[AT] Actual tractor content - New Holland TC33D

[jtchall at nc.rr.com]

We have 4 families on the farm with 3 driveways. We connect to the highway 
by means of a 1/2 mile long service road. Last weeks 6-8 inches was a bear 
to drive in, very heavy and wet. My 2wd drive truck made it to work so I 
could officially call it off and then I headed back home, got stuck trying 
to climb the hill on my own driveway. I took the Mule and headed to get the 
4020 to clear the driveways as well as the service road out to the 4 lane. I 
wasn't worried about any of us getting out, but was concerned if a fire 
truck or ambulance had to get in.  That and the previous weeks snow/ice had 
made a real mess of the driveways. I've got to get a couple loads of gravel 
very soon.

By the way, the Mule had a lot of trouble navigating this stuff until I put 
weight in it, then it started bogging down for lack of power. Guess it is 
getting old, not to mention worn tires. I even hit one hill the 4 wheeler 
couldn't climb.

John Hall


-----Original Message----- 
From: David Bruce
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 3:52 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Actual tractor content - New Holland TC33D

A big issue in many spots but here not really an issue. Location means
everything.
If they can't wade trough a couple inches probably not worth calling
them anyway. In other areas it is a big issue.

David
NW NC

On 3/5/2015 1:08 PM, Mike wrote:
> One thing to keep in mind if you have a long driveway, and use the "just
> let it melt" method; you may be able to make it out if you have 4 WD,
> but could emergency vehicles make it in?
>
> Mike M