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    safety on a hill going straight up and down

    I haven't had the chance to go down/up it yet I had to go out of town for work and just got back today. So gonna give it a whirl tomorrow. Here is a pic of the hill it drops off on the sides and is the only access point to the lower part of the property that isn't almost straight down. That log...
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    safety on a hill going straight up and down

    Thanks GrumpyFarmer, I will have 4 wheel engaged and make sure the split brakes are locked. I can walk it just fine so I'm feeling better about this the more responses I get. I'm thinking low range probably 1st or 2nd gear in 4x4. I already cleared the section i want to go down of branches and...
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    safety on a hill going straight up and down

    Wow all thanks for the fast response and info. To answer some questions from some of you, the ground is very compacted. I do have ROPS and a working seat belt, no safety switch though or if it had it its disabled. It is a 3 point hitch. So the consensus is low gear slow and try it without the...
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    safety on a hill going straight up and down

    Hi all, This is my first post here and wanted to get some thoughts on operating my tractor on this slope at my house. Main part of my property is flat but I have 2 acres back by the creek Id like to start maintaining trails on so we can access it. There is a dirt slope behind my house that goes...