The Garage Thread: Tractors and UTVs

[Sick Bird Rider]

I didn't watch this, does it tell you how many amps it can put out? How big is the tank? And how long will it run on a tank?

Our plan is to have a propane genny. Seems like less wear an tear per hour.

I didn't watch the video either but seems like a poor genny option for a household from a logistics point of view. What if you want to snowblow while the power is out (a highly probable scenario)? It would be a good option for a jobsite or out on the farm but not for a house. I visited a beautiful country home recently, owned by an affluent telemarker, he has a propane genny well away from the house to keep the noise down, also an app on his phone that tells him how much propane is in the tank and how long the generator will run on that. That's the way to go.

 

[freeheeln]

I agree, go bigger with the structure. You could always put another shed roof on later, but having everything inside is key.

Our builder told us its cheaper to make a bigger garage than add a shed later. you can never have too much garage space.

 

[Harvey]

I think our guy agrees with your guy.

It does seem like adding more trusses, in a line with the others, is the cheapest way to add space.

And all of a sudden all your expensive shit is stored inside.

My most recent counter proposal was 28x34.

 

[tirolski]

I didn't watch this, does it tell you how many amps it can put out? How big is the tank? And how long will it run on a tank?

Our plan is to have a propane genny. Seems like less wear an tear per hour.

Harv, There’s a lot of info in the above video and the subsequent comments listed init.
Seems like it’d work for ya and be reliable if ya went with the compact diesel tractor route.
Diesels engines are workhorses.


The tractor in this video appears to be similar to @Cork ’s Kubota.

"This video shows how to safely interconnect a power take off powered generator to a diesel tractor to provide backup power during a grid outage. Generator in use is a Dayton 15 kw generator and operates this entire household via a 50 amp interconnect.”

The tank on this tractor is ~7gallons. He says he also keeps a couple 60 gallon tanks for backup and could go for a couple weeks without the grid using intermittent shut offs in an emergency.

 

[Tjf1967]

I think our guy agrees with your guy.

It does seem like adding more trusses, in a line with the others, is the cheapest way to add space.

And all of a sudden all your expensive shit is stored inside.

My most recent counter proposal was 28x34.

It's not my money... It looks nice. I don't think it's big enough. Have you looked at metal buildings? You can get the kit for a nice 20x50 for 15k. Another 15k to put it up. Big garage for 30k

 

[Harvey]

I probably should have called this the garage thread.

People spend their money in crazy ways huh.

I don't want a pickup and I do want a garage that is made out of the same materials as my house.

You're right I'd probably be better off with a metal garage and the rest in the SP 500.

 

[Ripitz]

I probably should have called this the garage thread.

People spend their money in crazy ways huh.

I don't want a pickup and I do want a garage that is made out of the same materials as my house.

You're right I'd probably be better off with a metal garage and the rest in the SP 500.

Definitely don’t listen to me then, We have 5 garage bays and none of our cars have ever been in them. But if you want to see what it’s like to plow with a tractor you’re more than welcome to come over to my place next time it snows. The key is always in it. That’ll free me up to help you with those pesky first chair front page stories.

 

[Brownski]

I don't want a pickup

Not even a Toyota? They make plows in all sizes you know. A Jeep maybe?

 

[gorgonzola]

an affluent tele marker

 

[freeheeln]

I don't want a pickup

Thats just unAdirondackian. Whats next no Carharrt?