Tow rope or chain.

   / Tow rope or chain. #1  

dj1701

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John Deere 4320, Kubota BX2680
Had to pull the Kubota BX out of the mud I got into while mowing. The Mule did a good job, but my cheap rope was cut by the frame of the tractor. The 2nd try I used a strap with open hooks on the ends. I worked but I found open hooks and straps don't mate up so well. I was wondering what all of you use for towing?

Thanks
Dave
 
   / Tow rope or chain. #2  
Depends honestly...I have a 1/4 inch grade 80 chain for the little stuff. Much easier to carry and deal with over the 5/16 inch grade 70. Also have a kinetic rope for vehicles. You can use a tow strap, and I do have one, but you need good connection points where there is no rubbing to cause fraying or ripping.
 
   / Tow rope or chain. #3  
I've pulled a few vehicles (tractors, trucks, cars) out of the mud over the years. I have used straps but found they would snap and come flying at me. Apparently they must have had a small cut or were frayed. Stopped using straps for that reason and have used chain ever since. Never had a chain break (so far). Mostly I use 5/16" or 3/8" on heavier stuff. sometimes I use axle straps to connect the chain to.
 
   / Tow rope or chain. #4  
We used tow ropes or straps for most towing. (atv's) Exception is we carry a steel choke chain for logs.
 
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   / Tow rope or chain. #5  
Use mostly 3/8 inch chains 16 ft long to pull out stuck equipment. Some times have to pull out two vehicles stuck in line with the bigger tractor or excavator. Used a 6 inch wide flexible tow strap when the Unimog was stuck up to the portal axles in mud.
 
   / Tow rope or chain. #7  
I have a few chains floating around, usually keep one on the floor of the Branson. Then I also have one of the kenitic ropes and a couple of the soft shackles that rides in the pickup.
 
   / Tow rope or chain. #9  
2-1/4"-15' grade 70 chain also 3/8" 20' grade,HD strap yet to use.
1/4" chain been my go to chain over the years. (y)
 

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