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So my old man has gone and got his FIAT tractor bogged. I haven't seen how badly bogged it is yet, but I am heading out there tonight to try and get him out.
The land out there is pretty much all big steep grassy hills.
Best method to recover him?
I have rated recovery points front and back, and a brand new snatch strap (as well as 35" MTZ's).
First time recovering anything, should I air down the tyres a bit due to the (most likely) wet grass?
Got a winch ??
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Let some air out to get more traction, probably below 20 psi.
Dig the tractor out as much as you can before trying.
Negative. It's on the to-do list.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hodge
Thanks, I was going to let them down to about 20psi. I've got an air compressor to pump them back up again. Hopefully he's got a shovel or three out there (new house block, and the shed isn't up yet).Quote:
Originally Posted by TPC
Pick up a shovel on the way as well as a snig chain sorry i dont trust those straps
Get rid of excess dirt with a shovel, dig out what you can, gentle tugs to start.
How big is the tractor? is it heavier than your Patrol do you think or like a little fergy?
Let the air out as described to about 18 to 20psi.
Let the air out of the TRACTOR TYRES TOO ;) and see if he can drive out once the shovel work is done. If the tractor is small then letting them down to 10psi or even 5psi, moving the dirt then gently driving out might get him out then reinflate with your pump.
after all of this is when you get the snatch out and connect to your car. If you can help him drive out without your car would be ideal mate.
pics mate.
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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
I haven't seen the new tractor, but I reckon they'd weigh about the same. It's a FIAT, probably similar to this:
the one in the pic is 4wd. if its the same then certainly all tyres down to 10psi, gentle on the throttle, if not enough then drop to 5psi and gentle on the throttle. Then hook on the snatch, gentle on the throttle and tug away.Quote:
Originally Posted by neet_wagon
Got our bus & trailer (approx total weight 6.5 tonnes) bogged in red mud once. Not real deep, but no traction, mud about halfway to rims. A bloke in a Landcruiser pulled us out easily. No snatching, just a steady consistent pull with him using low first. He was on dry ground though.
The problem you might have on steep grass is getting traction to pull him out. If the grass is wet you would be well advised to postpone until the grass is dry. Time of day can make a huge difference even if it hasn't rained. Later in the day is better than first thing in the morning.
I live on a property with steep grass covered hills & have, on a number of occasions, advised others with 4wds, varying in size up to large heavy trucks, that slopes that look quite manageable are not. (I have a microwave rpeter tower on the property which occasionally needs maintenance). Too often drivers have been a bit gung ho & argued the toss with me, & I stupidly agreed to let them have a go. Result chewed up & damaged paddock & the predicted lack of success. These days I just refuse to let them try , suggesting they come back when things have dried out a bit. Pisses them off a bit, but they are not the ones who have to deal with the ruts.
The exception is the lightweight 4wd's like suzukis & subarus. They seem to just float over stuff that leaves heavier vehicles floundering.
IMO it may be better to leave the tractor where it is until you have the bet chance of success.
Cuppa
Be wary of the fact that tractors flip real easy. what ever way you choose go slow ,go steady and keep every one clear.
DO NOT USE TOWBALL, I know you wont but just a reminder