Need structural advice for tractor shed.

[Jarrett]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I'm guessing that the tractor plus mower would be at least 15' long so I'd need it to be at least that deep.)</font>

Are you including the FEL in that length. If so I'd guess your tractor plus FEL & mower would be a good bit more than 15'. My L3130 with FEL and 5' Woods box blade is 17'.

 

[Jarrett]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I'm guessing that the tractor plus mower would be at least 15' long so I'd need it to be at least that deep.)</font>

Are you including the FEL in that length. If so I'd guess your tractor plus FEL & mower would be a good bit more than 15'. My L3130 with FEL and 5' Woods box blade is 17'.

 

[dooleysm]

Very similar to how we built my 32x40 shed. I used a 2x6 on the inside of the posts to set the trusses on, and a 2x8 on the outside to nail the ends of the trusses into. The top of the 2x6 was flush with the bottom of the 2x8. Also put a small piece of 2x6 vertically between the 2x6 & 2x8 at each truss and nailed in there for additional support.

We laid our purlins flat on top of the trusses, so the joist hangers wouldn't work. 4/12 roof slope is easy enough for a novice to work on without feeling TOOO uneasy.

 

[dooleysm]

Very similar to how we built my 32x40 shed. I used a 2x6 on the inside of the posts to set the trusses on, and a 2x8 on the outside to nail the ends of the trusses into. The top of the 2x6 was flush with the bottom of the 2x8. Also put a small piece of 2x6 vertically between the 2x6 & 2x8 at each truss and nailed in there for additional support.

We laid our purlins flat on top of the trusses, so the joist hangers wouldn't work. 4/12 roof slope is easy enough for a novice to work on without feeling TOOO uneasy.

 

[N80]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Are you including the FEL in that length. If so I'd guess your tractor plus FEL & mower would be a good bit more than 15'. My L3130 with FEL and 5' Woods box blade is 17'. )</font>

I'll have to get the tape measure out. Isuspect my L4400 is about the same as 3130 but the mower will add even more length. If its 20', plans will have to change.

As far as the roof pitch, I haven't determined it yet. I'm not fond of heights but this shed will only need to be high enough in the front for the ROPS to clear comfortably. I put the roof on my cabin myself and even though I hate being up that high I can do it. But the cabin was a kit. All the engineering was done for me. That's my main deficiency at this point but I'm still early in the planning stage and I greatly appreciate all the advice.

 

[N80]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Are you including the FEL in that length. If so I'd guess your tractor plus FEL & mower would be a good bit more than 15'. My L3130 with FEL and 5' Woods box blade is 17'. )</font>

I'll have to get the tape measure out. Isuspect my L4400 is about the same as 3130 but the mower will add even more length. If its 20', plans will have to change.

As far as the roof pitch, I haven't determined it yet. I'm not fond of heights but this shed will only need to be high enough in the front for the ROPS to clear comfortably. I put the roof on my cabin myself and even though I hate being up that high I can do it. But the cabin was a kit. All the engineering was done for me. That's my main deficiency at this point but I'm still early in the planning stage and I greatly appreciate all the advice.

 

[Turkeyman]

We built a shed barn using 4x6 PT posts on 12 ft centers, the bays are 12 ft wide. Lag double 2x10s to the 4x6 posts, they span the 12 ft. I then would carriage bolting them togeather for additional strength. Then we used 2x8's, to sit on top of the doubled 2x10s. We laid 2x4's flat on top of that to support the tin. It is 26 x 46. You can save some $ on checking for std size metal at Lowes. Last summer it cost us about $2500. If you need pictures I can try to get some.

 

[Turkeyman]

We built a shed barn using 4x6 PT posts on 12 ft centers, the bays are 12 ft wide. Lag double 2x10s to the 4x6 posts, they span the 12 ft. I then would carriage bolting them togeather for additional strength. Then we used 2x8's, to sit on top of the doubled 2x10s. We laid 2x4's flat on top of that to support the tin. It is 26 x 46. You can save some $ on checking for std size metal at Lowes. Last summer it cost us about $2500. If you need pictures I can try to get some.

 

[rambler]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">(
I'll have to get the tape measure out. Isuspect my L4400 is about the same as 3130 but the mower will add even more length. If its 20', plans will have to change.

As far as the roof pitch, I haven't determined it yet. I'm not fond of heights but this shed will only need to be high enough in the front for the ROPS to clear comfortably. I put the roof on my cabin myself and even though I hate being up that high I can do it. But the cabin was a kit. All the engineering was done for me. That's my main deficiency at this point but I'm still early in the planning stage and I greatly appreciate all the advice. )</font>

Be careful on this. You are spending _some_ money on a shed. Please build it to grow a bit with you, and not be a waste of money 5 years from now....

Dad built a couple machine sheds to fit the machinery in them that he had at the time. They are worthless waste now - nothing fits in them.

You are building kinda small to start with, and when you talk about making the roof slant 'just big enough' for the tractor you currently own..... What happens when you get something different in 5 years?

I need to struggle & skimp as well, so I understand.

But if you can't afford to put up a big enough, comfortable shed that will let you grow a bit......

Maybe time to pull back & take stock, & see if you could afford what you need in 12 months or so. And then have something good that will last you.

I see some danger signals in your messages here - you are trying to get by on such a shoestring, that you will end up with a poor building that won't be worth the little you spent on it.

How do I know? How will the others who agree with me here know?

Been there, done that.

Just trying to help. You really need to make something useable; not just really cheap.

--->Paul

 

[rambler]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">(
I'll have to get the tape measure out. Isuspect my L4400 is about the same as 3130 but the mower will add even more length. If its 20', plans will have to change.

As far as the roof pitch, I haven't determined it yet. I'm not fond of heights but this shed will only need to be high enough in the front for the ROPS to clear comfortably. I put the roof on my cabin myself and even though I hate being up that high I can do it. But the cabin was a kit. All the engineering was done for me. That's my main deficiency at this point but I'm still early in the planning stage and I greatly appreciate all the advice. )</font>

Be careful on this. You are spending _some_ money on a shed. Please build it to grow a bit with you, and not be a waste of money 5 years from now....

Dad built a couple machine sheds to fit the machinery in them that he had at the time. They are worthless waste now - nothing fits in them.

You are building kinda small to start with, and when you talk about making the roof slant 'just big enough' for the tractor you currently own..... What happens when you get something different in 5 years?

I need to struggle & skimp as well, so I understand.

But if you can't afford to put up a big enough, comfortable shed that will let you grow a bit......

Maybe time to pull back & take stock, & see if you could afford what you need in 12 months or so. And then have something good that will last you.

I see some danger signals in your messages here - you are trying to get by on such a shoestring, that you will end up with a poor building that won't be worth the little you spent on it.

How do I know? How will the others who agree with me here know?

Been there, done that.

Just trying to help. You really need to make something useable; not just really cheap.

--->Paul

 

[MikeD74T]

N80, Here's some free plans. Make your building big enough, especially door openings.

 

[MikeD74T]

N80, Here's some free plans. Make your building big enough, especially door openings.

 

[N80]

Thanks Mike, I'll take a look at those plans.

Paul, you are absolutely right. I'm still trying to figure out my needs and seeking advice. I'm sure this thing is going to get a lot bigger and more expensive than I'd thought. At the same time I don't want to build a Taj Mahal for one small tractor and two implements! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I'm a pretty slow mover. I'll be planning and seeking more advice (this place is great for that) for a few more months. I don't see breaking ground before the fall. One nice thing about this sort of structure is that to a certain extent I can progress along as the budget allows.

Here's another fly in the ointment. My wife informed me yesterday that she is taking one of our horses to stay down on our property and it might be nice to have a stall and tack area. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Now that just changes everything! But, it might be a way to get her to loosen up the purse strings too.

Back to the drawing board. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[N80]

Thanks Mike, I'll take a look at those plans.

Paul, you are absolutely right. I'm still trying to figure out my needs and seeking advice. I'm sure this thing is going to get a lot bigger and more expensive than I'd thought. At the same time I don't want to build a Taj Mahal for one small tractor and two implements! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I'm a pretty slow mover. I'll be planning and seeking more advice (this place is great for that) for a few more months. I don't see breaking ground before the fall. One nice thing about this sort of structure is that to a certain extent I can progress along as the budget allows.

Here's another fly in the ointment. My wife informed me yesterday that she is taking one of our horses to stay down on our property and it might be nice to have a stall and tack area. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Now that just changes everything! But, it might be a way to get her to loosen up the purse strings too.

Back to the drawing board. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[saltman]

I just built a nice little carpor/tractorport for my new JD 990.
I made it 20' x 15' but you could easily modify it too make it larger. Here is the site I got the idea from. http://www.buildeazy.com/carport_imp.html

I too was on a budget and kept the final price with delivery and all lumber down to about 1,500.00 I used 7 4x6 posts, 2x6 rafters 24" on center and 2x10"s for the side and front and back beams. I sheeted it with OSB and then installed a metal corrigated roof over 30 pound paper.

Good luck

Derik

 

[saltman]

I just built a nice little carpor/tractorport for my new JD 990.
I made it 20' x 15' but you could easily modify it too make it larger. Here is the site I got the idea from. http://www.buildeazy.com/carport_imp.html

I too was on a budget and kept the final price with delivery and all lumber down to about 1,500.00 I used 7 4x6 posts, 2x6 rafters 24" on center and 2x10"s for the side and front and back beams. I sheeted it with OSB and then installed a metal corrigated roof over 30 pound paper.

Good luck

Derik