SS stuck in snow twice, tire chains?

[powerscol]

I learned the hard way, only in mud. Wheels did have some openings so I threaded a heavy 1/2"nylon rope through and around as much as I could. I then found a 6' length of old chain link fence and jammed it under the rear tires ( I was stuck nose down is a mud bog). I got just enough traction to get up on the chain link and out I went. Try some old fencing.

Now as to a final solution some of the track sets do work, but a contractor friend had issue with jumping out of them. He did finally find one that worked, but I do not know the brand - they have a heavy center track the tires rid in and tensioners that can snug things up. He drives the heck out of his equipment, so I would not judge his luck against the norm. Otherwise there are a lot of chain sets out there, some very aggressive with big studs.. Check out Quality Chain.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Since he is stuck in the yard those probably wouldn't have helped.

Commercial operators pitch the stock wheels and tires and pick up a winter set of tires and wheels. As the video shows, tighter turning, much more aggressive operation and faster plowing speeds.

 

[4570Man]

Commercial operators pitch the stock wheels and tires and pick up a winter set of tires and wheels. As the video shows, tighter turning, much more aggressive operation and faster plowing speeds.

Remember he is now stuck in the yard.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Remember he is now stuck in the yard.

I remember that. Trying to prevent that happening again.

Tool for getting unstuck solo? A 5 ton chain winch and a tree.

 

[powerscol]

But what if there is no Tree :laughing:

Sorry could not help

Solution is to drive some heavy form pins or other steel into the ground and hook as low as possible with a com-a-long or other device. or a good neighbor with a 4x4. A bribe of a cold beverage around here works wonders:thumbsup:

BTW good price on that tool that I now need to get

 

[bcp]

Idea for an anchor:

Use a piece of rectangular or square tubing at least two inches thick, 3 or 4 feet long. Drill a row of 3/4 inch holes through it at about 6 inch intervals. Loop, like a U-bolt, welded on one end.

Lay it on solid ground and drive 24+ inch concrete form stakes through all the holes. Put a nail in the stake's top hole so it can't go through, or the tube lift off.

Pull on it with a come-along or winch.

Bruce

 

[check]

Helicopter? Air force base nearby?

 

[4570Man]

I remember that. Trying to prevent that happening again. Tool for getting unstuck solo? A 5 ton chain winch and a tree.

I doubt that would be enough sole. Depending on how much he is buried and how big of a SS he has. If you had a second operator to operate the skid steer and the chain hoist it would probably work.

Edit. This SS only weighs about 4,000 pounds. A 5 ton chain hoist should be able to pull it out. Without spending any money him and an assistant should be able to pull it out with his truck.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Hovercraft?

 

[Aquamoose]

I got stuck once like the OP did with a rented SS. It was nosed in soft ground with a bucket full of dirt. After sizing up the situation, I took advantage of the lack of rear wheel contact to put some timber & boards across the back end then I tipped back the SS to level out the wet ground and placed some more timber & boards under the front. Got me out of a jam. I just did it slowly.