Run-In Sheds - Storage for Equipment Too?

I’m in the market for a run-in shed for my big, grassy paddock, which is probably about 100x400.

In looking at the price list of the place I’d like to get it from, the difference between a 12x12 and a 12x40 is surprisingly small. So I’m wondering if I could get a 12x40 one and section off part of it to use for tractor, tractor implements, and other equipment storage (which I also need). The tractor with the rotary mower attached is longer than 12 feet, so I’d need to use fence panels or something to keep it safely separated from the paddock space.

Has anyone done anything like this? Looking for ideas.

We’re getting quotes for replacement outbuilding, and plan to include a 12ft overhang for implement storage very similar to what you describe. That’s how most “real farmers” around here do it. Much easier to hook up and put away the implements if they’re side by side and you just back the tractor up to each one.

For the tractor storage,
how about leave the end sidewall open (or have swinging doors), and then you can back in with the tractor+mower parallel to the shed? You’d have to be sure the roof is tall enough to accommodate your ROPS. (if it’s tight, you could just lower the grade in that section of the shed). But if you’re only allocating 20’ to all implement storage, the tractor+mower running lengthwise wouldn’t leave room for much else. But honestly, I’d really want a roof over both of those pieces of equipment. I’m assuming you’d pull in so the tractor’s the one that gets to enjoy the roof, but still, I’d be sad to see my rotary sitting out there exposed to the elements all the time.

One thing you’ll want is a level, firm surface under your implements. Trying to hook up a PTO shaft on uneven ground is a PITA. And lighting (solar light would be fine, it’s not like you’d have it on for hours).

On ours, I’m going to put up a curtain using shade screen, to help keep out driving rain or snow. And it’ll just look nicer than seeing a bunch of machinery lined up. But that’ll probably be a 2nd year kind of project, budget-wise.

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once delivered and setup could an end wall be removed to allow you to reconfigure the shed to have a 12 by 24 or so space for the equipment storage?

No matter how much under-roof space you have, it will not be enough. I’ve been told, estimate what you currently need, and double-it.

So is your plan to back the tractor in with the rotary mower and have the tractor sheltered under the overhang? And then enclose with the screen?

That’s a good idea.

Why does it seem like there’s never enough storage?!?!

The implement lean-to will be attached to the new building which will hold the tractor ATV and backhoe. The lean-to that runs along its long side (36’) will just be for the implements like mower, post hole digger, blade, etc.

If you’re going to need to squish implements together in that space, another option is to put down a nice smooth cement floor, and put your implements on big dollies. Then you just wheel the one you want over to the tractor for hookup.