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08-12-09, 12:56
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the ground preasuer will be sginificantly less with the tracks on, you may find the tracks seized and the brakes stuck on like mine, i would perhaps consider tracks off (and as much weight out of the carrier) then drag onto some home made skids (with a wide base on) then it may slide over surfaces and stumps easier.
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08-12-09, 15:33
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i agree make it as light as possible.
Because the ground is just about frozen i would make sure i jacked it out of the mud onto some 2/4's or something. Then once winter hits i would use some make shift skis and pull it over the snow with something like a work horse.
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08-12-09, 20:06
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I agree with KrisHamilton on the jacking up onto some planks, to skid it out. I had my carrier recovered recently from a rough area. If you want, I can send you the pictures of the recovery?It may give you some idea`s.
Doug
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08-12-09, 20:17
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A little off this issue, but still on the same topic. A toy for some a across the way, who may need some recovery assistance, check this out it, might do the trick.. E bay # 330384860695
Doug
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08-12-09, 21:41
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Recovery Pics?
Hi Doug
Could you post some of your recovery pics for all of us? I always need more ideas - even if I can't put them to use...yet. Thanks Randy Croke
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08-12-09, 23:53
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Not being funny but i would try backing the brakes off and see if giveing it a tug with a 4x4 on a solid bar A frame makes it move,the tracks should free off thats how i freed my tracks if not split the tracks nothing to loose.
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09-12-09, 02:58
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carrier recovery
When I began restoration of my mortar carrier I bought a parts carrier which was on tracks and bogies but missing armor etc. -to free up the tracks I put it in neutral and pulled it around my property here with my tractor -the tracks freed themselves -I think being pulled 5 or 10 miles out of the bush will do it more good than harm-don't overdo it lest you harm the transmission
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