Hay Dude
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- Aug 28, 2012
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- Challenger MT655E, Massey Ferguson 7495, Challenger MT535B, Krone 4x4 XC baler, Kubota F3680 & ZD331 Ram 5500 Cummins 4x4, IH 7500 4x4 dump truck, Kaufman 35’ tandem 19 ton trailer, John Deere CX-15
Not all of us have that second tractor to fall back on. However, you are right; knowing when to stop can make a big difference in retrieval. So far I've always managed to get myself out of any mess I've gotten myself into.
Sure, many don’t have a second tractor. If you don’t, get to know a neighbor who does and offer to help each other. I have found the best retrieval “vehicle” is a backhoe. Not the best traction vehicle for sure, but the backhoe arm with the stabilizers down is simply amazing and it can be quickly driven locally without a trailer. I have one on my bucket list.
Always try to have a backup plan.