tractor shelter

chuck172 · Jun 10, 2014

I've been using an old tarp to cover my new ck35 with loader. I'm only kidding myself to say I'll build a pole barn or lean to this year. Winter will be here before long. I'm thinking of the easy way out. Tent!
Looking at the ShelterLogic at TSC. ShelterLogic® 3-in-1 Shelter Multi-Purpose Shelter and Storage, 10 ft. x 15 ft. x 8 ft. - Tractor Supply Co.
How is it for size, durability etc?
Will it get me through a few years?

TomSeller · Jun 10, 2014

chuck172 said:
I've been using an old tarp to cover my new ck35 with loader. I'm only kidding myself to say I'll build a pole barn or lean to this year. Winter will be here before long. I'm thinking of the easy way out. Tent!
Looking at the ShelterLogic at TSC. ShelterLogic® 3-in-1 Shelter Multi-Purpose Shelter and Storage, 10 ft. x 15 ft. x 8 ft. - Tractor Supply Co.
How is it for size, durability etc?
Will it get me through a few years?

That would be a lot better than a tarp that traps moisture under it. How windy is it where you are at? Wind always takes its toll on those. I would keep the snow buildup off and I think it would be fine for a few years.

City Farmer · Jun 10, 2014

I made a tractor house out of 1-1/2" sch. 40 PVC. I drove the posts in the ground about 1' or so, a few 45* fittings to make the A frame, took (2) 3/4" x 1" boards and screwed them to the top of the A frame to tie everything together, used those rubber sided steel washers to screw the tarp to the PVC and that was it. I usually get 3 yrs out of the southeast side before I have to change it out for another $20. Its been there for 6 yrs now and it works perfect for keeping the snow and rain off my machine on the cheap. You can't put to many washers and screws to hold the tarp down.

HarryN · Jun 10, 2014

That version looks like it will work well. I have one that looks like a carport. Anchoring down is the most important part in my area.

TerryR · Jun 10, 2014

HarryN said:
Anchoring down is the most important part in my area.

It would be around here too. I can't imagine any fabric structure lasting the winter here. The wind-speed instrument on the roof of our house indicates above 60 MPH several times every winter and has gotten to 80.

On the other hand, I have learned to keep a tarp on my woodpile by keeping the tarp tight to the wood, with lots of padding (remnants of old tarps) on the sharp corners, and tied down to a continuous ring of sections of old power poles.

Terry

TomSeller · Jun 10, 2014

Do you have a natural wind break i.e. trees or low dry spot it could be placed in?

chuck172 · Jun 10, 2014

Is 10'x15' large enough?

Doloe · Jun 10, 2014

How much snow do you get? The one I bought had a snow load of zero.
Wind is a big issue with these.

Blstr88 · Jun 10, 2014

I had a Shelter Logic in my backyard for 3-years...bigger than the one you linked too, and it had a roof that really was not pitched much at all. We get a considerable amount of snow in NH and I was impressed with its durability. After 3 years it was showing some wear, a few small tears and sections of tarp that were over a support bar had "stretched" a bit...but overall it held up great. Ended up selling the boat we stored under it so I gave it away...but I feel I got my moneys worth out of it over 3 years. I'd get one again for sure.

I would pull heavy snow off of it still though. There were plenty of times it built up but Id always get out and pull it off the top, never let it get TOO heavy.