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!

@GPOutdoors

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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!

@georgedavall9449

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Great comment, and thanks for keeping labor, and making stuff in the USA!

@tomashbaugh8891

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Yep I think those uv’s raise havik with paint and rubber

@jpjp3873

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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.

@GPOutdoors

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Excellent points - thanks Denis!

@mikechovan8351

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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

@joshguard9834

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Agreed. I’ve been around heavy equipment for a few decades. The sun is by far the harshest of the elements on equipment.

@AndrewJohnson149

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I would agree to that as well. The sun damage is worse than rain, wind, snow and ice combined.

@dwoodog

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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.

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.

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

@GPOutdoors

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Thanks Bob!

@georgedavall9449

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Excellent comment Bob 👍

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

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

@GPOutdoors

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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.

@YMF1891

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

@GPOutdoors

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Good morning Gary! Can you please email me at gordpotter55 at gmail dot com. Cheers!

@GaryGreenway

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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.

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

JUfabworks would look GREAT on our new Kubota LX2610!! And we agree..it won't hurt to leave it outside..the sun may fade the paint a bit over time, but our cars are always outside and it doesn't hurt them.. tractor hoses are designed for outdoor life like the rest of the tractor. Proper regular greasing and maintenance will ensure a long happy life for them. Keep the great content coming!! 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 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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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!

@GPOutdoors

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Good day Martin. I love your shop - pretty awesome. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!

@georgedavall9449

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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'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.

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. 👍👍👍

Humidity/moisture are also causes of damage from being left ouside. They take a while longer to do their damage compared to mice or UV rays but eventually moisture will cause problems also. Issues such as rusty electrical connections, rusty bolts and screws, and rusty mechanical connections causing them to seize up are just a few of the issues. I have my tractor in a garage that has a dehumidifier as well. Keeps rust off everything in the garage. Gord I hope one day you can get your garage! It is awesome to see you partnering with others like JUFabWorks! Wishing you the best always!

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

@GPOutdoors

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Cheers! I hope you are enjoying the tractor!

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!

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.

JU Fabworks GP - with that much property and equipment (and the help you provide Guy and Husky Bob), a barn is a NEED. It’s partly about equipment getting damaged outdoors. Really not hurting the tractor severely, but the life of that tractor and other gear would be greatly extended (IMO) inside. Constant moisture, UV rays and blowing wind puts dirt in the hydraulic fittings and parts everywhere. Exposure to the elements will take its toll. And it’s not just a comfy place in the wintertime - in summer it is also nice to be able to work out of the sun and rain. Plus, you currently don’t have a shop - that’s a need, too. And not just for equipment maintenance - fixing things for the cottage, whether it be a lamp, vacuum or piece of furniture, will be easier. You’ll have a place for your stuff. I always scratch my head when I see a nice piece of equipment outside. A neighbor of mine has a big John Deere and he keeps it outside. SMH. But the real benefits of the new barn will be (1) your efficiency in the work you do (you will get more done more efficiently) and (2) you will enjoy the work more (if that’s possible). Gord - straight up - start planning for the size and design of the barn now. Ask questions, talk to others who have barns and put your dream barn on your vision board. Plan for a big enough barn for all your gear and a shop, then add 20% to the size. I do leave some implements outside (York rake, box blade, etc), but those are older and are behind my barn and out of sight. Lastly, my “barn time” is therapy for me. I fly a desk all week and go out to my barn to reset and recharge. No matter how tired I am at day’s end, if I go out to my barn after work and just do a few simple things, I’m in a great place. And that’s where I hang on weekends. I suspect you will love your “barn time” and wonder how you ever lived without one. And a new barn will make a great studio for GP Outdoors!!

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.

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!!

Good video. As far as keeping tractors inside, I believe with all the electronics on the newer tractors they fare better inside than out. And it doesn't need to be heated. Just well ventilated so they stay dry and out of exposure to sun and rain. A very large farm in Deckerville, MI was built last year approximately 300 x 120 feet. They even have radiant heat in the cement floor so they can wash the equipment inside and it will dry off. The barn, if you will has aircraft doors so the really large implements can be taken in. I could be really happy in my retirement with the money spent on that building. Seemed like it took them a year to put it up.Also inside a building with the proper mouse and rat traps/poison you wouldn't have critters eating any wires like I had happen. My new tractor is inside my small pole barn.Implements are a different item. As long as they are cleaned off when used and lubricated they are ok outside.Just my opinion.

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! 🙂

I enjoy your videos very much and that JUFabworks work master plate piece for the loader looks well built. Michael Spokane WA

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.

I believe this becomes a debate of: Is your tractor a daily use item or will it be a classic. Most classic cars have been found indoors and rarely used. Daily drivers are left outside, used every day. The well maintained daily driver's last a really long time but are no classic's. So if you can put your tractor inside do so. I believe you will have a tractor that is in better shape (less sun damage. less rust) than a tractor that is left outside. Does it justify the cost of space inside compared to the loss in value of your tractor? This becomes a choice of the space you available and what you want to use it for. GP Outdoors, I would like to thank you for the quality of your content. It as been very informative and useful for individuals like myself with a similar tractor. That JUFabWorks bracket would be a great accessory to any tractor.

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.

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.

@GPOutdoors

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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

Hello GP. I'm fortunate enough to have a space to squeeze my tractor under to keep it out of the weather but my attachments sit outside. Would I love to have a nice big building to park everything in? YES! None of the comments I read mentioned the cost. Probably like most people, I don't have an unlimited amount of money to spend. The tractor is pretty much a necessity if you have acreage but the tractor with attachments is already a huge cost. I feel some sort of shelter should be on your short list, but not an immediate necessity. Thanks for another great video. That JUFabworks workmaster plate would be a nice addition to my bucket!

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

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

I am blessed and fortunate enough to be able to garage my l4060 le Kubota

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.

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.

Back in the day all of our farm equipment set outdoors and lasted for years. Did get some fading though on the paint. That JUFabworks would be a great Christmas gift.

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.

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!

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.

@GPOutdoors

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Some good points - thanks Gerry!

Oh...You NEED a shop...Great Big Shop,Gord! The only plastic on that 8N is probably the key chain! In my area...Most farmers prefer to have their equipment inside but as the farms have gotten bigger...so has the equipment over the years. Alot of the equipment is now leased or is on a trade in program and only kept a few years. It isn't around long enough to see the long term effects. The biggest pole barn I have ever built was 280'x82' with 18 feet ceilings, but that may not be even near big enough for the new GP Outdoors studio!🤠

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.

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.

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 workmaster plate from JUFabWorks looks great. Keep your equipment maintained as you are doing and your equipment will be fine.

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!

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.

Love Your place Bubba. We don’t get much snow in GA. My Tractor has a Canopy and stays next to my Shed. Had it hooked up to my dump trailer yesterday cleaning up around my yard. Stay safe. JUFabworks

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.

@GPOutdoors

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Morning Sherpa! Some excellent points. Great to hear you have your garage now. Have a great weekend!

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

Just bought my first tractor and found your channel. That JUfabworks plate looks like just the right first upgrade!

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.

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

GP Here’s hoping you can soon manage to accomplish achieving the addition of a garage / workshop for storage of your tools & toys. I acknowledge the need vs want debate and we all have our own pocketbooks to manage and need to and live within our means. I accomplished the garage / workshop a couple of years ago by adding a couple of other considerations (not ignoring price) by accepting that I wasn’t getting any younger and since I had the means, go ahead and add the building so as to meet the workshop- storage- maintenance needs, which would also accomplish providing the benefits of a more pleasurable space to do the necessary maintenance (and projects like installing a JUFabworks) potentially extending the life / my satisfaction of keeping the equipment longer (helping hold better resale value) and enhancing my property as well as adding value whenever the time comes that it must be sold. Go for it, you’ll be glad you did. GW

Your tractor will be fiiiiiiiine! Just run it often throughout the winter and you will be good to go

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.

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

Wow, what a great opportunity. The JUFabworks is a great addition to any tractor.

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.

Security is probably he biggest reason I store everything inside, nothing is left out in the elements which keeps them looking new longer plus you have year round access to clean dry equipment. Theft is not a huge issue here but it does happen, some people will steal anything given the opportunity and the equipment is not visible so passersby don't know what you have. I am much more comfortable knowing that. I have been hit twice many years ago, once the farm house was broken into while I was at work and another was theft from an unlocked garage during the night so ever since everything gets locked up when I'm not around and thankfully haven't had an issue since.

It is better to stored your stuff indoors rather than outdoors. Farm equipment is make to be stored outside. I am sure we all do the best we can for our equipment with what we have. I would be proud to own a JUFabWorks bucket plate. Bpb Snyder

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.

JUFabworks Just found your channel browsing for advice on my Kubota and your channel has helped me immeasurably . Keep up the good work and I appreciate it all 👍👍✌️ Shawn from Kentucky

JUFABWORKS Thanks for this video. I've always been afraid to leave my BX23S outside because of the mice. My fear is that mice will get into the engine or under the seat and chew the wires. Don't want to pay a lot of money to fix mice damage. I've had a lawnmower outside that historically has mice get into the engine, but luckily they've never damaged the wiring. I also have a large wood splitter that sat outside and there were mice nests all over it. Even with a tarp on it and under it. Actually laid out the tarp, drove the splitter on to it and wrapped it up like a Christmas present. They always find a way in. Thanks again for all of the great content and i look forward to the comments on this video. JUFabwords Thanks, Andy

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.

Nice piece of equipment that JUFabworks. My new lx2610 will be here tomorrow. Can wait to blow that snow. Thanks for your videos.

Boy the JUFabworks plate would make an awesome gift...thanks Gord

It sure is nice to have your tractor inside , is it for the tractor or for your convenience of not having to clean the snow of it or dry your seat in an open cab unit or a more comfortable place for doing maintenance on it. If you plug your tractor before using it and let it warm up before using it the greatest harm is the paint fading a little over the years. The engine works a little harder in cold start situations but when we’ll taken care of should not be a problem. As to your attachments they are steel freeze once and stay that way all winter and are not used all winter .again the sun and rain get at them but if you put then inside your garage will never be big enough. Maintaining them and touch up paint work great. As to your garage it sure is nice to have one and never big enough for your needs when you want to work in it you have take things out I know at home my 24x24 is full and I have no room for my vehicles. Then there is the cost of that garage in today’s market price of materials are crazy if you can get them and labour cost and availability is outrageous and cant be found. And if you what to be confortable you have to heat it or cool it. A good size garage will cost 100,000 dollars plus I sure would like to have one at the cottage but I opted for 2 marine containers one for storage and solar system the other to get the tractor out of the wind in the winter and my snowmobile out of the sun in the summer,I leave the door open in the summer because of the heat. I you have lots of money go ahead make yourself happy of if you have to much money 💰 maybe your kids can use it or your wife is something happens to you. Have you thought of adding it to your cottage this will reduce the cost. You have1 less wall All you electricity is already there. You could add a door from inside and make it more convenient. Gord you know what you want not need I would add one garage door or bay to your cottage keep it empty for maintenance and projects,filling your saws etc.. save lots of money 💰 buy more toys or save it for a rainy day add a small wood stove with a window to look at flames 🔥 and sit in an older rocking chair waiting for snow to fall or dream of next summer’s time with the boys . Make sure you have 3 chairs 1 for Guy and 1 for husky Bob (Husky). You are fortune as I am , enjoy yourself life is short happiness is in simple things.. I could go on but if you read this your video and your questions answer you already had made up your mind so move on or listen to your wife

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!

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.

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Thanks John! Good point about the mice. I get them in my Snowmobile sometimes but so far not in the tractor ( fingers crossed).

@frankvanderstaay7564

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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 ;)

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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. 👍

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@@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!

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jufabworks looks great.

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 have owned tractors for many years most of the years tractors were stored outdoors only because had no good place to store them. Now i have a nice shop to park it in and its way nicer than cleaning the snow off before use. JUFabworks

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!

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. I agree, the big shed/workshop would be a wonderful thing and is a dream of mine also. But reality for most of us is, things live outdoors! Things that do live outdoors, require a little more attention and TLC but that's not necessarily bad. You get to know them a little better that way. That JUFabWorks plate however...it will hold up just fine!

I bought my lx2610 after seeing one of your videos. I love it. That JU Fabworks workmaster plate is perfect for the lx2610!

Hi GP. You know where not getting any younger and having the garage just big enough to work in store just our tractor. Would be great. The barn or Garage is more for you to be comfortable and convenient. Makes life better. Your tractor will live with or without it. The sun is what kills the components on the tractor over time. And if you had the garage the next time you put a JUfabworks part on your tractor it might be warm. Cheers

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.

A JUFabWorks giveaway, nice! Most of my equipment stays outside as well. We recently cleaned out our barn so the tractor can fit, but not the implements. I tarp them over the winter to avoid moisture collecting in corners of the sheet metal and getting into the hydraulics.

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.

Ohh wow that is a nice gift, a JUFabworks plate !!!

Each his own on putting stuff away under cover. I myself was brought up to put all my stuff away. When I was little my Bicycle and Tonka toys never stayed out overnight. If I was away with a friend when I got home didn’t matter if it was dark I was handed a flashlight and told to put my toys away for overnight. That said Kabota‘s do fade in time I’ve seen some look pink they are faded so bad. And once moisture gets under the Powdercoat rust will form and it will start to flake off. I guess what I’m saying is you will notice it in what they will offer you on a trade down the road if you keep the tractor for any amount of time, same goes for your attachments. I build a lean to on my building two years ago and I have the back of that lean too I built racking that holds my attachments for my John Deere 1025. Nothing stays out overnight if I can help it. It’s like sunblock… use it or pay the consequences later on in life! Hats off to JUFabWorks for partnering up with you on this giveaway it’s a beautiful piece of hardware that would go great on any tractor 👍

It all depends on if you ever sale the tractor, if you park it inside you will get top dollar for it. I’ve put the tractor inside all the time. i’ve had four tractors over the 16 years and I’ve always got my money back on the tractors . The buyer has all ways said it’s good idea to have it inside. My barn is 40x40. With work shop. If you have the cash it’s nice to have and build a barn, I don’t think you can go wrong. Have a day.

Morning GP . My tractor , implements and all my vehicles sit outside 365 days a year. Never had an issue ( knock on wood ) . Dear Santa , I would love a Workmaster Plate from JUFabworks under the tree this year.

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LOL! Morning Mr.G!

You don't "need" an enclosed garage, but an ordinary equipment shed is well worth the expense to avoid exposing the tractor and implements to the elements. There is a reason farmers have used them for as long as equipment has been made.

@GPOutdoors

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Cheers Jason!

Hi Gord, Great of you and JUFabworks to team up for this giveaway. I was lucky that I had enough garage space to store my B2601 and all its “bits” in a heated garage. When I upgraded to my LX3310, it wouldn’t fit in the same space, but the wife said I could park in the attached garage which had a 8’ door. I now have a new shop to store the Bota and it’s bits. I think the issues are UV damage to paint and rubber, as well as rodents chewing on wires and hoses, and bird droppings. Rust on bare metal could be another concern. And it sure is nice not to have to sweep off snow or scrape frost🙂

I agree- it’s a want. There will be a certain amount of UV degradation. I own a logging and firewood business. I have some shop space for general maintenance and repairs. Most equipment is kept outside or in a covered shed.

I started putting my attachments outside because I need more room in my garage lol. I do enjoy a warm tractor seat though when it -20F. Never even heard of the JUFabworks bucket attachment. Happy Holidays Potter family.

Yep. Like others have said, the sun and uv rays damaging equipment, along with excess moisture and humidity getting into electronics. Neighbor has a 5 yr old B series that has sat outside. He just spent 700 bucks on new instrument panel and light switches due to moisture intrusion. He wasn’t one to wash his tractor. Did it occur due to sitting outside?? Who knows. I think, in the end, do whatever makes you happy and comfortable. Heck, I put a coat of ceramic coating on my Kubbie hood. Lol. Sometimes I think I’m keeping my stuff nice for the next person! JUFabworks bucket plate would be a nice Christmas present!

Hey Gord, I am fortunate to have my LX2610 stored inside my shop (30'x48'), along with my Kawasaki Mule and my pickup truck. I have a little room left over for a workshop. Like you mentioned, it sure is nice to be inside and have a dry concrete floor under me! My shop is not insulated or heated yet, but that is a goal of mine down the road. At one end of my shop, I have an overhang (10'x30') where I park all of my implements (Brush hog, loader bucket, pallet forks and box blade). It keeps them somewhat covered and protected from the elements, primarily the snow. That JUFabworks bracket looks awesome! That is something I would love to add to my loader bucket:)!