Mudding....

[American Bulldog]

We had 6-7 inches of rain in two days, ending Friday morning. I went out to cut some wood yesterday with my 1460. It did fine in the flat areas, but struggled getting up some of the muddy hills. One hill it just started digging to China.

I guess it is not quite as invincible as I thought. Maybe I need to get an 1850 for times like these..... lol.

 

[SpringHollow]

I have gotten my 1850 with duals on stuck in the mud. If you go in reverse, the tires load up almost instantly. When i have chains on, it gets stuck less. I can not remember if i have gotten it stuck with chains on but i am sure it could easily happen.

Ken

 

[American Bulldog]

I have more aggressive tires too. It is just the sheer weight of the machine that does it in. I would have gotten it stuck for sure with the stock tires on it.

 

[MossRoad]

That is a lot of rain. Is the soil clay based? As I mentioned before, we have sand. Great drainage. No chance of getting it stuck here, ever.

 

[American Bulldog]

That is a lot of rain. Is the soil clay based? As I mentioned before, we have sand. Great drainage. No chance of getting it stuck here, ever.

Below the dirt is mostly red shale. It is like a really hard clay. It is hilly here, but like you said, it was a lot of rain.

I have been her 6 years, and it is the third time it has rained like that.

 

[woodlandfarms]

I have been pulled out twice now in September by my Neighbor. Once high centered on a hidden stump and unable to move. The second time was going through a ravine. Just got in and sunk in the mud. Once the pan makes contact with the ground you are pretty much screwed.

My neighbor brings down his dozer and in seconds I am out. And then he busts a trail for me on his way home.

He told me about a hand held battery powered winch that is rated at 2500lbs. Costs around 350. going to look into it...

Carl

 

[SpringHollow]

hand held winch? I assume he means light enough to carry? Obviously, it needs to be secured to something stronger than you.

My electric winch is pretty heavy as is the large marine battery i use with it. I have carried it down into the woods when necessary but it was not fun. The gas winch is 35 lbs so not too bad.

Ken

 

[woodlandfarms]

Amazon.com: Warn Industries 685005 PullzAll 24V DC Cordless Electric Pulling Tool: Automotive

Hmmm. Only 1000lbs. But if you but your tractor in drive I guess.....

 

[American Bulldog]

Once the pan makes contact with the ground you are pretty much screwed.
Carl

That is true with pretty much any vehicle. I was trying to go up a muddy hill trail, and as soon as it started digging in, I just gave up and went back down. With the narrow tires it all would have happened much faster. Luckily I have a dozer in case I stick the PT.

It rained again all day today. I am really getting sick of it.

 

[J_J]

Carl,

I am suprised that you don't have one of those Mile Marker hydraulic winches to help you with all that stuff you get into. I am just helping you spend your money. The electric ones are much cheaper.

Mile Marker 75-50085C HI9000 Hydraulic Winch - Truck/Auto Parts