Now What ?

[confederatemule]

good luck..... luckily it looks like you are not too deep as I can see bottom of your rims on front tires and maybe a little deeper in the back.

If me I would use my 8k electric winch on a F150 with a snatch block and with the tractor in 4wd you should be able to get out. Or my logging winch. A small tow truck would do as well. Hopefully someone not too far from you has similar equipment. I think even another tractor and a good tow strap might work.

Doesn't look like a dozer would be needed.

keeping fingers crossed for you.

Mule, how did you get out of there? Looks like deep mud and tangling brush. Tough walking for anyone, much less for someone that has leg issues.

I fell twice, right after taking the picture. Once forward and once backward. I finally called my Bride and she walked to me and after that I used her shoulders to support me. I stopped often to breathe. When I got to the house I put the oxygen hose in my nose for a while. My heart Dr. says to keep pushing, I am pushing as much as I can.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I fell twice, right after taking the picture. Once forward and once backward. I finally called my Bride and she walked to me and after that I used her shoulders to support me. I stopped often to breathe. When I got to the house I put the oxygen hose in my nose for a while. My heart Dr. says to keep pushing, I am pushing as much as I can.

It's all you can do; we're all wishing you well, I think I can safely say that.

 

[K5lwq]

Don’t know where you are but if close to East Texas I will load up and come help you. Surely a neighbor that has a tractor would be willing to help. I have pulled several of my neighbors out over the years.

 

[confederatemule]

Don’t know where you are but if close to East Texas I will load up and come help you. Surely a neighbor that has a tractor would be willing to help. I have pulled several of my neighbors out over the years.

You would be a nice neighbor to have, but I would not ask someone to take the chance of getting thorns in their tires. I am about 2 hours away from you. Redwater, Texas. A feller I have known for years is sending two of his hands out, this mornin, to pull me out. They will have a Bobcat.
As fer as my neighbors...no tractors. The two who might, are out of town at this time. In the 47 years that I have lived here my neighbors have changed in every way. The old farm land has been turned into lots and become housing developments. City folks live all around me. My kids will probly do that with my lil-ole 20 acre spot some day soon. I thank it is called "Progress?".

 

[tacticalturnip]

You would be a nice neighbor to have, but I would not ask someone to take the chance of getting thorns in their tires. I am about 2 hours away from you. Redwater, Texas. A feller I have known for years is sending two of his hands out, this mornin, to pull me out. They will have a Bobcat.
As fer as my neighbors...no tractors. The two who might, are out of town at this time. In the 47 years that I have lived here my neighbors have changed in every way. The old farm land has been turned into lots and become housing developments. City folks live all around me. My kids will probly do that with my lil-ole 20 acre spot some day soon. I thank it is called "Progress?".

Progress, indeed.

Good to see you've got someone helping you out; sometimes we all need to reach out to a friend.

I bet you'll be happy when you can get back on that big red Mahindra.

 

[K5lwq]

You would be a nice neighbor to have, but I would not ask someone to take the chance of getting thorns in their tires. I am about 2 hours away from you. Redwater, Texas. A feller I have known for years is sending two of his hands out, this mornin, to pull me out. They will have a Bobcat.
As fer as my neighbors...no tractors. The two who might, are out of town at this time. In the 47 years that I have lived here my neighbors have changed in every way. The old farm land has been turned into lots and become housing developments. City folks live all around me. My kids will probly do that with my lil-ole 20 acre spot some day soon. I thank it is called "Progress?".

That is close enough! If they don’t succeed let me know and I will plan a trip Saturday.

 

[confederatemule]

Hey, Y'all, It is back at the house. I sure preciate the comforting thought from all. No damage done, as fer as I can tell. They even put the shredder back on, once it got to the house, also. I was told, by their boss to pay what I thought it was worth to me. He said he was just glad to be able to help. I think that was nice of him. I am going to pay $500.00 and know it was worth more.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I'm sure your offer will be quite appreciated; having neighbors you can turn to when you're in need, that's priceless.

Good to hear the tractors home! Now, do you have a pressure washer?

 

[confederatemule]

I'm sure your offer will be quite appreciated; having neighbors you can turn to when you're in need, that's priceless.

Good to hear the tractors home! Now, do you have a pressure washer?

Yes, I have an older Craftsman washer. It is run by a Briggs and Stratton engine. The last time I used it it worked fine. I'll be findin out.

 

[confederatemule]

OOPS. Due to some sort of mishap the PTO shaft was warped and the shaft rest was bent down as the cutter was being brought out. The feller did not tell me about this he simply attached it back to the tractor. I had driven the tractor out of the woods, he was going to bring the cutter with his skidder and his helper drove my Kubota BX out of the woods. Later in the day I used it to cut a little strip of grass and discovered the major vibration and shaft rest being bent.
I am having the front half of the shaft tube replaced.
I am not upset. Things happen.
I just wish I had been told about it.

A little humor (sorta) about this. The feller who sent his two hands and equipment out is partners with the man who owns the company that is fixing the shaft.

I might be more cautious about getting stuck next time. I blame no one but me. I am thankful it is out and will be back in complete operation after the shaft tube gets in and put back together.

I have always attended the classes with the very best teachers. It is strange that all of the teachers have had the last name, "Experience".