Rain cover for 1.7T mini-excavator

[Steve Blackdog]

Afternoon all,

Just wondering whether anyone has ever bought a waterproof cover for their digger.
Just had my canopy on my Kubota U17 repainted under warrant, and I am thinking of getting a cover for it, as it lives outside.

Does anyone have any advice?

cheers

steve

 

[6feetdown]

I had 1 made by tarpaulin company local around £120 i think for the avant 860

 

[doobin]

The exposed boom will fade and then look daft compared to the cabin. I wouldn’t bother.

 

[Storrsy]

The exposed boom will fade and then look daft compared to the cabin. I wouldn’t bother.

Ive been having similar thoughts to @Steve Blackdog with my wacker which lives outside now. Was thinking just getting a really decent heavy duty tarp to cover the whole machine 2ft short of the ground and use bungees to tie it down. Wouldn't bother for everyday use but if I knew it was going to sit idle for a while might keep the worse of the weather off

 

[Smiffy]

Ive been having similar thoughts to @Steve Blackdog with my wacker which lives outside now. Was thinking just getting a really decent heavy duty tarp to cover the whole machine 2ft short of the ground and use bungees to tie it down. Wouldn't bother for everyday use but if I knew it was going to sit idle for a while might keep the worse of the weather off

You don't want the sheet touching the vehicle. It will trap moisture and a raid paint work. And you will be in the same position.
If it is to go in same place what about a temporary garage from machine mart. Or even one that spans 2 containers.

 

[Storrsy]

You don't want the sheet touching the vehicle. It will trap moisture and a raid paint work. And you will be in the same position.
If it is to go in same place what about a temporary garage from machine mart. Or even one that spans 2 containers.

Hmm that's an interesting point. Did think the the wind rattling the tarp may cause more damage than trying to save. My yard isn't mine and flying slightly off the official radar so not sure landlord too keen on containers sadly. Think they need planning now too?

 

[Brendan]

Hmm that's an interesting point. Did think the the wind rattling the tarp may cause more damage than trying to save. My yard isn't mine and flying slightly off the official radar so not sure landlord too keen on containers sadly. Think they need planning now too?

What about a cheap, large gazebo? Currently got one over the car as a temporary summer cover, trying to stay in the shade when working on it, probably going to take it down at some point but for covered storage it isn't bad. Clarke do a car car "garage" version as well which a mates neighbour keeps his American car in all year round

 

[Steve Blackdog]

What about a cheap, large gazebo? Currently got one over the car as a temporary summer cover, trying to stay in the shade when working on it, probably going to take it down at some point but for covered storage it isn't bad. Clarke do a car car "garage" version as well which a mates neighbour keeps his American car in all year round

Not a bad idea. I could flog the digger and buy an American car. Always fancied a Camero

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Hmm that's an interesting point. Did think the the wind rattling the tarp may cause more damage than trying to save. My yard isn't mine and flying slightly off the official radar so not sure landlord too keen on containers sadly. Think they need planning now too?

According to twats round my way.. apparently they do!

 

[Storrsy]

According to twats round my way.. apparently they do!

I thought if it was for agricultural storage it was ok?

 

[Storrsy]

What about a cheap, large gazebo? Currently got one over the car as a temporary summer cover, trying to stay in the shade when working on it, probably going to take it down at some point but for covered storage it isn't bad. Clarke do a car car "garage" version as well which a mates neighbour keeps his American car in all year round

It's a good idea untill you get 70mph winds!

 

[Stroppymonkey]

I thought if it was for agricultural storage it was ok?

Apparently not.. I had a pre enforcement visit for mine. All gone quiet for now but I have promised another visit/catchup next March

 

[6feetdown]

Tbf lost another job during the week to I'm pretty sure a tractor and trailer brigade.
How do you compete trying to run legit.
We do good work and price reflects it.
Went to a service Tuesday it was installed 2 to 3 years ago a money pad, manhole before tank has a back fall ffs

 

[Vinpetrol]

Tbf lost another job during the week to I'm pretty sure a tractor and trailer brigade.
How do you compete trying to run legit.
We do good work and price reflects it.
Went to a service Tuesday it was installed 2 to 3 years ago a money pad, manhole before tank has a back fall ffs

The one that I’ve seen over and over is the pipe going into the tank has a dip in it or comes right out of the tank because the hole dug to install it isn’t backfilled with correct material or compacted when it’s backfilled so the ground sinks underneath it .