Traction Stuck

vtsnowedin · May 20, 2012

:thumbsup:The only question with your wife is what did you do to find her?
I was wondering what the propane cylinder was for in one of your pics.?

Bartcephus · May 20, 2012

Wayne H... Looks like you have enough cable you could have been in Florida and pulled her out. :laughing: Nice Dodge!

Doctorclean.... Yeah looks like the spousal unit is a keeper... a big plus is if she can cook too! :laughing: Awesome she was able to get the big green tractor out so she could take you for a ride when you get home.

Artisan... Have you ever thought of a hydraulic winch? MileMarker makes many models and I have been thinking that they would be a good alternative to an electric winch as finding a "heavy duty" alternator for a tractor seems more difficult. Our cars and trucks have many electronic accessories and beefed up the charging systems. Tractors just don't seem like they have a lot of extra electrical juice, although I'm certain they can be beefed up for an electric winch.

Artisan · May 20, 2012

I am thinkin' 4500-5000 . Throw in a snatch block if necessary...

Artisan · May 20, 2012

Bartcephus said:
Artisan... Have you ever thought of a hydraulic winch? MileMarker makes many models and I have been thinking that they would be a good alternative to an electric winch as finding a "heavy duty" alternator for a tractor seems more difficult. Our cars and trucks have many electronic accessories and beefed up the charging systems. Tractors just don't seem like they have a lot of extra electrical juice, although I'm certain they can be beefed up for an electric winch.

Yes I have... My waterjet cutter co. has been broke down for 3 weeks.
I got an email from him two days ago were on again. I drew a bracket
for a pump (alpha) and I await it... Here is the thread. yes I have though
of it, no I would not do it for I want it removable and usable elsewhere.
Another thing on my plate, is there a HD Alternator available / been
figured out already for a BX25?

newbury · May 20, 2012

That's why I need 2 tractors, 1 to pull the other out.

MMH · May 30, 2012

doctorclean said:
...The backhoe apparently wont pick up the back end??...

I have a 4500 JD w/ a 48 BAckhoe & my backhoe will not lift the tractor out of mud like that - I was surprised/disappointed that the backhoe did not have more umph. The outriggers however will lift the tractor, then I can put the hoe down & it will hole the tractor up.

mfreund · Jun 1, 2012

Be sure to give her a big kiss and tell "Great Job".........for having the courage to tell you about getting it stuck and the knowledge to get it unstuck! :thumbsup: