Tractor shed on skids?

[Ugarte]

Thinking about building a 12x20 shed on skids for my 3400lb tractor/loader/snowblower. I already have a 12x16 gambrel roof shed that rests on 4 4x4 skids. I thought I might just copy that one and add on the addition 4 feet and beef up the floor framing. I like the framed floor idea to keep out the mice and because I may need to move this new shed come spring. Is this a reasonable idea? Or is that too much weight for a framed floor. Are 20 foot 4x4s readily available in the Northeast? What would the floor framing look like assuming that the skids would run under the wheels?

 

[bcp]

I would use 6x6 skids.

Bruce

 

[k0ua]

Thinking about building a 12x20 shed on skids for my 3400lb tractor/loader/snowblower. I already have a 12x16 gambrel roof shed that rests on 4 4x4 skids. I thought I might just copy that one and add on the addition 4 feet and beef up the floor framing. I like the framed floor idea to keep out the mice and because I may need to move this new shed come spring. Is this a reasonable idea? Or is that too much weight for a framed floor. Are 20 foot 4x4s readily available in the Northeast? What would the floor framing look like assuming that the skids would run under the wheels?

I had my 2010 L3400hst stored in a Derkson building for a couple of years. I put down some 1/2 in plywood over the existing plywood floor. Never had a problem.


Treated Portable Garage | Derksen Portable Buildings

 

[Will_C]

I store myB2620 in a pre-fab garage every winter. The garage has 12" oc joists and a 3/4" treated plywood floor. It has held up for the 2 years I have had it. My tractor, FEL, BB and loaded tires must weigh 2600lbs. or so.

Will

 

[NoTrespassing]

I like the idea and agree with the 6 x 6 suggestion. Around here you don't pay taxes on a building with no foundation that can be moved.

Kevin

 

[k0ua]

I like the idea and agree with the 6 x 6 suggestion. Around here you don't pay taxes on a building with no foundation that can be moved.

Kevin

My Derkson is a portable building on skids. It is a pretty decent building. conventional wooden construction.

 

[BHD]

I would consider a steel frame cover, some what like a portable cattle shed, but instead of the front open, close it. and open the end, but when you do want it permenate pour a slab and bolt it down

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