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    Looks like it worked pretty well, though I think I'd like to have both logs closer to the same length. Quite a bit of tilt to the side on that, though it did work. A shame you can't do that on a tracked vehicle.

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    not thier first go round...and strong logs too

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    Quote Originally Posted by WmRMeyers View Post
    Looks like it worked pretty well, though I think I'd like to have both logs closer to the same length. Quite a bit of tilt to the side on that, though it did work. A shame you can't do that on a tracked vehicle.

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    Actually you can but you chain the logs across both tracks and you have to remove them at the far end or add several shorter logs to every other link in the grousers.
    this used to be the norm in the swamps until some bright boy cam up with the idea to make the tracks double width with inverted canoe looking grouser pads for dozers loaders and excavators
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    From the looks of it, this technique could get you unstuck or, if things go badly, so very much more stuck.

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    I was thinking that too. a 3rd log across to the other 2 may help.....and possiably more. hard to say Ive never been that stuck....in atractor

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    Quote Originally Posted by N00b Machinist View Post
    From the looks of it, this technique could get you unstuck or, if things go badly, so very much more stuck.
    That would be what I meant in my comment about the longer log on one side causing the tractor to tip sideways. Not too many tractors I've seen have enough of a restraint system to keep the operator from falling out if it tips sideways, and if the ground is soft enough, it would be quite possible to drown before anyone could get you out. Since you could wind up under the tractor on soft ground. Not my preferred way to go...

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    You can one machine length by cabling a log crossways on a crawler tractor. Works great depending on conditions. Been there.

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    This would have worked sooner if the operator had had the foresight to engage the diff lock to start with.

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    I was waiting for somebody to notice that. and also that that should keep it from tipping...3 days guys!!! your slipping!!!



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