G'day guys n gals,
I had to drag a broken farm ute 5km back to the shed last weekend and remembered most of what I've read and learnt recently. Normally the tractor would do, but, I decided to do it in comfort and see what all the fuss was about. Broken ute returned, emptied and ready to scrap (hhmmm ... now I need another). Anyway ...
It seems to me that the snatch recovery technique should be used ONLY be used AFTER digging has failed. Bugga digging ... that's too hard! Unless I'm alone of course, then, no choice if no winch.
So ... (theory for the lazy follows) ... if all else has failed try a snatch recovery using a strap that is the WEAKEST link (3000kg ??). Start at the SLOWEST speed possible and pretend it's a chain. Increase speed if unsucessful until strap breaks ;-) Get tractor and chain.
Easy ...
you are better off have a recovery ponit in line with the strongest point of your 4x4 remember I Y T
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