How to keep cats off tractor!!

del · Jan 23, 2004

MossRoad

You must not be taking your tractor anywhere off the gravel
or turf.

I tried the "just put it in the building" route, still do
most of the time but I seem to be moving a large amount
of soil inside, to the point that the broom can't push it,
I need the snow shovel! /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

My "tractor cleaning area" is a nice spot about 50 x 200 that
is hard packed and sloped just right so the water runs away.

You'd think once in awhile the dog would use ANY other acre
to do her business. Probably like me at the racetrack, lazy.
Why walk to the outhouse (er port-a-potty) 200 feet away when
there is one 20 feet away!

I'm pretty careful with my stuff too, my 20 year old tractor
still looks nice even with a wrinkle here and there. Those
branches just sit and WAIT FOR YOU.

My two newer tractors have no dings, YET. After saying that
I'll probably get one TODAY!

Gotta look at things positive though, I like climbing on a
cold tractor, dropping the cat off and sitting on a WARM
seat. (must be getting old...)

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Bird · Jan 23, 2004

Del, my "tractor cleaning area" was always whichever spot I figured the grass needed watering the most and the water hose would reach.

Lazy · Jan 23, 2004

Tractors are tools to be used. If you use a tool it will get some dings. I use my tractors and if they get a few battle scars, that’s just the price of getting the job done. I suppose if a tractor is a show tractor it should be washed and waxed. I know several people with tractors but none that wash and wax them or worry about a few paw prints.

I just bought a new artic cat ATV for the wife this week and I plan to take it into the woods this weekend to put a few scratches on it, so she wont feel bad when she dings it up.

Charlie.

del · Jan 23, 2004

Hey bird how's it going?

Problem is when I wash my tractor(s) it has to be somewhere
I can leave behind at least a couple bucket fulls of dirt,
spread out over a 8x20 area.

I have lots of woods to work so lots of opportunities for
tree rash. I've been known to pick up a can of wax for
hoods and fenders though. Has nothing to do with the
tractor's abilities, but kind of a nice feeling when someone
stops by and looks at my stump burning pile, and see's the
tractor and says "THIS is the tractor that cleared that plot?"

Kind drifting off topic, but I (and a bunch of you guys) are
probably responsible for a others learning the capabilities
of these "little" tractors.

Big yellow stuff is nice, although you have to really search
to find a contractor that is careful about not damaging the plants
you don't want damaged.

It may take me awhile to get the job done, but when I'm done
the various unique trees/bushes I want to keep are still
there.

I have found a couple of guys that are fantastic. The last
time I had the one excavator operator I like out, I teased him
wondering if he'd gotten any 'BETTER' at using the machine.
He asked what I meant. I said I knew he could turn the
pages of a phone book with his excavator, but is he
able yet to turn them with the pages WET?

Good laugh.

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Justaplain · Jan 24, 2004

I'll trade 50 roosting sparrows for one barn cat. bcs /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

MossRoad · Jan 25, 2004

Gotta look at things positive though, I like climbing on a
cold tractor, dropping the cat off and sitting on a WARM
seat. 

!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif !!!

Mrwurm · Mar 14, 2004

Well, the recent purchase of my new truck reminded me of this recent thread. Some of you may have seen my post about my New Toy . The trouble is, the cats that live in the garage for mouse control are keen to climb on the new vehicle. And, contrary to some comments in this thread, the cats are leaving definate scratches from their claws and also scratches from their pads where they rub dirt and sand into the finish. Also, when I wash the prints off with soap and a soft wash brush, the dirt is gone but stains remain. i can still see the prints even after washing. Their feet seem to leave an oily residue that does'nt readily wash off. Not sure what the solution is, but I am ready to shoot some cats.

shoppintractors · Mar 14, 2004

Jerry,

Maybe one of these might help. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Don

Junkman · Mar 14, 2004

I hadn't thought about this in a while. Do a Google search for "scat mat". I just did and found them selling for about $49 - $89 and I know that they do work. Gives the critter a safe low amperage shock that will convince them that they don't want to be where the mat is. Some animals will go back to "roosting" after the mat is gone, but others will not. I think it is worth a try.....