GUIDELINES OR SUGGESTIONS FOR A TRACTOR PULL

The following list of people is suggested:
    Event Chairperson
    Safety Officer
    Announcer
    Statistician
    Sled operator
    Flag person
    One hook and one unhook persons
    Two persons to make measurements and/or one person to read measurement if a progressive sled measurement is used.
    Pull back tractor and operator
    Scraper tractor and operator
    Extra persons as needed
 

TRACTOR PULLS CAN BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL CLASSES
Listed are classes that can be used in combinations:
1. Tractors can pull for distance
2. Rubber Tire classes
3. Steel wheel classes antique classes only pre-1940
4. Crawler classes
5. Farm Stock classes
6. Modified classes
7. Open classes
8. Tractors must be at least 30 years old

Following is A Discussion of Tractors and Classes
AGE OF TRACTORS:  
Previous ages of tractors were 1970 and older.  We are increasing the age to include tractors that are at least 30 years old.  The pulling requirements will not change for the newer tractors.  They will still have to meet the 100 HP Maximum, 4.5-MPH speed and 10,000 weight limit and all the other regulations.  The branches may want to set classes for these tractors or incorporate them in with the other tractors.

LCATA Club Rules
Weigh in:
LCATA will use the "Honor System" to ease work at the scales.  A sign-up sheet will be used to circle a maximum of (3) classes to be pulled in.  Pullers can still weigh up to make sure of classes, however most pullers already know their weight.  All winners would be weighed on our scales to determine accuracy and before declaring winners for each class.  If the winner is overweight, the second place puller must weigh and so on until we have an honest winner.
 

Farm Stock LCATA Pulling Rules
Adopted 4/5/2010
 

Farm Stock consists of tractors without modifications and without hanging weights.  Original wheel weights will be allowed.  Each tractor may pull only once as farm stock.  Division I is designed for beginning pullers and show tractors and is used to promote stock pulling.
Tractors:  1970 and older or production models that started in 1970.
ENTRY:  A tractor cannot be entered in classes below it's manufactured shipping weight.  Example: antique class tractors may also pull in the next class if the tractor meets the rules for that class.  The branch can control how many times a tractor can pull and what classes they pull in.  But you must remember that a 3000-pound tractor pulling in a 5000-pound class and winning is probably not stock.
RIMS AND WHEELS:  Tractors must have OEM recommended diameter rims and OEM wheels.  Tires must be on rim width, not exceeding tire manufacturer's recommended width.  Wheels with rims for manufacturer's original recommendations to include cut-downs for tractors that may have originally been on steel wheels.  No modified dish wheel with holes cut out to reduce weight.
SPEED LIMIT:  First gear only, low or high range, not to exceed 4.5 MPH.  Not allowed to shift torque or gear.
WEIGHTS:  Weights of bolt on type to either the front or the back wheels.  Weights can be made.  They must be round and made of metal and be as near appearing to original manufactured weights as possible.  No concrete or suitcase weights allowed.
ENGINE:  Stock block, naturally aspirated.  Exceptions:  Oliver 99 GM, etc.  Stock head, manifold, and carburetor (by part number).  Manifolds are to be replacement manufactured parts accepted for that make and model tractor.  Stock RPM.  Engine parts not in parts book or replacement parts book for that specific tractor cannot be used.  Exceptions:  distributors can be used on antique tractors.  A factory coil must be used.  No electronic ignitions, square coils, MSD coils, or chrome coils allowed.
HITCHES:  Maximum 20" height (stationary in all directions) locked at 20" minimum on tractors such as IH Fast Hitch, Ford 3-Point Hitch, etc.  Hitches must be as from factory - unaltered for that specific tractor.  Operator must furnish a straight up-and-down clevis with a minimum opening of 2.5" bolted or pinned tightly with spacers to the draw bar.  Hitch measured at hook point of clevis.  Farmall H's and M's must pull from an original drawbar hooked to the original belly hook point.  Drawbar must be 18" minimum from center of axle to hitch point.
SPONSORS:  Advertising plaques or signs may be put on tractor as long as it does not interfere with teching of tractor.
 

Modified Farm LCATA Pulling Rules
Adopted 4/5/2010
 

Modified is any tractor not included in Farm Stock or Open.
Tractors:  1970 and older or production models that started in 1970.
ENTRY:  Tractors may be pulled in 3 classes, once in each class.
AGE:  Drivers must be 16 years of age or older.  Drivers 12-15 MUST have LCATA’s driver safety course prior to pull and be supervised by an adult with a ground kill switch.
SAFETY:  All tractors must have a working safety kill switch.
DRAW BAR:  Draw bars must not exceed 20 inches in height or be less than 18 inches from center of axle to hooking point.  No part of draw bar may extend rearward beyond point of hook. Draw bars must be stationary in all directions.
WEIGHTS:  Weights must be mounted so as not to obstruct hitching area.  The driver may be asked to hook his own tractor to the sled at the hook up man’s discretion.
TIRES AND RIMS:  Maximum tire size - 18.4 X 38; any rim width.  No steel wheels.  Two wheel drive only.  No duals.  Any cut allowed on tires.
SPEED:  First or second gear.  No shifting of TA’s.  Horsepower limited to 100.
Tractors manufactured to use diesel fuel only cannot be converted to gas or LP.  Tractors must be naturally aspirated.  No turbos or blowers - except Oliver 99GM, etc.
Tractors must have the stock engine, frames, transmission, rear end and axle housings or manufacturer’s replacement for make and model of tractor being pulled.  Stock heads and their replacements are to remain unchanged in outside appearance.  No 7 bolt main blocks in Oliver’s; no (12) port heads; no 99 heads; no 1600 series heads.  AC - WC/WD/WD45 can use D-17 engine; IH - H, 350; M, 450. JD - A/B/G can use power blocks.  No M-M 800 heads or blocks.  Dual exhaust not allowed except after stock manifold.
Enhanced electrical systems permitted in all classes.  No rev limiters allowed.
Replacement carburetors with no modification of carburetor or manifold.  Overhang of carburetor to manifold is not allowed.  Only stock appearing manifolds are allowed.
No increased height in any tractors (ie: deck plates, shims, girdles) except for stock gasket.  M-335.

Open Division LCATA pulling rules
Adopted 4/5/2010
 

Open Class consists of tractors with hanging weights and otherwise considered farm stock. In this class tractors may "weigh up" and pull in a heavier weight class.
Tractors:  1970 and older or production models that started in 1970.
AGE:  Drivers must be 16 years of age or older.  Drivers 12-15 MUST have LCATA’s driver safety course prior to pull and be supervised by an adult with a ground kill switch.
SAFETY:  All tractors must have a working safety kill switch.
DRAW BAR:  Draw bars must not exceed 20 inches in height or be less than 18 inches from center of axle to hooking point.  No part of draw bar may extend rearward beyond point of hook. Draw bars must be stationary in all directions.
WEIGHTS:  Weights must be mounted so as not to obstruct hitching area.  The driver may be asked to hook his own tractor to the sled at the hook up man’s discretion.
SPEED:  8 MPH max.  Any gear.
ENGINES, ETC.:  All cylinders must be in line.  Must have a tractor transmission and rear end.

Pull Sequence:
Farm stock - to pull first beginning with the lightest weight class tractors and having each tractor pull only once.
Modified Farm Stock - to pull next after Class 1 Farm Stock.
Open Division - to pull last beginning with the lightest class of tractor.

On a two-day pull, the winners of each class on Friday will pull the Saturday winners to show the final winner because the sled cannot be set back EXACTLY like the day before.

 WEIGHT CLASSES:   The club has voted to strictly adhere to the weight limits - no tolerance.

Recommended:  The front wheels of the tractor are not allowed to exceed 16” off the ground during a pull.  Sled operator is to provide a linked chain or device attached parallel with the center of the front axle with a maximum of 16” on the ground.  Chain must be dragging at the time tractor is hooked.  Wheelie bars are optional but recommended.

RPM:  Maximum of 10% over factory high idle specification.

Exceptions:  Generator vs. alternators, points vs. electronic ignitions, magnetos vs. distributors, hand cranks vs. electric starters, single exhaust vs. dual exhaust, side shields whether factory or home made, 6-volt vs. 12-volt.  These variations can be set by each branch and controlled by each branch.

Appearance - Tractors must maintain original stock appearance.  If a part is not found in the manufacturer's parts book it can not be used.  Seat must be stock seat or a manufactured seat placed with stock mountings (such as TSC).

Exhibition Class - If for some reason a tractor doesn't meet EDGETA requirements or guidelines, it can be pulled in an exhibition class if it is deemed safe by the pull committee.  For example, tire size doesn't meet branch's requirements, or specialty tractors such as the Ford with Funk Conversion, etc.  These tractors must meet all other requirements.

NO SMOKE BLOWERS.

Safety - The Track Flagman Rules while the tractor is on the pulling track.
THESE SAME MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES MAY BE USED IN ALL CLASSES.
Tractor ages vary in the different areas of our membership.  It is up to the branches to determine the classes to be pulled.  It is the responsibility of the branches to follow the requirements and guidelines set forth by EDGETA.  The branches have more leeway to set classes to fit their area.  All activities must be safe.