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Not mules, horses. Looks dangerous for a whole lot of reasons. I don't think I would get near it. Brakes??? Doug
Can a Mule..........
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Iska3
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It was the Mules job to steer the front end. Once it was loaded, the guy got in back and pushed. :msp_ohmy:
Nice picture.. I have some pictures of my dad and uncles pulling out big ash and oak on a rig like that back in the late 30's
Nice picture.. I have some pictures of my dad and uncles pulling out big ash and oak on a rig like that back in the late 30's
I've got to confess, I also have a five wheeled gator, a small road trailer that holds 1/2 cord, and an eight foot dump trailer(single axle) that holds 1 cord level with the sides. Almost forgot my JD 265 tractor. It's funny, the old Ford 640 is the biggest of the tractors and Gator, but maybe the most maneuverable. With independent brakes I can almost make it spin on a dime, and if I do get it hung up on saplings and stuff, I just run over them, Joe.
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If they didn't have a dozer to start that load, I bet they just PhotoShopped it.
I don't have a MULE or a GATOR so someone should give me theirs and I will give you honest feedback on which one I prefer. I would be happy with either one since I have none, I would even take a cheap quad or a big garden tractor.
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Mules have no trouble hauling firewood in my book. Take a look:
Explain to me how two mules dragged this load a half mile or so.
I bet that rig wouldn't turn worth a crap either. I wouldn't want to sit on top to see how it handles either:msp_biggrin:
steved
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I've had the six-wheeled Gators; and with the differentials unlocked, they don't turn too bad in soft stuff.
I used one for working out off the main road where I didn't want to get my truck all scratched up, they have a purpose. I also used it to move firewood around the yard, and for that they are very useful...no trailer to back up. One thing I found out was that when they are empty, they are actually pretty easy to get stuck...the one I had I used like a golf cart, just hauled me and some minor gear to/from the job site; it did not take much to get them hung when they are empty.
The main issue I had with the TH6x4 was the lack of ground speed...good for working in the yard, it sucked if you had to run any distance. And the TH6x4 (the newer/newest they last made) was a 17HP Kawasaki, it was alright on power. I wouldn't run much more than a mile or so with one, or you would be spending most of the time driving and less sawing.
As for hauling, just the simple fact you have the four tires on the rear will make them better for hauling in soft stuff...those rear tires are deceiving on the newer ones, they are extremely wide and have a squarish shoulder (read: wide footprint). The only time this doesn't work for your advantage is if the ground is uneven...going over a ditch for example. The rear not having any suspension doesn't allow the tires to float...but at the same time, it makes the unit more stable.
I definitely wouldn't pass on one if the price was right!
I used one for working out off the main road where I didn't want to get my truck all scratched up, they have a purpose. I also used it to move firewood around the yard, and for that they are very useful...no trailer to back up. One thing I found out was that when they are empty, they are actually pretty easy to get stuck...the one I had I used like a golf cart, just hauled me and some minor gear to/from the job site; it did not take much to get them hung when they are empty.
The main issue I had with the TH6x4 was the lack of ground speed...good for working in the yard, it sucked if you had to run any distance. And the TH6x4 (the newer/newest they last made) was a 17HP Kawasaki, it was alright on power. I wouldn't run much more than a mile or so with one, or you would be spending most of the time driving and less sawing.
As for hauling, just the simple fact you have the four tires on the rear will make them better for hauling in soft stuff...those rear tires are deceiving on the newer ones, they are extremely wide and have a squarish shoulder (read: wide footprint). The only time this doesn't work for your advantage is if the ground is uneven...going over a ditch for example. The rear not having any suspension doesn't allow the tires to float...but at the same time, it makes the unit more stable.
I definitely wouldn't pass on one if the price was right!
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