richp 0 Posted September 22, 2007 I won't be able to store my powermax inside this winter as my garage gets tight with 2 cars and other toys. It also won't fit in my shed. I have had snowmobile's in the past with the elastic covers that hold up real well to wind and ugly weather. Anybody use a cover that stays on during wind? Seems no matter how many bungee cords I use, those plastic tarps never stay on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rentalboyzs 0 Posted September 22, 2007 I cover my stuff with some heavy rubber roofing material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4xbill 2 Posted September 22, 2007 On my "currently disabled" AC 720, I use a regular car cover, small car size. It's breathable. It has eyelets, so I run a rope through them and under the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMedal 1 Posted September 22, 2007 Geez, Bill- If I was closer I'd offer to store that 720 for ya. -Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsnik 1 Posted September 22, 2007 I have always had boats that winter outdoors. For your tractor I would suggest you put a tarp on the ground and drive the tractor onto it to keep the moisture from coming up. I would then get a boat cover from WalMart (they cost very little). You then need to drape critical parts of the tractor so that wind whipping won't cause the cover to rub and damage the paint. You can use old blankets or anything soft and breathable to keep the cover from rubbing the paint when winter winds flap the cover. As an alternative to a cover you can erect 2 A frames with a ridge rafter between and roof it with a big tarp. You still have to drape the tractor at critical points with something to prevent wind whipping from rubbing paint off. I am sure you will get the tractor out first thing in the spring, which is good because moisture trapped under a cover or tarp will cause damage really quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshuaareed 0 Posted September 22, 2007 I think you should buy your wife a remote car starter and tell her she has to park her car outside. LOL!!! My wife won't park in the garage because the Garage door is to heavy and I won't install a door opener for that very reason. Then I would have to share my garage, Like that's gonna happen. No really how about a four wheeler cover you can order from Cabellas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richp 0 Posted September 23, 2007 Good suggestions. I plan to plow with it, so I will be using it this winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronald Hribar 84 Posted September 23, 2007 I've used the large cardbord boxes that we get liquid product in at work.I cut a door in on on end. drove tractor in and bungeed door closed. Usually put a 100 watt light bulb in for heat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted September 23, 2007 What about this Rich. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Golf-Cart-Cover-2-person-fairway_W0QQitemZ110171849958QQihZ001QQcategoryZ50073QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom_Byrne 0 Posted September 23, 2007 Now THATS Neat, Elon! Wish I'd seen that six months ago. If you are on a budget and just want a cover Rich, try a quad cover. I bought one from this guy on eBay, and the price was good and it has yet to blow off the tractor: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WATERPROOF-ATV-COVER-w-FREE-BAG-COVERS-LARGE-QUAD-OLIVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43972QQihZ014QQitemZ330167976267 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsnik 1 Posted September 24, 2007 I think a 4040 is too big to fit in a quad cover. But, hey! Elon, that is one terrific product you found. As winter approaches we have to triage the tractors. The ones that are not needed until next year could sure get the heck out of the shed to free up room for the winter operations. But if you leave them outside without adequate protection it causes way too much ruin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richp 0 Posted September 24, 2007 I think that quad cover will fit. The 4040's length is around 80". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richp 0 Posted October 15, 2007 I bought this one from Northern. Fits good and snug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark 0 Posted October 15, 2007 I have in the past made shelters from square hay bales and plywood stays dry and is movable in the spring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites