Long term tractor storage.....and less long term

[1930]

I have a little older Kubota that I havent used in months just sitting inside my container, I have zero idea of getting rid of it, thought worst case scenario ( best case scenario ) is one day Id like to bring it too a show and show it off, what should I do for storage until that time comes?

Not knowing much about diesel tractors is it possible to not drain the fuel system and make it a pain in the rear to start up and use every so seldom often over the next few years?

Also my still fairly new L2501 is seeing ALOT less action lately since my property clearing is done. I feel as if I may be damaging it by letting it sit for weeks at a time without starting it? I feel as if it may be starting a little dry cause the oil has all ended up in bottom of pan.

I may be overly cautious but Im looking for longevity. Is there anything I could be doing to increase its life span?

 

[Agvg]

Pure diesel without any biofuel stores quite well so it's no problem to have that in the tank, and nothing beats using it a few hours a year, running it warm and move it around.

 

[buck12]

The best thing you can do is use it once a month. Put a reminder on a calendar and run it.

 

[fried1765]

I have a little older Kubota that I havent used in months just sitting inside my container, I have zero idea of getting rid of it, thought worst case scenario ( best case scenario ) is one day Id like to bring it too a show and show it off, what should I do for storage until that time comes?

Not knowing much about diesel tractors is it possible to not drain the fuel system and make it a pain in the rear to start up and use every so seldom often over the next few years?

Also my still fairly new L2501 is seeing ALOT less action lately since my property clearing is done. I feel as if I may be damaging it by letting it sit for weeks at a time without starting it? I feel as if it may be starting a little dry cause the oil has all ended up in bottom of pan.

I may be overly cautious but Im looking for longevity. Is there anything I could be doing to increase its life span?

I spend every Winter in Florida, 6 months.
My tractors sit in my barn in New England for those 6 months.
I Keep Battery Minders on all batteries.
Everything works just fine next time I get there.

Your container in Florida might not be the best idea though.
If you keep the container closed, condensation will form from the Florida humidity.

 

[/pine]

If it is a gear drive tractor one of the most important things for storing is making sure the clutch is disengaged to prevent it from getting stuck to the pressure plate...All gear drive K_ubotas of the era came with little blocks of wood with a notch to place in the mechanism (under the floorboard) to keep the clutch pedal depressed and the clutch disengaged...

 

[newbury]

If it is a gear drive tractor one of the most important things for storing is making sure the clutch is disengaged to prevent it from getting stuck to the pressure plate...All gear drive K_ubotas of the era came with little blocks of wood with a notch to place in the mechanism (under the floorboard) to keep the clutch pedal depressed and the clutch disengaged...

Any references? Pics?
I've a M4700 gear drive.

 

[/pine]

Any references? Pics?
I've a M4700 gear drive.

The block is about 1.5" X 1.5" X 2.75" the notch is about .1875" (3/16)

 

[mcfarmall]

The best thing you can do is use it once a month. Put a reminder on a calendar and run it.

^^^THIS^^^

There is nothing much worse than letting equipment sit unused for any length of time. Seems like things deteriorate quicker sitting idle than they do when the item is used regularly.

 

[fried1765]

The best thing you can do is use it once a month. Put a reminder on a calendar and run it.

Not very realistic, when you spend 6 months in a distant state.
Many people have Summer only use cars also.

 

[1930]

Thanks for all the comments. I did not know diesel didn't go bad over a period of time. My containers all have vents and I've never noticed a condensation issue.