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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2019, 08:43:49 PM »
Quote from: Bentley on April 07, 2019, 07:38:13 PM
The only issue I have with the wench is know how much drag the mud adds, and how much pulling force it would take to break it free?

I doubt there is a way to tell how much drag the mud will add. But growing up on a farm, we got tractors and combines stuck a number of time. All I can say the mud will require a lot of extra pulling power to get it out.

Plus looking at the picture, the only choice is to pull it forward. It looks like pulling it the other way it would have come out easier.

Just make sure to be careful. If a cable or chain snaps under pressure it can be extremely dangerous.

Did a towing company ever get back to you with a price?
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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2019, 08:50:21 PM »
Quote from: pmillen on April 07, 2019, 08:21:54 PM
Quote from: Bentley on April 07, 2019, 08:14:07 PM
I know that doubles it, the real issue if I was to get a wench, I either get all new bumber to install it on, or figure out how to attach it to a tree!

Does one snatch block (one pulley) double the pulling power?  Doesn't one pulley just change the pull direction?

EDIT:  You'r right.  If you put the snatch block on the tractor, you have one pulley but two lines supporting the load.  That indicates that the pulling power is doubled, but you have to pull twice as much cable.

My example is three times the pulling power when the snatch block is on the tractor. 

Sorry, I had to think about it for a few minutes.

Here is a web site with good examples of using pulleys to increase pulling power.

https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/pulley.htm
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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #17 on: April 07, 2019, 09:05:11 PM »
To much bank, and the cut for the out flow of water is there, just precarious or that is what I would have liked to do.  I have no idea what I am gonna do, tow truck people never returned my email, so I guess they want no part of it!
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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #18 on: April 08, 2019, 12:42:58 AM »
Must be the way but sure looks very unsafe. I would not try this but thought I would post it. Look like same kind of clay. If you do pull it out with Rope, Strap or Cable make sure to hang something over it to help stop the recoil if it breaks.

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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #19 on: April 08, 2019, 01:03:30 AM »
Did you try a regular tow place or one that does 18 wheelers?
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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #20 on: April 08, 2019, 08:42:58 AM »
Looks to me like it's going to have to be dug out some.
Be careful you don't leave parts behind in the muck with to much pulling force.
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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #21 on: April 08, 2019, 08:46:32 AM »
 The bucket should be lifted out of the mud to lessen the drag..Looks as if there is a large tree that can be used as an anchor point for pulling..Ramps under the wheels may help... It is going to take a lot of

strength to pull it out - weight of the tractor, resistance of the mud and SUCTION..This is going to be a job I am not envious of.
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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #22 on: April 08, 2019, 09:28:48 AM »
What were you doing to get stuck like that?
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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #23 on: April 08, 2019, 09:43:27 AM »
I would also be concerned about keeping the tractor cool, if the mud and gunk has gotten to the fan-radiator etc. that could give you additional problems.
Hope you safely remove it.
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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #24 on: April 08, 2019, 09:45:22 AM »
I use it for dirt, I had chopped it up pretty good last year, not worrying about rain.  It rained so much last year I could not get into it to "smooth" it so the water ran puddled every where.  It does not take much to get off into the mud, and I mean a very narrow margin.  I was trying to get across to a dry area and start pushing dirt to the outer banks, and here we are!

And it is  going to taking digging, I know that in my heart and do not want to face it!
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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #25 on: April 08, 2019, 10:31:24 AM »
We had to rescue a guy in a similar situation last fall. He got stuck in the mud up to his waist while digging out his tractor.

Be Careful and stay safe!
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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #26 on: April 08, 2019, 02:37:14 PM »
Yikes, looks like you need to drain the swamp first and then do some digging..
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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #27 on: April 08, 2019, 02:43:04 PM »
Tow company wants $250...I grantee you I buy a wench and snatch block before that happens.
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On to something a little lighter...
« Reply #28 on: April 08, 2019, 04:02:39 PM »
Have not Hot Smoked any bacon in awhile, so why not.  1 hour in at 180° on the Pro!


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Re: Stubborn Virginia Clay!
« Reply #29 on: April 08, 2019, 04:05:15 PM »
Thats good looking, how big is it?
Did you wet or dry cure it also?
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