Storing tractors in portable storage buildings

[JW1554]

Built this one from scratch. 14'x15'. Cost =$430. The boards marked "X" are not part of the structure. Have added cable ties and anchors since the picture was taken. Keeps the sun and rain off.

http://picasaweb.google.com/jess1554/Kubota/photo#5103037814821792322

 

[49tandc]

I'm with Curly. I have the metal Carport - square metal frame, sheetmetal skin. In FL we only worry about windloads. The open ends keep the air clean (fumes). Its anchored on concrete posts. I still see varmint tracks in the sand, but I put dryersheets inside the cab as mouse repellant. This has been working in my cars stored in the shed for a long time so I now include the tractor.

With the metal carports, you can hang lights fro the framing and make more of a storage/workshop thinggy.

49T&C

 

[curly]

... but I put dryersheets inside the cab as mouse repellant. This has been working in my cars stored in the shed for a long time so I now include the tractor.

So, normal dryer sheets as in clothes dryer...is a mouse repellant huh? Never knew that.

I have a friend who said he would give me 6 20 foot (I'll need to chainsaw them of course) telephone poles to build a small pole structure. I may go that route to, but if not the metal building seems the route to go...at least for a warmer climate.

I do like the JW1554 home built look better though...more of what I want my property to look like. Thanks for the pic JW. Here's a pic of our place during our every other year snow.

 

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

nice place, Curly!
I really like the stepped eaves.

 

[49tandc]

Yup, plain old clothes dryer sheets. You can even use the ones from the Dollar store... These sheets been used in classic car business for a while. A couple under the seats, a few in the trunk, maybe one under the hood to discourage wire munchers. It also leaves a better smell in the car than just mothballs.

I poke one of the sheets in the slot where the pedals enter the cab - trying to discourage critters from coming IN the cab. I get a nice blend of spring-fresh with a side order of horse poop when I open the door of the tractor.

49T&C.

 

[frwinks]

we just put together a cheapo 10x20x10 from a farm supply store...we'll see how long before I find rolling down the field

 

[3RRL]

If you secure it real good to the ground you should have no problem with it.
Mine are going on 3 years now. I have always considered them "temporary" since I'm building a "permanent" residence for the tractor and implements. They are doing their job as far as I'm concerned. I used the savings towards a grapple and top n' tilt for my tractor.

 

[bx23barry]

we just put together a cheapo 10x20x10 from a farm supply store...we'll see how long before I find rolling down the field

That looks just like the one that I had. Lasted 3 months.

 

[Erik_in_Hoyt]

Email I got from TSC last night says they're having a sale on 10X20 canopies through Monday.
Pipe Frame and top - so no ends or sidewalls, but only $80.

 

[Soundguy]

Good price!

Soundguy