stuck hollander

[texashollander]

last weekend i got my hollander 65hp stuck in a swamp i was drunk as **** and thought i could make it well i got all the way to the far side and then i sank about 3 feet down into water i dont know what iam going to do to get it out it is truely stuck texas style i guess i will have to wait it out and get another tractor to give it a shot my buddy told me iam going to have to get a dozer out there to pull it can anyone help me out thanks i need all i can get any tips or tricks? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[woodchuckie]

Do you have a FEL. Are there any good size trees nearby. Is there an implement on back. If you know all the risks , a tire or log chained or tied to your rear wheel works well sometimes.

 

[texashollander]

what is a fel? iam new to the tractor world there are some good trees about 50 yards there is a super old plow on the back do you mean to use the tire kinda like a winch? once agin it is mondo texas stuck ive never seen a tractor this stuck thanks for your help

 

[texashollander]

oh bye the way i forgot it wont start maby now the water is a little lower but the rain is coming so i think i will have to wait for summer to crank it up if i dont get it out

 

[PineRidge]

Well I always try to look at the positive side first. I think I can safely say that I don't think you have to worry about anyone stealing it as it is now.

I try to stay off my machine if I've been drinking. I too have been known to do a few things smashed that I wouldn't have done otherwise. Target practice with an MP-40 might be a good example of that. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Maybe you have another friend with another tractor that can help you. If you use a chain, cable, or strap for pulling keep it low and be real careful, they have been known to snap back quickly.

That said I do hope you get it out before it becomes a permanent structure on your land.

 

[Hypernix]

texashollander,

If you have a camera, take some picutres! We always love pictures of muddy tractors here! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Hypernix

 

[kubotabilly]

texashollander,
A "fel" is an abreviation for a "front end loader".

Bill

 

[slowzuki]

Some winch/pulling rules:

Lightly stuck needs something of the same weight to pull it out.

Medium stuck needs something 2x as heavy to pull it out.


Extra stuck up to frame needs machine 4x as heavy to pull out.

A 2000 lb suzuki samurai call stall an 8000 lb winch when sunk really bad in mud.

 

[kensfarm]

I think Forrest Gump said it best.. "Stupid Is As Stupid Does"

 

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GET ER DONE