[geol]

For you guys who have one, is it easier to store separate, and just mount the implement for the task at hand?
Mine is on its way. I think I’d like to build a small out building to house it, but am unsure how big.
I see myself needing the mower most frequently.
I’m not sure how much more space would be required (foot print needed for the FEL, and BH, and how much room needed to pick up / drop off).
In practice, what do you guys find yourselves doing?
Thanks, George.

 

[69project]

Build the biggest outbuilding you can afford and put tall ceilings in it too, it's cooler that way. You are going to want to put other stuff in it so you might as well have the room. You are also going to want a place to service the tractor and doing it on the shop floor is much nicer than the ground. So it really depends on your budget.

If you are just looking to store it and keep it out of the weather I see lot of folks do a three sided shed with a dirt floor. Since your in NC, I do not suspect you get much snow so rain is your biggest problem. If you do this then I would give your self about 4-5' past the length of the tractor with the implements off and build three stalls, one for the tractor, one for the FEL and one for the BH. A full fledged shop though is a much nicer way to go though.

 

[jphavener]

At the moment, I have to store mine with the implements mounted. It's a pain when I have to mow because I drop the loader and backhoe as the ride is a heckuva lot better without them. I've gotten down to being able to drop/connect them in just a few minutes, but it is not the best. I've actually been tossing around the idea of a run in shed, like 69Project is talking about. I want to build mine on a skid and then fill the skid with gravel. The future holds a 30x40 shop but that's a few years out. I've got plenty to keep in that shed once the shop is done also so it wouldn't be a waste.

The footprint isn't huge for either implement. When I mow this upcoming weekend I'll measure out how much space they take up. I need to get a close idea as well for my shed. Unless someone has a general idea off the top of their head.

So to answer your question, I think its definitely easier to store separated and just mount it when you are ready to use it.

Jeff

 

[geol]

Thanks guys, I have my garage that I can use for general maintenance, but also need that space for other chores. So yes, something just to store it and keep it out of the weather. I didn’t know what a run in shed was. Did a quick google image search, and got a lot of good ideas.:thThumbsU The dealer said delivery may be tomorrow or Friday, so she may be left outside for the time being. Thanks for the help, George.

 

[JD<--MyRealInitials]

At my old house I purchased a 12x20 shed for my 2305 and was able to fit everything in it except the BH. I didn't have the BH at the time but probably could have made it work.

In the winter time i would park the loader straight back (bucket removed). I was able to back the tractor in so the ballast box was between the loader arms and the snow blower was about 6" from the slide up door. The bucket was on a furniture dolly next to the loader and the mower deck stood upright next to the bucket along the wall, also on a furniture dolly.

In the summer i had plenty of room since the tractor is a good 5 feet shorter without the snow blower on. I put the bucket back on the loader and dropped it on the same spot then the snow blower went along the wall next to it. The ballast box was on the floor between the loader arms. I kept the mower deck on for the summer since i mostly used the tractor for mowing. When i needed to use the loader i would drop the deck in the driveway and put the loader on. When i was done working (and washing the tractor) i would put everything back in the shed and the mower back on the tractor.

all-in all the system worked out quite well. One thing the really helped me was to put all of the implements on dollies then arrange them in the driveway to see how i could store them. I then drew a box around them with some chalk, measured the box, added a foot to the length and width to get the min shed size I needed. When i figured out the biggest shed i could afford i drew a box on the driveway again to see how everything would fit.

oh, make sure you get the inside dimensions of the shed... the shed companies i found advertised the outside dimensions and you need to subtract 8" from the length and width to account for the wall thickness.