I am in the planning phases of building an equipment shed and looking for any ideas, size, etc. I'm leaning towards a 24x36 shed, mostly because i have a dirt pad about that size. Future uses would be to store equipment for our vineyard we are building. Any thoughts? I have a L3560, so nothing too crazy. Would my tractor with a bush hog on the back fit in a 24ft deep shed? It wouldn't be too hard to run electricity to it, so i may do that. Just looking for thoughts, thanks.
Equipment shed thoughts/ideas?
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ken erickson
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B7100 hst, 2650 front mount snowblower, L2501 hst qa loader
I would think that both our L tractors are pretty close in dimensions.
This is my L2501 with the bucket stored as far forward as it will go , the grapple pulled up close to the bucket and a 6 foot Land Pride brush cutter attached.
My Open faced shed is 24 foot deep. As you can see it is a tight fit! If I had a door on the open face not sure if I could close it without hitting the tail wheel of the cutter. If I stored the bucket elsewhere I think I could close a door.
Note: after looking at the specs for your L3560 I see it is substantially larger than my L2501 in wheelbase etc. , and a larger loader. You did not mention if you have a loader mounted, if not and it is just the tractor and brush cutter 24ft deep SHOULD work. My shed builder told me it was not much more expensive to go with 27 foot wide versus my planned 24ft x 24ft due to material sizes etc. Perhaps that would be the case for you if you bumped up the depth to 27 foot and 36 wide.
Good luck and hope you keep us posted on your shed build!
This is my L2501 with the bucket stored as far forward as it will go , the grapple pulled up close to the bucket and a 6 foot Land Pride brush cutter attached.
My Open faced shed is 24 foot deep. As you can see it is a tight fit! If I had a door on the open face not sure if I could close it without hitting the tail wheel of the cutter. If I stored the bucket elsewhere I think I could close a door.
Note: after looking at the specs for your L3560 I see it is substantially larger than my L2501 in wheelbase etc. , and a larger loader. You did not mention if you have a loader mounted, if not and it is just the tractor and brush cutter 24ft deep SHOULD work. My shed builder told me it was not much more expensive to go with 27 foot wide versus my planned 24ft x 24ft due to material sizes etc. Perhaps that would be the case for you if you bumped up the depth to 27 foot and 36 wide.
Good luck and hope you keep us posted on your shed build!
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That would be a nice sized shop IMO. Depends on how the doors are oriented I think. Foot print is certainly big enough. But it may also fill up faster than you suspect. Implements are like potato chips…
Just remember the simple rule to building...multiples of 4...so instead of 22' go to 24'....saves on waste
Nice building you got there. Yes I do have an l805 loader on the front of my tractor, so looks like I might want to make it a 28footer? I have logs that I plan on cutting up for lumber to use on this project, so that should help bring the cost down some.I would think that both our L tractors are pretty close in dimensions.
This is my L2501 with the bucket stored as far forward as it will go , the grapple pulled up close to the bucket and a 6 foot Land Pride brush cutter attached.
My Open faced shed is 24 foot deep. As you can see it is a tight fit! If I had a door on the open face not sure if I could close it without hitting the tail wheel of the cutter. If I stored the bucket elsewhere I think I could close a door.
Note: after looking at the specs for your L3560 I see it is substantially larger than my L2501 in wheelbase etc. , and a larger loader. You did not mention if you have a loader mounted, if not and it is just the tractor and brush cutter 24ft deep SHOULD work. My shed builder told me it was not much more expensive to go with 27 foot wide versus my planned 24ft x 24ft due to material sizes etc. Perhaps that would be the case for you if you bumped up the depth to 27 foot and 36 wide.
Good luck and hope you keep us posted on your shed build!
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North Idaho Wolfman
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L3450DT-GST, Woods FEL, B7100 HSD, FEL, 60" SB, 743 Bobcat with V2203, and more
30' x 40 is a common size.
Do very tall 14' to ceiling / bottom of truss.
And Tall doors!
simple advice. Build it 4x bigger than you think you need, if you can afford it. There is no such thing as too big. Mine is 60' X 100', and it isn't big enough. Polebarns are fairly inexpensive to build, so you get more "bang" for your buck.
I have a 30x40 with 12' lean to on either side and am really happy with it. I store the rotary cutter under one of the lean-tos, but find the size to work well, and could store the cutter inside if I really needed to
You might consider a concrete floor if it’s in the budget. It’s sure handy for installing/removing the FEL and being able to roll implements around on furniture dollys. I second the 14’ to bottom chord of the truss.
Do you want the front face on the long side open full length? If so, the size you have in mind should work fine. If you want to enclose all sides (say to keep snow or prying eyes out) and have overhead doors, then you’d need to nearly double your dimensions to about 40’x60’ to be able to have room to maneuver inside the shop.
Do you want the front face on the long side open full length? If so, the size you have in mind should work fine. If you want to enclose all sides (say to keep snow or prying eyes out) and have overhead doors, then you’d need to nearly double your dimensions to about 40’x60’ to be able to have room to maneuver inside the shop.
We are in the process of building a 24X32 pole barn akin to Ken's. Hardpack floor for a 2601 with brushhog, FEL, EA pallet forks, 15 ft trailer and landplane. Plus other stuff. Never heard of anyone complaining about too much room on their lathe or storage space.
One reason for the size is the solar array that will be added this summer. Ridge is exactly E-W. Did not want solar on a roof that counts (home). Turns out that along with taking up real estate, ground mounts account for 20% of the cost over roof mounts. So I can fool myself that I am saving money.
Just set the piers this week.
Check zoning rules in your township/municipality. Around here, as long as the shed is <1000 square feet, you're exempt from grading/drainage field requirements, and no building inspections are required. That's a HUGE cost savings.
The shed I've been planning will go on a slope, using the uphill sidewall for the entrances and the downhill side for a 'bootleg' lean-to someday later on, to rack lumber, etc...The site is about 50 feet from the electrical transformer for the property, so no extensive power supply challenges, either.
Also realize that it's generally a lot cheaper to go "up" rather than "out", so if you can make use of a partial loft for storage, that will free up some lower level space. I'm planning 16-foot sidewalls on mine.
[I used to build pole barns with a 5-man crew during my post-HS summers...]
-Paul
The shed I've been planning will go on a slope, using the uphill sidewall for the entrances and the downhill side for a 'bootleg' lean-to someday later on, to rack lumber, etc...The site is about 50 feet from the electrical transformer for the property, so no extensive power supply challenges, either.
Also realize that it's generally a lot cheaper to go "up" rather than "out", so if you can make use of a partial loft for storage, that will free up some lower level space. I'm planning 16-foot sidewalls on mine.
[I used to build pole barns with a 5-man crew during my post-HS summers...]
-Paul
fried1765
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Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.
I have a Morton pole bldg. (built 1984) that is 36 x 48 x 14.
Seemed like it was plenty big at the time.
6 years later, did a stick built 40 x 50 x 10.
Both are usually full.
Good thought, i need to check with my county. Our county building inspector has a reputation of being an A-hole sometimes, so not dealing with that would definitely be a plus.
GreensvilleJay
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BX23-S,57 A-C D-14,58 A-C D-14, 57 A-C D-14,tiller,cults,Millcreek 25G spreader,
yeah... 'city and permits'. ANYTHING here over 100sq ft NEEDS a permit, even 20" seacans. Neighbours wondered WHY I built 5 small 'tractor sheds' (9x12) instead of adding to the 40x72 shop ? NO PERMITS NEEDED !!
Where I am, any and all buildings that are designated "for farm use" is exempt from permits.
Same here in Oregon. Agricultural buildings don’t require a permit, except for electrical. And I’m sure no one ever puts electricity in an Agg building, right?
The planning folks think they need to concur that it’s an Agg building, but I won’t pay that fee, after I tell them you don’t know my name or address. Charge me a fee to tell me I don’t need to pay anymore fees? I don’t think so.
fried1765
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Kubota L48 TLB, Ford 1920 FEL, Ford 8N, SCAG Liberty Z, Gravely Pro.