bartonkj
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I have a New Holland TC24D and a Dodge Ram 4x4 that weighs about 5000lbs. The tires on the Dodge are terrible off road and I will not be getting better tires anytime soon (unfortunately). I'm wondering if (when) I get the Ram stuck out in the muddy field (24 acres), how well will the 4x4 TC24 do "helping" the Ram get unstuck. New property, new house, new tractor (don't even have it yet - bought, but dealer is storing until we can take delivery at the new property).
Also, given that the Ram weighs about 5000lbs - what rating chain should be used? Lifting a truck straight up (which of course I won't be doing) is one thing - but pulling it when it is stuck seems to me like the drag may be more than the weight of the truck? What is a safe (or at least necessary) margine?
Also, given that the Ram weighs about 5000lbs - what rating chain should be used? Lifting a truck straight up (which of course I won't be doing) is one thing - but pulling it when it is stuck seems to me like the drag may be more than the weight of the truck? What is a safe (or at least necessary) margine?