Tractor Cover

[Dirt Farmer]

I am looking to protect my tractor (Kubota 3700SU) from the elements especially during winter until I can build a storage area. I found a tractor cover online from covermytractor.com. Has anyone had experience with this type of cover or could anyone recommend a similar type cover? Any advice on winter stroage would be much appreciated.

 

[Thomas]

Know couple gentlemen use heavy mill blue tarp extra size..easy to handle also if repairs etc. needed plenty of coverage..until shed etc. built.

 

[Chilly807]

I wouldn't recommend the temporary shelters from Shelter Logic, unless you're sheltered from the wind. Mine lasted a month maybe, then turned into a twisted pile of fabric and steel pipe. Luckily the tractor wasn't in it at the time.

Sean

 

[wdchyd]

I know Chilly doesn't like them but this is add-on was on of my late summer projects before hunting season starts.....

It is protected from the wind and I have two neighbors with the same (One three years old and one 4 yrs old)......

Shelter-Logic does make heavy duty models and heavier fabric if you pay for it.....

This is 12' w x 20' deep x 8' high.....picked up in Nashua, NH $549

.http://sheltersofnewengland.com/downloads/prepack/12 WIDE ROUND.pdf

 

[kebo]

Know couple gentlemen use heavy mill blue tarp extra size..easy to handle also if repairs etc. needed plenty of coverage..until shed etc. built.

Unless you strap a tarp down tightly with bungee cords, the wind will make it flap and it will rub the paint off on some corners and edges of the sheetmetal.

 

[wdchyd]

Here's a pics of the internals, no much more than a HD Tent......:laughing:.....all you need is the Circus Elephants.......well maybe small ones......

 

[Mousefield]

Found that my portable garage has worked well so far. It does get some wind but is bolted down well. 10 X 20 ft and the tractor just fits in without having to lower the ROPS.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I wouldn't recommend the temporary shelters from Shelter Logic, unless you're sheltered from the wind. Mine lasted a month maybe, then turned into a twisted pile of fabric and steel pipe. Luckily the tractor wasn't in it at the time.

I have a Shelter Logic 12 X 20 that's been standing 3 years and withstood winds up to 80 mph.

It has a few small leaks where the cover has rubbed on the poles, but other than that, NO problems at all.

Mine is anchor bolted to a concrete pad

 

[TripleR]

Like Chilly, we tried a portable shelter years ago and it lasted a month. It was exposed to direct wind.

 

[Chilly807]

In my experience, it was an all-or-nothing thing. From what I could tell of what was left, one bolt broke, then the frame could move a bit. The rest soon followed. I had 24 inch ground anchors in frozen ground, they never moved one inch.

With heavy enough pipe, and welded construction, they'd be fine I think. Like I said, if you're in a sheltered area and don't get a ton of snow, they should be ok.

Sean