Great video Gord! Good luck to everyone on winning the Workmaster plate! We appreciate everyones business and are proud to give a little back. What I have noticed on parts that will age at a much faster rate if left outside, Any black plastic part will fade quickly and become more brittle. Any hydraulic hoses or any rubber part (tires) will fade and crack quicker, Now, that also depends on how many hours of sunlight and wind the equipment is taking too, You have a lot of trees around you which probably limits the sunlight and wind...Red squirrels and mice are terrible by us, they can pack an entire air filter with food for the winter, and its the first place they come when you turn your tractor off because of the heat from the engine is a nice warm bed, not to mention they love the taste of the insulation on wires! You have a lot of nice expensive equipment Gord, I would for sure put a barn at the top of the list. Have a great weekend!
LOL! Mice here too, Jeff! Thanks again for your kindness. I really love the Workmaster Plate you created and I am excited to see someone else get one for Christmas. Cheers!
Hi GP, I think it's not the temperature that will damage parts on your tractor, it's more sun exposure. Hydraulic hoses, steering joint ruber boots, radiator hoses and wheel tires are directly exposes to sun radiations that will degrade ruber and plastic. On your pickup , these parts are not or less exposed. It doesn't mean that you need a garage but just cover or protect these parts when you store your tractor for long period of time.
I agree with Denis I’m a work for a municipality in Wisconsin and I’ve seen hoses on equipment that sits outside all year long get dry rot and crack and eventually fail just saying
Nice video. There’s no doubt keeping stuff covered outdoors is a plus. As long as there is good air flow around it. Keep it up off the ground is a plus. This equipment is a big investment, and a little weather and sun protection will help it go a long way. Cheap insurance.
GP, Your point about need versus want is very relevant in terms of keeping equipment outdoors. You're very strong on maintenance so keeping the tractor and implements outdoors is not a big deal. People who are slack in maintenance will experience problems anyway, but more so with inclement weather. We had tractors in Montana and kept them outdoors with covered parking and never had a problem with good regular maintenance. In later years we kept them all in heated buildings. Block heaters are a must, but having a heated building makes start up very smooth and winter maintenance a breeze. For example, if the tractor is packed with snow you're not likely to see problems developing but with the snow melted off overnight in a heated building you can easily inspect and catch things. By the way, you're not alone. My wife didn't like seeing the implements by the house either. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.
I have a Kubota B3350, and always keep it in an unheated barn. No power in the barn for the block heater, so it always starts hard - in cold high-latitude weather. As many Kubotas do, the paint on mine has started to fade. I bought it used, and it spent the first few years of its life outdoors - under constant UV attack. I have seen a not-that-old Kubota at a dealer, that had literally turned pink! I don't know for sure, but suspect UV can also degrade hydraulic hoses. Hoses do age, and I suspect UV is the culprit. When I go to use the tractor after a snow or ice storm, I am very happy to not have to chip ice or clear snow off it. Thank you for all your helpful and fun videos, Happy Holidays! 🙂
Another great video, mine is out doors. Start her up once a week in the winter and have zero issue. I feel these working tools are made to withstand the elements. That FUFabworks plate looks really handy.
My BX has sat outside for 3 years, bitter cold, hot sun and rain. I would say the only damage I see is faded plastic. Seems like maintenance and a good washing once in the while is the “need”. That said, my (want)machine shed is going up in the next couple weeks and my tractor will get to turn into an indoor princess. Probably just keep the shine a little longer. JUFabworks stuff is awesome! Keep up the great channel. I learn a lot.
I live in northern Michigan and unfortunately I don’t have indoor storage. I keep my B2650 under a lean-to off my shed. I’ve had it for 6 years. No problems at all. I do agree with the previous comments about dry rot on the hydraulic hoses. I’ve had to replace a couple. Implements are left out as well. I’d love to build a warmed pole barn. Maybe one day when these college kids are off my payroll
Excellent thought provoking questions. I keep all my tractors under a shed, sometimes in the shop but mostly just a shed. All my pto powered implements go under a shed but most non powered implements stay outside. I’ve found older open station tractors to get water in the gear boxes from being outside, mostly from neglected shifter boots. My thinking is being inside is definitely better but not a necessity.
Hi Gord! Nature always wins. We humans are in a constant battle as Mother Nature works to reclaim her place. Anything kept under cover and protected from the elements will surely last longer - at least aesthetically. Paint will fade, plastic will break down, water will find its way into places it shouldn’t be. BUT things can last a long time outdoors - as this equipment (like vehicles) is designed to be left outside. I don’t think being completely enclosed and climate controlled is necessary, but I’m sure that would be even better. Like you, my tractor is parked under cover but most of my attachments are left outside. Sorry for the long reply! JUFabworks looks like a great company! Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Americans today! -Ed
Everything holds up better stored indoors in my opinion. We are positive that the sun exposure and all the rain/snow contact on our RV has aged it much more quickly than if it had been stored indoors. I would think the same about a tractor.
I leave all steel implements like stump bucket and pallet forks outside (don't have room in the shed) but the tractor and side by side are stored inside year-round.
Hi Gord! I think most tractors are designed to be able to be stored outdoors. That said, as others have commented, the sun does the most damage to paint, hoses & plastic parts. So I think at least having a shed for the tractor is a good idea. I sure hope you do get to build your shop. You’ll be glad you did. I absolutely love my shop. That JUFabWorks bucket plate is a NICE addition to any bucket. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent comment and I failed to mention that YES, Tractors generally are expected to be used and stored outside most all the time. But take two tractors, one stored under cover, and the other one left out, for 5 years, and the one stored inside, will look better, and most importantly, yield better resale value?! Peace 👍
I bought a brand new JD compact tractor about 18 years ago, along with several implements. All of the hardware was exposed to the Colorado summers and winters for all of that time. There are really only two things that happened by not having them inside most of time. The first is the paint began to fade rapidly. The second was the fact that JD uses plastic parts for the hood and fenders. The hood cracked and had to be replaced. Other than those to items, I didn't see any other issues. So I'm with you the barn/shed is a want, not a need. Also, nice channel. Keep up the good work.
JUFabworks. Thank you for your words of wisdom. My wife would have me sweeping off the snow after every snowfall. Our cars have never received that kind of tender loving care and concern. Should the Kubota and attachments be any different?
I always believed the most detrimental aspect of leaving equipment outdoors is long term exposure to UV rays, damaging paint seal and maybe even some high temperatures in a cab. And of course there's nothing better than being able to service your tractor out of the weather and on your terms. Hope you get that shop built. Love the channel! JUFabworks
I'm not an expert but I'll share my own experience. My father bought a used tractor in the mid 1970s witch I have now and it has spent one winter indoors. It still works great today.
Heating your future garage with wood should be a must! I keep everything under some form of cover, heated or not. It really keeps the rust and fading down and adds to the longevity of the equipment. I have a few IH tractors that are 50 years plus and still have nice paint due to storage under a roof. Same goes for implements under cover. The Jufabworks bucket mount is pretty nice! For those who are celebrating Thanksgiving, Have a Happy one!!
This is just an opinion... I've stored outdoors when I didn't have a place to put my tractor and I stored my implements in the corner of the garage. I just tried to park the tractor where it wouldn't get a lot of sun exposure. I figured the hoses and gaskets that get wet and then have a hot baking sun on them would dry them out and cause cracking. Also the sun would fade the color but not cause actual damage. We purchased a new home where it now stays inside along with my implements. I'm running out of room already though and it makes me think before purchasing anything else for the tractor... "Do I have a place to store this"? You always maintain and take care of your tractor and implements so I think you are fine with your current setup until that big garage is built. Thanks for having an open forum on this, Gord. Love the JUFabworks mod.
My grandfather taught me early on if you have a good tool put a roof over it. That being said , one of my tractors sits outside because I don’t have room. As you say it is convenient to work on equipment under shelter. But it makes you tougher to do in the elements. Great video thanks for sharing!
I think your shed is probably good enough. Provide some UV protection keep the snow from piling up on it. Probably not as much of a concern with the cab. Basically I think they are maid to be outdoors. Paint will probably fade quicker and some parts will probably need to be replaced sooner but I also think those things are par for the course with a tractor. The biggest advantage for some people is probably the security that a garage would provide but I don’t think that is much of a concern for you either.
My tractor sits outside too. I'm working on a solution. Two points I'm working towards. One, I'd love a concrete pad, at least for working on stuff so I don't have to lie on gravel and could use a creeper to get under stuff. Two, I'd like a covered roof to store the tractor under. Mainly to keep the UV from the sun from making rubber and plastic brittle. It also keeps rain, snow and dew off the equipment which helps with rust on metal, and mold on plastic and soft material. My backhoe is under a tarp for the winter, with the cylinders covered with fluid film until spring. Something indoors would be nice for winter maintenance tasks, but a pad and roof is the first step. Nice JUFabworks piece.
Interesting video, glad i subscribed. I like how you present this. I am lucky enough to have a large enough garage for my tractor and 2 of our cars. I think for cars it is a must to have a garage to keep them nice. I have an old Cub Cadet that I just couldn't leave outside - the paint technology and other components just were not made as well as todays high end equipment like your Kubota.
Such a great topic to discuss on your channel! We live in Oswego, New York which has lots of deep snow due to lake effects. Snow during the winter. For those folks that don't get deep snow I think one could manage maintaining their equipment outside fairly well. However, I have seen my damage to electronics of equipment left outside. Keeping the equipment off the ground during freeze thaw cycles or reduce the chances of difficulties using the equipment when you need it during the winter. I do love having my grand l6060 in our workshop when it's time to warm it up and start snow blowing. It's much better than the old days when I had to keep my Case 995 outside during the winter. Sometimes it would take me 2 hours to dig it out before I could start moving the snow. So I break all decisions down to time, quality, and costs. Thanks, GP!
Hi GP, until two years ago I never parked my tractor inside open drive shed yes. I have a New Holland and a 1941 Ford tractor which was handed down to me by my father (Original owner) and that tractor has never been parked inside, just in the drive shed and it works flawlessly. I totally agree with your followers UV rays and neglecting regular maintenance on your equipment is what shortens the life span. Keep making great videos! Cheers from Nova Scotia
It is my opinion that all equipment, including trucks, tractors, and attachments, stay inside at all times. It only comes out when they're being used, and if they're not being used, then they're put up inside. Regardless of where you live or what the climate is. When that stuff is left outside the weather degrades it regardless of the climate. You'll see that the paint plastics and rubbers are degraded by the weather over time. All equipment is very expensive so I would like mine to be protected as much as I can and it also prevents theft.
The main thing for me is the exposure to moisture which is why I like one of previous comments saying he built a carport style enclosure as a cost saving measure. Rust is my number one enemy. I was thinking of getting ones of those plates from JUFabWorks.
Hi Gord. I would love to have a large garage as you have mentioned at the beginning of the video. However it was cost prohibitive for me. I “settled” for a homemade carport that houses my ATV, tractor and implements. Floor is sand. Benefits of keeping equipment under roof is reducing effects of Sun fading equipment , hoses and tires deteriorating prematurely. Also no clearing snow off tractor when you need it. Love that ju fab works too.
I finally built my “dream garage/shop” this past year. 30 x 30 ft, 10-ft ceiling, heated. Already too small😜 Limited funds to go bigger. I too did all my repairs and maintenance on dirt and gravel when temps were -30C over the past 35 years. Went through many of those temporary shelters over the years as well. I do want to build the old style tractor shed to keep the uV and precipitation off the tractor, attachments and implements. My 2017 B2650 paint is faded and the hydraulic hoses on the attachments are deteriorating being left outside all the time, I suspect.
Thanks for the snow pictures!! I think I'd build a garage for my truck before my tractor, particularly since I don't own a tractor. But seriously, I would build one more for security reasons than maintenance. If you're not afraid of it being stolen while you are not there, I wouldn't worry about it. Guy and the farmers must know what they are doing.
In the summer UV damage can happen very quickly. Paint fade, vinyl/rubber becomes brittle and in general ive found they age faster. In the winter ive had better luck with mice if the machine is inside, the attachments generally can't be damaged the same by mice so general coverage will suffice. Lastly, ive had horrible luck with tarping, it traps moisture and doesn't let the implements dry out with ambient air or wind, much faster rust in vulnerable areas.
Hey Gord, the only damage that I can relay to you and your viewers from keeping my B2650HSDC outside was when I had it at camp a couple of years ago. Everyday that we were there it snowed 5 or more inches of wet heavy snow. I cleared my driveway and the road into the 6 camps around me so I was blowing snow 5 or 6 hours everyday, and loving every minute of it! When we got home I put the tractor into the garage as normal and put the heat on closed the door on the tractor and blew out the front windshield. What I think happened is that so much snow had built up on the underside of the tractor that when I shut the door the air pressure had no where to go and blew out the window. I do believe that if I had been keeping it outside all the time I might have known to clear the snow from the bottom but who knows. Now I keep the rear window unlatched at all times so that the over pressure has somewhere to go. That JUFabworks would be a great addition to my loader. Cheers
Hi GP, Regarding the issue of leaving the tractor outdoors. I read through many of the comments and I agree with everyone that the tractor will age quicker outdoors. But, that's not what I worry about. The biggest potential problem as I have seen is with varmints getting into the tractor and causing serious issues, chewing on hoses and more importantly destroying the wiring, and causing a general nuisance. Because of this, I never store equipment in a shed with a sliding door.
I've stored my tractor outdoors and indoors, and in both cases the most damage is from mice, not the elements. The mouse problem is worse in the barn, since they like the shelter as well. Definitely going to check out jufabworks.
Use lots of Bounce sheets to keep the mice out! Has worked for protecting my car stored in a garage for 16 years - that and a 5 gallon bucket with antifreeze for them to swim in ;)
@@georgedavall9449 I did that the first year but driving the car for the first three months was unbearable! Mothballs around a tractor would be ok as long as it does not have an enclosed cab - lol!
GP, I read Dennis D's comment below and agree with what he states, basically I would mirror his comment. I grew up on a farm here in WI and still live on 60 acres of that original farm, my father was adamite that all tractors and anything with a motor was in the sheds every night, part of that was his desire to keep the farm clean in appearance and well kept. I guess all these years later that is still engrained with me, both my Kubotas (BX 2380 & MX6000) are inside the shed every night. I guess the simple way I look at it is that MX6000 cost the same as my pickup and with that much investment in these items, I would like them covered from the elements when not in use, the investment in that 30 x 40 pole shed was much less than what I spent on those 2 tractors. Have a great Holiday & Thanks for the great videos.
I just bought a Kubota LX3310 this year. I elected to build a 24x40 pole barn with an 8’ Leanto off the side running the length of the building. I don’t think leaving the equipment outdoors all year causes direct significant damage. My main concern was theft. I live 2 hours away from my land. I feel better having my equipment secure. In my opinion, the only real damage that can occur from outdoor storage is (1) Rodents nesting under the hood and chewing wires (2) Premature rot on the tires from sun exposure (over long term) (3) Damage to digital digital dashes from moisture, and (4) Reduced hydraulic line service life from excessive sun exposure. I am not an expert, and I admit the concerns above are speculation on my part. Please do a follow up video for this! I’m curious what the consensus from your subscribers. This video was also perfect timing because it reminded me I need to install a JUFabworks attachment on my bucket.
We have to put our tractor inside because we live in a city. I leave the loader outside in the winter but under a tarp. I feel that it is easier to start in the winter because it is out of the wind. We are thinking of putting up another shed but have to save some money for that. Have a great week and we enjoy every video. Keep up the great work!
Greetings from eastern Ontario. We got hit with snow big time on the weekend +20 inches. I'm fortunate to be able to keep my L4060 in my garage. My personal opinion is any cover that keeps your tractor out of the sun is worthwhile. The JUFABWORKS plate would look real nice on my bucket. Cheers
We all would love to have a big garage. This will be the second winter my LX 2610 will be outside... They are designed to be in all elements... Every tractor I owned except for one has been outside.... And buried under snow fun when you need to use it LOL.. only thing you may get is paint fading in the summer months.. not saying a garage is a bad thing we all would like to hop on or in our tractors that ain't covered in snow
One thing I just thought of. With my 31' Jayco trailer, we had a huge mouse problem. I tried everything. Nothing worked very well. Except for light! I used LED rope lighting under the trailer. Laid on the ground, around tires, around axel and around the hitch. Anything touching the ground got rope lighting around it. I hooked the lights up to a solar timer so they came on in the dark and turned off in the light. It actually worked better than anything else. JUFabworks
That workmaster plate made by jufabworks would make a great add on to my Kubota tractor. Was thinking of adding hooks but this product would be more useful.
When the tractors and implements are at the dealership, they sit outside in the same sun. I prefer my stuff to be inside. Especially the tractors. I wash them regularly and hand wax them. I do like the idea of covering equipment with a tarp Just my thoughts Gord. You maintain your equipment well and that is so very important. JUFabworks. Thanks Gord.
Thanks GP. I have my tractor inside with some implements under cover and others not. Done multiple layouts to try and optimize space and ease of hook up. The JUFabworks would look great on my bucket.
As you asked in the video, ultimately it’s a want vs a need…however as others mentioned, continually being exposed to the elements will cause the equipment, paint, hoses and parts to wear faster over time. I think the real debate is that are you okay with servicing and maintaining that equipment outside and how much better that would be under roof. Also I think a big consideration for you is that this is not your primary residence. If you lived at the cottage full time I think that would influence your opinion as well to have a garage as you can justify the expense. If you build a garage/shop build as big as you can. I just built a 40x60 and thought I would never need that much room but thanks to many recommendations they convinced me and I’m so glad I did. You deserve a nice heated shop Gord as you do all your own maintenance and will make great content! Ps. I have very similar equipment as you. B2710 snowblower, box blade, tiller, cultivator, brush cut mower, zero turn mower, quad, wood splitter, dump trailer. Fills up fast! Love the channel!
GP I grew up on a farm with 8 tractors and all were stored outside under roofs without sides. As well all implements were stored outside in the weather with no cover. All our equipment lasted for at least 60 years with only normal maintenance. Yes the paint will fad over time but everything is designed to be outside. Yes it would last longer in a barn but its not necessary unless you are going to live for 200 years with the same equipment.
Great video. I would say it a game changer to have a heated work space. I'm in northern Wisconsin and have had a heated garage for 3 winters now. I can't believe how much I can get done in the cold months. Wife likes it too because her van is in a heated garage now.
I can’t say I know a lot about the more modern paint jobs, but I do know I can tell immediately when I walk up to a tractor that has been stored inside all of its life and one that has never seen the inside of a structure. Very big difference, deteriorating rubber and plastics, very faded paint and weathered tires and hoses, mostly but not all cosmetic problems, resale values are definitely smaller on tired looking tractors, just my two cents! Love the JUFabworks brackets!
When I was shopping for a used tractor in 2019, I had a budget of 20,000USD for tractor and implements. (OK, so I failed to stay on budget) So, that put me in 20 year old tractor territory. There was a huge difference in condition between those tractors that lived indoors and those that lived outdoors. Damage that I noticed on the outdoor units included chalking of the paint, steering wheel, control knobs, and the trim plates for the control levers. The seat vinyl was cracked and waterlogged. The clear plastic covers for the headlights and gauges were yellowed and cloudy. The little rubber that was there was more brittle and likely to have ctacks in it. All this is caused by UV light exposure. The next issue was rust. There was a lot more rust on (even coated) metal surfaces. Tractors that get worked, get scratched. Even these minute scratches can let water and air onto the underlying metal. Over time, it can and will rust. Once the rust starts, it will break adjacent paint off the metal and allow more water ingress due to both oxidation and wet freeze thaw cycles. If the chrome plating on hydraulic cylinder rods gets nicked, a small rust pit can occur there. They're usually not that visible because of their small size and the cylinder seal wipers clear the rust off the rod every time it cycles. However, that rust can wear out cylinder seals prematurely and cause the cylinder to leak .Heim joints on the ends of control rods and 3 point arms wear out much quicker from most people ignoring them because there is no grease zerk to remind them to lubricate there. Slip clutches on PTO shafts also wear out faster when the metal friction surface rusts from living in the rain. The final issue is water ingress into gear boxes. When cold rain falls on a sealed gear box and cools it, it creates a bit of vacuum in that box. Normally any make-up air seeps in through shaft seals and fill plug threads. If the box is dry, that's not a problem. But if the seals and plugs are wet, water will also get in to contaminate oil. A great example of this is seeing how many brush hogs are running grease in the gearbox instead of oil because the seals failed from rust. Farmers leave stuff outdoors because there is never enough indoor space. Truse me, those buildings are full of other things more expensive or sensitive to weather. If you can't store ir indoors, at least throw a tarp on it to keep off the rain and UV light. JUFabworks
I purchased a Kubota B2650 brand new in 2015. I live in Northern Ontario Canada. In the winter months I store it at a neighbors house down the road for security as I'm not out at my vacant property in the winter months. In 2019 to 2021 I couldn't go out tp the property till the summer of 2021. I almost cried when I saw my tractor. The sun had caused significant fading on the hood and other aspects of the tractor. The decals on the loader had peeled and were really flaky. I immediately went out and got a large tarp to cover the tractor the best that I could to reduce any further UV damage. The box scraper has really faded as well. I have been looking at upgrading my tractor. However, the first thing I'll be doing is building some kind of shelter. Even if it's to simply reduce the amount of UV damage. Not necesarily a full garage (yet that would be nice). Even though my tractor only has 362 hours on it. It looks like it has aged alot more than that. I'm told that the reason why paint of equipment like tractors fade so much in the sun is that manufacturers do not put a clear coat on after they paint. The clear coat is what helps protect the paint and is why paint on vehicles stands up much better when left outdoors in comparison to equipment.
My opinion is that it’s a want. That said, perhaps having the covered or heated workspace is the motivation needed to not skip certain maintenance items. I know it is for me, cold winters in Wisconsin! Over time UV will do mainly cosmetic damage… perhaps cracking down hoses? Either way you wouldn’t regret it. That JUFabworks plate looks sweet, I’d love to have one so I don’t have to switch out my box blade to move my trailer. Cheers!
I just like the convenience of not having to clear off whatever it is I need to use after every snowstorm. I just hop on the tractor and start snow blowing. But also having a heated space to work on winter projects is so nice. I have spent many happy hours in my shop restoring tractors. This winter it's a 1956 JD 420!
I’m a dairy farmer from Pennsylvania the only equipment that is stormed indoors over winter is our baler and sprayer everything else sits outside. On those cold nights we do pull in our feed mixer just so the auger doesn’t freeze. Never had any issues with equipment sitting outside
Happy Thanksgiving GP, we bought a B2650 after watching your videos, and learned so much from you! UV can harm things, but these machines are designed to work all day in the sun. Many Kubota machines spend their life highway mowing or doing open field work in direct sunlight. JUFabworks
It's mostly a want not a need with the newer equipment. I keep my tractors in a covered shed but, my newest is 70 years old and they don't like moisture. You will get some paint fade and some rusting of some non-painted areas but, no quick damage that you couldn't correct with some lubrication. Hoses and exposed rubber items will deteriorate a little quicker being outside. All of my equipment sits outside and has for more years than I have been alive!! The only thing I do not let sit outside are hydraulic cylinders if they are extended exposing the bare ram. Any rust on those can and will cause problems with the seals. I do try to cover any areas of the equipment that may collect water and freeze or cause accelerated corrosion. You do take very good care of your equipment and I'm sure it will last for a heck of a lot of years to come. The biggest problem with storing all your equipment indoors is arranging it. You always need the implement in the back first for some reason! 😊😊😊Great questions GP. 👍👍👍
I’ve had an old Iseki tractor that didn’t see the underside of a roof for over 30 years. The paint, plastics and rubber show the most wear and sun damage, as we don’t get much rain or snow here but lots of sun. It still works fine. I’d recommend at least a shade structure for your equipment. The sun will damage, usually in a slow manner. By the way, that JUFabworks system looks well built and very functional.
Thanks for the video GP! I have been looking at JUFabworks products for my bucket. They look like a great company and have been trying to decide what option I want to purchase myself. Regarding the outdoor storage, I think the answer is about how things are stored. I work part time for a Deere dealer, and most of the inventory stays outside with no problems. Those items with engines are stored under plastic on each pallet so they are pretty well protected. The issues I've seen is when they don't have plastic or cover on them. We recently had one engine on a leaf vacuum where rain worked it's way down into the customers machine and ruined the head so the entire motor had to be replaced. So coverage is important in the right situation. I personally would put a tarp of some kind on your chipper intake to prevent damage such as that. I personally built an implement shed to put all of my equipment to protect against the other big issue which can cause issues which is the sun. Fading isn't an issue with performance or functionality, but colors will fade when exposed to sunlight year round. Love the channel! Great content and information sharing!
As to keeping equipment in freezing locations/outdoors, consider freeze/thaw and the pressure of expanding ice, especially in your location. Position/cover equipment (tilted, tarped, etc.) such that it will not collect water without a drain,. The pressure of the ice is considerable and any location that tries to contain it is likely to suffer damage. It may start with cracked paint the progress to rust or a damaged seal, depending on the location. The bucket adapter from JUFabworks has been shown, by you, to be rather helpful.
Hi Gord, I'll agree with the other commenters that your tractor will probably still work fine for years if left outdoors but the things like hoses, tires, seats, even paint and anything else the sun's uv rays can hurt, it will. The life span of those things will be shortened by leaving your tractor outdoors. I also don't have a garage but I'm putting up a garage in a box shelter this year to store things in, like the tractor. I had never heard of JUFabworks until this video but it does look like a nice well built piece for anyone's tractor.
GP, I agree with one of your other subscribers. I keep my 2610 inside and never leave it outside. However if one doesn't have the shop to keep it inside then you have to do what you have access to. It is really nice to have a shop to park your toys inside. My implements stay outside but the tractor sleeps inside. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Our farm equipment lasted a lot longer and looked better then our neighbours I think mainly because they were maintained and stored under cover. We built a machinery shed to store those that wouldn't fit in the hay barns. We had some old tractors that spent their lives outdoors and they fared OK but the seats and steering wheels would crack and the paint will fade. The equipment was kept undercover but not in heated spaces. Would love to have the JUFabworks workmaster plate
I agree that a roof over your tractor is more of a want than a need, as long as you keep up with the maintenance on your grease, hoses, and fluids. I feel that you may have to replace some hoses earlier due to sun damage, but it will be years before that sets in. Good luck to everyone looking for the JUFabworks plate this Christmas!
Thank yiu for the video. I have never heard of JUFworks. I will have to check it out. My great grandfather, grandfather and father farmer in the Sandhills of Nebraska for nearly 100 years. Rarely was the equipment inside. The damage I saw over the years related to corrosion. The paints were not as good so the UV would break them down more. The batteries failed pretty much every year. We cut about six inches of battery cable off every year do to corrosion. Air intakes and exhaust systems would sweat resulting in internal rust. Hinges would rust and pop from the freeze thaw. Tires would breakdown from UV. Some grease joints especially on old equipment would push the grease out from the freeze thaw. Exposed wiring and hoses would crack from UV. I have seen more of a benefit from a roof than fully enclosed building. The greatest benefit I have seen from putting our tractor in a barn is that the snow and ice melts off. This allows me to conduct maintenance easier. And in the case of the snowblower not freeze an ice plug in the machine. Anyway. Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you enjoy your family time.
I’ll agree with what others have said it’s not the temperatures that damage the equipment. It’s the exposure to sun and rain that cause paint, plastics and hoses to fade and crack. The fact that you have a roof over it protects yours a lot better than nothing. JUFabworks
My tractor sits out year round also. It's not a new tractor but it works for at the cabin. It's home is under a large pine tree. In winter I treat the fuel and use the glow plugs, and it starts every time. The JUFabworks work master plate would be a welcome addition to My tractor. Keep up the great videos and have a safe Holiday season.
I have had a tractor that was kept outdoors for 18 years and never had a problem with it. Just updated it to a new LX2610. That JUFabworks bracket looks great!
Hey Gord love your videos. I've only been a tractor owner for a few years now. All implements are kept outdoors like yourself. My tractor has been kept outdoors as well. All maintenance is done on regularly. The only real concern I have is the UV rays degrating hydraulic hoses plastics and such. I think that JUFabworks plate would be a great addition to my tractor set up. Take care from NB 🇨🇦.
Very generous of you and Jeff, GP. I don’t need the add on so I won’t lower someone else’s chances. As to leaving things outside…. I believe that’s how they were designed. Properly maintained I don’t think it’s an issue.
I think a building is great to have for tractor but it's a want. My tractor is in a building but we have had them outside. Great video Have a blessed day
I grew up on a large dairy farm in NY. We garaged none of the equipment. The one piece we did keep under a shed roof was the self-propelled harvester. Good to keep moisture out of the haulage or silage. JUFabworks bracket. looks good!
Gord, like anything, anything exposed to weather conditions will degrade overtime. Hydro lines will dry rot, UV will fade paint. Moisture will get into grease areas. On the brighter side, I pulled the trigger on a 3902 and started the new channel we spoke of on the phone! Thanks for all your help
GP we all have different needs. Take a piece of paper draw a line down the middle. Place a plus on one side a minus on the other. For one week do the check marks. Put it away for a month. Look at it if it is still correct let it decide for you. Hope this helps it has for me many times in my life. Have fun today.
Hi Gord, the JUFabworks system seems like a clever way to add a lot of fun tion without doing much modification to the tractor/bucket. Thanks for the chance.
JUFabworks ! Hi I’m in Ottawa , moved out of the city during COVID , the lot our bungalow was built was cleared just enough for the house. Was going to be charged 25k to clear and level wooded area of about .5 acre. No WAY …. I purchased BX23s and a king ranch husqvarna and did it myself . Now I’m just saving to buil a shelf to place the tractor , my box made . Great Chanel ! Serge
Gord, That JUFabworks plate looks awesome on your bucket. I store my antique Farmall tractor in the shed, but my 2 Kubota tractors sit in the weather 99% of the time. Paint fade and damage to the seat are the only issues I ever had. And some seat cracking after 10 years isn’t bad.
Years ago I was talking to my equipment dealer and I asked him if you had a expensive piece of equipment like a combine and it sat outside for 10 years and you traded it in on a new one how much would you loose on tradein value because of the looks of the machine because of the sun fading the paint and weather checking the tires. His answer was the lost value would have built a shed big enough to house the machine. The sun is your worst enemy. I store everything inside in a cold shed. I have a small heated area for my workshop. Works good for me.
I agree Gord. Storage is a want not a need. I bought an LX3310 because of your channel to use on my 64 acre property. No option for a shop there. Thx for the great videos. JUFabworks
Great video. The damage people talk about is really the following. Summer, in direct sunlight eating rubber and plastics, making them brittle. Another issue is animals eating wires and making homes. Winter, water freezing in bearings and piting hydrolic cylinders. And never for get about animals. We had an open shed to keep the weather off which helped but animals were a problem at times. My equipment stays outside for the summer and it gets stored in a shipping container for winter.
As a relatively new tractor owner myself I've wondered the same. Dealership said that storing it outside would be OK, and it has been since April. Like others have pointed out I'm most concerned with the rubber / vinyl bits and did purchase a cover of the seat just to keep that from getting damaged by sun and weather. With that said, we did just finish putting up a shed to get it out of the snow (northern Wisconsin) and to make it easier to work on in inclement weather. The JUFabworks workmaster plate looks like it would be a great addition - been thinking about adding a pair of hooks and the hitch receiver might come in handy as well!
No question your equipment will stay in better shape being inside. I keep my tractor inside but all the attachments are outside. I put a tarp over my bush hog and the grapple but nothing else. I would like a JUFabworks for my bucket but across the total width as well. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
As you know GP, the majority of my tractors are 60 to 75 years old. Most sit outside but some reside nosed into the lean-to. The problems I experience are most always corrosion due to moisture on electrical connections. Obviously my old dogs do not have the modern tractors sheet metal/plastic parts and pieces designed to shed water and shield components. But other than minor oxidation and the obvious rusty exterior from DECADES of sitting out in the elements, I don't seem to have horrible issues. Some do seem to get water in the crankcases too. But they are not sealed in the same way the new ones are. On a comparatively more modern note, my '82 B7100 and '99 B2400 and '05 B3030 always live under the lean-to. Very seldom do any of them sit out. But they all have ripped seat covers and if left outside would soak up the rain or snow and get my bottom end a bit wet !! Tarps work, but only so much. My butt would still get wet, whether they had the jufabworks accessory on the loaders or not. LOL On another note, your wants and needs will change to an extent with the passing of another 20 years....I guarantee it. At least mine have.
Hey good morning and thanks for the thoughtful comment. 20 more years T? I'm not sure I have it in me buddy! LOL! Thanks again and a Happy Thanksgiving to the Tractorman gang dow there. have a wonderful time this weekend!
A big, beautiful, heated, gorgeous garage is something I'm pining for, too! The issue I had last weekend during that first snowfall was the freeze - thaw overnight which made the snowblower's chute direction gears rock solid. Heat gun to the rescue! Love that you have such good partnerships with folks like JUFabworks. Have a great week.
LOL! Good morning R! I had the same problem - I can't remember the video # but somewhere around video #15(?) we pulled the blower chute apart, used the heat gun and found we had to use a putty knife to remove all the grease. I spoke to the mechanic at the dealership and he recommended never to put grease in those gears (and was not sure why they did when they prepped it for me). Even though they used a "winter" grease, it still becomes like glue in the really cold temps. He said to only use Chain Lube and spray it in there as needed. Honest, after that , for 4 winters now I have never greased it and only sprayed the lube in there and it has never been stuck again ( frozen once in a while so i pour warm water on it once in a while when super cold but instantly defrosts and turns for me). Hope that helps!
Weather on a tractor is nature's way of eventually breaking it down to dust. Look at junkyards. What happens to all the equipment? Eventually it will be a rusted piece of junk. Not this year or the next but years from now nature will win.
That Workmaster plate by JUFabworks looks sweet! Agree with most of the comments here about UV damage. We have a large Coverall shelter that the LX and the truck & trailer are parked in when not in use. An eye opener for us was when we traded the fifth wheel a few years back and parked it beside another trailer that was exact same age, but was parked outside all it's life. I know the fiberglass on RVs is not like a quality automotive paint finish for durability, but it was a night and day difference. Finish oxidized, plastics faded, decals peeling, tires (on one side) cracked etc. We also would love a large, heated storage/workspace but for now, just keeping expensive stuff out of the sun will help us at trade in time. Cheers back Gord! Love the channel.
I have an LX2610 that I park in a barn. It’s not completely sealed since the door has a large cutout. There’s definitely mice here but I haven’t had any issues with them yet. That JUFabworks bucket plate would make moving my trailer so much easier.
JUFABWORKS I started watching your videos after I bought my B2601. You are very informative and I enjoy watchng. We recently built a 30x50 Steel building and I am now storing my tractor in it. No more leaves and sticks from our oak trees on the seat. And it is so much better when you don't have to lay on gravel to service it.
I think the people that say that the sun uv does the most damage are correct. Just drive around and look at those shelter logic car ports. After a few years they look faded and if you touch them the material just falls apart. If you have ever set a tent up for your kids to play in and left it up all summer you know the destructive power of the sun. However, I needed to grease all three of my machines the other day, but I had to wait because it was to cold and the grease gun wouldn’t work. In that case a warm building would have been a great help. As usual you have great videos.
I just have a carport for my tractor, like many suggest I think keeping UV rays off of it is more important than anything, but it does stay dry outside of the weather will help for longevity for sure. Non-hydraulic attachment I just leave on a pallet so I can move it around. Otherwise I keep my PTO driven or hydraulic equipment covered under roof or tarp for sure.
I too would like a nice large, heated shop to keep my tractors and implements indoors - but I see it as a "want" and not a "need". My oldest Kubota turned 22-years old earlier this year, two of the others turned 10-years old and the newest one is in it's first year. I've never had a garage to keep them inside and they are doing fine. I am able to park them under an open-sided canopy most of the time, but they are open to the outdoor conditions and have not fell apart yet. Same for all of the many implements I have. A few of those are hand-me-downs with much more age than my oldest tractor. They are doing fine living outdoors totally in the open - they don't even get a canopy cover. The one thing that is closer to need would be a nice level, smooth concrete slab to have all of the implements sitting on in order to make tractor hook ups easier. It is much more work when the implements are sitting on unlevel surfaces - which all of mine are. Level ground is in short supply around here. So, I agree with your comments. A nice heated shop to hold all of these would be very nice. But is it a real need? No, I don't think so.
Hi Gord. I farmed in Sask for years with my father and kept his equipment outside. We washed and greased it and kept it rust free best we could. Parked in shade covered tires with plastic or old tires. He never had a machinery storage building and he farmed all his life 60+ years, the equipment always looked good. We did same things you do. It would of been nice to have a building, we did best we could without. Dave. JUFabworks
Another great video Gord! As a new tractor owner, I soak up all of the information you share in your videos and appreciate your presentation. Three days ago I picked up my used L2501 from having it inspected and lubed at Brownlee and I asked just this question! Nick, (mechanic), ran over everything I should do and take care of and he mentioned to 'keep the tires and hydraulic lines protected from the sun's U.V. and the dash protected from the weather.' I will be tarping it and keeping it in the shade, along with the implements this winter but then intend to build a drive-shed next year. The JUFabworks workmaster plate looks like a very useful addition to any tractor!
I have my tractor and grapple stored inside my shed. With that being said, my tractor has been sitting on a dealer's lot waiting for repair.....AGAIN! The ONLY time my tractor has been sitting outside is when at the dealership. This year, it has been sitting outside on the lot for over five months, and I don't like it. My grapple, and tree puller are also stored in the shed because they have hydraulic cylinders, but my Tree Clipper sits outside because of it's size. My box blade and brush hog sit outside due to space limitations. I use to have a Ford 4000 that was stored outside BEFORE I had built a shed. My problem with outside storage was the MICE! Mice would hide inside the tractor, storing nuts and nesting in the tractor. And a few times they chewed some wires that needed replacing. Moisture was a minor issue.
Great video Gord! Good luck to everyone on winning the Workmaster plate! We appreciate everyones business and are proud to give a little back.
What I have noticed on parts that will age at a much faster rate if left outside, Any black plastic part will fade quickly and become more brittle. Any hydraulic hoses or any rubber part (tires) will fade and crack quicker, Now, that also depends on how many hours of sunlight and wind the equipment is taking too, You have a lot of trees around you which probably limits the sunlight and wind...Red squirrels and mice are terrible by us, they can pack an entire air filter with food for the winter, and its the first place they come when you turn your tractor off because of the heat from the engine is a nice warm bed, not to mention they love the taste of the insulation on wires! You have a lot of nice expensive equipment Gord, I would for sure put a barn at the top of the list. Have a great weekend!
LOL! Mice here too, Jeff! Thanks again for your kindness. I really love the Workmaster Plate you created and I am excited to see someone else get one for Christmas. Cheers!
Great comment, and thanks for keeping labor, and making stuff in the USA!
Yep I think those uv’s raise havik with paint and rubber
My tractor is in the garage and my car is outdoors! Thanks to JUFabworks for supporting the channel!🇺🇸
Hi GP, I think it's not the temperature that will damage parts on your tractor, it's more sun exposure. Hydraulic hoses, steering joint ruber boots, radiator hoses and wheel tires are directly exposes to sun radiations that will degrade ruber and plastic. On your pickup , these parts are not or less exposed. It doesn't mean that you need a garage but just cover or protect these parts when you store your tractor for long period of time.
Excellent points - thanks Denis!
I agree with Denis I’m a work for a municipality in Wisconsin and I’ve seen hoses on equipment that sits outside all year long get dry rot and crack and eventually fail just saying
Agreed. I’ve been around heavy equipment for a few decades. The sun is by far the harshest of the elements on equipment.
I would agree to that as well. The sun damage is worse than rain, wind, snow and ice combined.
Nothing like having a shop. I’m in my 50’s and laying on the ground in 3 degree cold sucks. IMO if you have some property you need a place work.
Nice video. There’s no doubt keeping stuff covered outdoors is a plus. As long as there is good air flow around it. Keep it up off the ground is a plus. This equipment is a big investment, and a little weather and sun protection will help it go a long way. Cheap insurance.
GP, Your point about need versus want is very relevant in terms of keeping equipment outdoors. You're very strong on maintenance so keeping the tractor and implements outdoors is not a big deal. People who are slack in maintenance will experience problems anyway, but more so with inclement weather. We had tractors in Montana and kept them outdoors with covered parking and never had a problem with good regular maintenance. In later years we kept them all in heated buildings. Block heaters are a must, but having a heated building makes start up very smooth and winter maintenance a breeze. For example, if the tractor is packed with snow you're not likely to see problems developing but with the snow melted off overnight in a heated building you can easily inspect and catch things. By the way, you're not alone. My wife didn't like seeing the implements by the house either. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.
I have a Kubota B3350, and always keep it in an unheated barn. No power in the barn for the block heater, so it always starts hard - in cold high-latitude weather. As many Kubotas do, the paint on mine has started to fade. I bought it used, and it spent the first few years of its life outdoors - under constant UV attack. I have seen a not-that-old Kubota at a dealer, that had literally turned pink!
I don't know for sure, but suspect UV can also degrade hydraulic hoses. Hoses do age, and I suspect UV is the culprit.
When I go to use the tractor after a snow or ice storm, I am very happy to not have to chip ice or clear snow off it.
Thank you for all your helpful and fun videos, Happy Holidays! 🙂
Another great video, mine is out doors. Start her up once a week in the winter and have zero issue. I feel these working tools are made to withstand the elements. That FUFabworks plate looks really handy.
My BX has sat outside for 3 years, bitter cold, hot sun and rain. I would say the only damage I see is faded plastic. Seems like maintenance and a good washing once in the while is the “need”. That said, my (want)machine shed is going up in the next couple weeks and my tractor will get to turn into an indoor princess. Probably just keep the shine a little longer. JUFabworks stuff is awesome! Keep up the great channel. I learn a lot.
I live in northern Michigan and unfortunately I don’t have indoor storage. I keep my B2650 under a lean-to off my shed. I’ve had it for 6 years. No problems at all. I do agree with the previous comments about dry rot on the hydraulic hoses. I’ve had to replace a couple. Implements are left out as well. I’d love to build a warmed pole barn. Maybe one day when these college kids are off my payroll
Excellent thought provoking questions. I keep all my tractors under a shed, sometimes in the shop but mostly just a shed. All my pto powered implements go under a shed but most non powered implements stay outside. I’ve found older open station tractors to get water in the gear boxes from being outside, mostly from neglected shifter boots. My thinking is being inside is definitely better but not a necessity.
Hi Gord! Nature always wins. We humans are in a constant battle as Mother Nature works to reclaim her place. Anything kept under cover and protected from the elements will surely last longer - at least aesthetically. Paint will fade, plastic will break down, water will find its way into places it shouldn’t be. BUT things can last a long time outdoors - as this equipment (like vehicles) is designed to be left outside. I don’t think being completely enclosed and climate controlled is necessary, but I’m sure that would be even better. Like you, my tractor is parked under cover but most of my attachments are left outside. Sorry for the long reply! JUFabworks looks like a great company! Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Americans today! -Ed
Happy Thanksgiving Ed!
Everything holds up better stored indoors in my opinion. We are positive that the sun exposure and all the rain/snow contact on our RV has aged it much more quickly than if it had been stored indoors. I would think the same about a tractor.
I leave all steel implements like stump bucket and pallet forks outside (don't have room in the shed) but the tractor and side by side are stored inside year-round.
Hi Gord! I think most tractors are designed to be able to be stored outdoors. That said, as others have commented, the sun does the most damage to paint, hoses & plastic parts. So I think at least having a shed for the tractor is a good idea. I sure hope you do get to build your shop. You’ll be glad you did. I absolutely love my shop. That JUFabWorks bucket plate is a NICE addition to any bucket. Thanks for sharing!
Good day Martin. I love your shop - pretty awesome. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!
Excellent comment and I failed to mention that YES, Tractors generally are expected to be used and stored outside most all the time. But take two tractors, one stored under cover, and the other one left out, for 5 years, and the one stored inside, will look better, and most importantly, yield better resale value?! Peace 👍
I bought a brand new JD compact tractor about 18 years ago, along with several implements. All of the hardware was exposed to the Colorado summers and winters for all of that time. There are really only two things that happened by not having them inside most of time. The first is the paint began to fade rapidly. The second was the fact that JD uses plastic parts for the hood and fenders. The hood cracked and had to be replaced. Other than those to items, I didn't see any other issues. So I'm with you the barn/shed is a want, not a need. Also, nice channel. Keep up the good work.
JUFabworks. Thank you for your words of wisdom. My wife would have me sweeping off the snow after every snowfall. Our cars have never received that kind of tender loving care and concern. Should the Kubota and attachments be any different?
I always believed the most detrimental aspect of leaving equipment outdoors is long term exposure to UV rays, damaging paint seal and maybe even some high temperatures in a cab. And of course there's nothing better than being able to service your tractor out of the weather and on your terms. Hope you get that shop built. Love the channel!
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Thanks Bob!
Excellent comment Bob 👍
I'm not an expert but I'll share my own experience. My father bought a used tractor in the mid 1970s witch I have now and it has spent one winter indoors. It still works great today.
Heating your future garage with wood should be a must!
I keep everything under some form of cover, heated or not. It really keeps the rust and fading down and adds to the longevity of the equipment. I have a few IH tractors that are 50 years plus and still have nice paint due to storage under a roof. Same goes for implements under cover.
The Jufabworks bucket mount is pretty nice!
For those who are celebrating Thanksgiving, Have a Happy one!!
This is just an opinion... I've stored outdoors when I didn't have a place to put my tractor and I stored my implements in the corner of the garage. I just tried to park the tractor where it wouldn't get a lot of sun exposure. I figured the hoses and gaskets that get wet and then have a hot baking sun on them would dry them out and cause cracking. Also the sun would fade the color but not cause actual damage. We purchased a new home where it now stays inside along with my implements. I'm running out of room already though and it makes me think before purchasing anything else for the tractor... "Do I have a place to store this"? You always maintain and take care of your tractor and implements so I think you are fine with your current setup until that big garage is built. Thanks for having an open forum on this, Gord. Love the JUFabworks mod.
My grandfather taught me early on if you have a good tool put a roof over it. That being said , one of my tractors sits outside because I don’t have room. As you say it is convenient to work on equipment under shelter. But it makes you tougher to do in the elements. Great video thanks for sharing!
I think your shed is probably good enough. Provide some UV protection keep the snow from piling up on it. Probably not as much of a concern with the cab. Basically I think they are maid to be outdoors. Paint will probably fade quicker and some parts will probably need to be replaced sooner but I also think those things are par for the course with a tractor. The biggest advantage for some people is probably the security that a garage would provide but I don’t think that is much of a concern for you either.
My tractor sits outside too. I'm working on a solution.
Two points I'm working towards.
One, I'd love a concrete pad, at least for working on stuff so I don't have to lie on gravel and could use a creeper to get under stuff.
Two, I'd like a covered roof to store the tractor under. Mainly to keep the UV from the sun from making rubber and plastic brittle. It also keeps rain, snow and dew off the equipment which helps with rust on metal, and mold on plastic and soft material.
My backhoe is under a tarp for the winter, with the cylinders covered with fluid film until spring.
Something indoors would be nice for winter maintenance tasks, but a pad and roof is the first step.
Nice JUFabworks piece.
Interesting video, glad i subscribed. I like how you present this. I am lucky enough to have a large enough garage for my tractor and 2 of our cars. I think for cars it is a must to have a garage to keep them nice. I have an old Cub Cadet that I just couldn't leave outside - the paint technology and other components just were not made as well as todays high end equipment like your Kubota.
Such a great topic to discuss on your channel! We live in Oswego, New York which has lots of deep snow due to lake effects. Snow during the winter. For those folks that don't get deep snow I think one could manage maintaining their equipment outside fairly well. However, I have seen my damage to electronics of equipment left outside. Keeping the equipment off the ground during freeze thaw cycles or reduce the chances of difficulties using the equipment when you need it during the winter. I do love having my grand l6060 in our workshop when it's time to warm it up and start snow blowing. It's much better than the old days when I had to keep my Case 995 outside during the winter. Sometimes it would take me 2 hours to dig it out before I could start moving the snow. So I break all decisions down to time, quality, and costs. Thanks, GP!
Hi GP, until two years ago I never parked my tractor inside open drive shed yes. I have a New Holland and a 1941 Ford tractor which was handed down to me by my father (Original owner) and that tractor has never been parked inside, just in the drive shed and it works flawlessly. I totally agree with your followers UV rays and neglecting regular maintenance on your equipment is what shortens the life span. Keep making great videos! Cheers from Nova Scotia
It is my opinion that all equipment, including trucks, tractors, and attachments, stay inside at all times. It only comes out when they're being used, and if they're not being used, then they're put up inside. Regardless of where you live or what the climate is. When that stuff is left outside the weather degrades it regardless of the climate. You'll see that the paint plastics and rubbers are degraded by the weather over time. All equipment is very expensive so I would like mine to be protected as much as I can and it also prevents theft.
The main thing for me is the exposure to moisture which is why I like one of previous comments saying he built a carport style enclosure as a cost saving measure. Rust is my number one enemy. I was thinking of getting ones of those plates from JUFabWorks.
Hi Gord. I would love to have a large garage as you have mentioned at the beginning of the video. However it was cost prohibitive for me. I “settled” for a homemade carport that houses my ATV, tractor and implements. Floor is sand. Benefits of keeping equipment under roof is reducing effects of Sun fading equipment , hoses and tires deteriorating prematurely. Also no clearing snow off tractor when you need it. Love that ju fab works too.
Some good points - thanks Gerry!
My rotary cutter has been outdoors for 35 years in Maine uncovered, still going strong
I finally built my “dream garage/shop” this past year. 30 x 30 ft, 10-ft ceiling, heated. Already too small😜 Limited funds to go bigger. I too did all my repairs and maintenance on dirt and gravel when temps were -30C over the past 35 years. Went through many of those temporary shelters over the years as well. I do want to build the old style tractor shed to keep the uV and precipitation off the tractor, attachments and implements. My 2017 B2650 paint is faded and the hydraulic hoses on the attachments are deteriorating being left outside all the time, I suspect.
Morning Sherpa! Some excellent points. Great to hear you have your garage now. Have a great weekend!
Thanks for the snow pictures!! I think I'd build a garage for my truck before my tractor, particularly since I don't own a tractor. But seriously, I would build one more for security reasons than maintenance. If you're not afraid of it being stolen while you are not there, I wouldn't worry about it. Guy and the farmers must know what they are doing.
In the summer UV damage can happen very quickly. Paint fade, vinyl/rubber becomes brittle and in general ive found they age faster. In the winter ive had better luck with mice if the machine is inside, the attachments generally can't be damaged the same by mice so general coverage will suffice. Lastly, ive had horrible luck with tarping, it traps moisture and doesn't let the implements dry out with ambient air or wind, much faster rust in vulnerable areas.
Morning and thanks Andrew!
Hey Gord, the only damage that I can relay to you and your viewers from keeping my B2650HSDC outside was when I had it at camp a couple of years ago. Everyday that we were there it snowed 5 or more inches of wet heavy snow. I cleared my driveway and the road into the 6 camps around me so I was blowing snow 5 or 6 hours everyday, and loving every minute of it!
When we got home I put the tractor into the garage as normal and put the heat on closed the door on the tractor and blew out the front windshield. What I think happened is that so much snow had built up on the underside of the tractor that when I shut the door the air pressure had no where to go and blew out the window. I do believe that if I had been keeping it outside all the time I might have known to clear the snow from the bottom but who knows. Now I keep the rear window unlatched at all times so that the over pressure has somewhere to go.
That JUFabworks would be a great addition to my loader. Cheers
Hi GP,
Regarding the issue of leaving the tractor outdoors. I read through many of the comments and I agree with everyone that the tractor will age quicker outdoors.
But, that's not what I worry about. The biggest potential problem as I have seen is with varmints getting into the tractor and causing serious issues, chewing on hoses and more importantly destroying the wiring, and causing a general nuisance. Because of this, I never store equipment in a shed with a sliding door.
I've stored my tractor outdoors and indoors, and in both cases the most damage is from mice, not the elements. The mouse problem is worse in the barn, since they like the shelter as well. Definitely going to check out jufabworks.
Thanks John! Good point about the mice. I get them in my Snowmobile sometimes but so far not in the tractor ( fingers crossed).
Use lots of Bounce sheets to keep the mice out! Has worked for protecting my car stored in a garage for 16 years - that and a 5 gallon bucket with antifreeze for them to swim in ;)
MOTH Balls! Guaranteed! Very good point John, but not leaving any type of vehicle, be it road or farm, stagnant for long period, is key. 👍
@@georgedavall9449 I did that the first year but driving the car for the first three months was unbearable! Mothballs around a tractor would be ok as long as it does not have an enclosed cab - lol!
jufabworks looks great.
GP, I read Dennis D's comment below and agree with what he states, basically I would mirror his comment. I grew up on a farm here in WI and still live on 60 acres of that original farm, my father was adamite that all tractors and anything with a motor was in the sheds every night, part of that was his desire to keep the farm clean in appearance and well kept. I guess all these years later that is still engrained with me, both my Kubotas (BX 2380 & MX6000) are inside the shed every night. I guess the simple way I look at it is that MX6000 cost the same as my pickup and with that much investment in these items, I would like them covered from the elements when not in use, the investment in that 30 x 40 pole shed was much less than what I spent on those 2 tractors. Have a great Holiday & Thanks for the great videos.
That workmater plate was the first thing I bought for my 1025r. Love the addition. Chain hooks and the 2 inch receiver mount is a must for me.
I just bought a Kubota LX3310 this year. I elected to build a 24x40 pole barn with an 8’ Leanto off the side running the length of the building. I don’t think leaving the equipment outdoors all year causes direct significant damage. My main concern was theft. I live 2 hours away from my land. I feel better having my equipment secure. In my opinion, the only real damage that can occur from outdoor storage is (1) Rodents nesting under the hood and chewing wires (2) Premature rot on the tires from sun exposure (over long term) (3) Damage to digital digital dashes from moisture, and (4) Reduced hydraulic line service life from excessive sun exposure. I am not an expert, and I admit the concerns above are speculation on my part.
Please do a follow up video for this! I’m curious what the consensus from your subscribers. This video was also perfect timing because it reminded me I need to install a JUFabworks attachment on my bucket.
We have to put our tractor inside because we live in a city. I leave the loader outside in the winter but under a tarp. I feel that it is easier to start in the winter because it is out of the wind. We are thinking of putting up another shed but have to save some money for that. Have a great week and we enjoy every video. Keep up the great work!
Greetings from eastern Ontario. We got hit with snow big time on the weekend +20 inches. I'm fortunate to be able to keep my L4060 in my garage. My personal opinion is any cover that keeps your tractor out of the sun is worthwhile. The JUFABWORKS plate would look real nice on my bucket. Cheers
We all would love to have a big garage. This will be the second winter my LX 2610 will be outside... They are designed to be in all elements... Every tractor I owned except for one has been outside.... And buried under snow fun when you need to use it LOL.. only thing you may get is paint fading in the summer months.. not saying a garage is a bad thing we all would like to hop on or in our tractors that ain't covered in snow
One thing I just thought of. With my 31' Jayco trailer, we had a huge mouse problem. I tried everything. Nothing worked very well. Except for light! I used LED rope lighting under the trailer. Laid on the ground, around tires, around axel and around the hitch. Anything touching the ground got rope lighting around it. I hooked the lights up to a solar timer so they came on in the dark and turned off in the light. It actually worked better than anything else. JUFabworks
That workmaster plate made by jufabworks would make a great add on to my Kubota tractor. Was thinking of adding hooks but this product would be more useful.
When the tractors and implements are at the dealership, they sit outside in the same sun. I prefer my stuff to be inside. Especially the tractors. I wash them regularly and hand wax them. I do like the idea of covering equipment with a tarp
Just my thoughts Gord. You maintain your equipment well and that is so very important.
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Thanks GP. I have my tractor inside with some implements under cover and others not. Done multiple layouts to try and optimize space and ease of hook up. The JUFabworks would look great on my bucket.
As you asked in the video, ultimately it’s a want vs a need…however as others mentioned, continually being exposed to the elements will cause the equipment, paint, hoses and parts to wear faster over time. I think the real debate is that are you okay with servicing and maintaining that equipment outside and how much better that would be under roof. Also I think a big consideration for you is that this is not your primary residence. If you lived at the cottage full time I think that would influence your opinion as well to have a garage as you can justify the expense. If you build a garage/shop build as big as you can. I just built a 40x60 and thought I would never need that much room but thanks to many recommendations they convinced me and I’m so glad I did.
You deserve a nice heated shop Gord as you do all your own maintenance and will make great content! Ps. I have very similar equipment as you. B2710 snowblower, box blade, tiller, cultivator, brush cut mower, zero turn mower, quad, wood splitter, dump trailer. Fills up fast! Love the channel!
GP I grew up on a farm with 8 tractors and all were stored outside under roofs without sides. As well all implements were stored outside in the weather with no cover. All our equipment lasted for at least 60 years with only normal maintenance. Yes the paint will fad over time but everything is designed to be outside. Yes it would last longer in a barn but its not necessary unless you are going to live for 200 years with the same equipment.
Great video. I would say it a game changer to have a heated work space. I'm in northern Wisconsin and have had a heated garage for 3 winters now. I can't believe how much I can get done in the cold months. Wife likes it too because her van is in a heated garage now.
I can’t say I know a lot about the more modern paint jobs, but I do know I can tell immediately when I walk up to a tractor that has been stored inside all of its life and one that has never seen the inside of a structure. Very big difference, deteriorating rubber and plastics, very faded paint and weathered tires and hoses, mostly but not all cosmetic problems, resale values are definitely smaller on tired looking tractors, just my two cents! Love the JUFabworks brackets!
When I was shopping for a used tractor in 2019, I had a budget of 20,000USD for tractor and implements. (OK, so I failed to stay on budget) So, that put me in 20 year old tractor territory. There was a huge difference in condition between those tractors that lived indoors and those that lived outdoors.
Damage that I noticed on the outdoor units included chalking of the paint, steering wheel, control knobs, and the trim plates for the control levers. The seat vinyl was cracked and waterlogged. The clear plastic covers for the headlights and gauges were yellowed and cloudy. The little rubber that was there was more brittle and likely to have ctacks in it. All this is caused by UV light exposure.
The next issue was rust. There was a lot more rust on (even coated) metal surfaces. Tractors that get worked, get scratched. Even these minute scratches can let water and air onto the underlying metal. Over time, it can and will rust. Once the rust starts, it will break adjacent paint off the metal and allow more water ingress due to both oxidation and wet freeze thaw cycles. If the chrome plating on hydraulic cylinder rods gets nicked, a small rust pit can occur there. They're usually not that visible because of their small size and the cylinder seal wipers clear the rust off the rod every time it cycles. However, that rust can wear out cylinder seals prematurely and cause the cylinder to leak .Heim joints on the ends of control rods and 3 point arms wear out much quicker from most people ignoring them because there is no grease zerk to remind them to lubricate there. Slip clutches on PTO shafts also wear out faster when the metal friction surface rusts from living in the rain.
The final issue is water ingress into gear boxes. When cold rain falls on a sealed gear box and cools it, it creates a bit of vacuum in that box. Normally any make-up air seeps in through shaft seals and fill plug threads. If the box is dry, that's not a problem. But if the seals and plugs are wet, water will also get in to contaminate oil. A great example of this is seeing how many brush hogs are running grease in the gearbox instead of oil because the seals failed from rust.
Farmers leave stuff outdoors because there is never enough indoor space. Truse me, those buildings are full of other things more expensive or sensitive to weather. If you can't store ir indoors, at least throw a tarp on it to keep off the rain and UV light.
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Good morning Gary! Can you please email me at gordpotter55 at gmail dot com. Cheers!
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I purchased a Kubota B2650 brand new in 2015. I live in Northern Ontario Canada. In the winter months I store it at a neighbors house down the road for security as I'm not out at my vacant property in the winter months. In 2019 to 2021 I couldn't go out tp the property till the summer of 2021. I almost cried when I saw my tractor. The sun had caused significant fading on the hood and other aspects of the tractor. The decals on the loader had peeled and were really flaky. I immediately went out and got a large tarp to cover the tractor the best that I could to reduce any further UV damage. The box scraper has really faded as well.
I have been looking at upgrading my tractor. However, the first thing I'll be doing is building some kind of shelter. Even if it's to simply reduce the amount of UV damage. Not necesarily a full garage (yet that would be nice). Even though my tractor only has 362 hours on it. It looks like it has aged alot more than that.
I'm told that the reason why paint of equipment like tractors fade so much in the sun is that manufacturers do not put a clear coat on after they paint. The clear coat is what helps protect the paint and is why paint on vehicles stands up much better when left outdoors in comparison to equipment.
My opinion is that it’s a want. That said, perhaps having the covered or heated workspace is the motivation needed to not skip certain maintenance items. I know it is for me, cold winters in Wisconsin! Over time UV will do mainly cosmetic damage… perhaps cracking down hoses? Either way you wouldn’t regret it. That JUFabworks plate looks sweet, I’d love to have one so I don’t have to switch out my box blade to move my trailer. Cheers!
Your tractor will be fiiiiiiiine! Just run it often throughout the winter and you will be good to go
I just like the convenience of not having to clear off whatever it is I need to use after every snowstorm. I just hop on the tractor and start snow blowing. But also having a heated space to work on winter projects is so nice. I have spent many happy hours in my shop restoring tractors. This winter it's a 1956 JD 420!
I’m a dairy farmer from Pennsylvania the only equipment that is stormed indoors over winter is our baler and sprayer everything else sits outside. On those cold nights we do pull in our feed mixer just so the auger doesn’t freeze. Never had any issues with equipment sitting outside
Happy Thanksgiving GP, we bought a B2650 after watching your videos, and learned so much from you!
UV can harm things, but these machines are designed to work all day in the sun. Many Kubota machines spend their life highway mowing or doing open field work in direct sunlight.
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It's mostly a want not a need with the newer equipment. I keep my tractors in a covered shed but, my newest is 70 years old and they don't like moisture. You will get some paint fade and some rusting of some non-painted areas but, no quick damage that you couldn't correct with some lubrication. Hoses and exposed rubber items will deteriorate a little quicker being outside. All of my equipment sits outside and has for more years than I have been alive!! The only thing I do not let sit outside are hydraulic cylinders if they are extended exposing the bare ram. Any rust on those can and will cause problems with the seals. I do try to cover any areas of the equipment that may collect water and freeze or cause accelerated corrosion. You do take very good care of your equipment and I'm sure it will last for a heck of a lot of years to come. The biggest problem with storing all your equipment indoors is arranging it. You always need the implement in the back first for some reason! 😊😊😊Great questions GP. 👍👍👍
Just bought my first tractor and found your channel. That JUfabworks plate looks like just the right first upgrade!
I’ve had an old Iseki tractor that didn’t see the underside of a roof for over 30 years. The paint, plastics and rubber show the most wear and sun damage, as we don’t get much rain or snow here but lots of sun. It still works fine. I’d recommend at least a shade structure for your equipment. The sun will damage, usually in a slow manner. By the way, that JUFabworks system looks well built and very functional.
Thanks for the video GP! I have been looking at JUFabworks products for my bucket. They look like a great company and have been trying to decide what option I want to purchase myself. Regarding the outdoor storage, I think the answer is about how things are stored. I work part time for a Deere dealer, and most of the inventory stays outside with no problems. Those items with engines are stored under plastic on each pallet so they are pretty well protected. The issues I've seen is when they don't have plastic or cover on them. We recently had one engine on a leaf vacuum where rain worked it's way down into the customers machine and ruined the head so the entire motor had to be replaced. So coverage is important in the right situation. I personally would put a tarp of some kind on your chipper intake to prevent damage such as that. I personally built an implement shed to put all of my equipment to protect against the other big issue which can cause issues which is the sun. Fading isn't an issue with performance or functionality, but colors will fade when exposed to sunlight year round.
Love the channel! Great content and information sharing!
As to keeping equipment in freezing locations/outdoors, consider freeze/thaw and the pressure of expanding ice, especially in your location. Position/cover equipment (tilted, tarped, etc.) such that it will not collect water without a drain,. The pressure of the ice is considerable and any location that tries to contain it is likely to suffer damage. It may start with cracked paint the progress to rust or a damaged seal, depending on the location. The bucket adapter from JUFabworks has been shown, by you, to be rather helpful.
Hi Gord, I'll agree with the other commenters that your tractor will probably still work fine for years if left outdoors but the things like hoses, tires, seats, even paint and anything else the sun's uv rays can hurt, it will. The life span of those things will be shortened by leaving your tractor outdoors. I also don't have a garage but I'm putting up a garage in a box shelter this year to store things in, like the tractor. I had never heard of JUFabworks until this video but it does look like a nice well built piece for anyone's tractor.
GP, I agree with one of your other subscribers. I keep my 2610 inside and never leave it outside. However if one doesn't have the shop to keep it inside then you have to do what you have access to. It is really nice to have a shop to park your toys inside. My implements stay outside but the tractor sleeps inside. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Our farm equipment lasted a lot longer and looked better then our neighbours I think mainly because they were maintained and stored under cover. We built a machinery shed to store those that wouldn't fit in the hay barns. We had some old tractors that spent their lives outdoors and they fared OK but the seats and steering wheels would crack and the paint will fade. The equipment was kept undercover but not in heated spaces. Would love to have the JUFabworks workmaster plate
I agree that a roof over your tractor is more of a want than a need, as long as you keep up with the maintenance on your grease, hoses, and fluids. I feel that you may have to replace some hoses earlier due to sun damage, but it will be years before that sets in.
Good luck to everyone looking for the JUFabworks plate this Christmas!
Thank yiu for the video. I have never heard of JUFworks. I will have to check it out.
My great grandfather, grandfather and father farmer in the Sandhills of Nebraska for nearly 100 years. Rarely was the equipment inside. The damage I saw over the years related to corrosion. The paints were not as good so the UV would break them down more. The batteries failed pretty much every year. We cut about six inches of battery cable off every year do to corrosion. Air intakes and exhaust systems would sweat resulting in internal rust. Hinges would rust and pop from the freeze thaw. Tires would breakdown from UV. Some grease joints especially on old equipment would push the grease out from the freeze thaw. Exposed wiring and hoses would crack from UV. I have seen more of a benefit from a roof than fully enclosed building.
The greatest benefit I have seen from putting our tractor in a barn is that the snow and ice melts off. This allows me to conduct maintenance easier. And in the case of the snowblower not freeze an ice plug in the machine.
Anyway. Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you enjoy your family time.
I’ll agree with what others have said it’s not the temperatures that damage the equipment. It’s the exposure to sun and rain that cause paint, plastics and hoses to fade and crack. The fact that you have a roof over it protects yours a lot better than nothing. JUFabworks
My tractor sits out year round also. It's not a new tractor but it works for at the cabin. It's home is under a large pine tree. In winter I treat the fuel and use the glow plugs, and it starts every time. The JUFabworks work master plate would be a welcome addition to My tractor. Keep up the great videos and have a safe Holiday season.
I bought my lx2610 after seeing one of your videos. I love it. That JU Fabworks workmaster plate is perfect for the lx2610!
I leave my equipment outside and cover it with tarps. Worked fine for years.
Thanks for the thoughts.
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I have had a tractor that was kept outdoors for 18 years and never had a problem with it. Just updated it to a new LX2610. That JUFabworks bracket looks great!
Hey Gord love your videos. I've only been a tractor owner for a few years now. All implements are kept outdoors like yourself. My tractor has been kept outdoors as well. All maintenance is done on regularly. The only real concern I have is the UV rays degrating hydraulic hoses plastics and such. I think that JUFabworks plate would be a great addition to my tractor set up. Take care from NB 🇨🇦.
I appreciate your channel, it’s real and honest. I would love to have a JUFabworks plate for my tractor like you do. Keep up the good work!
Very generous of you and Jeff, GP. I don’t need the add on so I won’t lower someone else’s chances. As to leaving things outside…. I believe that’s how they were designed. Properly maintained I don’t think it’s an issue.
Cheers Larry!
You are doing the proper thing GP every fall you prep your attachments for winter
I think a building is great to have for tractor but it's a want. My tractor is in a building but we have had them outside. Great video
Have a blessed day
I grew up on a large dairy farm in NY. We garaged none of the equipment. The one piece we did keep under a shed roof was the self-propelled harvester. Good to keep moisture out of the haulage or silage. JUFabworks bracket. looks good!
Gord, like anything, anything exposed to weather conditions will degrade overtime. Hydro lines will dry rot, UV will fade paint. Moisture will get into grease areas. On the brighter side, I pulled the trigger on a 3902 and started the new channel we spoke of on the phone! Thanks for all your help
GP we all have different needs. Take a piece of paper draw a line down the middle. Place a plus on one side a minus on the other. For one week do the check marks. Put it away for a month. Look at it if it is still correct let it decide for you. Hope this helps it has for me many times in my life. Have fun today.
Hi Gord, the JUFabworks system seems like a clever way to add a lot of fun tion without doing much modification to the tractor/bucket. Thanks for the chance.
JUFabworks ! Hi I’m in Ottawa , moved out of the city during COVID , the lot our bungalow was built was cleared just enough for the house.
Was going to be charged 25k to clear and level wooded area of about .5 acre. No WAY …. I purchased BX23s and a king ranch husqvarna and did it myself .
Now I’m just saving to buil a shelf to place the tractor , my box made .
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Gord,
That JUFabworks plate looks awesome on your bucket.
I store my antique Farmall tractor in the shed, but my 2 Kubota tractors sit in the weather 99% of the time. Paint fade and damage to the seat are the only issues I ever had. And some seat cracking after 10 years isn’t bad.
Years ago I was talking to my equipment dealer and I asked him if you had a expensive piece of equipment like a combine and it sat outside for 10 years and you traded it in on a new one how much would you loose on tradein value because of the looks of the machine because of the sun fading the paint and weather checking the tires. His answer was the lost value would have built a shed big enough to house the machine. The sun is your worst enemy. I store everything inside in a cold shed. I have a small heated area for my workshop. Works good for me.
I agree Gord. Storage is a want not a need. I bought an LX3310 because of your channel to use on my 64 acre property. No option for a shop there. Thx for the great videos.
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Cheers! I hope you are enjoying the tractor!
Great video. The damage people talk about is really the following.
Summer, in direct sunlight eating rubber and plastics, making them brittle. Another issue is animals eating wires and making homes.
Winter, water freezing in bearings and piting hydrolic cylinders. And never for get about animals. We had an open shed to keep the weather off which helped but animals were a problem at times. My equipment stays outside for the summer and it gets stored in a shipping container for winter.
As a relatively new tractor owner myself I've wondered the same. Dealership said that storing it outside would be OK, and it has been since April. Like others have pointed out I'm most concerned with the rubber / vinyl bits and did purchase a cover of the seat just to keep that from getting damaged by sun and weather. With that said, we did just finish putting up a shed to get it out of the snow (northern Wisconsin) and to make it easier to work on in inclement weather. The JUFabworks workmaster plate looks like it would be a great addition - been thinking about adding a pair of hooks and the hitch receiver might come in handy as well!
No question your equipment will stay in better shape being inside. I keep my tractor inside but all the attachments are outside. I put a tarp over my bush hog and the grapple but nothing else. I would like a JUFabworks for my bucket but across the total width as well. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Hello Gord, good maintenance is the key to making equipment last. The JUFabworks bucket plate would be a great addition to any tractor. Cheers.
As you know GP, the majority of my tractors are 60 to 75 years old. Most sit outside but some reside nosed into the lean-to. The problems I experience are most always corrosion due to moisture on electrical connections. Obviously my old dogs do not have the modern tractors sheet metal/plastic parts and pieces designed to shed water and shield components. But other than minor oxidation and the obvious rusty exterior from DECADES of sitting out in the elements, I don't seem to have horrible issues. Some do seem to get water in the crankcases too. But they are not sealed in the same way the new ones are. On a comparatively more modern note, my '82 B7100 and '99 B2400 and '05 B3030 always live under the lean-to. Very seldom do any of them sit out. But they all have ripped seat covers and if left outside would soak up the rain or snow and get my bottom end a bit wet !! Tarps work, but only so much. My butt would still get wet, whether they had the jufabworks accessory on the loaders or not. LOL On another note, your wants and needs will change to an extent with the passing of another 20 years....I guarantee it. At least mine have.
Hey good morning and thanks for the thoughtful comment. 20 more years T? I'm not sure I have it in me buddy! LOL! Thanks again and a Happy Thanksgiving to the Tractorman gang dow there. have a wonderful time this weekend!
A big, beautiful, heated, gorgeous garage is something I'm pining for, too! The issue I had last weekend during that first snowfall was the freeze - thaw overnight which made the snowblower's chute direction gears rock solid. Heat gun to the rescue! Love that you have such good partnerships with folks like JUFabworks. Have a great week.
LOL! Good morning R! I had the same problem - I can't remember the video # but somewhere around video #15(?) we pulled the blower chute apart, used the heat gun and found we had to use a putty knife to remove all the grease. I spoke to the mechanic at the dealership and he recommended never to put grease in those gears (and was not sure why they did when they prepped it for me). Even though they used a "winter" grease, it still becomes like glue in the really cold temps. He said to only use Chain Lube and spray it in there as needed. Honest, after that , for 4 winters now I have never greased it and only sprayed the lube in there and it has never been stuck again ( frozen once in a while so i pour warm water on it once in a while when super cold but instantly defrosts and turns for me). Hope that helps!
@@GPOutdoors Good advice. Thank you!
Weather on a tractor is nature's way of eventually breaking it down to dust. Look at junkyards. What happens to all the equipment? Eventually it will be a rusted piece of junk. Not this year or the next but years from now nature will win.
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That Workmaster plate by JUFabworks looks sweet! Agree with most of the comments here about UV damage. We have a large Coverall shelter that the LX and the truck & trailer are parked in when not in use. An eye opener for us was when we traded the fifth wheel a few years back and parked it beside another trailer that was exact same age, but was parked outside all it's life. I know the fiberglass on RVs is not like a quality automotive paint finish for durability, but it was a night and day difference. Finish oxidized, plastics faded, decals peeling, tires (on one side) cracked etc. We also would love a large, heated storage/workspace but for now, just keeping expensive stuff out of the sun will help us at trade in time. Cheers back Gord! Love the channel.
I have an LX2610 that I park in a barn. It’s not completely sealed since the door has a large cutout. There’s definitely mice here but I haven’t had any issues with them yet. That JUFabworks bucket plate would make moving my trailer so much easier.
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I started watching your videos after I bought my B2601. You are very informative and I enjoy watchng. We recently built a 30x50 Steel building and I am now storing my tractor in it. No more leaves and sticks from our oak trees on the seat. And it is so much better when you don't have to lay on gravel to service it.
Great vid GP. I keep my B2601 outdoors in Virginia, and so far no issue. That JUFabworks bracket would be great add on for it.
I think the people that say that the sun uv does the most damage are correct. Just drive around and look at those shelter logic car ports. After a few years they look faded and if you touch them the material just falls apart. If you have ever set a tent up for your kids to play in and left it up all summer you know the destructive power of the sun. However, I needed to grease all three of my machines the other day, but I had to wait because it was to cold and the grease gun wouldn’t work. In that case a warm building would have been a great help. As usual you have great videos.
I just have a carport for my tractor, like many suggest I think keeping UV rays off of it is more important than anything, but it does stay dry outside of the weather will help for longevity for sure. Non-hydraulic attachment I just leave on a pallet so I can move it around. Otherwise I keep my PTO driven or hydraulic equipment covered under roof or tarp for sure.
I too would like a nice large, heated shop to keep my tractors and implements indoors - but I see it as a "want" and not a "need". My oldest Kubota turned 22-years old earlier this year, two of the others turned 10-years old and the newest one is in it's first year. I've never had a garage to keep them inside and they are doing fine. I am able to park them under an open-sided canopy most of the time, but they are open to the outdoor conditions and have not fell apart yet. Same for all of the many implements I have. A few of those are hand-me-downs with much more age than my oldest tractor. They are doing fine living outdoors totally in the open - they don't even get a canopy cover. The one thing that is closer to need would be a nice level, smooth concrete slab to have all of the implements sitting on in order to make tractor hook ups easier. It is much more work when the implements are sitting on unlevel surfaces - which all of mine are. Level ground is in short supply around here. So, I agree with your comments. A nice heated shop to hold all of these would be very nice. But is it a real need? No, I don't think so.
Hi Gord. I farmed in Sask for years with my father and kept his equipment outside. We washed and greased it and kept it rust free best we could. Parked in shade covered tires with plastic or old tires. He never had a machinery storage building and he farmed all his life 60+ years, the equipment always looked good. We did same things you do. It would of been nice to have a building, we did best we could without. Dave. JUFabworks
I have a 2007 Kubota BX. It’s been outside through every kind of weather. It’s still a tank.
Another great video Gord! As a new tractor owner, I soak up all of the information you share in your videos and appreciate your presentation. Three days ago I picked up my used L2501 from having it inspected and lubed at Brownlee and I asked just this question! Nick, (mechanic), ran over everything I should do and take care of and he mentioned to 'keep the tires and hydraulic lines protected from the sun's U.V. and the dash protected from the weather.' I will be tarping it and keeping it in the shade, along with the implements this winter but then intend to build a drive-shed next year. The JUFabworks workmaster plate looks like a very useful addition to any tractor!
I have my tractor and grapple stored inside my shed.
With that being said, my tractor has been sitting on a dealer's lot waiting for repair.....AGAIN!
The ONLY time my tractor has been sitting outside is when at the dealership. This year, it has been sitting outside on the lot for over five months, and I don't like it.
My grapple, and tree puller are also stored in the shed because they have hydraulic cylinders, but my Tree Clipper sits outside because of it's size.
My box blade and brush hog sit outside due to space limitations.
I use to have a Ford 4000 that was stored outside BEFORE I had built a shed.
My problem with outside storage was the MICE!
Mice would hide inside the tractor, storing nuts and nesting in the tractor. And a few times they chewed some wires that needed replacing.
Moisture was a minor issue.