HELP! I am stuck and i can't get out. (Story of the longest Whoops!)

Here’s my problem. Stupid me went 4x4 in my STOCK!!! Explorer and got stuck in a swamp kind of creek thing. I don't really know what is but basically flooded grass. Its winter, about -13c and about 5 in of snow. So I broke through the ground and the wheels are in ruts and spinning freely. Ground level is the frame. How do I get out?

What I have available to me is a Kubota L2800 (Ruffly the same weight if not alittle heavier then the truck) with plow and Front end loader. I have a 3/4 ton come along and a 2 ton hoist. Lots of chain, no straps. I am a one man show with no help.

I have tried hooking a chain to the frame and the tractor and pulled from behind the truck and got nothing but spinning tires.

I have tried lowering the plow to the ground and curling the bucket to pull the truck out....Nothing

I have tried anchoring the tractor and using the 3/4 ton come along and got no where. I stopped one I couldn't move the handle back on forth easily in worry of breaking the chain.

My next moved was to try from the front of the truck. Anchor the tractor to the ground by putting the bucket and plow down. Attaching the 2 ton hoist to the bucket (there’s hooks welded to it). Attaching a chain to both side of the front frame, placing wooden rams on the front tires to help lift it to higher ground while I pull. My question is worth trying or a stupid idea? Is a hoist to dangerous to use in the vertical position?

Sorry I have no actual picks but i will post them once i can.

 

[Felix]

Hope your truck stays on top of that mess when it thaws enough to pull it out.

 

[Charlie's_93EB]

hey we are just glad you are alive. Just get it out and take your time....

 

[cgriffin_5139]

To bad you weren’t closer; oh if you were closer you wouldn’t be in this predicament.

 

[cgriffin_5139]

Mabee use a chain saw to cut the ice around your truck. Then use the excavator to break it up around the sides. Then mabee rent space heaters from somewhere, to melt the ice around it. Just a thought.

 

[Nocturnall]

I already suggested the space heaters twice, he said something about they don't do much which I.....I dunno. I know the one I have would easily melt all that if you just put a tarp over it and left it running. Mine also has a damn big kerosene tank on it so if you let it run all night I am positive you would return to a puddle with your truck in the middle.

 

[cgriffin_5139]

A space heater like this shoul do the trick, just piont and shoot.

 

[Dre]

I would not mind using one of these...

can't wait till spring

 

[Positive Vibes]

Chainsaw is one of the best ideas yet!

 

[cgriffin_5139]

Chainsaw is one of the best ideas yet!

Thats why i get payed the big bux!

 

[Positive Vibes]

Thats why i get payed the big bux!

It would appear that way with your current build up! :

 

[1996explorerxlt]

You should put dry gas in your gas tank to help the gas from not freezing, if its not too late. Hope all goes well with your truck.

 

[Athlonman]

Stuck Truck 2007!!! Continues!!

If only i had read this thread 3 weeks ago

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179099&highlight=tree+straps

 

[Burns]

LOL hey man we have all been stuck but not in ice...that adds a lot to the process...hope you get it out.

 

[cgriffin_5139]

3 weeks holy crap

 

[Burns]

3 weeks holy crap

THis has got to be a first.

 

[Positive Vibes]

Hope its still there. Never heard of a vehicle sitting that long with out some assh&le vandalizing or stealing something.

 

[maxerious]

ya thats crazy i have been stuck 15 miles in the mountains in 10 feet o snow took about 4 vehicles and 10 people 1/4 mile of cable and blocks to get it out lol took a week i would go crazy 3 weeks but what can ya do

 

[cgriffin_5139]

ya thats crazy i have been stuck 15 miles in the mountains in 10 feet o snow took about 4 vehicles and 10 people 1/4 mile of cable and blocks to get it out lol took a week i would go crazy 3 weeks but what can ya do

W O W 1350 ft of cable.

 

[Rustang©]

did you get out yet?

and i did the EXACT same thing you did, but i was lucky enough top have a buddy there and my front end didn't sink with the truck.

All i did to get out was get towed by another truck. In your case i would highly suggest getting a buddy out there man, but im sure thats already been established!

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=180317

 

[maxerious]

Indeed had to use several blocks on different trees and angles to get 1/4 mile down this snow drift then hook it to each vehicle and pull it out from up the way on dry ground started with 1 vehicle then 2 came to help stuck as well then used one as a mule with the cable and blocks lol was a fun week