Removing BH from CK20

[Steve_Miller]

The issue I would anticipate is that the outriggers will leak down and splay out. You could probably prevent that by blocking them and linking the two mover's trolleys. Alternatively you could lower them intentionally to the "deflated" stable position right after removing the BH but then you'd have a seven or eight foot width to deal with.

Mine leaked down the first time I had it off for a long period so I just hooked the transport locks to stop that from happening.

Steve

 

[IslandTractor]

Mine leaked down the first time I had it off for a long period so I just hooked the transport locks to stop that from happening.

Steve

That is fine except that it means the BH has no lateral support to keep it from tipping over. If you rig some other support then locking the stabilizers would seem fine.

 

[Steve_Miller]

That is fine except that it means the BH has no lateral support to keep it from tipping over. If you rig some other support then locking the stabilizers would seem fine.

The backhoe frame was enough support for my liking.

Steve

 

[Cyberroc]

Great thread, I had this on the back burner as well with the weather getting colder and running out of time to get things done.

Weekend after next the BH will get serviced and stored. I am thinking that a set of chains should be enough to hold the stablizers in place after disconnecting the hydro lines.

I am thinking of purchasing one of these LINK To store the BH (disconnected) and tractor this (my first w/tractor) winter. I have a good amount of railroad ties that I plan to set it on along with building a set of tracks for the tractor tires to park on when stored.

I will have to check the length with the BH off, however with almost 17' front to back inside, it just might fit. If not, I guess the BH can go in the shed and the tractor will fit with the BB or snow blade on.

Good Luck!

 

[IslandTractor]

I am thinking of purchasing one of these LINK To store the BH (disconnected) and tractor this (my first w/tractor) winter. I have a good amount of railroad ties that I plan to set it on along with building a set of tracks for the tractor tires to park on when stored.

Are you storing it with the intention of using it during the winter? If not, why not just cover the whole thing with a tarp and provide some ventilation. A bit tarp would only cost about $50 and would be easier to set up as well as not taking up space all year round.

 

[Dmace]

I kept my CK20 in a soft cover garage like that for 2 years before finally getting a metal carport. It works good and is cheap (~$300), you just have to keep any significant snow off or it will really stretch the cover or even collapse it.


The metal carports (~$1200) do make things a lot easier though and add so much more room. They just are not as movable.

 

[Cyberroc]

Are you storing it with the intention of using it during the winter? If not, why not just cover the whole thing with a tarp and provide some ventilation. A bit tarp would only cost about $50 and would be easier to set up as well as not taking up space all year round.

I actually have tarped it or stored it "under cover" since day one, even right now as it rains, my mega machine (don't laugh, biggest tractor I have owned) is nice and dry under a rather large and not so easy to manage tarp. I know they are built to be left out in the weather, it's just the way I roll, you do what I do and I will do what I do, cool? Good.

However, as winter approaches and with having plowed my share of drives and lots, one thing that stands out is how much easier it is to enjoy plowing snow when I don't have to think about needing to clean off the tarp and then cleaning off the tractor from the snow that fell off the tarp during removal, yet alone having to put it back on without tearing it to shreds. Being able to just lift and secure the front flap of a door and start playing, I mean getting to work sounds much better to me.

So yeah, the tarp has it's place and so does the portable garage, why portable you ask? Well, I plan to move as soon as my current house sells and this way I can take it with me... If I don't sell until next year, I will still enjoy being able to drive in and out as needed with my tractor and attachments stored nicely...

 

[IXLR8]

I have a 'portable' "Cover-it" shelter that I keep my CK30 in, along with 1 cord of split wood. Wood will be dry by winter and I can just load it in the FEL and drive it to the house. The shelter is 14'Wx22'Lx10'H.