Describe the complete equipment package
A machine's base dimensions rarely tell the whole storage story. Include buckets, forks, blades, booms, tow bars and separate attachments. Record the configuration in which it will actually be parked, then identify any space needed to reach attachment points or open service panels.
Give the approximate weight of each item and explain whether it rests on tires, tracks, outriggers or trailer supports. These details help frame questions about the proposed surface. No particular ground condition or load capacity should be assumed until the actual space is reviewed.
- Equipment type, count and stored length and width.
- Approximate weight and any concentrated support points.
- Attachments stored separately and the space they occupy.
- How each item moves: driven, towed, trailered or lifted.
Leave a clear way to load and retrieve it
Plan the delivery vehicle and unloading sequence alongside the storage footprint. Equipment arriving on a trailer needs room for the vehicle combination, ramps and the machine's path off the deck. Describe that sequence in your inquiry, especially when several machines arrive together.
Consider whether you must retrieve any machine on demand or can use a planned order. Storage rows that require moving another machine may suit infrequent use but complicate early-morning dispatch. Ask which loading areas are available and whether delivery coordination is required.
Check exposure, surface and security arrangements
Outdoor storage leaves equipment exposed to weather. Ask the equipment manufacturer or your maintenance provider about preparation for the expected storage period, including any covers or protective measures. Items that require enclosed or climate-controlled conditions may need a different storage solution.
Iron Yards' standard is gated 24/7 access, perimeter fencing, lighting, cameras and month-to-month terms. Confirm how those features apply to the offered yard. Discuss drainage, ground condition, permitted equipment and your own security and insurance arrangements before moving anything in.
Make the request fit your project schedule
Include the earliest delivery date, expected storage period and the frequency of pickups. If a project schedule could shift, say so. Month-to-month terms may suit changing workloads, but notice requirements and any changes in the amount of space must be confirmed.
We are planning initial locations in Katy and Pasadena and accepting requests across Greater Houston. Choose the area near your work and provide the equipment list even if you do not know the final square footage. The request is free, with availability and terms confirmed directly.
Questions about this yard option
Can I store heavy equipment?
You can request heavy-equipment storage. Include dimensions, weight, attachments and the delivery method so the proposed yard's fit and accepted use can be confirmed.
Can I maintain equipment while it is stored?
List any intended maintenance or servicing separately. Permission for storage does not automatically include repairs, washing, fluid handling or other work on site.
Should equipment stay on its trailer?
Describe both options if you are flexible. Keeping equipment trailered changes the footprint and retrieval process; unloading it adds handling and maneuvering requirements. The appropriate layout depends on your equipment and the space offered.