How much storage needed?

[ElBubba]

I intend to have a garage put in (5 yrs of carport is enough thank you) and would like some idea of how much room would be needed for pt425 plus attachments. Also, are there any good ideas on storage techniques like hang brush cutter from rafter with chains (just kidding).

Suppose I go nuts and buy (not all at once):

<ul type="square"> [*]brush cutter [*]stump grinder [*]grapple bucket [*]snow blade [*]mini-hoe [*]forks [*]tiller [*]LM bucket [/list]

Would it make sense to have some sturdy shelving to stack some of these so less floor space gets eaten up?

 

[Charlie_Iliff]

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With the quick attach system, that might even work. Certainly shelves will save space, and if you design for your equipment, you might get three high. (The mini-hoe may present a design challenge.)
Suggestion on shelves - remember to unhook the hydraulics before backing away. Otherwise sometimes it's noisy. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Highridge]

I'm planning on putting an edition on my shed. Of course, I have to buy the tractor first to dig the foundation.
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I remember reading a post where someone made a rack for the attachments that you could drive up to, hook up, and then drive away.

 

[RegL]

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Suppose I go nuts and buy (not all at once):

<ul type="square"> [*]brush cutter [*]stump grinder [*]grapple bucket [*]snow blade [*]mini-hoe [*]forks [*]tiller [*]LM bucket [/list]

Would it make sense to have some sturdy shelving to stack some of these so less floor space gets eaten up? )</font>


Going on two years and most of my attachments are still stored in the yard. I do mow around them every week or two.lol!

 

[ElBubba]

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How much rusting are you seeing? I have a dethatcher to drag behind my GT235 and I'm convinced that thing qualifies as biodegradable.

 

[RegL]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( </font><font color="blueclass=small">( Going on two years and most of my attachments are still stored in the yard. I do mow around them every week or two.lol! )</font>

How much rusting are you seeing? I have a dethatcher to drag behind my GT235 and I'm convinced that thing qualifies as biodegradable. )</font>


I really don't see much difference in rusting between the stuff that's stored outside and what's stored in an unheated shed. When stored outside, I like to keep it off the ground on pallets or something and position it so as not to collect water. The biggest problem I have is convincing the wife that implements make nice lawn ornaments.

 

[JimR]

No matter how big you build it. you will fil it up and wish you built it bigger. Go as large as you can afford to.

 

[DHS]

It is impossible to have to much money or to large a shed.

DHS

 

[BobRip]

One important point, one shelf high is about all you can lift to with the 422, maybe two with the 425. Check this out when you get yours. Of course one can be put at ground level.

Bob Rip

 

[NJBill]

Highridge and Bubba,
I lost the originals, so here ar two remakes. Height is limited with the 422, so I finished up with the mower recessed on 2ins blocks. the PT is on 4ins. The yellow hook hanging from the mini-hoe is to remind me of the 18 ins overhang, when the PT is not at home.
Paul - The piece of 1/4 ins yellow plastic on the upper left corner of the bucket is to help position the blade at level, I cut it same shape as that corner and it just swings quietly away. A piece of tape is just visible on the mini-hoe arm, that is balance point.
Bill