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
Every puller "Over the age of Fourteen" is expected to help, to the best of their
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.
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;
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
NO PASSENGERS ON YOUR TRACTOR ON THE GROUNDS
GARDEN TRACTOR PULL'N SPECS
PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR REGISTRATION
NEW REQUIREMENT:
GARDEN TRACTOR SPECS:
Stock Garden Tractor up to 20hp - 1 or 2 cylinders - gasoline or electric
1) All tractors must have a rigid draw bar height. For Big Wheels Classes 7 & 8
2) Maximum bar height in Classes 1 thru 6 will be one inch below rear axle
3) Draw bars must be made of 1/2" steel - must be bolted to original hitch 4" x 4".
4) NO LOCKED REAR ENDS PERMITTED - THOSE EQUIPED CAN NOT USE THEM.
CLASSES 1 THRU 8 — WHEELIE BARS — WHEEL WEIGHTS — DECKS — TIRES
1) 8" WHEELS — CAN BE HOMEMADE — NOT TO EXCEED 75 LBS PER WHEEL
2) Under mounted mowers are allowed. No chains over 10' long to hold mower
3) No cut tires, no tire chains, dual wheels, 4x4’s, crawlers, steel wheels, pit bulls,
4) All Tractors in classes 7 & 8 "MUST" be equipped with Wheelie Bars that are
5) Cub cadets – MUST have a shield to deflect any flying parts to the ground in
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
3) All tractors must have a rigid draw bar. Max height is 14". Bars must not extend
4) Tractors can run two pairs of wheel weights up to 300 lbs of extra weight.
5) Maximum engine rpm must not exceed 4000 rpm's and may be checked at
any time.
6) Any type of tire may be used. Tires can be modified. Maximum size will be
7) A tractor that pulls in Super Stock cannot pull in any other class. Tractor may
8) NOTICE: Super Stock Tractors will be weighed. There will be a one-time fee for the
PIT, EXCEPT WHEN PULLING. IF TWO OR MORE ARE PULLING THE SAME
TRACTOR, CHILDREN WAITING MUST WAIT OUTSIDE THE PIT.
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.
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
CHEET TWICE — MISS TWO PULLS;
CHEAT THREE TIMES — KIDS OUT FOR THE SEASON;
ADULTS OUT PERMANENTLY !
the grounds or parking lots. No driving around the grounds. Take your
tractor directly to your truck or trailer and load up.
OR IN THE PARKING LOT.
SO PULL CAN START ON TIME
ALL TRACTORS FROM CLASS 1 THRU SUPER STOCK
"MUST HAVE WHEELIE BARS"
MORE INFO BELOW
Engine cannot run over 3600 rpm's.
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.
center line.
Must have 1/2" of steel behind hole. Can use 3/4" washer to raise hitch to 1"
below center of axle.
WE WILL BE WATCHING ! ! !
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.
deck to tractor.
c-pels, or professional pulling tires.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All tractors must have sufficient shielding of belts, chains, clutches, Etc, to
deflect any flying parts to the ground.
31/15.50/15. No dual wheels, tire chains or studs.
not weigh more than 1700 lbs, with 31/15.5/15 tires, Or 1800 lbs, with
26/12.5/12 tires.
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.
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