Tractor Cover

[RichnMo]

Does anyone know of any companies that have tractor covers that fit? I've got a L-5040 with a canopy on it, so I was looking for one that would fit a cab model with as loader. This way when I've got it parked outside the paint won't fade. Any help would be great

 

[loggin]

Does anyone know of any companies that have tractor covers that fit? I've got a L-5040 with a canopy on it, so I was looking for one that would fit a cab model with as loader. This way when I've got it parked outside the paint won't fade. Any help would be great

I have personally never seen a custom fit tractor cover. And by that I believe you mean a soft cover. Likely quite difficult to put on and take off. Better to build a temporary cover like a pole barn or canvas tent type structure to park it under.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[alexpops]

Find someone that makes custom boat covers. They can set you up in sunbrella with a 2 or 3 piece cover that attaches to the tractor pretty easy. If you or your wife is handy with a sewing machine, it's a diy project. key areas to watch out for:

Chafe protection -- both to protect the cover & to keep wind movement from scratching/rubbing off paint.
Decent attachment hardware -- canopy could use turn button, pull the dot or snaps depends on what you want & weather conditions -- don't cheap out or you'll have rust stains instead of faded paint.
Panel connections -- rope lacing/turn buttons/snaps/etc. Make sure oriented to let water run off instead of under.
Reinforcements -- corners/edges/attachment points Determined by prevailing weather conditions.
Wash before covering -- amazing how quick dirt will be ground into your paint/gelcoat/etc. from a simple fabric cover.

 

[dlctcg]

Just be careful with covering the tractor... everything I have covered that sits outside has just been a big invitation to mice / chipmunks / rodents / & every other critter that is looking for cover... That is usually when the issues just start...

 

[RichnMo]

Thank you guy's for all the info as I hadn't given thought's to creating cover for vermin while trying to preserve my tractor. And searching the web there isn't a whole lot available and generally I've got it parked inside my shop but some recent projects put it outside and was just looking to take care of it. Thanks again guy's for the help.

 

[bigtiller]

I have personally never seen a custom fit tractor cover. And by that I believe you mean a soft cover. Likely quite difficult to put on and take off. Better to build a temporary cover like a pole barn or canvas tent type structure to park it under.

Just my 2 cents.

Custom fit tractor covers are out there. You just have to find the right woman to make it.