Tractor Shed Recommendations

[NCDaveD]

I really need to get my little Yanmar YM1500 under cover, along with my scoop, box blade, lifting pole and trailer carrier. I've got a good 20X20 area just inside my fence to put up a shed to cover these and any additional implements I may buy in the future. The Yanmar is 4' by about 6' long. I'm thinking just a 3 sided structure to hide everything from preying eyes (open end towards my back door neighbor with a ton more room and stuff than I). What would you all recommend, 3 sided metal structure or wood pole barn? I have a full 30X40 garage/shop for the cars and everything that needs to be kept dry along with 2 small 10X15 enclosed sheds (with floors and doors) for existing lawn equipment. I am also thinking dirt floor and would like some shelves for fittings/chains/etc. that don't mind getting pollen/water mist on them from the open end of the shed.

I did some looking around here and it appears most have gone for full-blown enclosed pole barns, not the open-end type.

What is the conventional wisdom on this?

Thanks for your help!
NCDaveD

 

[deezler]

If you like security, being able to lock it up is nice. Raises the cost quite a bit to finish the 4th wall with a big enough door for tractorizing. Otherwise just keep it simple, no big whoop.

 

[BeezFun]

I'm thinking just a 3 sided structure

Zoning here doesn't consider a 3 sided structure a "building", so it doesn't have to comply with setbacks, codes, etc. Also taxed different. That might be a consideration. If you're looking for security, hopefully criminals in NC are really stupid and won't notice there's one wall missing. Have you thought about one of these tent like structures with zippered ends? I've bought 3 of those over the years, I've kept my tractor, hay and other things in that. I bought a 12x20 at Menards for about $300, best money I ever spent. Also not taxed because it's not permanent structure.