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[BAMAWV]

Ok, this photo shows a lot.  Directly behind the tractor is the privets from the videos, the big one that I got stuck driving into its hole is the one of the right.  To the far right you see the stump of the huge tree I fell using the tractor that freaked everyone out.  To the left you see the tree I ratcheted to.  For reference beyond those two tall pines in the distance is where the pond is.  

Whew. For a second I thought AtomicPunk stole your new tractor. You know you can use your truck as a "dead man" to winch,ratchet off. Or a post driven in the ground with a maul.

That was the first thing we tried, it dragged my truck backwards.

I dont know AP, is he stealing my style?

Only if your by yourself. If you have help use the tow strap to pull the tractor out.

Yeah, I fly solo.  The girl was out there lending priceless advice. (I joke, she helped as much as she could)

They try. I always feel bad after saying, "shut up and let me think."

[ssmith general]

Ok, this photo shows a lot.  Directly behind the tractor is the privets from the videos, the big one that I got stuck driving into its hole is the one of the right.  To the far right you see the stump of the huge tree I fell using the tractor that freaked everyone out.  To the left you see the tree I ratcheted to.  For reference beyond those two tall pines in the distance is where the pond is.  

Whew. For a second I thought AtomicPunk stole your new tractor. You know you can use your truck as a "dead man" to winch,ratchet off. Or a post driven in the ground with a maul.

That was the first thing we tried, it dragged my truck backwards.

I dont know AP, is he stealing my style?

Only if your by yourself. If you have help use the tow strap to pull the tractor out.

Yeah, I fly solo.  The girl was out there lending priceless advice. (I joke, she helped as much as she could)

They try. I always feel bad after saying, "shut up and let me think."

yep.

Think I should mount a winch on it?  There are bolt holes in the brush guard, I assume that's what they're for...

[BAMAWV]

Naw. Maybe the F250?

[ssmith general]

Naw. Maybe the F250?

I figure if I can get the truck back there then I wouldn't need a winch.  Although, one on the rear would be extremely helpful, but rear winch installs are a not easy or cheap.

[ssmith general]

Billion dollar idea if it doesnt exist already.  A winch that hooks into the receiver, you could run a 12V plug back there.  Done.

[BAMAWV]

Naw. Maybe the F250?

I figure if I can get the truck back there then I wouldn't need a winch.  Although, one on the rear would be extremely helpful, but rear winch installs are a not easy or cheap.

We pull tourists out of ditches all winter long. The last thing I tell them is to take their hand off the wheel. I'll do the pulling. Point being, you could have pulled it out, with the truck, without being on the tractor. Unless your on a hill or something. Just keep wheels straight.

[BAMAWV]

Billion dollar idea if it doesnt exist already.  A winch that hooks into the receiver, you could run a 12V plug back there.  Done.

Not bad. I haven't seen one.

[ssmith general]

Naw. Maybe the F250?

I figure if I can get the truck back there then I wouldn't need a winch.  Although, one on the rear would be extremely helpful, but rear winch installs are a not easy or cheap.

We pull tourists out of ditches all winter long. The last thing I tell them is to take their hand off the wheel. I'll do the pulling. Point being, you could have pulled it out, with the truck, without being on the tractor. Unless your on a hill or something. Just keep wheels straight.

Tried that, spun the tires, tractor didnt budge.  I'll telling you man, that thing was stuck.  There was a slight upgrade to the truck, and on grass. 

[ssmith general]

Billion dollar idea if it doesnt exist already.  A winch that hooks into the receiver, you could run a 12V plug back there.  Done.

Not bad. I haven't seen one.

Should be really simple, weld a mounting plate on a tow hitch reciver bar thingy, mount winch on plate.  Run 12 power to rear.  Or you could just give it long aligator clips....  even easier...

[ssmith general]

oh well...

The good news is, if it hadnt already been invented, we would have just invented it. 

Click here for link

[BAMAWV]

Naw. Maybe the F250?

I figure if I can get the truck back there then I wouldn't need a winch.  Although, one on the rear would be extremely helpful, but rear winch installs are a not easy or cheap.

We pull tourists out of ditches all winter long. The last thing I tell them is to take their hand off the wheel. I'll do the pulling. Point being, you could have pulled it out, with the truck, without being on the tractor. Unless your on a hill or something. Just keep wheels straight.

Tried that, spun the tires, tractor didnt budge.  I'll telling you man, that thing was stuck. 

Sounds like it. Every situation is different. Pick up front tires with bucket, then snatch it? Another thing. I don't pull my tow strap taut before hitting it. Leave some slack- it gives you a running start.

[BAMAWV]

oh well...

The good news is, if it hadnt already been invented, we would have just invented it. 

Click here for link

And we were doing so well keeping the idea secret. lol

[ssmith general]

Naw. Maybe the F250?

I figure if I can get the truck back there then I wouldn't need a winch.  Although, one on the rear would be extremely helpful, but rear winch installs are a not easy or cheap.

We pull tourists out of ditches all winter long. The last thing I tell them is to take their hand off the wheel. I'll do the pulling. Point being, you could have pulled it out, with the truck, without being on the tractor. Unless your on a hill or something. Just keep wheels straight.

Tried that, spun the tires, tractor didnt budge.  I'll telling you man, that thing was stuck. 

Sounds like it. Every situation is different. Pick up front tires with bucket, then snatch it? Another thing. I don't pull my tow strap taut before hitting it. Leave some slack- it gives you a running start.

Front tires were up on the bucket to keep the front from sinking further.  It was like that the whole time I was stuck. 

The way I got it out, I took off the bushhog which was exceedingly difficult because of all the tention on the bolts.   I had two come alongs as tight as I could pull them, then I dug out where it was bottomed out and stuck, I could tell when I was digging in the right place because the tractor would move slightly because of the come alongs.  Then I put those trailer ramps behind the tires.  That got the rear tires up out of the hole, but the front was then over the hole.  and the trailer ramps were buried.   It was so deep I felt like I was going to flip forward when I let the bucket down.  So then I went and got a bunch of long boards out of the barn and put them perpendicular to the tractor beneath the front tires.  After I did that I could set down the front, so then I could use the buckets to push my self out til I had traction to go.

The whole time the obvious solution was to go get my nice old farmer neighbor and get him to come over with his tractor.  But of course he wasnt home, and of course he came home about 2 minutes after I pulled it out.

[BAMAWV]

Naw. Maybe the F250?

I figure if I can get the truck back there then I wouldn't need a winch.  Although, one on the rear would be extremely helpful, but rear winch installs are a not easy or cheap.

We pull tourists out of ditches all winter long. The last thing I tell them is to take their hand off the wheel. I'll do the pulling. Point being, you could have pulled it out, with the truck, without being on the tractor. Unless your on a hill or something. Just keep wheels straight.

Tried that, spun the tires, tractor didnt budge.  I'll telling you man, that thing was stuck. 

Sounds like it. Every situation is different. Pick up front tires with bucket, then snatch it? Another thing. I don't pull my tow strap taut before hitting it. Leave some slack- it gives you a running start.

Front tires were up on the bucket to keep the front from sinking further.  It was like that the whole time I was stuck. 

The way I got it out, I took off the bushhog which was exceedingly difficult because of all the tention on the bolts.   I had two come alongs as tight as I could pull them, then I dug out where it was bottomed out and stuck, I could tell when I was digging in the right place because the tractor would move slightly because of the come alongs.  Then I put those trailer ramps behind the tires.  That got the rear tires up out of the hole, but the front was then over the hole.  and the trailer ramps were buried.   It was so deep I felt like I was going to flip forward when I let the bucket down.  So then I went and got a bunch of long boards out of the barn and put them perpendicular to the tractor beneath the front tires.  After I did that I could set down the front, so then I could use the buckets to push my self out til I had traction to go.

The whole time the obvious solution was to go get my nice old farmer neighbor and get him to come over with his tractor.  But of course he wasnt home, and of course he came home about 2 minutes after I pulled it out.

Better to have worked it out yourself, since you'll be working jobs alone. Good experience,all around.

[ssmith general]

Naw. Maybe the F250?

I figure if I can get the truck back there then I wouldn't need a winch.  Although, one on the rear would be extremely helpful, but rear winch installs are a not easy or cheap.

We pull tourists out of ditches all winter long. The last thing I tell them is to take their hand off the wheel. I'll do the pulling. Point being, you could have pulled it out, with the truck, without being on the tractor. Unless your on a hill or something. Just keep wheels straight.

Tried that, spun the tires, tractor didnt budge.  I'll telling you man, that thing was stuck. 

Sounds like it. Every situation is different. Pick up front tires with bucket, then snatch it? Another thing. I don't pull my tow strap taut before hitting it. Leave some slack- it gives you a running start.

Front tires were up on the bucket to keep the front from sinking further.  It was like that the whole time I was stuck. 

The way I got it out, I took off the bushhog which was exceedingly difficult because of all the tention on the bolts.   I had two come alongs as tight as I could pull them, then I dug out where it was bottomed out and stuck, I could tell when I was digging in the right place because the tractor would move slightly because of the come alongs.  Then I put those trailer ramps behind the tires.  That got the rear tires up out of the hole, but the front was then over the hole.  and the trailer ramps were buried.   It was so deep I felt like I was going to flip forward when I let the bucket down.  So then I went and got a bunch of long boards out of the barn and put them perpendicular to the tractor beneath the front tires.  After I did that I could set down the front, so then I could use the buckets to push my self out til I had traction to go.

The whole time the obvious solution was to go get my nice old farmer neighbor and get him to come over with his tractor.  But of course he wasnt home, and of course he came home about 2 minutes after I pulled it out.

Better to have worked it out yourself, since you'll be working jobs alone. Good experience,all around.

yeah, in hindsight.  Plus, I like the old farmer neighbor and that would have been somewhat embarrassing.

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