Winter Cover for 4310

[glagen]

Due to a family illness I have had to construct a wheelchair ramp in the garage stall where I used to house my 4310. It is now parked outside. I would like to cover it to keep the snow off it, etc. Because the wheelchair ramp is not permanent, I don't want to spend a lot of money on a solution. Can anyone recommend a cover that will handle the machine, FEL and BH, or perhaps a portable enclosure. Advice will be much appreciated.

Steve Z

 

[jdgreg]

I recently got my Northern Tool holiday sale catalog, they have a couple of different of "Garage-in-box" setups that may be ideal for you. Here's a link to one in their catalog, click here

 

[trlong]

gladen,

An 'instant garage", "portable garage", "garage in a box"... may be a good solution. Lots of folks are happy with them and I seriously need one. However, for a tractor, note the "door height". Most all of the companies selling these have door heigths too low for the ROPS, until you get to the "Boat/SUV" size that has a full 8' door clearance. That is, if the 4310 needs, or will fit 8' without dropping the ROPS. Once you get to the 8' height, you'll be looking at $700 +. Some will advertise lower prices but, anchors, zippered end doors, door roll-up kits, etc... are all "extras", but necessary if it's not going to blow away and you want to get in and out. JMHO

Tom

 

[TMcD_in_MI]

You might consider not covering the tractor at all, especially if you're talking about a temporary situation. My 4310 sat out all last winter. It took a little time to brush snow off the operator's area, but the tractor didn't seem to mind being outside at all.

Having said that, I have to admit that I'm in the process of building a small barn to keep the tractor in this winter. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Sure hope I get it done before we get serious snow.

Tom

 

[Casco1]

My tractor stays outside winters in NE what I have is a silver tarp held down with bungees it's large enough to cover but doesn't go to the ground, I have about two feet of open air all around the bottom. no problems, no dampness so far. Easy on Easy off