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 | dasbwat
Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6 Jackson, MS 
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2006-05-08 129117
Is it that important to keep my new tractor covered or in a barn? Is it the same as a car and only for the paint job, or is there other reasons. I'm thinking of buying steel shed that houses it, but not sure if I really need it. Thanks guys.
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 | earthwrks
Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3853 Home Office in Flat Rock, Michigan 
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2006-05-08 129122
Sunlight and rain are the biggest enemies of anything. Sunlight breaks down and fades paint, decals fade and peel, rubber checks and cracks, steering wheels get chalky and crumble, the slighest paint chip turns to rust quickly. So, unless you want these things ---get it covered! Ask me how I know. Even a tarp is better than nothing. In my defense, I have to leave my equipment out in the elements on a job and tarping everything isn't practical. ....
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 | BillMullens
Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 649 Central West Virginia 
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2006-05-09 129129
"Is it that important to keep my new tractor covered or in a barn?"
Yes. An occasional night out won't hurt it, but sitting out in the sun and rain continually, and it will fade, peel, crack and rust. Water seeps into threads and seizes bolts in place. At least a tarp is called for.
Good luck,
Bill ....
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| earthwrks
Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3853 Home Office in Flat Rock, Michigan
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2006-05-09 129168
Something I should have done that another guy did when he bought his blue was to spray nearly everything under the hood with clear coat. It was amazing how all the bolts and hardware shined after a cleaning. But then again I babied my first new pickup until it got its first scratch. After that it didn't matter ---nnnnot! ....
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| DenisS
Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 367 NJ
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2006-05-10 129190
Even when it doesn't rain, the dew settles on equipment that you store outside and contributes to corrosion. Water is the enemy of equipment.
How many 50-year old tractors do you know of that have been kept outside for their lifetime and are still working? But I can think of a few in my neighborhood that have been kept in a shed and are still mowing lawns. ....
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 | Murf
Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7249 Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada
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2006-05-10 129192
You have to be very careful though, sometimes covering is worse than not!!
For instance, using one of those tents, on bare ground, can lead to some serious condensation problems from the moisture wicking out of the soil (especially on grass) being trapped inside and getting to the metal equipment from the constant, daytime heating, nightime cooling cycles causing the moisture to collect on the tractor.
If you have to cover equipment on bare ground be sure to leave lots of opportunity for air to ciculate and be exchanged.
Best of luck.
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| hardwood
Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3583 iowa
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2006-05-10 129196
I'll go along with Murf on the plastic thing. Several years ago a friend of mine bought some engeneered rafters from a rafter plant that had been built a foot too short or something for little or nothing. his plan was to build a shed with them in a year or two. he stored them on the ground with black plastic over them. In a year or so when he went to use them they had rotted enough to be usless from the condensation on the inside of the plastic. Another lesson learned the hard way. But back to the subject, yes a shed or something to keep the sun and rain off will keep your tractor or most any equipment in better shape than sitting in the weather. Frank. ....
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