how to park tractor in the yard long term

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burrpenick

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• Sep 2, 2016

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Was told the tires w/last longer if they were on blocks/gravel/wood vs the dirt. I plan to leave it out about 5 months per year, whats the verdict?

 

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markct

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• Sep 2, 2016

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Never saw a tire fail from sitting on the ground....

 

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flying belgian

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• Sep 2, 2016

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Gosh that's a nice looking tractor. I think I wood park it in the garage and let the pu. sit out.

 

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Alan K

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• Sep 2, 2016

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I remember reading in an MM tractor manual (Im sure most brands did also) to block up the rear wheels to take the weight off of the tires for storage. Im sure it does help so the tires dont take what the call a "permanent set" but years ago a tractor investment was a lot of money and a big deal so you took care of it. Im sure that idea went by the wayside for all manufacturers a few years later as people could afford a couple tractors.

 

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gtractorfan

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• Sep 2, 2016

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I'd think more about weather checking from sun exposure.

 

BarnyardEngineering

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Location

Rochester, NY

• Sep 2, 2016

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Putting them up on blocks may help prevent "flat spots" from developing but like someone else said, protecting from UV will make a whole lot more difference in the longevity of the tire.

Sitting out in the sun is the worst thing you can do to a tire. Maybe if you can find something like Armor All that isn't water soluble so it doesn't wash off in a rain, and keep the tires "lubed up" with that...

 

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tomturkey

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• Sep 2, 2016

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Sun kills paint and tires and wires. Rain gets into every nook and cranny. I prefer to park mine inside. Also don't like to advertise for the midnight tractor supply ceo. just me. gobble

 

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rustyfarmall

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• Sep 2, 2016

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If you want yard art, find some old rusty, crusty machine that is beyond restoration. Paint it up like a new one, or leave it as is. Park the good tractor in the shed, out of the weather.

 

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Shoprat

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• Sep 2, 2016

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That is a good looking tractor.

I have seven tractors, two in the shop, five under tarps. Better than no cover, I guess.

 

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FBH44

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• Sep 2, 2016

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You have the right instincts. Grease it up, take it to the car wash and get dirt and grease blasted off. Tires inflated, fully, then sitting on pressure treated wood blocks, so they don't soak up moisture and start to rot. Some sort of shade for the south tires, so they don't get sun-damage. Fuel stabilized with Stabil, then tank filled and fuel shut off with the carb run dry. Tin can over the muffler. Tarped over with big tarp and tied down to keep the rain and snow off. Keep battery charged, every few months. HOWEVER!!! Don't make it airtight and extremely tight, or mice and pack rats will get inside and make a habitat. Plug entry holes that mice can get into with aluminum foil plugs, or fine screen mesh. Test the antifreeze, make sure it's good. THat's about it. I did that for my H Farmall for 12 - 15 years until I could get to it for restoration.

 

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RLA

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• Sep 2, 2016

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Nice looking little tractor, not my color, for the life of me why would you want to leave it sit out side?
Only a couple of mine look that good, & they all sit inside. You will end up with more issue's by leaving it out.
If you don't have a place for it inside then I don't see the reason to have it..

 

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Mike M

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• Sep 2, 2016

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Well according to most all of them I bought you just shut them off and walk away. "ran when parked"

No way do I leave a tractor sit out. They get too much water in everywhere. Get an old truck box and set on the ground and run it in. They make a nice garage for small tractors.

 

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RBoots

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• Sep 2, 2016

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I'm pretty sure that if I recall correctly, it doesn't run, he fixed it up solely for a yard ornament. Maybe I'm wrong too, I don't know

 

Geo-TH,In

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• Sep 2, 2016

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TOM, TOTALLY AGREE. PARK INSIDE!

 

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tracto-man

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• Sep 2, 2016

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A friend of mine ALWAYS keeps one of his JD's in his front yard. Takes of magneto if it has one, plugs up all holes, runs carb dry and/or drains gas, and lets it sit on the plain ground. Usually they get Christmas lights on them.

 

J.Wondergem

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Location

Rockford, Mi.

• Sep 2, 2016

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Buy a temporary canvas garage, they are pretty cheap.

 

showcrop

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• Sep 2, 2016

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It's your tractor, display it if you want!! Don't worry a bit about dirt and water. The worst thing is the sun on that bulge at the bottom. The oil will be pushed out where the rubber is stressed at that point. Either block it up or increase your pressure by 25 lbs. Don't worry for a second about rain. Your tractor was designed and built to be out in the rain, pressure washing not so much. Many old machines get water in the casings, but it is rarely from some mysterious leak. It is from humid air getting drawn in through the vents. Whenever your trailer queen has moisture from condensation on the cases or other cast parts, it is on the inside as well.

 

Janicholson

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• Sep 2, 2016

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My opinion is to purchase a second A. Find one that is really toast in the drive train, and good for reselling a few good parts. Paint it and put it in the yard. No visible difference, and your real tractor will survive by being in the shed. Jim

 

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Paul from MI

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• Sep 2, 2016

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Display some old rusty parts tractor that's destined for China anyway. that one is way too good to set out and be vandalized. But it's your tractor, do what you want.