Tractor sitting outside prior to purchase...

[CalG]

If it's been outdoors,

Get an written memo from the selling dealer that the electrical panel has a warantee that STARTS on the day you take delivery. For AT LEAST AS Long as the any other warantee.

Winkin and blinkin stuff does not like thge weather.

Other than that, No issues with "outdoor equipment" ;-)

 

[s219]

I wouldn't have an issue with it as long as there were no visible signs of wear, rust, or fading beyond what is acceptable for you.

Funny thing, at my Kubota dealer, some tractors are assembled on the lot. Some are in pallet/crates waiting for assembly. Some of the pallets are stored indoors, some are stored outdoors. They move inventory quick enough that nothing sits around. But if someone had a problem with a tractor sitting on the lot pre-assembled, they wouldn't necessarily do much better with a crated unit at that dealer, since it might also be sitting outdoors.

When I bought my B2920, the guy drove me around on a golf cart to point out the new tractor in a crate, the front loader in a crate, and the wheel/tire units stacked in a pile with others. It was all outdoors.

 

[roush9799]

I believe mine had some sort of coating on the painted surfaces when I got it. It beaded water real well the first few washings, but not so much anymore. I know it sat outside for a bit, because when I bought the tractor, they had one in stock, but I had to wait like a month for the 72" deck to come in.

 

[Gator6x4]

Its a tractor.

Anytime I pay above 50 thousand for something I think I have just purchased something expensive. I don't think something I spend that kind of money on needs to be treated in a cavalier manner or utilized like I see a lot of tractors being utilized. This is the reason I always advise against letting a friend borrow your tractor. You probably spell use, as "USE", the friend that borrowed the unit probably spells it, "ABUSE".

 

[Scooby074]

Your darn right I spell use as USE.

I bought mine to use, not wax. Not to be a lawn ornament either. $50k, well sorry, in the world of real equipment thats a mere drop in the bucket. Ive worked on equipment were a rebuilt transmission alone was $50.000 Tractors are made to be worked. They should have finishes to be able to take not only wear and tear from normal use, but outside storage.

My opinions on quipment generally differ from many yuppie tractor owners here on TBN. Many treat them as status symbols, not tools. Much like $60,000 Harley Powerstroke F250s that never have anything in their bed.

I do agree that generally speaking, loaning a tractor is much like loaning your wife... not a good idea.

 

[murphy1244]

Your darn right I spell use as USE.

I bought mine to use, not wax. Not to be a lawn ornament either. $50k, well sorry, in the world of real equipment thats a mere drop in the bucket. Ive worked on equipment were a rebuilt transmission alone was $50.000 Tractors are made to be worked. They should have finishes to be able to take not only wear and tear from normal use, but outside storage.

My opinions on quipment generally differ from many yuppie tractor owners here on TBN. Many treat them as status symbols, not tools. Much like $60,000 Harley Powerstroke F250s that never have anything in their bed.

I do agree that generally speaking, loaning a tractor is much like loaning your wife... not a good idea.

Here! Here!

 

[JMER817]

Keeping things out of the weather will ultimately help make them last longer. I work my equipment, but also like to maintain them and keep clean. Much easier to see problems popping up. (oil leaks, wear points, etc) Some will laugh and say its just a tractor, but remember, it is a $25K tractor. To me thats a lot of money.

 

[Nooodles]

Your darn right I spell use as USE.

I bought mine to use, not wax. Not to be a lawn ornament either. $50k, well sorry, in the world of real equipment thats a mere drop in the bucket. Ive worked on equipment were a rebuilt transmission alone was $50.000 Tractors are made to be worked. They should have finishes to be able to take not only wear and tear from normal use, but outside storage.

My opinions on quipment generally differ from many yuppie tractor owners here on TBN. Many treat them as status symbols, not tools. Much like $60,000 Harley Powerstroke F250s that never have anything in their bed.

I do agree that generally speaking, loaning a tractor is much like loaning your wife... not a good idea.

bx25 is cheap like my dads 3030. its not like you feel bad if it gets dirty so I don't think this thread applies to us. although we do have a clean cab though. we didn't spend 50k so we are good to go like an old gravely walk behind right buddy. nice to see a fellow dirtball on here. friends me on xbox if you can

 

[TomSeller]

I store everything under cover but I have plenty of covered space. Not heated but dry. I can't say that I have ever waxed a tractor, but maybe some day I will pressure wash them so I can see the paint and model number again to tell which is which. I do stay on top of the mechanical needs of each and look at the floor underneath as I walk up to them to see if there are any new leaks, check levels and go to work. Leaking is sometimes hard to notice outside. I have to say, I appreciate those who take such exact care of their tractor's paint, but I am not one to do that. I rely on the dirt to protect the finish from the sun.

 

[Scooby074]

I store everything under cover but I have plenty of covered space. Not heated but dry. I can't say that I have ever waxed a tractor, but maybe some day I will pressure wash them so I can see the paint and model number again to tell which is which. I do stay on top of the mechanical needs of each and look at the floor underneath as I walk up to them to see if there are any new leaks, check levels and go to work. Leaking is sometimes hard to notice outside. I have to say, I appreciate those who take such exact care of their tractor's paint, but I am not one to do that. I rely on the dirt to protect the finish from the sun.

Couldn't have said it better! Keeping up on fluid levels and greasing.. Air filters.. Fuel filters etc are better than all the wax in the world. Nothing wrong with a dirty, scratched, well worked tractor.. thats just superficial. Paint is cheaper than a motor job!