Pushing out with FEL

[Ray_Fort_White]

I have a 3038 and am wondering how you got stuck and how you got it out. I assume you were in 4WD. Did you tap the brake to lock the rear differential?

I thought I was stuck a few weeks ago while trying to dig down into damp clay. I have R4's. I was in 4WD and was spinning the tires while trying to back out of the hole with a full bucket. After I locked the rear, I just let it spin and it slowly dug in and backed out.

I decided that my tractor just too traction limited with R4s to attempt that kind of work.

 

[Deadman]

R4 in clay mud = useless!

 

[retiredmgn]

The 3720 has been stuck multiple times along with the skidsteers and the curl technique always works. Have you reported the situation to Deere?

No, I haven't. You're right, I will. I was chalking it up to 'operator error'. It shouldn't be the case.

 

[retiredmgn]

"I have a 3038 and am wondering how you got stuck and how you got it out. I assume you were in 4WD. Did you tap the brake to lock the rear differential? "

Yup, 4wd, low range, differential locked. The position I was in only allowed traction for 1 front and 1 rear wheel to be in contact with the ground - teetering. It was the first snow of the year and I escaped by driving forward and out through the field. Ain't gonna happen now with 2 feet on the ground.

 

[DuckHunterJon]

Yup, 4wd, low range, differential locked. The position I was in only allowed traction for 1 front and 1 rear wheel to be in contact with the ground - teetering. It was the first snow of the year and I escaped by driving forward and out through the field. Ain't gonna happen now with 2 feet on the ground.

I may be in the minority, but my finding is the same as you. I can't move the tractor from a full curl (deere 3120, 300cx loader). I assumed it was just a function of the loader geometry. If I don't do a full curl, but just to where the bottom of the bucket is vertical, it will move the tractor. It should be said, generally, I manage to really stick it. Last week, I managed to slide downhill and after some maneuvering, had the front wheels in mud over the center hub, and another 2 feet of snow. After making a mess, I was able to get out. Let us know what you find out from the dealer. Thanks.

Jon Hunter

 

[Thomas]

I've notice on my L w/bucket at full curl just doesn't seem to have power to push back,but 2/3 curl or less not problem...more than enough press to pick front tires off ground tho.

 

[goldenwings]

R4 in clay mud = useless!

Please let me know if you find this true after your little tire grooving experiment. If in fact you find that it is indeed quite advantageous, i will be attempting this project asap.

 

[JD3520Turbo]

My experience with traction or lack there of, has been lack of tractor weight. The thing is to light to get any traction. I put Michelin Tires on the back and that helped tremendously. They clean and bite very well. Then I added 750lbs of weight on the rear and that has really made a big difference.

 

[1ID]

I was able to unstick mine by curling, but then the rears fell in and I successfully curled my way to the bottom. don't worry she looks like new again

 

[milkman636]

I was able to unstick mine by curling, but then the rears fell in and I successfully curled my way to the bottom. don't worry she looks like new again

Wow, that looks like a tough field to stay up on top of.