I agree wholeheartedly with Spud's every word, especially the magic six feet of freedom. Experience is the key to not getting stuck in the first place. On the other hand, for some people getting stuck is not a big deal, it's part of the job / almost fun and kind of a challenge.
Early in my TC experience, when I was getting stuck, I considered installing a
hydraulic winch with 2" receivers front and back but I never followed through, as I got stuck less. (Now, proclaiming sovereignty to the world, I've certainly jinxed myself.)
Nonetheless, it pays to keep willing friends with strong backs and equipment. Here is the most I ever got stuck: the underbody was buried, let alone the tires, and I darn near ended up
in the lake. A High-Lift, a very strong guy, and a very hot gal in high wheels, I mean heels, driving a four wheel Jeep after her work day made this extraction. Sorry for the lurid shakeup here in the sleepy TC forum, guys; don't report this post, it's true!
There's a story that here on the lake where I live the former owners' tractor slid and slipped into the water and down to the lake bottom. After a weekend of hunting a neighbor came home to 30 messages on his answering machine. They ended up lifting the tractor out of the water with his excavator Monday morning. Not sure how it turned out after that. Anyway, Happy Spring, everybody. Here's to traction, however you get it and where you need it. Cheers.
