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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 10:32 AM
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Dynamite.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 10:32 AM
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Well if it's not going anywhere you could install one of our reverses and see if that helps.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 10:55 AM
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Dig out and pull it out with a towing strap.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by wilddave
We need some pictures to properly diagnose the situation.
Here are some pics, let me know if you need more.

Originally Posted by Rick58
My thoughts exactly!
I just uploaded a few...
 
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 11:07 AM
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Have a come along and a tow strap?

Hook to the trailer and start winching


btw - This job will require copious amounts of beer to properly execute..., and additional pictures while executing

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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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On second thought looking at those pictures you need to install a mud grip tire on that rim.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 11:15 AM
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That's not bad. Go to Home Depot and get a bag of gravel like they use under pavers. pack the front of the rear tire with it and as much as you can into the hole. As the rear wheel turns the stones will scrape the mud off the tire and the tire will get enough grip to get out. I've done this many times with the lawn tractor and it hasn't failed me yet.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 11:32 AM
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^^^I would worry about getting some of that gravel between the belt and sprocket.

This is really simple - as mentioned tow strap.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 11:41 AM
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Not that big of a deal, a tow strap and then just gently ease it out with the vehicle, atv etc...
 
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