Rear Finish Mower RFM - Where do you store it?

[Charlton John]

I agree (does that mean I agree with Greg or disagree with OP?)

We built a log home. We had the logs under a cover. I was later told by an engineer that this was the absolutely WORST thing we could have done since the tarp actually held the moisture in.

He said we would have been better off letting the logs get rained on and simply air dry.

I leave my mower outdoors without a tarp.

I'd put it in a barn if we had one

If your first sentence is directed towards me?? Than yes I agree w/ Greg about the possible rust but as I mentioned my tarp has breath holes througout so I dont have this rust problem. Also as I mentioned I do this only in winter months where in my neck of the woods we get a ton of snow each year.

 

[Stargazer]

Why not get one of the mid deck mowers think for bx-23 they come 54 and 60. That would cut your storage problem down. If you read you can mower with fel/bh just pin the booms and conect the hase as if bh is off. I know the rear might be cheaper but??? YMMV

Pat

 

[swampvol]

I keep a few implements outside, uncovered, but I rest them on wooden blocks to keep them out of contact with the ground.

 

[WH401]

My tractor and the implements are all covered with tarps. This has been done for 20+ years on other equipment around here and I've never had a problem with rust forming. IMO, you encounter more problems with leaving something uncovered. Exposure to the elements is the worst thing for machinery. This summer I plan to have everything under a roof so I don't have to worry about tarps. There a pain to deal with when you want to use your equipment.

 

[greenmule]

I keep a tarp over my tiller and hog when they are not going to be used for long time[winter],not cause of my fear of rust,just my concern of getting water in gear boxes,[and I ain't really that worried about that],just do it.

But if I had a motor cycle parked out or lawnmower,would have a tarp over them for sure,same reason.

Back blade or plow or disks,are just steel,and by the time rusts gets them to thin to use,I sure won't be worrying about it none.

 

[Midsouth]

The only thing i keep covered is the tractor ,everything else is setting outside. Was raised on a farm and that was the way it was done then. The only time a implement was covered was when it was hooked up and the tractor was in the shed.

 

[Chuck4310]

My equipment is kept on pallets in a three sided shed that is open in the front.
That way I can move everything around easily with the forks.

The shed has a shelf inside along the back that is also used for equipment on pallets.

The only problem with an open shed is the leaves blowing in during the fall.

 

[Turbys_1700]

My RFM stays attached to my tractor in the mowing season. Both units are stored under a tractor shed out of the elements. Plenty of air for circulation.

The cheapest shed you can buy around here are the metal car sheds. I have one for my car and truck and it has worked fine. I believe it is 20'x20' and cost around $1K I think. It does on occasion get condensate under the top of the roof but the protection from the sun and rain is very advantageous.

 

[Builder]

If you're going to use a tarp, use it UNDER the implement as well as over it.

I've seen countless pieces of equipment rusted underneath because it wicks-up moisture from the ground itself. Truck frames rust when parked for long periods because of this. A mower deck will rust terribly since it has little ventilation underneath and trapped grass particulate will pull moisture from the ground.

Wrap your implement, don't cover it. Then as said previously, allow air to vent from the tarp using holes or an opening in the tarp.

Wood pallets help because they allow air flow underneath.

 

[Runner]

Mine stays on the tractor which is stored in my main shop building during mowing season. In the off season, it hybrinates in the pole barn located farther back on my property.

I try to keep all my stuff in a building, either my shop, pole barn or the house garage. However, my King Kutter rake looked so bad right from the start, I didn't bother keeping it inside since I knew I'd be repainting it anyway.