Compaction is a non issue in my opinion, edge of field likely trees and roots anyways.
I'm guessing this isn't a highly productive intensively farmed piece of land to start. I'd think anyone intensively farming would not want anyone, including themselves, crossing the land otherwise when soft. If you aren't going across the middle, no real harm should be done.
1st problem is 2wd tractor, front tires cut in, rear then have to push and spin. You can put wider tires on the front to help.
2nd problem is lack of traction, worn tires will slip and chew, deep lugs will dig in and propel. Chains can solve this, even give lots of traction back to worn out tires.
3rd problem is lack of weight transfer, with a 2wd in harsh conditions you want almost all weight on the drive wheels. Fluid, weights, or even something on the 3pt hitch would help.
You are going to make ruts if it is soft. Travelling in as fast a gear as possible will reduce spinning by keeping momentum up.
If you are on the exact edge of the field, I'd hardly worry about a little mess.
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