nylyon-(Admin) 7,088 #1 Posted June 4, 2007 Mike, you've got to tell the story on this one.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,280 #2 Posted June 4, 2007 Well here goes My neighbor Tony and I each have a couple of tractors that we put together with spare parts off other junk tractors to use strictly for off road fun. Neither one of us would take a good Wheel Horse and treat it this way. That being said this is the story.... We set off into the woods to "cruise" the over 1 mile of trail be have blazed for tractor riding. As usual we start off just riding about but soon we find ourselves lookin fer mud. The mud holes were kinda dry so we ended up at a small pond about a 1/4 mile into the woods. The pond is about 40'-50' across and I dont know how deep. Its dark and mucky so we are not able to see the bottom. I decided to just drive around the edge in the water but not into the center of the pond but only 6 feet into my run it got deep and dropped off quickly so I threw my tractor(GT1142 Wheel Horse Workhorse) into reverse and she went back about 2 feet and got good and stuck. We always bring a tow strap or two so we hooked up Tony's tractor("71" Wheel Horse 800 with a pull start Briggs 7hp) to mine and she popped right out. Tony then states that he "can do what I couldnt do" and launches into the pond with all the speed he could muster and got about 2 feet farther than me but sank real deep with the front wheels dissappearing into the deep murky water(kinda sounds like a murder novel dont it?). The intake was right at water level so he shut her down but not before it took in some water. We had to use two tow straps to get the needed length to get from his tractor to mine on dry land. It took some serious yanking to get it to even begin to move as I think the muck was holding it like a big suction cup, but eventually it broke free from its muddy grip. As it came out is didnt folow the same path that he took to get in and it puled up against a tree and since I was looking forward and couldnt hear him yellin over the roar of my Briggs 11hp his tractor flipped on its side. The carb side to be exact. It finaly came up on shore and we flipped it again to let the water drain outa the carb and then Tony gave it a few yanks to see if it would start and on the 3rd or 4th yank the pull start rope snapped. Now we knew it was gonna be towed all the way home. When we came to a straight away while towin I popped it into 3rd gear and he dumped the clutch on his while also in 3rd gear and the motor started to turn over and after about 200' of 3rd gear full speed towin she fired up!! So his tractor will live to go on another cruise. Dont try this at home kids...... Mike...next year I'll grow up .....I promise 10 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,280 #3 Posted June 4, 2007 I would also like to thank my wife for takin pictures and puttin up with me. Mike..... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #4 Posted June 4, 2007 I find 25PSI of helium in all 4 tires works real good for pond crossings. I beleive they came from the factory with helium in the tires too for the pond weed cutter attachment Wheel Horse sold. Very rare & highly sought after by gullible collectors. Stephen in northern IN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,088 #5 Posted June 4, 2007 I see the problem now, you don't have any wheel weights with them chains. They won't make you float like the helium filled tires, but the added weight will dig down for better traction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #7 Posted June 12, 2008 nylyon said: Mike, you've got to tell the story on this one.... Could this be why they dropped "Pond" from the name? Does look like fun though! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #8 Posted June 12, 2008 :WRS: That's good stuff, right there! What would life be without a little fun/turmoil once in a while! :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyoldjunk 127 #9 Posted June 12, 2008 looks like its time to add 12 12 26 ag's and fab up a front wheel assist or maybe those floaters like the planes that land on water use.it does look like a blast,makes me wanna go play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustbucket 4 #10 Posted June 12, 2008 if i did that with any of my tractors my dad and step mom would kill me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #11 Posted June 12, 2008 I would also like to thank my wife for takin pictures and puttin up with me. Mike..... Any woman that has a husband that takes his tractor Deep Sea Fishin Like that is a heck of a Gal, and deserves a metal Ya know just about the time you think youve seen everything, there is allways something more Nice pics of the louisiana swamp buggy Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC in Kentucky 178 #12 Posted June 13, 2008 OTFLMAO As Jeff Foxworthy would say: "If you ever get your tractor stuck in a pond, you might be a redneck" :whistle: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curmudgeon 28 #13 Posted June 15, 2008 Dont try this at home kids...... Mike...next year I'll grow up .....I promise Mike, Just curious. Now that it's a year and a half later............................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,088 #14 Posted June 15, 2008 Sadly Dale, it's not looking that way. It still looks like Mike is trying to use the Horses as boats.... http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2619 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curmudgeon 28 #15 Posted June 15, 2008 LOL, I missed that one! I just don't have time to read them all!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #16 Posted June 15, 2008 I see the problem now, you don't have any wheel weights with them chains. They won't make you float like the helium filled tires, but the added weight will dig down for better traction. Ummm....I don't know whether digging down a little more would be a good idea. You might want to see if Eldon would donate a spare boat seat (or two) to your fleet. Now if you want to have some fun, put your snow thrower on, find a bottle of environmentally friendly bubble bath, dump it in the pond and have at it. Oh yeah if you do :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy da Bear 11 #17 Posted June 15, 2008 I have a better idea! Why not fix a couple of small pontoons to each side of those tractors, add some deep lug ag tires...maybe even work out a tiller! And then see if you can really get those horses to float! You can then call them "water horses" or the correct term "sea horses"!! :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #18 Posted June 16, 2008 I have a better idea! Why not fix a couple of small pontoons to each side of those tractors, add some deep lug ag tires...maybe even work out a tiller! And then see if you can really get those horses to float! You can then call them "water horses" or the correct term "sea horses"!! Yeah, could call 'em "sea horses" but then the folks over at OMC (makers of the Johnson/Evinrude line of boat engines) would pitch a gripe for trademark infringement. Nothin's easy in this world, dontchaknow! Deereman :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #19 Posted June 16, 2008 What would life be without a little fun/turmoil once in a while! Well said Jason It looks like you and Tony were having fun Mike now if you were to fill the tires up with expanding foam you might saty afloat a while longer :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #20 Posted June 16, 2008 This indeed may be a new MILITARY TOP SECRET Amphibius Vehicle for the Navy I think I may have seen this on the Military Channel! Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curmudgeon 28 #21 Posted June 16, 2008 Works about as good as the typical military/government amphibious vehicle at least!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #22 Posted October 5, 2011 I wonder if them boys over in the UK are making that Wheel Horse 6X6 for pond crossing????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,088 #23 Posted October 5, 2011 What a classic post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbotelho 1 #24 Posted October 5, 2011 all I can say is "oh boy" boys will be boys!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,280 #25 Posted October 5, 2011 What a classic post! Its only been 4 years and 4 months since this thread started! hehehe Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites