Where do you park/store your tractor?

[dnw64]

I find plowing to be much faster than blowing snow. I put the plow on front and the blower on the back.

Plowing is much faster than blowing, although it becomes a lot closer if you count the time re-landscaping your lawn come spring. And the snowbanks can get really high in some years.

The (front mount) snowblower runs 6" past the edge of the pavement, and there is virtually no buildup of snow along the edges, which is especially important where the driveway meets the road.

Then again, if you have a 1/4 mile long drive through the woods, a plow makes a lot more sense. There is a reason that almost all municipalities use plows and not snowblowers.

 

[Gord Baker]

When not in use, I park my tractor in a carport with a gravel floor. It's a Kubota B2320 that I bought new in 2014. I am starting to notice quite a bit of rust on the tractor and am wondering if this is normal for being storing on a dirt floor, or has Kubota paint quality gone downhill.

Would love to hear how you all store your tractors and your issues & solutions to rusting or preventing rust.

Both situations result in Rust. Condensation is a big enemy. In the Spring, Sand the rusted areas and Rattle Can to restore Paint. Do not oil spray now.

 

[Gord Baker]

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30x60 insulated barn. It's never seen a drop of moisture since it came off the truck.

So you never Wash it?

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

So you never Wash it?

Leaf blower takes off the dust. I suppose I do use a quick detailer once per year and then apply ceramic coat. Do I hose it down? No. She stays pretty clean.

No rain. No condensation. No hoses.

 

[walnutman]

Mine goes in my concrete floor outbuilding.

 

[mapper]

In here, on a concrete floor. The lawn tractor lives behind the door to the left, the floor there is dirt and bark chips. Keeps the paint and rubber in nice shape, I keep rodent bate stations filled year round and haven't had any issues with mice in the wiring.
I've stated before, it amazes me how many folks around here leave their tractors outside. Too many pink Kubotas around to count!

 

[ursis12]

Hi,

Brand new to the forum.

My Mahindra Max 24 HST tractor and Walker zero turn mower are both stored in a shed 16 x 20 shed with an elevated and reinforced wood floor built specifically for them.

The only time the tractor is not kept there is in the winter when it is moved to the spare garage bay so it can plow out and down the driveway.

 

[vikingmetalgarages]

I used to keep mine out in the open with just a tarp, but after upgrading equipment I decided it wasn’t worth the exposure. Recently I put up a metal barn and now I park all my tractors and farm equipment in there. It’s made a big difference — no more worrying about sun damage, rain, or constantly covering and uncovering things. Everything stays dry and a lot more secure, and maintenance has honestly been easier since it’s protected from the weather.

 

[Rvrrat14]

Mine got lucky; insulated garage beside wifes vehicle!

Happened by accident. New Chevy HD has a longer bed and my garage door wouldn’t close by 4 inches! So truck under carport, tractor in garage.

 

[Skypilota72]

Mine resides in our temperature controlled 3rd garage, using built-in baseboard heaters. Our cars also enjoy the same treatment in our primary garage. For me, it’s worth the cost of electricity in our Wisconsin winters.

 

[Slomo928]

Climate controlled addition to the main barn with selected implements. 2026 projects include a 10’x20’ run in shed for the land plane, York rake, back blade, aerator and box blade.