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logangrey

logangrey

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LS 3032
Hi guys I have an ls3032 a would like to get a cover or partial cover for it. Maybe try and keep it looking goid longer. I store it inside in winter but outside in summer mostly soprevent damage to paint and plastics . Any ideas . Thanks
 
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Metal carport would be the easiest and cheapest route. That's what I have.

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May not be as easy as the carport, but possibly cheaper. I am planning on doing something like this on a remote parcel I own. Total cost should be around $500 as of 5/2/2023, but I am using logs I have on site and leaving the sides open.

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If you don't care what it looks like, and are not concerned about snow load (summer months) then make a simple frame using 2x4 and a tarp from Harbor freight. Make it wide enough and tall enough to fit your tractor.

A bit more expensive, but under $500 and easier than all these, is a popup tent. Here is a 10x20 that should fit your tractor with room to spare. Would probably need to fold down your ROPS
 
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Soft tarp maybe.
 
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Bobrown14 said:
This is what I have - works great and I have implements in there with the tractor. Its heavy duty been using it for 6 years so far can handle snow loads and wind and a tree fell on it and didn't rip or break anything.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...-peak-style-12-ft-x-20-ft-x-8-ft?cm_vc=-10011
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How does that hold up to wind load?

I live in eastern NC and snow is not a concern whatsoever. The wind is a problem for me though. I currently have a makeshift tent in the woods with a large TSC tarp and 1/4" cable. I am constantly fixing it due to wind and the pucker-factor is high come hurricane season.
 
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Over time, a carport or DIY tractor shed with a metal roof is going to work a lot better than replacing tarps.
 
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It's not expensive or hard. 6 each 4x4x12; 12 bags quikcrete; some 29ga roofing tin, 2x6x12 shed roof joists, some 2x4 purlions. Probably cost you less then $250. I would go with something in the neighborhood of 12x16 ft. Over hang about 2 ft of the sides; simple shed roof; 1 in 12 pitch (unless you live in snow country). Space your 4x4s at 8 from OC; and you can span a 12 ft space with a 2x6 if your just holding up 2x4 purlions and 29ga metal. If your working by yourself; you might get 9 ft pieces of metal roofing rather then 16s. Give a health over lap. Done. Unless your county beats you up about permits. Then the "engineered roof trusses" end up probably tripling your cost.

Edit; generally roofing metal is Far more expensive at Home Depot or Lowes then a metal roofing supplier

I would set 4x4s about 24-36" in ground, mix and pour 2-80# bags of quikcrete on them; make sure to temp brace until roof is finished. Probably make the high side of the shed 10 ft. the low side 9 ft. Attached generic Google images.
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