FatJackDurham 318 #1 Posted August 3, 2017 I swear, I am not a reckless person, quite the opposite, but I can't seem to stop having tractor related accidents. Tonight, while using my newly tuned 416-8 to pull my boat off it's trailer, I stopped and got off the tractor. The tractor was on a flat spot, and I thought I had put it in gear, but it started rolling down the hill towards my boat. I jumped in front of it but couldn't stop it and got my leg pinned between the boat and the tractor pretty bad. I managed to push the tractor off with my other leg, and nothing is broken, but I am a littler worried about deep tissue bruises. Combine that with: Nearly flipping the tractor yesterday driving up a hill in third gear hi (I thought it was in first) Having my GT-14 roll down a hill and smash the door of my car Flipping my Craftsman DLT3000 backwards over me mowing the hill Flipping my Craftsman ZTS 2500 sideways over a stone wall when the wheels spun on some sand while mowing a low hill (different spot) Flipping my Craftsman ZTS 2500 backwards over me mowing the hill (different spot) Flipping my Craftsman Lawn tractor backwards mowing the hill (different spot) Flipping my Craftsman Lawn tractor sideways mowing the hill (different spot) Everywhere I have had an accident, I have been able to mow before without trouble. Just suddenly, a wheel will spin and next thing I know I am flat on my back watching a Craftsman go sailing over my head. So far, I have never been injured beyond being winded, getting a few cuts or a stiff back. Each time it happens, I say, "Well, I guess I won't mow right there again." But things just keep happening. Am I cursed? Am I just stupid? Am I unlucky this keeps happening? Am I lucky this keeps happening and I keep not dying? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #2 Posted August 3, 2017 I suggest it's just "Today!?! We are pushed to do SO much that we don't have time to reflect. (a nice way to say "Think about it!" first!) Pressure! Get it done now! Next! Savor the fact that you are alive and basically unharmed. Ask yourself would you like to stay that way. Would slowing down help? It ain't rocket science, just old time common sense. Git it done, but live for the next task! OR IT DON'T COUNT! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,698 #3 Posted August 3, 2017 You may want to invest in a pair of wheelie bars and a Sumo Suit! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,343 #4 Posted August 3, 2017 I think I would stay off the Craftsman mowers , I don't think they like you. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #5 Posted August 3, 2017 Tomorrow is another day. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #6 Posted August 3, 2017 1 minute ago, 953 nut said: You may want to invest in a pair of wheelie bars and a Sumo Suit! Richard! How do you come up with this stuff so quickly! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,579 #7 Posted August 3, 2017 If I counted correctly, you just used up 8 of your 9 lives. Looks like you have two options : 1. hire a lawn care and stay off your tractors. 2. buy a big life insurance policy, use your ninth life, and cash in on the insurance. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatJackDurham 318 #8 Posted August 3, 2017 13 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: If I counted correctly, you just used up 8 of your 9 lives. Looks like you have two options : 1. hire a lawn care and stay off your tractors. 2. buy a big life insurance policy, use your ninth life, and cash in on the insurance. Jeez, Ed, thanks. That's all I need to worry about..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,579 #9 Posted August 3, 2017 Just tryin to help by giving you some options Jack. Looks like we're way past the point where safety advice or training would help. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatJackDurham 318 #10 Posted August 3, 2017 58 minutes ago, 953 nut said: You may want to invest in a pair of wheelie bars and a Sumo Suit! I don't know about the sumo suit, but a wheelie bar is definitely going to happen..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #11 Posted August 3, 2017 Agree with Ed, hire a groundskeeper.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #12 Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Looks like we're way past the point where safety advice or training would help. Maybe, some bubble wrap will help to get the job done. Edited August 3, 2017 by AMC RULES 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,374 #13 Posted August 3, 2017 How about fluid filled and weighted drive tires with lower air pressure and/or maybe a different tread like ATV style, that'll help with your traction issues on the hills, Jeff. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatJackDurham 318 #14 Posted August 3, 2017 32 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: How about fluid filled and weighted drive tires with lower air pressure and/or maybe a different tread like ATV style, that'll help with your traction issues on the hills, Jeff. Fluid tires is definitely happening too. I am tired of this..... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #15 Posted August 3, 2017 I suggest landscape changes with far less grassy hills, more trees & shrubs, a big rock garden and lots of flower beds. More work but you'll have more time because you'll live longer! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatJackDurham 318 #16 Posted August 3, 2017 Bubble rap... tempting.... Okay, tire filling amounts with WW fluid or antifreeze: Crashman tractor: 14.7x11.7x5.7 Front - 1.3 gl/tire 20x8x8 Rear - 5 gl/tire Total weight add 104 lbs 416-8 Tractor 16x6.5x8 Front 2.3 gl/tire 23x9.5x12 Rear - 5.5 gl/tire Total weight add 129 lbs GT-14 Tractor 18x6.5x8 Front 3.2 gl/tire 27x9.5x15 Rear 6.4 gl/tire Total weight add 189 lbs I think I'll look into this more. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,522 #17 Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Sounds like you need to get that Z turn with the tracks instead of tires. Edited August 3, 2017 by 19richie66 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,698 #18 Posted August 3, 2017 7 hours ago, DennisThornton said: big rock garden Are you sure you want Jack to put rocks in his yard? They could hurt! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #19 Posted August 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Are you sure you want Jack to put rocks in his yard? They could hurt! Hmmm. Never considered that... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy 10 #20 Posted August 22, 2017 Thay make a filler called rim guard it has more weight than the other stuff most stuff is 8 to 9 lb. A gallon Rim guard is 11 lb. A gallon just a thought 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,132 #21 Posted August 24, 2017 On 8/3/2017 at 9:58 AM, FatJackDurham said: Bubble rap... tempting.... Okay, tire filling amounts with WW fluid or antifreeze: Crashman tractor: 14.7x11.7x5.7 Front - 1.3 gl/tire 20x8x8 Rear - 5 gl/tire Total weight add 104 lbs 416-8 Tractor 16x6.5x8 Front 2.3 gl/tire 23x9.5x12 Rear - 5.5 gl/tire Total weight add 129 lbs GT-14 Tractor 18x6.5x8 Front 3.2 gl/tire 27x9.5x15 Rear 6.4 gl/tire Total weight add 189 lbs I think I'll look into this more. Hey read what Shaggy wrote. .. On 8/21/2017 at 8:01 PM, Shaggy said: Thay make a filler called rim guard it has more weight than the other stuff most stuff is 8 to 9 lb. A gallon Rim guard is 11 lb. A gallon just a thought Use this stuff! Here in Maine it's about $4 a gallon Installed.... We can't buy RV antifreeze for that Then I'd have to fill them myself..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatJackDurham 318 #22 Posted September 21, 2017 Crashman tractor: DONE!!!! 14.7x11.7x5.7 Front - 1.3 gl/tire 20x8x8 Rear - 5 gl/tire Total weight add 104 lbs On 8/23/2017 at 8:42 PM, ebinmaine said: Hey read what Shaggy wrote. .. Use this stuff! Here in Maine it's about $4 a gallon Installed.... We can't buy RV antifreeze for that Then I'd have to fill them myself..... I got the fitting and a hand pump from Tractor Supply. They are selling RV antifreeze for $3/gallon so it cost me about $36 to fill the tires as I didn't use the whole 12 gallons. I'll drive around the yard today after work and see how it feels. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,841 #23 Posted September 23, 2017 Heavier tractors can flip over also. I really like the wheelie bar or skids idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #24 Posted September 23, 2017 Quite honestly if a craftsman mower flipped over me that many times I would set in of fire AND use the Remington 870 pump shotgun on it as it burned..... Glad to hear you're ok!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,921 #25 Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) For the bruising, start taking a 320 mg aspirin daily until they fade. Prevents clots Edited September 23, 2017 by WNYPCRepair 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
