When pulling a stuck vehicle using the towing method, correctly calculate the capabilities of the towing vehicle. It is best if it is an all-wheel drive truck or a heavy SUV with a powerful enough engine.
Necessary
Good nylon cable
Instructions
Step 1
Start by choosing the direction to pull out. At the same time, take into account the possibility of the pull-out vehicle approaching. Position the pulling vehicle so that its direction of travel coincides with the direction of travel of the vehicle being pulled out. If it is difficult to do this, try to keep the angle between the directions of movement of vehicles as small as possible. If the vehicle is stuck across the track, pull it out at a 90 degree angle.
Step 2
When pulling out, use a nylon cable. It is softer than metal, softens jerks and is safe for hands. The cable must have metal carabiners or winding rings at the ends. They allow you to quickly and reliably hook up and unhook the cable and not cut it with narrow towing loops. The length of the cable should be no more than 6 m, unless the use of a longer cable allows the towing vehicle to sit on a firm road.
Step 3
Using the rear cable lugs on the tractor, avoid damaging the mudguards and muffler. Always use both eyes of the towing vehicle. If there is a towing device (hitch), hook the cable to it. On a truck or frame SUV, the cable can be hooked onto the frame. Never hook the cable to the bumper!
Step 4
If the towing vehicle is located on a good road, drive off smoothly, having previously selected and tensioned the cable. Pull out in first gear. On an off-road vehicle, additionally lock the differentials and engage a downshift. If there is a possibility of the tractor getting stuck, pull it out with a jerk. To do this, back up a little and drive off sharply. To prevent the cable from breaking, fold it in half or four, and also make sure it is securely fastened.
Step 5
Ask all observers to move off twice the length of the line. If the towing vehicle is not able to pull out the stuck vehicle on its own, use an additional towing vehicle, sequentially connecting all the vehicles with cables.
