2019 Western Connecticut StoneBoat Pull'n Regulations
Note: Major Change
All Tractors, in All Classes, MUST have Wheelie Bars.
See more information in the specs below.


GARDEN TRACTOR PULL'N CLASSES

CLASS 1:   Stock, Kids 6-10 years old, up to 12hp with 23/10.5/12 or smaller tires

CLASS 2:   Stock, Kids 11-14 years old, up to 12hp with 23/10.5/12 or smaller tires

CLASS 3:   Stock, Kids 6-14 years old, up to 14 - 20hp with 26/12/12 or smaller tires

CLASS 3g: Gravely, Kids 6-14 years old, with 26/10.5/12 or smaller tires

CLASS 4:   Stock, Adult, 15 years & older, up to 11hp with 23/10.5/12 or smaller tires

CLASS 5:   Stock, Adult, 15 years & older, 12-16hp with 23/10.5/12 or smaller tires

CLASS 6:   Stock, Adult, 15 years & older, 17-20hp with 26/12/12 or smaller tires

CLASS 6g: Gravely, Adult, 15 years & older, with 26/12/12 or smaller tires

CLASS 7:   Stock Big Wheels, Kids, 6-14 years, up to 20hp with 16-14" tires, none larger than 8.3 x 24 or 9.5

CLASS 8:   Stock Big Wheels, Adult, 15 years & older, up to 20hp with 16-24" tires, none larger than 8.3 x 24 or 9.5

CLASS 9:   Super Stock, Adults, 15 years & older.

IMPORTANT: THE AGE OF THE PULLER ON MAY 1st WILL DETERMINE THE CLASS HE/SHE WILL PULL FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON

NOTE: There are a few tractors with factory stock 15" rims. These will be classed on an individual basis.

F.Y.I, A — 23/10.5/12 TIRE is 23" TALL, 10.5" WIDE and on a 12" RIM.

A — 26/12/12 TIRE is 26" TALL, 12" WIDE and on a 12" RIM.


GARDEN TRACTOR PULL'N GENERAL RULES

ALL CLASSES

CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE
PIT, EXCEPT WHEN PULLING. IF TWO OR MORE ARE PULLING THE SAME
TRACTOR, CHILDREN WAITING MUST WAIT OUTSIDE THE PIT.

Every puller "Over the age of Fourteen" is expected to help, to the best of their
ability, with the raking, flagging, loading and unloading the stone
boat, etc. We appreciate your co-operation, without it we
can't keep the show going when we have to stop so
the work can be done by those pulling.

WHEN YOU ARE DONE PULLING, STOP AND HELP FOR A WHILE ! !

1)  A FULL PULL is 8 Feet. If your first pull is under two feet, you have the option to try again. NOTE: Some pulls may not allow this.

2)  Boundary lines will be 10 feet apart. If tractor or stone boat hits the boundary lines, the driver and tractor will be disqualified.

3)  NO JERKING THE STONE BOAT. You must tighted the chain before pulling.

4) Drivers must remain seated, IN THE SEAT !!! Not on the back edge of the seat.
NO BOUNCING ALLOWED. Drivers must keep one hand on the steering wheel
at all times while pulling. No leaning back further than the back edge of the seat

5)  (Adults) Only one person per tractor per class. Two children from immediate family per tractor may pull in same class.

6)  Kids 6-14 years old must be able to safely operate the tractor to the satisfaction of our officials. Kids must also have an Adult Coach at ALL TIMES. Coaches must remain outside of boundary lines at time of pull.

7)  Officials will "Class" and check all tractors. Their judgements Are Final.

8)  No horseplay or alcoholic beverages allowed. No passengers on tractor.

9)  No Cheating:   CHEAT ONCE — WARNING;
                                    CHEET TWICE — MISS TWO PULLS;
                                    CHEAT THREE TIMES — KIDS OUT FOR THE SEASON;
                                                                                       ADULTS OUT PERMANENTLY !

10)  All tractors must have a clevis or hole in draw bar large enough to accept hook from stone boat. Hole must be at least 2 inch diameter.

11)  Class winners will be allowed to move up to next class pull; They will compete for fun only, NOT for ribbons.

12)  Pulling committee and officials reserve the right to add any additional rules and correct any problems that happen at a pull.

13) After pulling and taking your tractors to your vehicles --- No speeding through
the grounds or parking lots. No driving around the grounds. Take your
tractor directly to your truck or trailer and load up.

NO PASSENGERS ON YOUR TRACTOR ON THE GROUNDS
OR IN THE PARKING LOT.


GARDEN TRACTOR PULL'N SPECS

PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR REGISTRATION
SO PULL CAN START ON TIME

NEW REQUIREMENT:
ALL TRACTORS FROM CLASS 1 THRU SUPER STOCK
"MUST HAVE WHEELIE BARS"
MORE INFO BELOW

  GARDEN TRACTOR SPECS:

        Stock Garden Tractor up to 20hp - 1 or 2 cylinders - gasoline or electric
        Engine cannot run over 3600 rpm's.

1) All tractors must have a rigid draw bar height. For Big Wheels Classes 7 & 8
height will be 12 inches from the ground. Classes 7 & 8 Economy tractors will
have a stock hitch that was original equipment, or one built to original specs.
NO BOLT ON DRAW BARS behind the rear axle.

2) Maximum bar height in Classes 1 thru 6 will be one inch below rear axle
center line.

3) Draw bars must be made of 1/2" steel - must be bolted to original hitch 4" x 4".
Must have 1/2" of steel behind hole. Can use 3/4" washer to raise hitch to 1"
below center of axle.

4) NO LOCKED REAR ENDS PERMITTED - THOSE EQUIPED CAN NOT USE THEM.
WE WILL BE WATCHING ! ! !

  CLASSES 1 THRU 8 — WHEELIE BARS — WHEEL WEIGHTS — DECKS — TIRES

1) 8" WHEELS — CAN BE HOMEMADE — NOT TO EXCEED 75 LBS PER WHEEL
12" WHEELS — CAN BE HOMEMADE — NOT TO EXCEED 75 LBS PER WHEEL
BIG WHEELS — MANUFACTURED ONLY — NOT TO EXCEED 140 LBS PER WHEEL
ONE SET of stock garden tractor wheel weights OR tires loaded with liquid,
NOT Both.
Note: Weights may be weighed at any time at discretion of an official. They must
be removable.

2) Under mounted mowers are allowed. No chains over 10' long to hold mower
deck to tractor.

3) No cut tires, no tire chains, dual wheels, 4x4’s, crawlers, steel wheels, pit bulls,
c-pels, or professional pulling tires.

4) All Tractors in classes 7 & 8 "MUST" be equipped with Wheelie Bars that are
"Strong Enough To Support Tractor."
Wheelie bars must be made of 2" sq. tubing ⅛th" thick, or flat stock ¼ x 2¼
max, brace 1¼ x 1¼ x ⅛th" angle. Cross brace must not interfere with hitch or chain.
Wheelie bars must extend 4" behind the exterior of the tire, no more than 6" from the
ground, they must have wheels or flat pads.

5) Cub cadets – MUST have a shield to deflect any flying parts to the ground in
event of a mishap. Shields must be made of 16 gauge steel or ⅛"
aluminum and surround the clutch housing on top and both sides.

6) STOCK SEATS ONLY — No car, trucks, bucket seats or anything else.

7) Flagrant violators of "Any Rules" will not pull — Per decision of official.


  CLASS 9 — SUPER STOCK TRACTOR RULES & SPECS

1) Garden Tractors, up to 20hp, 1 or 2 cylinder, 4 cycle, gasoline engines.

2) Frame cannot be lengthened more than 4" inches. Hood cannot be raised more than 3". CLASS 9 — SUPER STOCK TRACTOR RULES & SPECS CLASS 9 — SUPER
Tractors must have wheelie bars that are strong enough to support the tractor, must
extend 4" behind the exterior of the tire and will be no more than 6" from the ground.
See Stock Garden Tractor Rules for requirements.

3) All tractors must have a rigid draw bar. Max height is 14". Bars must not extend
rearward more than 15" from the center of the axle; rear-engine tractors excepted,
with rigid bars being as close as possible to the engine.

4) Tractors can run two pairs of wheel weights up to 300 lbs of extra weight.
All weights must be secured to tractor. No weights allowed on tractor seats Or driver.
Nothing can protrude more than 20" in front of the tractor frame. Losing weights while
pulling will result in disqualification.

5) Maximum engine rpm must not exceed 4000 rpm's and may be checked at any time.
All tractors must have sufficient shielding of belts, chains, clutches, Etc, to
deflect any flying parts to the ground.

6) Any type of tire may be used. Tires can be modified. Maximum size will be
31/15.50/15. No dual wheels, tire chains or studs.

7) A tractor that pulls in Super Stock cannot pull in any other class. Tractor may
not weigh more than 1700 lbs, with 31/15.5/15 tires, Or 1800 lbs, with
26/12.5/12 tires.

8) NOTICE: Super Stock Tractors will be weighed. There will be a one-time fee for the
scale, to be paid by the puller. Tractors may be rechecked at any later pull at
no fee, and at the discretion of the official.

For More Information Call: Shawn Uscilla 203.410.2118




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