It wasn't my day to die

[captbluewater]

Wait- the tractor is still in the spot?!

What is on top of the hill? Can you get a 4x4 truck or something up there? If so, straps and chains to the top and tug it.

Attach the chains to the bucket (wrap around) and secure any chains with not only the hook, but a bolt or rope wrapped around the hook to hold it in place if the chain goes slack.

Also secure the end to the truck the ssame way.

By pulling from the top of the hill and using the bucket on the tractor you can adjust the leverage from the front to rear tires (bucket higher=lifts rear of tractor and more weight on front and vice-versa).

Make sure you can trust the person at the top. Have at least one or two spotters along the hill and near the tractor. Walkie talkies are good to have, and agree on hand signals ahead of time.

If the truck has to go down the other side of the hill (not sure of your layout there), you can use a log as a rub for the chain, rope, or strap so it doesn't dig into the ground. Just be aware of how much it will rub/wear.

Dang. If you were closer, I'd come by to help. These things can be tricky as it looks like a lot of loose dirt. Whatever you do, be very careful.

Note: recovery work is tricky and dangerous. If you or your helpers don't feel comfortable with it, don't do it. If a buddy has a dozer nearby...

- JC

Thanks for all your suggestions. My first thought was to hire a dozer with a winch but I figured it would cost a minimum $2000 to have one delivered and use for day. The road to the back of my property are narrow and have deep ruts from last years rainy season. My truck is a Mitsubishi that is to light and I do not want to put any of my friends vehicles in harms way. I remember watching an episode of Dirty Jobs where they pulled a tank out of a ditch. So since I had already bought a winch I figured using the large tree up the hill to attach some snatch blocks and 4 part the winch and use the power of tractor I should be able to get it to first terrace. From there I should be able to drive out. Fortunately it looks like I have several volunteers to help. I will let you all know next week how it goes. Thanks

 

[teg]

How much for a tow truck??? Does AAA cover this?

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Wow! You are one lucky S.O.B. ! Glad you were not hurt.

 

[captbluewater]

I went to property today to install winch and my friend showed up in the afternoon about 3pm with the hydraulic hoses that he had fixed for me. So We installed the lines and replaced the fluid I lost.Decided to try and use the backhoe to try and pull myself out going up the hill behind my tractor. I was able to grab a tree behind me with the hoe and pulled the tractor until I was up against the tree. My friend had a chainsaw with him so we cut that tree down to get it out the way and useing the backhoe and having the tractor in gear in reverse I slowly made it up the incline and got to a point that I could turn around and drove it back to safety. By 5pm I had tractor under shed and heading home. I was not planning to move it this afternoon so I did not have my camera but my friend's son took some pictures so when he sends them I will post. Thanks everyone for your concerns. I really enjoy the info I get from this site. Ronnie

 

[jlrsn]

Way to go Ronnie!!! I'm glad everything worked out for you.
Jim

 

[DiskDoctr]

I was able to grab a tree behind me with the hoe and pulled the tractor until I was up against the tree. My friend had a chainsaw with him so we cut that tree down to get it out the way

Whoo-hoo! :thumbsup: You, your friend, and your tractor are all out safe! That's what I call a good day.

BTW, I quoted your comments about the tree. You may be quite a ways south from here, but you're an honorary RedNeck today! Not gonna let any tree stand in your way

Glad to hear your luck is going better!

- JC

 

[texasjohn]

Good job, glad you are out...yep, been down there...rainy season does things to the roads that most people can only imagine!

 

[WVBill]

Geeze Louise - that slope behind your tractor looks steeper than the one you "rode" down the other day - - - and you drove up it to get out

You have bigger brass ones than I do, sir!!:thumbsup:

 

[Window Geek]

Jeez Ronnie, glad you're OK. That had to be one heluva ride. Thanks for posting all this and sharing your analysis and photos of what happened.

 

[mikeyee]

Hi there,

As a greenhorn still, I never knew about all the necessary steps in handing a backward roll on a tractor. I'm sure I'll one day experience what you just did because I'm in the mist of clearing land as well. Its good to hear that you were alright from that mess. I hope that I can fair the same, take care sir