Traction digs too well

[Ilikeurtractor]

I would jack up one side of the tractor at a time and check that each front wheel spins freely. Attached is what I found in one of my front final drive assemblies. Between the broken boss and pinion the assembly would bind up as it turned causing most of the torque to be transferred to the other wheel and act like a brake on the broken one.
I would get a disk (if that's what you want - I'm not sure exactly what you intent to do with the ground after working it) that isn't much wider than your tractor if possible to keep the pulling forces minimized.

 

[jcarlile]

Thank you all for the tips. All new to me and still its fun

 

[jcarlile]

today i also found and tried the rear lock. the foot lever on the right side by my heal. seem to work better. but still conserns are there. i would not want to get a disc then get stuck alot. i'm learning

 

[stuckmotor]

Have you tried removing the loader to see if it's weight is causing the problems?

 

[jcarlile]

no. do you think that could be a problem

 

[Bladehauler]

I also have sandy land and my 47hp tractor can get stuck easily if I have it in 2 wheel drive and nothing on the back. the FEL puts a alot of weight on the front end . putting any heavy implement on the back will make a world of difference !!

on a side note you should be able to lift the front end up with the front end loader so you can check the front hubs.

 

[stuckmotor]

Yes. I think I'd either put some weight on the rear end or remove the loader to see if it helped. Which ever is easier and less expensive. It's surprising how much my new to me MF spins it's wheels with the loader on.

 

[stuckmotor]

Jcarlile,
When you get suck, do the front or the back wheels start spinning first?

 

[jcarlile]

the rear

 

[stuckmotor]

the rear

In that case, I still suspect too much weight on the front and not enough on the back.