4x4 Pick up truck vs. tractor?

[carpenter383]

Originally Posted by Dmace

Now I like what I am hearing! This time get it on video.

I'm not sure how to up load a video, but I may look into it!

[Spiveyman]

Just saw this thread. Now I have 1 more reason to add to my list of "reason's it's great to be a guy." My previous favorite reason was "We know stuff about tanks." But now I'll have to say this thread tops that. To be sitting around and wonder which would win in pull-off, then go out and hook 'em up and just do it. Now that is a tribute to the American spirit of rugged individualism. I don't want to be around when the chain/strap/rope/cable breaks, but it would be fun to watch a dozer and an excavator go at it! I had a strap break one time, I had to hook two together because I couldn't get my truck close enough. The hooks in the middle nearly went through my rear window when the second strap broke. There's more elasticity in a strap than a chain, so I'd expect the strap to be more dangerous, but the story about a chain killing a guy is pretty convincing.

[JB4310]

Well now you've gone this far, it's time to get someone in one of those trucks to help out with the testing

But with that tractor with box blade and I-beam for ballast along with filled tires vs 1/2 ton, I vote for the tractor.

Put some weight in that 1 ton and and get some of that V8 power down to the wheels and it might get interesting

Or see if you can pull the parked tractor with just the 1/2 ton.

JB.

[LD1]

Originally Posted by JB4310

Well now you've gone this far, it's time to get someone in one of those trucks to help out with the testing
JB.

I agree

[carpenter383]

".........there is only one way to find out."
"Ok, hold my beer and watch this.........."

LD1 I like that one!!

[SPYDERLK]

Originally Posted by carpenter383

I think I see what you're saying, but the only thing is the tractor would basically pull it as far as I want. (on the driveway) But that gives me an idea. I could see if the 1/2 ton will even pull the 1 ton truck, which would be a good indication of which one pulls more. Based on what I've learned so far from this scientific study I'm betting on the tractor. lol

One thing for sure - - the Tractor wont break.
larry

[jimmyj]

This post is great.

"Being a guy is all about cars and chicks and engines"

What could we test next? Any military guys got access to a couple of tanks? Or maybe hook a jet to a tank? Or an oil tanker to a battleship? Or a drunk guy on a tricycle to an osterich? Man, this could turn into an annual jamboree!

[LD1]

Originally Posted by carpenter383

".........there is only one way to find out."
"Ok, hold my beer and watch this.........."

LD1 I like that one!!

Thanks.

I use both those phrases all the time, but not always together.

[dieselsmoke1]

Back in the days of yore, a few of us put together a truck pull. All the trucks were basically stock.

The load was a 14' disc. Light soil with an uphill grade, 300 yds in length. With the blade and depth settings, an 85 hp 2wd could handle it fairly easily. A 50 hp 2wd could not make a full pull. Pig on the fire and beer in the tub. The stage was set....

18 pickups owners threw in their $50 and backed up to the disc that day. Only 2 made a full pull.

The pulloff was between 2 Fords. My Chevy came close but close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

[mcd176]

Hmmmmmm I wonder what would happen if I hooked my L4200 to my Duramax Diesel 4x4 ??????