Pulling Rules
1. Violation of any of the following rules or unsportsman like activities
shall be cause for disqualification. Any evidence of drugs or alcohol will call for disqualification. Judges decisions are final.
2. Pulling order will be determined by assignment. A tractor may pull
twice in the same class with a different driver only if the weight transfer sled is used. A tractor may pull only once in the same class if the stone boat is used.
3. Tractor and engine must be brand name manufactured before 1961.
4. Each tractor is allowed two (2) pulls if time permits. The first puller in each class will be the test puller. If in the event that pull is a full pull, the weights will be adjusted and the same tractor will re-pull immediately.
5. No modified governer controls. No more than 10% RPM over manufacturers recommendation.
6. Drawbar must be rigid in all directions. It may be adjustable by use of turnbuckles or leveling bolts. The drawbar shall be no higher than 18 inches and must extend beyond the rear wheel.
7. Drivers must obey the flagman. One hand must be on the steering wheel when pulling and the driver must be seated at all times. No bouncing.
8. Drivers must have his/her tractor out of gear when hitching or unhitching. Driver must start with a tight chain.
9. Drivers age must be at least 14 years of age. A written permission slip from a parent or guardian is needed for those pullers 14 through 17 years of age.
10. All weights must be safely secured to the tractor using only factory manufactured weights in original position on the tractor. No suitcase weights allowed.
11. Safety. Judges will determine if the front end of the tractor is rising above a safe point.
12. Hitching device. Each driver must have his/her own horizontal clevis and/or hitching device with a minimum 3" (inch) opening.
13. Rim sizes: Maximum weight
Maximum Rim Size
2500 lbs
10"
3500 lbs
11"
4500 lbs
12"
5500 lbs
13"
6500 lbs
14"
8500 lbs
18"
Shaved or sharpened tires can pull for exhibition only and must pay the registration fee
14. Weigh in. All tractors must weigh in before and immediately after he/she pulls. A tractor and driver can be 1% over the maximum weight in the class. Weigh-in must be verified by a club member.
15. Tractors must weigh at least the minimum of hi/her weight class.
16. Pulling classes:
Antique Class Tractors manufactured through 1940
Classic Class Tractors manufactured 1941 through 1961
17. Weight Classes
Antique Class
Classic Class
0 to 2500 lbs
0 to 2500 lbs
2501 to 3000 lbs
2501 to 3000 lbs
3001 to 3500 lbs
3001 to 3500 lbs
3501 to 4500 lbs
3501 to 4500 lbs
4501 to 5500 lbs
4501 to 5500 lbs
5501 to 6500 lbs
5501 to 6500 lbs
6501 to 8500 lbs
18. Antique class tractors may pull in the classic class.
19. Registration fee: $10.00 per class/pull.
20. Any tractor that doesn't conform to the stated rules may pull for exhibition upon approval by the safety committee and payment of entry fee (one time only).
21. The pulling sled has been updated with an electronic ground speed and measuring device. A safe and controlled speed will be enforced at all events.