I'll be damned .... that would work as its a push/pull cylinder ... Who was the genius that figured that one out :D
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Also if nobody has suggested this...
*When towing out a forklift from soft ground, put the forklift into drive while you are pulling it (obviously in the same direction as you are pulling).
*Our Defender 130 skull dragged a 2.0t forklift through my very deep sand driveway while the forklift was in drive.
*So I can't image a tractor not being able to easily do the same, considering your ground doesnt look as deep.