Tul01
Gold Member
- Joined
- Jan 29, 2007
- Messages
- 272
- Location
- Manitoba, Canada
- Tractor
- 2015 John Deere 5115M, 1928 and 1945 hand start John Deere D's,
Today had a learning experience. We have had heavy winds with lots of drifting snow for the past 24hrs. A chev malibu got stuck in the middle of the road near my FIL's place down the road from us. They dug for approx 45mins with no luck (-34) After he couldn't find a suitable attachment point for his snatch strap he attached it to some sheet metal under the "bumper" and not surprisingly on the second jerk, pulled the tin and bumper off. I went and reluctantly got out the tractor, thinking even with FWA it would spin. Found traction not a problem, but started questioning the attachment point same area same problem. I had talked to a tow truck operator in the past and asked what they were doing on these cars with no tow points. He said they are putting a strap thru one of the rear wheels and skidding it back onto the road. I decided we had nothing to lose. Used a short piece of chain thru the wheel and it skidded like a champ with gentle pressure from the tractor. My long winded leadup is does anyone have any experience with towing these cars out? Is there a better way or is this tow truck shortcut the best way. I am reluctant to pull on the wheel but maybe that is the only way.
Thanks, Brent
Thanks, Brent