Lean to shed floor

J Hamilton · Oct 29, 2023

Lean-to shed just has a dirt floor, what would be the better option for parking tractors on? Leave as dirt, rock - such as CA6 or 1 inch clean or crushed lime - such as FA21? Open to any other suggestions if there would be something better to use.

old · Oct 29, 2023

Not sure if you have it where you are but dirty base works well for such things and after a number of years gets almost like concrete.

J Hamilton · Oct 29, 2023

I have about 4 quarries fairly close to me, so I'm sure I can get some.

rustred · Oct 29, 2023

Its not a big deal as to what u have the tires sitting on if they are being moved every so often. Gravel is good. Or just Use planks under the tires. Many a tractor has sat for 10-20 years out in the dirt. The sun is more of a concern. And keep your tire pressure up. And valve stems to the top is another thing.

super99 · Oct 29, 2023

I have lime floor in my machine shed, I would advise against it. In the center where there is lots of traffic, it packs down almost like concrete. Where there isn't as much traffic, it's not as solid. BUT, any metal that touches the floor rusts terrible, If you try to work on anything in it you are covered with white dust. I have a large stack of cardboard, aka cowboy creeper to use when I work on anything.

VicS · Oct 29, 2023

I think that is CA 6. 3/4 with fines. I have 5/8 chat.

old · Oct 29, 2023

In my area of Mo. we call it dirty base and it is used most any where where concrete or asphalt roads are being built. They put it in compact it and then top it off

J Hamilton · Oct 30, 2023

I wasn't even thinking about lime rusting and eating metal. Lime is out of the question now since 2 tractors are on steel.

J Hamilton · Oct 30, 2023

Several of the tractors hibernate during the winter, only a couple get used during the winter. Boards under the tires on a rock base sounds like the best scenario. I do check every week or two on the tires to be sure they are up, I know sitting flat will ruin them.

caterpillar guy · Oct 30, 2023

The limestone would work well and if you are worried about the limestone degrading the steel wheels just park them on old tires to hold them off the stone. We used to over lap old tires from cars,pickups and what have you except for rear tractor tires to keep the Cat from freezing down in case we needed it during the winter. We just used them on dirt. They would work well for what you want or cut the tread off from the sides if you want pretty in the shed. Stone of any kind is not comfortable to work on under things though. In a dry climate sand or gravel will work well with little moisture in the sand or gravel. In more moist climate a cement floor with wood or tires would work best.

DPittman · Oct 30, 2023

I got recycled asphalt in my shed and it works bout as well as anything cept concrete

J Hamilton · Oct 30, 2023

I remember when they had a hard time giving that stuff away. Now I'm told they mix up to a certain percentage of it in new asphalt. I asked about getting some for my driveway last year when they milled the road in front of my house and was told no. But I did get them to 'spill' some for me.

Geo-TH,In · Oct 30, 2023

I'm cheap. What's wrong with dry dirt?
IF it is wet, you may want to park it on treated lumber.
If you work on tractors put an ad on craigslist for used carpet someone is wanting to get rid of.

When I want to get rid of carpet in a rental unit, I put an ad on craigslist and someone will remove the carpet, take the pad and tack down strips. The carpet installer will charge me to remove the old carpet. A Win, Win for 2 people.

They always thank me and say, It's better than what I have right now.

Carpet will help keep the dry dusty dirt from flying in the air if you have to get on the ground to work on a tractor.

Bonnan · Oct 30, 2023

Crushed limestone rock works fine for me. But I have very little metal sitting on it.

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