Tractor Pull Information
Notice to All Participants: CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16, WITHOUT A DRIVER’S LICENSE, MUST GO THROUGH THE YOUTH CERTIFICATION TRAINING. THIS TRAINING IS CONDUCTED AT OUR WINNSBORO AUTUMN TRAILS SHOW AND PULL ON FRIDAY NIGHT.ALL ADULT DRIVERS MUST BE EDGETA INSURED. ALL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE ANNOUNCER’S STAND.GUIDELINES OR SUGGESTIONS FOR A TRACTOR PULLThe following list of people is suggested:Event ChairpersonSafety OfficerAnnouncerStatisticianSled operatorFlag personOne hook and one unhook personsTwo persons to make measurements and/or one person to read measurement if a progressive sled measurement is used.Pull back tractor and operatorScraper tractor and operatorExtra persons as neededTRACTOR PULLS CAN BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL CLASSESListed are classes that can be used in combinations:1. Tractors can pull for distance2. Rubber Tire classes3. Steel wheel classes antique classes only pre-19404. Crawler classes5. Farm Stock classes6. Modified classes7. Open classes8. 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. Tractor Pull Facts Lake Country Antique Tractor Association presents Antique Tractor Pulls The Sled The sled was built by some of the Lake Country Antique Tractor Association (LCATA) members. Some things to watch for: * You will see small Farmall Cubs, Models A, B, and C pull the sled some 100 plus feet. * You will see small John Deere Models L, and LA, and H pull the sled some 100 plus feet. * You will also see some larger tractors of different brands & colors pull the sled some 100 plus feet * You will also see some very large tractors pull the sled some 100 plus feet. * You will also see the modified high horsepower tractors pull the sled some 100 plus feet. Now a question arises: Shouldn’t large tractors pull the sled farther than the smaller tractors? Now did you really watch the heavy concrete weights on top of the sled? Did the concrete weights travel the same distance on top of the sled each trip? This is a physics class in operation. The physics portion of the sled involves weights, pulleys, inclines, gears, and friction. The sled has an operator. The operator determines the gear ratio for each class and weight of the pulling tractor. For each weight class, the gear ratio is set and will not be changed until the tractor class changes. This gives each tractor puller a fair opportunity during the pulling contest. The smaller the tractor, the slower the gear ratio to pull the weight to the top of the sled. The concrete weights travel to the top of the inclined ramp which transfers the weight to the front pad of the sled. The pad comes in contact with the ground causing friction between the pad and ground. This friction has a drag rating which will eventually determine just how far a tractor can pull the weight. This sled determines the capability of the pulling tractor. What determines the tractor class? Each tractor must be weighed prior to being entered for the pull. The tractor weight determines the tractor class. A tractor may be entered in one weight class and you may see the operator add additional weights so the same tractor can be entered into another weight class. There are normally twelve or thirteen weight classes. Some of the larger tractors will weigh about 10,000 pounds. The sled has a hook up team. Different members of the club perform this task. They have final say as to who can hook up to the sled. Certain conditions must be met prior to the pull. One condition is the draw bar height measurement. The drawbar can be no higher than 20 inches high from the ground. Other members function as safety inspectors, flagmen to start, and flagmen to stop the tractor, announcers, scale operators, record keepers, pull back tractor operators, and the measuring electronics operator. The sled has a device mounted to accurately measure to the 1/10th of an inch the distance the sled has traveled from start to finish. A safety person will visually look at each pulling tractor prior to and during the pull for signs of fuel leakage, oil leakage, and other things that might become a safety concern during the pull. We keep fire extinguishers readily available just in case. During the pulling contest, you will probably see some tractors that are not stock antique farm tractors. They are antique tractors, but have something different that is not usually found in normal working farm tractors. These tractors are called modified antique tractors and do not compete with the normal antique farm tractors. These tractors are also crowd teasers and pleasers. These tractors will keep you awake during the show. Normally during the pulling contest our announcers will give some specific information about a tractor or a class of tractors. This is interesting information about antique tractors. To qualify for the Antique Tractor title, the tractors usually were built prior to 1970. The older the better. Sit back and enjoy the pull.
Farm Stock LCATA Pulling RulesFarm 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 Tractors: 1970 and older or production models that started in 1970. Classes: 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500, 7000, 7500, 8000, 8500, 9000, 10000, 11000, 12000, 13000
# 1. Age: Drivers must be 16 years of age or older. Drivers 12 to 15 MUST have LCATA’s driver safety course prior to pull and be supervised by an adult with a ground kill switch.2. Safety: All tractors must have a working safety kill switch.3. 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.4. 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.5. Tires and Rims: Maximum tire size – 18.4 x 38; any rim width. No radial tires. No steel wheels. Two wheel drive only. No duals. Any cut allowed on tires.6. Speed: Second gear. No shifting of TA’s.7. 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 99 GM, etc.8. 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 Olivers; no (12) port heads; no 99 heads; no 1600 series heads. AC – WC/WD/WE45 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.9. Enhanced electrical systems permitted in all classes. No rev limiters allowed.10. Replacement carburetors with no modification of carburetor or manifold. Overhang of carburetor to manifold is not allowed. Only stock appearing manifolds allowed.11. No increased height in any tractors (i.e.: deck plates, shims, girdles) except for stock gasket. M-335.
Open Division LCATA Pulling Rules Tractors:1970 and older or production models that started in 1970. Classes: 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500, 7000, 7500, 8000, 8500, 9000, 10000, 11000, 12000, 13000
# 1. Age: Drivers must be 16 years of age or older. Drivers 12 to 15 MUST have LCATA’s driver safety course prior to pull and be supervised by an adult with a ground kill switch.2. Safety: All tractors must have a working safety kill switch.3. 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.4. 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.5. Speed: 8 MPH max. Any gear. 6. Engines, etc.:All cylinders must be in line. Must have a tractor transmission and rear end.
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. Tractor Pull Facts Lake Country Antique Tractor Association presents Antique Tractor Pulls The Sled The sled was built by some of the Lake Country Antique Tractor Association (LCATA) members. Some things to watch for: * You will see small Farmall Cubs, Models A, B, and C pull the sled some 100 plus feet. * You will see small John Deere Models L, and LA, and H pull the sled some 100 plus feet. * You will also see some larger tractors of different brands & colors pull the sled some 100 plus feet * You will also see some very large tractors pull the sled some 100 plus feet. * You will also see the modified high horsepower tractors pull the sled some 100 plus feet. Now a question arises: Shouldn’t large tractors pull the sled farther than the smaller tractors? Now did you really watch the heavy concrete weights on top of the sled? Did the concrete weights travel the same distance on top of the sled each trip? This is a physics class in operation. The physics portion of the sled involves weights, pulleys, inclines, gears, and friction. The sled has an operator. The operator determines the gear ratio for each class and weight of the pulling tractor. For each weight class, the gear ratio is set and will not be changed until the tractor class changes. This gives each tractor puller a fair opportunity during the pulling contest. The smaller the tractor, the slower the gear ratio to pull the weight to the top of the sled. The concrete weights travel to the top of the inclined ramp which transfers the weight to the front pad of the sled. The pad comes in contact with the ground causing friction between the pad and ground. This friction has a drag rating which will eventually determine just how far a tractor can pull the weight. This sled determines the capability of the pulling tractor. What determines the tractor class? Each tractor must be weighed prior to being entered for the pull. The tractor weight determines the tractor class. A tractor may be entered in one weight class and you may see the operator add additional weights so the same tractor can be entered into another weight class. There are normally twelve or thirteen weight classes. Some of the larger tractors will weigh about 10,000 pounds. The sled has a hook up team. Different members of the club perform this task. They have final say as to who can hook up to the sled. Certain conditions must be met prior to the pull. One condition is the draw bar height measurement. The drawbar can be no higher than 20 inches high from the ground. Other members function as safety inspectors, flagmen to start, and flagmen to stop the tractor, announcers, scale operators, record keepers, pull back tractor operators, and the measuring electronics operator. The sled has a device mounted to accurately measure to the 1/10th of an inch the distance the sled has traveled from start to finish. A safety person will visually look at each pulling tractor prior to and during the pull for signs of fuel leakage, oil leakage, and other things that might become a safety concern during the pull. We keep fire extinguishers readily available just in case. During the pulling contest, you will probably see some tractors that are not stock antique farm tractors. They are antique tractors, but have something different that is not usually found in normal working farm tractors. These tractors are called modified antique tractors and do not compete with the normal antique farm tractors. These tractors are also crowd teasers and pleasers. These tractors will keep you awake during the show. Normally during the pulling contest our announcers will give some specific information about a tractor or a class of tractors. This is interesting information about antique tractors. To qualify for the Antique Tractor title, the tractors usually were built prior to 1970. The older the better. Sit back and enjoy the pull.
Farm Stock LCATA Pulling RulesFarm 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 Tractors: 1970 and older or production models that started in 1970. Classes: 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500, 7000, 7500, 8000, 8500, 9000, 10000, 11000, 12000, 13000
# 1. Age: Drivers must be 16 years of age or older. Drivers 12 to 15 MUST have LCATA’s driver safety course prior to pull and be supervised by an adult with a ground kill switch.2. Safety: All tractors must have a working safety kill switch.3. 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.4. 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.5. Tires and Rims: Maximum tire size – 18.4 x 38; any rim width. No radial tires. No steel wheels. Two wheel drive only. No duals. Any cut allowed on tires.6. Speed: Second gear. No shifting of TA’s.7. 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 99 GM, etc.8. 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 Olivers; no (12) port heads; no 99 heads; no 1600 series heads. AC – WC/WD/WE45 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.9. Enhanced electrical systems permitted in all classes. No rev limiters allowed.10. Replacement carburetors with no modification of carburetor or manifold. Overhang of carburetor to manifold is not allowed. Only stock appearing manifolds allowed.11. No increased height in any tractors (i.e.: deck plates, shims, girdles) except for stock gasket. M-335.
Open Division LCATA Pulling Rules Tractors:1970 and older or production models that started in 1970. Classes: 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500, 7000, 7500, 8000, 8500, 9000, 10000, 11000, 12000, 13000
# 1. Age: Drivers must be 16 years of age or older. Drivers 12 to 15 MUST have LCATA’s driver safety course prior to pull and be supervised by an adult with a ground kill switch.2. Safety: All tractors must have a working safety kill switch.3. 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.4. 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.5. Speed: 8 MPH max. Any gear. 6. Engines, etc.:All cylinders must be in line. Must have a tractor transmission and rear end.