Photo of my tractor shed

Recently I posted a note about building and busting my u know what this summer. Last weekend I took this side view picture of the tractor shed as part of the woodshop addition. It shows the hemlock beams, beech braces and the plywood sheathing up (with attic trusses). I am surprised at the look of it, and glad I kept the trees around it. The 850 dug the sono tubes and backfilled them (850 with Sherman backhoe), and excavated the sand and gravel bank to the left that once was where the shed is now. The old tractors get a lot done, and they are now starting to pay for themeslves. I can't imagine hiring out all the jobs that these tractors can do. I think they were a worthwhile investment. 9N'er

It's a fairly lightweight set-up but I have been assured by a number of builders that they work well. So far, so good. hope this helps.

The bearing is 25 feet 2 inches (measurement outside of each top plate). Depth is from shop wall to outer post 16 feet. I cantilivered the roof another 4 feet. So, covered area is 25-2 by 20 feet. Ceiling height is just under 10 feet to get the 850 with backhoe inside. The trusses have an upper storage area of 10 feet wide by 20 feet long with a 6-6 collar tie height. Just enough so I don't boink my head on em'. But hanging a light bulb will ensure not only a boinked head but a busted light. And yet, with front loader and backhoe on the 850 one or the other will still protrude from underneath the shed.

And I agree that the old tractors pay for themselves. When I used to rent a tractor with bush-hog, it was $200.00 for 5 hours and extra insurance, a $50.00 drop off/pick up charge, and $100.00 for every flat tire.

Keep up the good work!