rambler
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- Joined
- Jul 6, 2003
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- MN
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- Ford 960, 7700, TW20, 1720; IHC H, 300; Ollie S77
I enjoy these messages, and sympathize.
On the other hand, living in Minnesota on a farm where that really wasn't much of a snow - I have to admit I chuckle a lot when I see the TV or something like this thread. A little experience - like we get 5 months out of the year up here - and you learn what really stuck is.
I dug my big 2wd tractor out of a snowbank with a shovel in 20 minutes the other day - it was much more stuck than that loader tractor, and I didn't have a loader.
Thew problem is they high-center, so you have to dig a little snow out from under the rear axle so the wheels do something. That only takes 10-15 minutes - including getting the shovel.
Then clean out the snow from behind all 4 tires - only the wheel path. Only need a couple feet.
Then the bucket will walk it out of the icy spot it's spun on, and the diff lock will keep you moving backwards on the new footing & back onto the driveway.
The dually pickup was just a bad idea, they stay in the shed when it snows. Worst vehicle there is in winter.
Not trying to make light of the situation, I realize they are in a sistuation they are not familiar with & most don't have the equipment to deal with. Not luaghing about the hardships being faced.
Just - how that is just a common snowfall around here - and the snow doesn't go away, it just keeps piling up. We get to gain lots of experience & understanding on how to deal with snow.
As of 6:00pm tonite, we ar ein a winter storm warning through Tuesday noon. This is the 6th storm/ blizzard we've had, and darn sick of it. But, doesn't make the news - it's just how it is, typical. In town, can't see a car parked out on the curb - snow is piled up so high on the bulavards.
During the superbowl, they were flashing the early school closings for Monday morning.
Just another week.
--->Paul
--->Paul
On the other hand, living in Minnesota on a farm where that really wasn't much of a snow - I have to admit I chuckle a lot when I see the TV or something like this thread. A little experience - like we get 5 months out of the year up here - and you learn what really stuck is.
I dug my big 2wd tractor out of a snowbank with a shovel in 20 minutes the other day - it was much more stuck than that loader tractor, and I didn't have a loader.
Thew problem is they high-center, so you have to dig a little snow out from under the rear axle so the wheels do something. That only takes 10-15 minutes - including getting the shovel.
Then clean out the snow from behind all 4 tires - only the wheel path. Only need a couple feet.
Then the bucket will walk it out of the icy spot it's spun on, and the diff lock will keep you moving backwards on the new footing & back onto the driveway.
The dually pickup was just a bad idea, they stay in the shed when it snows. Worst vehicle there is in winter.
Not trying to make light of the situation, I realize they are in a sistuation they are not familiar with & most don't have the equipment to deal with. Not luaghing about the hardships being faced.
Just - how that is just a common snowfall around here - and the snow doesn't go away, it just keeps piling up. We get to gain lots of experience & understanding on how to deal with snow.
As of 6:00pm tonite, we ar ein a winter storm warning through Tuesday noon. This is the 6th storm/ blizzard we've had, and darn sick of it. But, doesn't make the news - it's just how it is, typical. In town, can't see a car parked out on the curb - snow is piled up so high on the bulavards.
During the superbowl, they were flashing the early school closings for Monday morning.
Just another week.
--->Paul
--->Paul