Backyard Shed for BX Tractor

[Rustyferrious]

Its underway, just trim, fascia and soffitt to finish. 18x20ft and concrete floor. My brother said "You bought a Kubota so you could build a shed for your Kubota?"
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Some people just don't get it, poor souls......

Nice looking shed! Mine only has a 7' high door, but I built it long before I even thought about a tractor. I am considering building another building behind this building - purpose built for the tractor, so the boat can stay indoors. when I told the wife my plans, she said exactly what your brother said, but used somewhat more colorful language, about me, the tractor and the boat!

 

[bboshart]

Some people just don't get it, poor souls......

Nice looking shed! Mine only has a 7' high door, but I built it long before I even thought about a tractor.

Yes, I almost ripped the garage door off my house a few times. Shed has a 7.5' door and solves that.

 

[bboshart]

when I told the wife my plans, she said exactly what your brother said, but used somewhat more colorful language, about me, the tractor and the boat!

My wife was incredibly supportive. I even got her on the roof to help with the trusses.

 

[Rustyferrious]

Yes, I almost ripped the garage door off my house a few times. Shed has a 7.5' door and solves that.

We used to store the boat in the attached garage, again with 7' high doors. There are two very distinctive dents in the aluminum trim above the door, from some idiot forgetting to lower the bimini frame before pushing the boat inside. Thank goodness I, I mean the idiot, didn't use the truck to back it in. Probably would have a taller opening for sure! One shaped like the bimini frame.....

I've been considering designing an "early warning system" for the shed, just in case that same idiot tries to drive in without lowering the ROPS. Something with string and a bell? Wife said instead of a bell I should mount a shotgun over the door that would go off. She pointed out that it would certainly focus my thoughts, but I get easily distracted thinking about the next project......

 

[Looking4new]

How's that ShelterLogic working out, Looking4new?

Sorry it took so long to get back to you....
In answer to your question, the one for my Jeep just got a new cover last year and it has been up for 5 years or so. The one my Kioti is in is still up from 2012 when I got the tractor. Everything on it is original.

 

[oldballs]

Here's the one that I just put up this summer. So far I'm happy with the product and the service. It's the top of their line product. I've got about $700 in gravel and timber base. And $2100 in the product with Shipping....12x24x8.

This is not what the wood, concrete and nail guys would want. But it should last me till I croak.:drink:

Cheers,
Mike

P.S. I did all the work by myself except for pulling the top cover over....needed one extra guy for that.

 

[davesl708]

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Here's the one that I just put up this summer. So far I'm happy with the product and the service. It's the top of their line product. I've got about $700 in gravel and timber base. And $2100 in the product with Shipping....12x24x8.

This is not what the wood, concrete and nail guys would want. But it should last me till I croak.:drink:
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Cheers,
Mike

P.S. I did all the work by myself except for pulling the top cover over....needed one extra guy for that.

Looks good Mike, Still room for more stuff.:thumbsup:

 

[oldballs]

Thanks, daves. I am pleased with how much "stuff" that can be parked in there.....e.g. Cyclone Rake + parts, a 18 HP L&G tractor, spare tires and assort stuff. Trapping incoming mice leaves a little more room too.:laughing:

 

[Deano]

Keep those zippers lubed with chapstick!!

 

[davesl708]

Thanks, daves. I am pleased with how much "stuff" that can be parked in there.....e.g. Cyclone Rake + parts, a 18 HP L&G tractor, spare tires and assort stuff. Trapping incoming mice leaves a little more room too.:laughing:

Now you need a cat for the mice.
As Deano mentioned waxing the zips. A good wax to use is drysuit zipper wax. It will not melt in the high temps of summer.
The nearest dive shop to you is at 75th and I-35. The KC Dive Shop. One stick would do all those zippers several time.