How to Get Your Tractor Out of the Mud

Rainy days add a challenge to farming, especially when your land gets muddy. At some point in time, your field will call you to work regardless of inclement weather, and we know how challenging it is to drive your tractor through sticky and tough mud, specifically when it becomes firmly mired in the ground. 

Flieg’s Equipment cares about your tractor needs. Therefore, we have provided a guide on how to get your tractor out of the mud whenever you find yourself stuck.

For more information and tips, visit us in Ste. Genevieve or Leadington, MO. We are a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience in meeting agricultural equipment needs. Let us know the type of tractor you are looking for and we’ll find the perfect model for you. We are proud to also serve those from Farmington and Park Hills.

Avoid Spinning Out

Sometimes you might be able to safely move forward and get out of the muck. Therefore, you’ll want to make the intent of doing so by lifting your implement, activating your differential lock, and slowly driving out. Sometimes this strategy works, depending on how deep your wheels are in the mud. Avoid letting your tractor wheels spin idly too much, as this will only make it sink deeper and make it more challenging to take out.

Try Going Backwards

If you notice that driving forward only gets you stuck deeper, then you can try reversing your tractor. Again, you’ll want to do so at a slow speed. In most cases, this helps a little, but if it doesn’t bring you any progress, then stop immediately. At this point, you’ll want to put your tractor in park and step out to try other methods.

Create a Solid Path

To be prepared, we advise you to always carry a shovel and some planks of wood during rainy days. Don’t be afraid of getting a little dirtier as you try another attempt of getting your tractor out of the muck. Use the shovel to remove the mud from around your wheel, making a backward path for your rear wheels, then lay down the planks to create solid ground and improve traction. After that, get back in your tractor and try slowly backing up. This almost always does the trick.

Get Another Tractor Involved

If none of the above methods gets your tractor out, then you’ll want to get another tractor to pull you out. For this, you’ll need a strong chain to attach to each tractor’s drawbar. Make sure the chain is long enough in case the second tractor can’t drive too close to you because of the mud. Also, pulling your tractor out backward works best in most situations.

We hope this guide was helpful to you. For exclusive deals on tractors and agricultural equipment, come to Flieg’s Equipment. Our inventory includes some of the top brands at uncompetitive prices. We also have a part and service department for your convenience to get your machines running smoothly again. Our locations include Ste. Genevieve and Leadington, MO, and we proudly serve those from Farmington and Park Hills.