m1009 frees stuck tractor trailer

[hoplite666]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkPlN9zT_eI



It was a little more dramatic in real life. lol

 

[hoplite666]

M1009 frees stuck tractor trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkPlN9zT_eI

 

[AECS]

I aint buying that for one second.

 

[truck1]

Nice ! I believe it. Look at that tow strap stretch.

 

[hoplite666]

I aint buying that for one second.

Well, I certainly didn't photo shop that! lol

 

[jw4x4]

So many people under estimate the power of a snatchin' strap. Far better tool than a chain, cable, or tow strap in this instance.

 

[Bighurt]

The Freightliner is helping itself, it just needs the snachin' strap to over come the lack of friction at the drive tires. Completely believable in my opinion.

And people thought wheel chocks just kept things from rolling away...

 

[nyoffroad]

I believe it cause I've done it. I've been on both ends of that strap!

 

[hoplite666]

Well, yeah. I broke him free and helped him along. No kidding a m1009 isnt gonna drag a tractor trailer along. lol

 

[Corvette1974]

Awesome. Its great to see CUCVs doing work, I'm sure that truck driver was very thankful! This snow storm is a mess....

What did you use for a recovery strap? It seemed to do well with a huge load.

Will

 

[hoplite666]

I've got a duffle bag full of shackles, snatch straps, tow straps and chain. I leave it in the back of the the rig. Everything in there I have had since my high school days of tearing through power line trails and service roads. It's sort of a rats nest.
As with everything else, it comes down to having the right tool for the job. I'm sure this particular strap is rated for less load then it went through there, but way too often do I see people not yanking the way you're supposed to. Leave enough slack, give it a good jerk, you'll be surprised what you can do.

 

[nyoffroad]

Well, yeah. I broke him free and helped him along. No kidding a m1009 isnt gonna drag a tractor trailer along. lol

WHAT??? I thought you were going to have a tug o war!

 

[2HIJOS2126]

Awesome...

 

[hoplite666]

It was too funny. Right after the tractor got on level ground the driver came out and said "God ****ed... I love me a Chevrolet!."

 

[GREENMV]

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

 

[hoplite666]

Is it just me or does everyone here with a decent 4x4 just drive around in the snow and fish for people to pull out?

 

[hoplite666]

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

lol

 

[bikeman]

Is it just me or does everyone here with a decent 4x4 just drive around in the snow and fish for people to pull out?

...... yes..........

 

[Coffey1]

Yea you be amazed when the whole rear or front end comes flying off .

 

[hoplite666]

I have to say. My m1009 is my first hands on experience with a full size {or close to full size} 4x4 aside from my dad's civilian hummer when it comes to heavy snow driving. The M1009 cuts through everything. I give credit to the narrow bfg all terrains and the good front/rear weight ratio. I tore through literally everything from 4ft snow banks to 1ft deep unmolested snow covered roads with absolute ease. I blasted through and around stuck toyota's in deep snow piles. NO PROBLEM at all.