Tractor Pulls

Farm Tractor

Saturday 9 am– 8 pm 

• 8:00 am – Scales Open
• 8:45 am – Drivers Meeting
• 9:00 am – Tractor Pulls Start

NO ENTRY (HOOK-UP) FEES WILL BE CHARGED

CLASSES

(no limit to how many classes a driver can enter)

1. 3,500 LBS and under 2. 4,500 LBS 3. 5,500 LBS 4. 6,500 LBS 5. 7,500 LBS 6. 8,500 7. 9,500 LBS 8. 11,000 LBS 9. 12,000 LBS 10. 14,000 LBS
Weight classes are a general guideline and are subject to change based on participation. We aim to create a fun and fair experience for everyone—if you don’t see a category that fits you exactly, don’t worry! We’ll make it work. No one gets left out.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Entry

• All operators must check in and register before they begin to pull.
• Operators must have written permission of owner or parent if operator is under 18.
• No alcoholic beverages before or during the event.
• Must remain seated, be in full control, and operate in a safe manner.
• Will, with owners, assume full responsibility for negligence and/or accident.

Pulling

• Pull will be stone boat, dirt track, 100-ft will be an official full pull
• Only forward facing Ag tires for turf tires will be allowed
• Pull only from a tight chain
• Going out of track boundaries will disqualify that pull
• 20-inch maximum hitch height, 3-inch minimum clevis or ring required
• Any pull exceeding 5-ft will be the measurement taken and an official pull. Any pull under 5 -ft, driver will have the option to attempt again from that point. The last hook taken will be the official distance.
• Wheeling bars encouraged but not required
• No torque amplifier shifting during a pull

Safety

• Safe operation at all times on the grounds.
• Tractors must be stopped immediately on signal from judge
• Must be in neutral or park when hitching or unhitching with hands clear of controls.
• No passengers at any time.

Tractors

• Stock, out of the field farm tractors; rubber tired, standard AG tread, set for forward rotation only.
• Tires: no cut or ground tires; no duals, studs or chains.
• Two wheel drive (four wheel drive with front disengaged).
• No alternative fuels, original equipment only.
• Must be equipped with hood and grill if originally equipped.
• No pulling from 2 or 3 point hitch or links.
• Maximum drawbar height: 20” to top of fixed hitch (any shims above drawbar must be 20” or less).
• Minimum drawbar length: 22” from centerline of axle to center of the hitch pinhole.
• Maximum drawbar length: 36” from the centerline of axle to center of the hitch pinhole.
• Equipped with a hitch point with a minimum 3” opening (standard or twisted clevis accepted).
• Drawbar stabilized by drawbar frame. No hitching or linking above.
• Governor bypass or over-speeding prohibited
• Turbos, intercoolers, torque converters only as original equipment.
• Must have working rear brakes.
• Weighted with operator, must exit track over scales.

Weight

• Added weight and/or brackets securely attached to frame or wheels.
• None above the rear tires.
• NO weight to interfere with hitching.
• None on seat, platform, footrest, drawbar, 2 or 3 pt. Hitch links, or moved to another tractor in same class.
• Any weight lost, while hitched to sled, will count as an attempt.

General

• Violation of any rule will constitute a disqualification at superintendents’ discretion.
• Contest will be governed by superintendents with all decisions final.
• Since reasonable rules cannot cover all eventualities, the discretion of the superintendents will prevail, including safety, operation, equipment, good sportsmanship and common sense. Safety will be paramount, including spectators and judges, as well as participants.