Tractor Shed Revisited

[TractorLarry]

Ok, I've been researching this for 2 weeks now, and given:

1. The amount of space I have.
2. The size of the tractor.
3. Money, of course.

I've concluded that my only reasonable choice at this time is the following:

Outdoor > Storage Sheds > Portable Sheds > > Jewett Cameron > Lawn Storage Sheds > JEC IS 11399 HP, JECIS11399HP

I've never used anything like this before.

I'm particularly concerned about snow accumulation.

Anyone here used one?

6'6"H x 6'W x 8'L
Clearance Height 6'2"

The width is 6ft (72") which I think is JUST enough to get the 48" deck in (after subtracting a few inches on each side due to the flaps in the tent).

The deck width, from left side to edge of the output chute is 61".

Height and length are more than enough.

It's only around $300 delivered, but I've never used a 'garage' like this.

Are they reasonably durable?

I really tried to find a plastic/pvc/rubbermaid type shed, but every one of them had a problem in one way or another:

1. Too expensive (close to $1000).
2. Door opening too narrow (most were under 60 inches).
3. When the door opening was wide enough, the overall width was too wide to fit it where it needs to go.

It's either this, or stick with a cover only.

-Larry

 

[hagman]

Larry,

I'll let you know shortly about your shed. I just purchased a very similiar item from the local Menard's store. It is 10' h x 12' w x 20' d. Yours looks like there is a floor with it while mine does not have one. The instructions state that you will need to brush excessive snow off the shed as it will not support a lot of weight on the top. In my case (located in Central, IL.) heavy snow fall is not usually a problem here so I'm not really concerned about it. Mine was on sale for $299 (regularly $399) so I don't have a lot in it. I plan to use white rock for a floor. I have a B7610 Kubota w/FEL, MMM & box scraper so it will all fit inside plus room for more L & G equipment to free up space in my garge. I, like you need some economical storage space after dishing out money for the tractor. I also have a space where it's going in that will have cover on 3 sides with only the front being exposed to any wind. A couple of people that I have taled to have them and swear by them (not at them). Hope this helps. You might want to check out Menard's and see what they have.

Hagman

 

[TractorLarry]

I called the MFR. The snow rating is 12 pounds per square inch, depending on the wetness.

Not sure what the heck that means in reality

No, that's not a floor. It just looks like it because of the blacktop it's sitting on.

I also found out that the whole thing only weighs 100 pounds, and tie-downs are mandatory.

I'll check out the menards site.

-Larry

Larry,

I'll let you know shortly about your shed. I just purchased a very similiar item from the local Menard's store. It is 10' h x 12' w x 20' d. Yours looks like there is a floor with it while mine does not have one. The instructions state that you will need to brush excessive snow off the shed as it will not support a lot of weight on the top. In my case (located in Central, IL.) heavy snow fall is not usually a problem here so I'm not really concerned about it. Mine was on sale for $299 (regularly $399) so I don't have a lot in it. I plan to use white rock for a floor. I have a B7610 Kubota w/FEL, MMM & box scraper so it will all fit inside plus room for more L & G equipment to free up space in my garge. I, like you need some economical storage space after dishing out money for the tractor. I also have a space where it's going in that will have cover on 3 sides with only the front being exposed to any wind. A couple of people that I have taled to have them and swear by them (not at them). Hope this helps. You might want to check out Menard's and see what they have.

Hagman

 

[TractorLarry]

Ok, looked it up on their site. Man, what a horrid site to find anything on!

It does look like the same thing, just yours is a tad bigger.

Make sure you get a tie-down/stake kit. It'll take off like a balloon if you don't

-Larry

 

[TractorLarry]

I went ahead and ordered it. Realistically, it's all I can afford right now anyway.

-Larry

 

[vtcress]

Pictures of my shed. Added 8 x 13 foot extension for just a little over $100. Had over 2 feet of snow on the main shed and it was not braced as well as the extension. The extension has 3 open sides. The extension is for the old (broken) tractor while the new one is in the main shed (only 1 open side). The main shed cost anout $300 and serves as 1/2 tractor shed and 1/2 firewood shed. When the snow plow is attached I back the tractor in so I'm ready to go.
charlie in vt
GT2542

 

[Fordlords]

Anything is better than leaving the tractor exposed outside year round. That shed/shelter you bought Larry will work great as long as it is secured to the ground like you said. It will pay for itself quickly, and can fit more yard things inside along with the tractor.

-Fordlords-

 

[Wesdor]

My cousin bought one like this a year ago. He grew up on a farm, is a carpenter, and did a good job of securing it to the ground.

About the second wind storm of the winter, it blew away. He wasn't too happy about the results.

Just be sure you have it secured - even more than you think is necessary.

On the good side, your tractor will be out of the elements. Good luck.

 

[TractorLarry]

I bought a 6-piece spike-down kit for it. I just have to figure out the room for the spikes/lines.

I'll take a picture of it when it's up. You'll see the clearance issues I'm up against.

I've got a 20X50 Dog run in the way

-Larry

Anything is better than leaving the tractor exposed outside year round. That shed/shelter you bought Larry will work great as long as it is secured to the ground like you said. It will pay for itself quickly, and can fit more yard things inside along with the tractor.

-Fordlords-

 

[TractorLarry]

Where it's going it will have some pretty good wind protection from the house, another shed (door too small for the tractor, and a 1000 pound tractor would fall through the floor anyway), and a 6 ft wood privacy fence.

I do have a stake-down kit coming with it.

-Larry

My cousin bought one like this a year ago. He grew up on a farm, is a carpenter, and did a good job of securing it to the ground.

About the second wind storm of the winter, it blew away. He wasn't too happy about the results.

Just be sure you have it secured - even more than you think is necessary.

On the good side, your tractor will be out of the elements. Good luck.

 

[TractorLarry]

The portable shed came in today.

How they fit a 8x7X6 90 pound shed into a box that's 1X2X4 is beyond me.

Should be interesting

-Larry

 

[keltonkrew]

just try to take it out and then put it back in....that's some Houdini stuff there

 

[TractorLarry]

LOL! Ain't that the truth

-Larry

just try to take it out and then put it back in....that's some Houdini stuff there

 

[TractorLarry]

Ok, it finally decided to not rain for a weekend, and I got to put the 'shed' up.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/pictureposter/Tractor/IMG_0490.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/pictureposter/Tractor/IMG_0491.jpg

The size is just about perfect, though I do have to flip up the discharge chute to get the 48" deck (60" actual width) to clear.

Putting this thing together was no picnic.

It is simple in construction. 20 or so interlocking pipes, along with a dozen or so "T" and "X" fittings.

Simple enough in theory, but in practice it's quite a challange.

The pull-over skin is what actually holds the structure together, and it does that well.

The problem is getting all 30+ pieces to stay put while you are putting it together.

After getting bapped in the head by a falling pipe 2 or 3 times, I finally had enough and started sealing each joint with Duck-Tape as I put it together.

That worked out well.

I was originally going to put it on a spare concrete slab in the back yard, but it turned out to be too small. I did not want it to be on Grass due to the obvious moisture issues. So I just put it in an otherwise unused section of the driveway.

Instead of using tie-down ropes, I bolted it to the driveway.

-Larry

-Larry

 

[TractorLarry]

35 MPH Wind Gusts today and it's still standing

-Larry

 

[5030]

Larry:

Haven't been around for a few weeks so I wish I'd seen your thread earlier. I have a couple of ClearSpan buildings, a small one for garage stuff and a big one 30x15x80 for agricultrial equipment and hay storage. They are really sturdy buildings rated to take snow and wind. The covers are guaranteed for 15 years and the frames are galvanized pipe. They make all sizes. I recommend them. FarmTek; commercial greenhouses, tension fabric buildings, agricultural supplies, truss arch structures, barn curtain, high tunnels.