Where Do You Park Your Tractor(s)?

Taylormade · Dec 9, 2015

Searched a few different ways and didn't find a thread like this... I'm looking to build a pole barn/loafing shed/lean to/carport/RV storage thing.

It started as "I need cover for my tractor, Cushman, zero turn and truck" and has quickly evolved to "I need another covered work space with tools just for my tractor, cushman, zero turn and truck, need space for all the above, I'd really like to have the Airstream covered and maybe enough for the boat when it's not on the lift."

In other words, I'm probably looking at two structures now. Anyway, I was hoping to get some inspiration from what you guys might already have. I'm thinking something like the pic below.

KenL · Dec 9, 2015

I have a 42x95' pole shed with 32' walled off insulated and heated with an overhead door going from the heated part to the unheated part. Works perfect for me. In the winter I don't have to open the outside doors to moved something from one side to the other and in the summer I can open the door for more air flow on warm days. I also have the shop air conditioned. Heck, it's nicer out there than in the house.

caterpillar guy · Dec 9, 2015

One thing to do is when you think it is high enough ad 2 feet it will still be to low in a few years.
I can remember when dad built the 40x80 pole barn in the 70's the guys complained when dad told them he wanted 12FT under the plates. They couldn't under stand that. Now it is not high enough for half the equipment. We have it all scattered at 3 places some where it will go in and the rest where it is last used or is needed during the winter. My brother has a 60x70 with 2 old cow barns at one place. Then a 60x70 with another 40x60 at his home place the 40x60 is only about 10Ft high. Sucks to get much in it. The other has a 15Ft height works good for the combine and bigger tractors. The 60x70 at his other place is 14FT high so the combine can be put in there during the night and for winter if it is there.
I have a 32x48 old hip roof shed.

Geo-TH,In · Dec 9, 2015

Everything I own on wheels is under roof to keep it out of the weather and locked up to keep people
from stealing it. Pole barn, sheds, garages. Only have one exception, 20 ft implement trailer is
left outside.

fixerupper · Dec 9, 2015

Doors need to be at least 14 feet tall, maybe even 16. Maybe 20 years in the future someone might drive a semi tractor with tall stacks through that door. You never know.

01gentdc · Dec 9, 2015

I prefer lean tos along a fence or building ,,. what I dobt like to do is move everything out to get to one pc way in the back ,,. that can yakee hours ,,

Ken Macfarlane · Dec 9, 2015

In same boat, planning to build open front machine shed for
equipment with one bay closed off/ locked for atv chainsaw
etc.

Plan to next build a large enclosed hay barn for hay and
wagons. That is in the future. Don't want my tractors in an
enclosed barn with hay, too many eggs in one basket for fire.

Bill(Wis) · Dec 9, 2015

No matter how big you build it, it won't be big enough. 16' high sides work for me to allow doors high enough for a combine. Don't forget the width of the doors as well. Ventilation and light are two must haves. Otherwise, you'll be turning the lights on in broad daylight to keep from stumbling around in the dark. Ventilation or you'll wonder why you even bothered to build a shed. My neighbor stores most of his machinery outside because of high moisture inside. Depending on your base you might need a moisture barrier under the concrete or are you going with a gravel,crushed rock or dirt floor? Best ventilation is a continuously vented ridge and vented soffets. Natural daylight from either skylights or transparent or translucent side panels. So called ridge lights don't work well. Not the ones I've seen. Good luck with your project.

rrlund · Dec 9, 2015

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W_B · Dec 9, 2015

One of them sits out attached to a manure spreader, one sits in an open front shed and the other is in a closed in barn. All the riding mowers are either in an enclosed section of the shed or next to the bigger tractor in that open section of the shed. The one outside is covered with cheap tarp to keep the rain off the seat and the operator area.

Donald Lehman · Dec 9, 2015

Build the biggest you can afford....................Then add another 60 feet. Build the tallest doors you think you will ever need...........and then go 2 feet higher. Half heated and half cold storage.

Taylormade · Dec 9, 2015

Wow. What a great community you have here! I appreciate everyone's responses, although I do feel this is a great candidate for the "this thread is useless without pics" emoticon.

Speaking of which, I see I failed to add the pic earlier, which tool do I use for that, the Advanced Posting Tools or the one below it, Upload Photos/Videos?

Blackhole49 · Dec 9, 2015

Tractors', shop, and various other toys are in the barns. A car and numerous other items are jammed into the 19'x48' lean to behind the big barn. Also have a 22'x20' garage full. Only thing not covered is the snowmobile trailer and machines in it.

Jim in New Mexico · Dec 9, 2015

I put up a 16 wide 16 high by 50 long metal pe-engineered building from a Co. in PA. just me and a
guy who works for me when I need him built it for my Motor home,than sold the MH and now I use it
for storage. This structure is all metal,put together with all self tapping screws,using a screw
gun.It is like a giant erector set. I have about 10K invested. If anybody is interested in any
information on this ,my email is open. PS they also have an outlet/plant between Tuscon and
Phoenix AZ. Best part is the freight is included !! They will also design ex actually what you
want. Jim in N.M.

Mike(NEOhio) · Dec 9, 2015

There's a theorem that says the stuff you accumulate expands to fill the available space. No matter how big, you'll fill it up and need more.

rrlund · Dec 9, 2015

You can ask for early permission on the site comments forum,but as a general rule,I think you have to have made six posts before you can post pictures.

Taylormade · Dec 9, 2015

(quoted from post at 12:48:46 12/09/15) There's a theorem that says the stuff you accumulate expands to fill the available space. No matter how big, you'll fill it up and need more.

Agree! I built a 20x40 workshop when I moved to the property a year and a half ago (because the slab was already here) and it's full to the point where I added flooring to the attic to store more junk!

James Howell · Dec 9, 2015

Take a look at the photos below of how we "cover" our tractors here on the farm in NE Texas.

Since we do not have severe cold weather, our sheds are used to keep the tractors out of the rain and extreme heat of the sun.

At first there was only the storage building with two empty bays.

The tractor shed was added on the front of the storage building to provide permanent cover for 5 tractors.

The hay shed is permanent cover for the two Model 70s and KRONE balers, but other tractors are moved up there when the hay inventory diminishes.

As the "collection" grew, we built the equipment shed for storage of tractors and equipment only used in the Spring and Summer.

Finally we built a run-in shed for Nancy's horses, but since the horses are in Hutchins, the two empty stalls are used to tractors.

Hope this helps.

Taylormade · Dec 9, 2015

(quoted from post at 12:54:38 12/09/15) You can ask for early permission on the site comments forum,but as a general rule,I think you have to have made six posts before you can post pictures.

Got it, no worries, I'll bide my time. In fact, if that number holds true, I'm almost there.

Keep the pics coming!

Taylormade · Dec 9, 2015

(quoted from post at 13:01:25 12/09/15) Take a look at the photos below of how we "cover" our tractors here on the farm in NE Texas.

Hope this helps.

Sure does! I'm guess I'm in a similar situation. It's rarely below 40 here (heck, this year I don't think we'll even see 50) but it rains like the dickens and the sun (and tree branch fallings) do damage.

While I'd LOVE to have a 60x70, I just don't see it happening. I'm only on 4 acres so I don't have that much equipment to worry about (I know I know... it'll grow), plus I don't have $10k to drop on it just yet. I imagine mine will be built in phases with phase one just being a 20x40 covered loafing shed, then I'll add on the workspace, then more and more as the years go by (and I pick up a FEL to help lift stuff).

To answer an earlier question, it'll probably be gravel based until the shop gets added, which will be slab.

Dick L · Dec 9, 2015

I park my tractors where ever I stop and get off in the back or side yard. Normally close to a walker or lawnmower as I can get with out closing off a place to drive a different tractor.

^D By the pictures this was not a question for the likes of me.

^D

Fawteen · Dec 9, 2015

I have my garage for working on stuff and keeping my tools in.

My tractors and equipment live under the three-sided barn I built for the purpose, plus the hay storage on top.

Married2Allis · Dec 9, 2015

Blackhole49, you've even got flagpoles and cupolas. Dang!!

farmerkid · Dec 9, 2015

those are some nice tractors do u think a ford 8n can pull a 15' mower

farmerkid · Dec 9, 2015

i just cleared a spot out in my woods put cedar logs on the sides and back my tractors and equipment up to them and thats it i usually detach the equipment and park the tractor next to it but with just 2 old ford tractors theres no need to drop a couple grand on a garage so... thats what i do

Tom OConnor · Dec 9, 2015

I keep mine at the hangar at the airport. Airplanes do not like dust so all ground surfaces are either sod or cement. I can leave them there for a
year and they will not have a bit of dust on them. If I were going to build a new facility I would call Morton and have them show what they can
do. They will have many pictures and options to choose from.

rossow (mn) · Dec 9, 2015

I park two 8Ns in an open-front lean-to on the south side of one machine shed, one 8N inside the machine shed, one 8N in a wood-framed shed on another property, and a Farmall Cub in a small enclosed lean-to on another shed. All sit on crushed-rock floors.

roaddevil49 · Dec 9, 2015

Isn't great to have a comfortable spot to go to when SOMBO is dishing out hot tounge and cold shoulder for somthing that you did or didn't do..

Trygve · Dec 9, 2015

Bought the town garage when it closed and that's where I store my tractors...only have 8 now.

LME · Dec 9, 2015

In my barns.

2510Paul · Dec 9, 2015

Larger front shed has heat, insulated and vapor barrier all around. Concrete floor with 6 mill plastic vapor barrier below. I keep a dehumidifier running in the summer to keep tractors and parts dry. And it is cooler for me. Paul

Taylormade · Dec 9, 2015

Man, I am BLOWN away by your sheds, barns, castles. Absolutely awe inspiring!

37chief · Dec 9, 2015

All my tractors get parked outside, and covered with a plastic tarp. Stan

sotxbill · Dec 9, 2015

ALWAYS within reach of an air hose, water hose, and power outlet. School of hard knocks...

D beatty · Dec 9, 2015

I park 9 farm tractors ,2 pickup trucks,4 garden tractors, car and other things in 40x60 building. It's locked and cameras all the time after having some problems.

TXZane · Dec 9, 2015

Here is mine that I'm building. 18'x48' with a 4'
overhang in the front.

Royse · Dec 9, 2015

I park mine where ever they die. Ran when parked! LOL

Use the advanced posting tool, upload photo, choose file, upload,
then after you see it in the little preview windows click continue.

Here are a few of them in one of the pole barns this fall.

showcrop · Dec 9, 2015

Mine is a little like KenL's My building is 40x50 with 17 foot ceiling. It is well insulated. Then I have an insulated shop room built INSIDE of it in a corner, which is 16x22 with ten ft ceiling. I heat the inner room with a catalytic wall mount propane heater. I keep it at fifty when I am not in there, then bump it up when I am. The heat that escapes from the inner room keeps the outer one above 40 unless it gets down below zero. So I have lots of space for my tractors and other projects, to keep them out of the weather, and to keep me comfortable at a pretty low cost. My truck stays in there a lot of the time as well as the wife's car when snow is predicted.

44 massey · Dec 9, 2015

The taller half is the shop area, insulated and heated, to the rear is storage, each half is 30X48!!! Am currently adding (30X60) onto storage area!!!!

Paul from MI · Dec 9, 2015

Started with a 24 x 32 shed and one tractor. Now 32 x 44 and 28 x 64, with 7 tractors, 3 wagons, combine, grain drill, corn planter, hay baler and a bunch of lawn stuff. None of it is heated, that's what they make Carharts for. Big question is--"Do I buy another tractor, or add on the barn?".

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