I think I saw a post out here where someone mentioned pulling out a stump with it. Is this possible? A friend told me that 4L is extremely powerful and "could pull out a stump", but I am unsure.

Please enlighten me. I know this truck is tough, but should it be painted yellow to match the heavy equipment it might be able to mock?

'preciate the info...

 

The yellow's your call but in 4lo 1st gear it's not likely to hurt anything.

 

I've always had better luck getting a running start in 4H, at least 5-6' on a chain, tow strap or cable, for dragging big logs I couldn't budge from a dead stop in 4L. The momentum does it.

 

Doing a jerk is a risky thing any way you look at it. Just be sure to be careful. If you get a running start, remember that the force applied on the cable is exponential based on your speed. You pull on it going 30 and you'll bust something.

 

My dad pulled a neighbor's truck out of a ditch sideways with his 4.9 in 4 Lo. Plenty of low end torque.

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 21-Nov-02 AT 09:59 PM (EST)]the 79 did a heck of a job on the stump(and the lawn) i would take it slow at first in 4lo and if that doesent work and you feel you need a running start i would use a tow strap cuz it has a little give and will be nicer to the truck then a chain, i wouldent go faster than 10mph if that, and hook it to something solid if you have a tow hitch i think that would be ideal, and above all just use common sense and make sure the strap doesent come flying of the stump cuz that will cause some damage and dont pull towards anything like a tree or house ive seen that go bad.

96 Bronco, Eddie Bauer, 351w, auto

 

I had to pull a 30yd dumpster out of the way for a mini-excavator Monday. The ground was muddy, but I still pulled it until the mud started piling up in front of it. After a few feet, I had to start snatching it a foot or so at a time. I've moved them before easily on pavement - barely had to come off idle. Fortunately, my bumper can handle it.
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NOT SURE where you are all from, but out here on the Pacific coast, we have stumps a D-9 can't pull out!

On the other hand, I've been known to pull some little stuff out of the yard with my 83' - after all, Ford builds tractors; right?

I did recieve a comment from the crew boss one day, however. He was watching me pull 40' fir logs out of the log deck with the Bronco, and all he had to say; (and he's one of these wise ole' guys, who often says alot with few words); was "looks like a good way to break an axle"...

Tells me he's seen a few...

 

Steve! I wondered when you'd come trolling around this board. I can't get onto the "other" one. It always gives me errors. Did the server go down? I still have to send you those magazines I promised.

 

Did you say stumps?
I got a 78 and it has pulled many stumps form the earth out here in the great northwest. Just be careful when doing it, If you get too much tension on too small of a stump, when that little sucker come out, its comming right at you. Its kind of romantic, to sound of a log smashing up against the old grill, but that one nasty kiss it will leave, be it to the front and punching oyu in the old corn hole. Watch out for for any windows you wish to keep in tact.

 

I tryed pulling a stump with my 84 from the front hook w/ chain in 4L. A dead stop didnt budge it but w/ a little momentum I jerked the hook clear through the frame. No dought 4l is strong enough just have good recovery points.

 

No Doubt the drivetrain is capable of handling 4lo, especially from a 302. I recently was hauling my 66 jeep pick up on a rented trailer with poorly aired tires, which i was assured were fine. well to make a long hairy story short, I wound up off the side of the highway, on a sidehill in soft dirt. Somehow i kept from rolling over. I had about 150 yards up a 25 to 30 degree hill to climb, with the 7500lb truck and trailer to make it back to the road. This was easily the most remarkable feat my 92 E.B. has ever done. In 4lo, never leaving first gear, all four tires throwing a rooster tail of dirt, with the motor almost pegged, she managed to haul itself and the trailer back to the road, and never got hot or even coughed. Did I mention it has a 198,000 miles on it? That settled any debates about whehter i would ever sell my bronco. I guess the long and short of it is that properly maintained broncos can be incredibly tuff when called upon. If I were ever to pull stumps, i would use a heavy recovery or tow strap to take some of the "shock" off the truck. Some of these straps are designed to stretch and retract, like a big rubber band, effectively doubling the force being applied, but without the sudden parts breaking snap of a chain.

 

I agree. Using chains could be ugly. I have pulled may of vehicles and such out of all kinds of situations, having driven a wrecker for 12 years. But to pull with my Bronco means using straps hands down.