it was all about this rock.....

[Baldyonthehill]

Some people do not understand the "fun" of a challenge or the comraderie it builds as you work together getting a vehicle out. I haven't got the tractor stuck to where it has taken me a few hours to get her out (yet) but the truck and hunting rig ...........

My hunting buddy and I got in Wyoming and it took us about 5 hours and one ruptured tire to get out. It happened the day before deer season opened and when the tire blew blowing mud all over him, we got the giggles. Glad the wife wasn't with us as she doesn't understand that sometimes you do things just because.

Glad you were able to get your tractor out.

 

[20 20]

>More Power Puller Lift up to 6,000 lbs the most durable, rugged puller available at Hud-Son Forest Equipment

Thanks that is the beast, they had a better picture of it at one time.

 

[20 20]

If you want to save a few (or a lot) of dollars, consider the Hi-Lift or Jack-All farm jacks. Both will function as a winch, or simply to jack the stuck machine high enough to get some planking under the wheels. It's not quick but it works, and for a lot less money than a winch.

Chilly

I also have that, it is a nice all around jack, IMO just somewhat clumsy/slow for a winch, but it will work.

 

[two_bit_score]

I also have that, it is a nice all around jack, IMO just somewhat clumsy/slow for a winch, but it will work.

It can work as a large heavy duty clamp also.

 

[Mousefield]

Here is you tube video on one way to get unstuck.

YouTube - Fordson tractor stuck in the mud

Lucky he didn't flip that tractor!!

 

[buck12]

Some people do not understand the "fun" of a challenge or the comraderie it builds as you work together getting a vehicle out. I haven't got the tractor stuck to where it has taken me a few hours to get her out (yet) but the truck and hunting rig ...........

My hunting buddy and I got in Wyoming and it took us about 5 hours and one ruptured tire to get out. It happened the day before deer season opened and when the tire blew blowing mud all over him, we got the giggles. Glad the wife wasn't with us as she doesn't understand that sometimes you do things just because.

Glad you were able to get your tractor out.

Have not stuck my tractor YET but several years ago I rode ATVs with a group of buddies and at least half the fun was getting unstuck.

 

[dave1949]

Lucky he didn't flip that tractor!!

I guess he knew how long the log could be It's a good trick but I suppose it is possible to twist an axle?
Dave.

 

[techwrtr2]

Usually after something like this, people start shopping for a winch? How big are you going to get?

Wedge

It would be nice if tractors came with a self recovery winch mounting point at the rear of the machine where a decent sized winch could be permanently mounted.

Would be nice for reeling in firewood too.

I like maybe an 8k straight line pull winch.

 

[wedge40]

Lucky he didn't flip that tractor!!

Seen this before. Ya it's kind of dangerous, but so is getting out of bed in the morning. He knew his tractor well and knew just how to inch forward with the clutch. You use what you have at the time.

Wedge

 

[henrysMFGC2310TBL]

I went out behind the garage Sunday evening and proceeded to sink up the the axles and even with 4 wheel drive and locked diff I was going nowhere slow. I put some 2X8's under the wheels and backed out. Now I have a few deep ruts to fill when it drys, but with 3 days of rain coming this weekend I will have to wait longer.

 

[Baldyonthehill]

I buried our 3500 to the front axel earlier when I was unloading a couple of yards of sand I had on it. Fortunately, after waiting a few days for the ground to dry I was able to pull it out with our tractor. We still have soft ground in many areas so I've been careful where I've driven since then.

I have used the FEL to get myself unstuck when the 4 wheel drive and locking rear differential didn't succeed. I put the bucket in the dump position and lift the front of the tractor some with it and the push it back a couple of inches.

Knowing me, it is just a matter of time until I get really stuck. Oh well, I have a chain hoist I'll use at that point. As has been said previously, half the fun is getting out.

 

[boxygen]

I first saw that fordson video a few years ago. When I was last out in Ohio visiting my grandfather and doing some logging we got the tractor stuck. I had my dad cut a hickory log and I chained it up, it worked like a charm. My dad couldnt believe it as you can see from the after photo

 

[pitt_md]

LOL.....yeah, good point. I believe I will be adding a big winch to my toy arsenal. I had tried using my four-wheeler's 2500# winch (with the four wheeler chained to a tree). No Dice.....too small. I'm gonna have to go shopping for a manual "insurance winch" to attach to a tree.....or some such thing.

Any recommendations?

Get the winch or use a little more descretion about where you drive you tractor.

 

[JDGreenGrass]

Ag tires.??....They now look like Nascar Slicks.!!

That's a real bummer. I hate it when green turns brown. Glad you're out.

 

[roger 4400]

This summer I,ll have to take my brand new MF 1643 in a **soft spot **on our land , i need to make a new road , that part of the land was destroyed by the electric company I,ll have my Farmi logging winch on the back, it should be a very good insurance just in case of......... Be safe.