MACHINERY SHEDS

• Machinery such as tractors, headers, air seeders and

vehicles are necessary for farming operations.

• To maintain their value and function, this equipment

should be protected from harsh weather conditions
and other elements, and stored in a durable farm
machine shed.
 SITE SELECTION

• Locate the machinery shed convenient to the farm shop and

main traffic flow.
• The ideal location is approximately 150 feet behind and to one
side of the farm home. 
• The storage building should be near the farm shop to facilitate
equipment servicing. 
• As with any farm building, the machinery storage should be on
high ground with good drainage. 
• Machinery storage should never be combined with livestock
housing because of high moisture levels leading to corrosion
problems.
PLANNING THE FACILITY

• Know what machinery is to be stored.

• Estimate the floor space requirements for that machinery.
• Decide what building type and configuration will best fit your
needs.
• Determine the size and location of machinery access doors;
this establishes traffic patterns.
• Analyze the efficiency of several alternative layouts.
• Considering equipment traffic patterns, door sizes and
locations, and various storage arrangements.