[AT] Using shipping containers for tractor storage

[Steve W.]

Carl Gogol wrote:
>  
> 
> Are there any opinions concerning the use of the modular shipping 
> containers for storage of tools and tractors?  Are the used ones dry 
> enough?, do they need a gravel or stone base?  Is the 8 or 8.5’ width a 
> severe limitation for practical storage and movement?  What plusses and 
> minuses am I missing?
> 
> Carl
> 
> Manlius, NY
> 
>  

Carl, Go on youtube and look at our downstate neighbors (Saugerties 
area) Andrew Camaratas use of shipping containers.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgUGfzMeW6jJJia9BkDj1xOn9CQn3c9-W&disable_polymer=1

I have two of them setting side by side for storage on some other 
property. That NY county and town doesn't consider them as fixed 
structures, just a storage shed IF they can still be emptied and moved 
easily. IE no concrete or "permanent" type structure.

I bought ones that were single use units, a bit more money but they are 
inspected and have a guarantee to be water tight. They also had some 
that were multi use and just tagged as "dry" that were cheaper.
The only real drawbacks are that although they are vented they can sweat 
inside if the temperature changes fast. I added a couple solar powered 
fans to help with that.
Size wise I opted for high cube 40 footers. Interior space is tight if 
you are storing larger stuff, but you can get 2 Farmall H tractors in a 
20 footer with a bit of wiggling. One gets backed in at a slight angle, 
the other drove in at a matching angle. There is still room for a 
smaller tractor or two like a Cub or similar.

-- 
Steve W.