Traction Get stuck in mud easily

[terencesprague]

When the ground is pretty wet from rain my Ford 1520 gets stuck easily when mowing. It's a 2wd with turf tires. I am planning on switching the back tires to get more clearance to put on the chains I bought for it. Should I get liquid ballast such as calcium chloride - will that help prevent getting stuck?

 

[RoyJackson]

Chains might help keep you moving, but you might tear up your lawn. Filling those tires will help a little. But it's best to stay off wet grass...anyway, wet grass doesn't mow too good.

 

[Thomas]

Take it easy,the last thing you want breaking traction...could end up damages or more.

 

[texasjohn]

It's the way things are.

Wet = slippery = less traction.

2wd = less traction

turf tires = less traction

chains = tear up ground = dig hole when lose traction

rib tread on tire = better traction = damage turf = dig hole fast when lose traction

4wd = best traction, chose tire to meet needs

Front End Loader = way to extricate stuck tractor (usually) without 2nd vehicle

filled tires = heavier vehicle = marginally better traction, all options above still apply

calcium chloride = badly rusted rims in time = expensive if you keep tractor that long