633 Should You Store Your Tractor Outdoors? Kubota LX2610 Compact Tractor. 4K

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!

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.

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

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.

Happy Holidays GP. I really appreciate your style for sharing information and real life experiences. Keep up the great work!

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

I really enjoy your channel and your videos. I have my first tractor, a Kubota B2301, and it and its attachments are going to be spending their first winter outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, where the weather is not too extreme. But next summer I will be getting a pole barn building and I will be storing my tractor in there. Looking forward to that - I agree with you that it’s more a want than a need, but the building is mainly going to be for an Airstream, with some extra space for a tractor. And the JUFabWorks Workmaster plate looks great, and I think it’s going to be a very good addition and come in quite handy for working on my property. Keep up the great work!

You are doing the proper thing GP every fall you prep your attachments for winter

Another great video Gord! As a new tractor owner, I soak up all of the information you share in your videos and appreciate your presentation. Three days ago I picked up my used L2501 from having it inspected and lubed at Brownlee and I asked just this question! Nick, (mechanic), ran over everything I should do and take care of and he mentioned to 'keep the tires and hydraulic lines protected from the sun's U.V. and the dash protected from the weather.' I will be tarping it and keeping it in the shade, along with the implements this winter but then intend to build a drive-shed next year. The JUFabworks workmaster plate looks like a very useful addition to any tractor!

Wow. You sure know how to pick me up each time I watch your videos. Love this video and really interested about the storage of my attachments. This JUFabworks would be the cat’s meow to help with task around my property. Thanks again for your informative videos. Keep them coming.

That workmater plate was the first thing I bought for my 1025r. Love the addition. Chain hooks and the 2 inch receiver mount is a must for me.

A garage is definitely a want. I would love to have one and will at some point. Farm equipment have been sitting outside for decades and if maintained will last for many years. Great video. Stay safe!

Good Morning and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families Gord. I think your building for the tractor and implements is really more of a want and the need part comes in when you want to change implements or service anything in any manor. You keep your equipment in use enough to keep the long term rodents from doing all the damages to the wiring and interior of the equipment so you're in pretty good shape in that respect. The equipment being scattered all around the exterior does create an eyesore in some ways but easily looked over in some ways also. The day will come hopefully that you'll be able to have a garage and workshop and shed buildings for your equipment and time on your hands to stay there year around. Thanks to JUFabworks for sharing with you to sponsor the giveaway of the bolt on bucket saver which is a very well thought out unit to sav the wear and tear on the bucket buy strengthening it. Stay safe and keep up the good work and videos. Fred.

Hi Gord, You bring up some great points about tractor storage. Either way the tractor and implements will be ok and operational, but long term the outdoor storage will start to show signs of more wear due to UV exposure. I'm glad that you have your covered area to keep the sun and some of the weather off it for now. I am hoping you get to build your dream barn/ shop real soon. You deserve to have it. Plus, I would enjoy watching your barn build project as it progresses too... 😊 Your climate up there can sometimes be less forgiving than the lower 48 states down here. Me, I'm still waiting on my LX2610 to arrive. Still no idea when. I would love to have a JUFabworks - Workmaster plate for my bucket. You sold me on the receiver hitch being better than sliced bread. Great for moving my trailers around. Thanks for posting... Dan

I appreciate your channel, it’s real and honest. I would love to have a JUFabworks plate for my tractor like you do. Keep up the good work!

Hey GP, great video to address the Elephant in the room and where it stays. My Kubota’s stay outside most of the time. Sometimes there will be a spot for them in the carport or the shop. It’s usually only during maintenance time. Like yours, my equipment looks brand new because I take care of them and clean them up as needed. I think the JUFabworks plate is the best add on I have seen in years. What a great idea for my bucket on the L3901. Praying you get your shop/ barn built ASAP for more great videos. As always thank you for your great channel and videos. Happy Thanksgiving. Monte

Great video! That piece from JUFabworks looks fantastic!

Hi excellent job taking care of your equipment. You always do great work enjoy watching your videos JUF fab works 👍

Hi GP, I've had my tractor now for four years and have always left it and the implements outside and have not had a problem. I agree with another viewers post that the sun is the biggest concern. Thanks for the great videos and love that JUFabworks giveaway!

Hey Gord: I really enjoy your channel. Great content. As far as tractors go, they are always outside at the dealerships. That JUFabworks bar looks like a great addition to your tractor. Keep up the good work on the videos. Happy Thanksgiving