left outside for months at a time at the dealer. A tarp should reduce most paint fading...but make sure there's enough air moving under it to prevent condensation.

I park mine inside to reduce any theft potential. Also, since I don't have a block heater, it's easier to start (garage is in an unheated part of the house...but still warm enough).
I'll probably go for the block heater this year though, so I can leave the tractor out for snow removal (not a lot of clearance under the garage door. Any accumulation of snow might make it tough to get out...wouldn't that be a drag!!!).

So, your truck undoubtably cost more then your Kubota. Your tractor is...just that, a tractor. If where you park it is safe from prying eyes, it would be safe to leave it outside. They're built to be outside (I can't believe how much some of us...including me...baby our equipment!). If your tractor doesn't have a block heater...I'd sure consider getting one.

 

[Tractor_Jim_CT]

Yesterday I actually moved the BX23 from the asphalt driveway into the garage. I got tired of having to take the tarp on and off. The garage is attached to the house so the only worry I have is the next time I start-up the tractor - how fast will the exhaust (black-gray puff of smoke) air out.

The last time I used the BX23 was over a month ago, so it was nice to get on the seat this weekend. Only have 18 hours on it. I left the BMW convertible (1987) with on 77K miles covered ($4500 if any one is interested) see attachment.

The T-100 Toyota pickup was left outside and fiqure thats why the doors and windows are shut and it has a roof. Happy BXing.

 

[Bird]

I had a 40' x 60' shop building and my tractors always stayed inside. The car and pickup were put inside whenever the weather forecast called for a possibility of hail and the rest of the time they stayed outside. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[RoyJackson]

There's a thread here that might be of help to you.

 

[JCody]

In my case, my tractors are in the garage, cars outside. Cars seem much better suited for outside than the tractors and I plan on keeping my Kubota longer than any car. I plan a shed to have the best of both worlds but that's a 'future'.
Jeff

 

[ZackaryMac]

The B6100 is always in the garage when not in use. As I have an exhaust pipe that points straight up (it came like this so I modified it), this just gives me another excuse to leave it inside. Now I drive it in with the blower facing out. It's gonna hit here soon..... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[GerardC]

The KIOTI stays in the garage ALL the time.
If I had a cab, then I might think about possibly leaving it outside once in a while but not always. Gerard

 

[v8dave]

I just finished construction of my shop so my B7610 and F250 are both now parked inside. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif The B7610 has been outside since May when I bought it, the Ford truck has been outside for the (almost) two years since I bought it new. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

I sure feel better about the tractor being inside. Not sure which I'd evict if I had to make a choice.

 

[frankz]

The old Farmall has been parked behind the barn for the last 52 years when not out in the pastures mowing and pulling a baler. Paint is badly faded and the rubber parts (hoses and tires) had to replaced about 20 years ago. I always was sure to put a coffee can over the exhaust stack to keep out rain and irrigation water. The Kubota (B1550) has lived a life of luxury in the garage; even so, the seat and plastic parts of the instrument panel are showing some deterioration and cracking. It's funny, but it seems that the old Farmall was always caused less trouble than the Kubota although it was not taken care of as well.