Drip Mat for tractors?

TonyIN · Oct 30, 2009

Ran out of storage space and will be temporarily storing a ford tractor at my neighbors in exchange for house sitting. After looking at his newer barn, I noticed the concrete floor is very clean. The tractor I"ll be storing drips in various spots - something I"ll be working on later at my place.
Being a good neighbor and tenant, what do you recommend to put under the tractor? I use old drywall scraps at my place, but I want something very reliable and clean, no seams.
Was looking online at oil and grease mats. Seems kind of expensive, but yet better than messing up his floor.
I"ll also be using the tractor off and on to clear his drive this winter.
Thanks
Tony

bo · Oct 30, 2009

Garage roll vinyl. I bought some at Sams. Was a bit pricey at 150 for 7'x 18 or there abouts. Sweeps real easy and is waterproof. Only problem I found is that driving on over time it buckled here and there. Not real bad though.
garage vinyl

Anonymous-0 · Oct 30, 2009

cardbord boxs.will soak up oil real well.

Anonymous-0 · Oct 30, 2009

For something real cheap, lay down some plastic, and put old news papers on top of it. They suck up oil like a wick. The plastic will help protect the floor.

TonyIN · Oct 30, 2009

Was looking at that garage vinyl. may have to go that route. Does it absorb any or can it run off?
I thought there used to be a mat system that absorbed the oil but can't find that now.
Really hoping to get off for a lot less money, but the cardboard and drywall both have seam opportunities for the oil.
Had actually thought about 6mil plastic and the drywall scraps.
Just want to make sure I have a good system since it's not my place.

Mike M · Oct 30, 2009

or how about some used carpet ? looks good too !

bo · Oct 30, 2009

No absorption. Totally liquid proof. It is pricey but I've had mine for about 5 years now and it sweeps real fine and no rips. It does buckle some as I said. I maybe should have gotten the heavier mil stuff but I didn't. If I had to do it again, I'd probably buy it again. If I spill some diesel or stuff when I'm fueling, I just dump a little speedy dri on it and then sweep it up. I like it.

bc · Oct 30, 2009

Seems like autozone had some drip pans. about 2' by 3' or so for a few bucks apiece or so. Then add some oil dri. I use oil dri alone but anything such as plastic and then pile the oil dri where the drips are. Every so often add a little oil dri and re pile it under the drip.

just another old geezer · Oct 30, 2009

how 'bout a couple of drain pans under the problem areas? can never have too many of those around.

S2710 · Oct 30, 2009

Use two layer of plastic and weight it down with your old sheet rock where the drips fall. In the spring when you take your tractor home take the plastic and old sheet rock with you, and you will leave a clean floor. Bob

Anonymous-0 · Oct 30, 2009

Sheet of plastic and a bag of cat litter........

ScottyHOMeY · Oct 30, 2009

I use a BIG plastic tray that was made for the floor of the cargo area of a '88 Subaru station wagon.

doogdoog · Oct 31, 2009

Aloha,
You didn't say how long but I would lay some plastic sheet with newspapers on top (change the newspaper when needed). Check the paper every so often and change it if needed. A drip pan would also work with plastic sheet on the bottom. This system shouldn't cost much and should do what you want.

Mahalo,
doogdoog

Anonymous-0 · Oct 31, 2009

Appliance dealers will give you all the refridgerator boxes you want.Costs them money to get rid of cardboard.

Anonymous-0 · Oct 31, 2009

I use a strip of conveyor belting, lime will mop up.

james rumph · Oct 31, 2009

Fix the leaks ! I own 4 tractors and they don't drip a drop.

I have always seen this in this sport /hobby what ever people want to call it.

My 52 Super M was a pain trying to get the oil pan to stop leaking but i finally got it and don't know how.

Tell then go get some cheap rubber maid storage trays or what ever fits correct. They will atleast stop anything from staining the clean cement.

Walmart sells those cheap off brand under bed plastic boxes etc etc etc. What about boot trays to keep water and mud from going threw the house.
I'll bet you already have some.

TonyIN · Oct 31, 2009

Yeah I know. Fixing the leaks is the plan, but right now time is in very short supply with the family and the business as it is. Just to make it more interesting around here, I just spent 6 weeks with my arm in a sling. Going to be a few more months before I"m able to put my right arm to good use. Nothing like watching the work pile up.
Planning to use some of the recovery time to do minor maintenance and repair (if able to) on the tractor that will still be at my place though

TonyIN · Oct 31, 2009

Thanks for all the input guys. I figured I would get some good help here.

Right now, I think I'll try the plastic and either cardboard or drywall scraps route, depending on which I run across first. I'll be over there at least once a week to keep an eye on things anyways.

Course I'm open to more ideas if they come up.

Thanks

Tony

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