Building a Puller

Anonymous-0 · Feb 15, 2013

I am looking for suggestions on an antique or classic tractor to build for tractor pulls. Where can I get the most bang for my buck. I would like to have something that would compete without breaking the bank. I know engine builds aren't cheap and don't mind putting some money in it...just not a fortune! I have heard of building Gleaner combine engines to put in an Allis WC. Or should I bore and stroke an M Farmall? (I'm more of a red fan anyway!) Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

VicS · Feb 15, 2013

I would start with something I like. Probably cheaper to buy one than build. But hardly anyone sells a winner! Vic

Rusty wheel · Feb 15, 2013

I have a puller for sale. I know U said U like red. I like them all. This is a JD A. It was my brothers and he passed away. This tractor is a winner and U can buy it cheaper than U could build it. Send E-Mail if interested. RW.

Anonymous-0 · Feb 15, 2013

I have a M for sale in the photo ads in Ohio.

M-M Puller · Feb 15, 2013

If you want to build a "hot" tractor; they will all cost some. If you want to build a strong farmstock or super farmstock; a minneapolis-moline has always been my choice. Best parts mix and match of anything ever built and cheapest horsepower. (just my opinion; gotta like a M-M)

Anonymous-0 · Feb 15, 2013

I know of a lot of guys selling good tractors to either quit or build a smoker

jd b puller · Feb 15, 2013

Depends on your rules.

Hard to beat the value of an Ollie with a 310 in it for HP/$ setups. IF it's allowed.

Or an IH 560 with RD450/501

Or a MM with HD800 power unit.

If you can't do transplants, you can take most engines and double or triple the HP for $2000-6000. Beyond that it starts getting more $/HP.

LCB · Feb 15, 2013

AC and MM OLIVERS are the cheapest farm stock tractor tranplants,I like INT but more expesive to build.560 with 301 will also compete in farm stock but will have to be lighten.

jd plowboy · Feb 15, 2013

it is hard to beat a moline.i have 3 of them.

jon aller · Feb 15, 2013

What organization/club will you be pulling with? What are their rules. It is difficult to give you meaningful information without those details.

OldMoIron · Feb 16, 2013

I have a 1949 MH44 with 277 and new paint and redone head that has been milled, has hitch, front back and middle weight brackets, hard road wore 13.6 38s. email is open 3000.00 as I am getting out of the sport.

brentp4455 · Feb 16, 2013

if you like red a farmall m/super m has lots of aftermarket support. the massey 44 is equally as good a motor or better and a lighter tractor, but less aftermarket parts to be found. so what you pick would depend on how much you want to do yourself.

Clint Evans · Feb 17, 2013

Depends on what weight class you are shooting for. If you have a small truck and want to pull little weight around then the best and cheapest hp per lb to build is a WC Allis. If you are wanting to pull around 4500lbs then I would go for the ever reliable U Moline or stripped down Super 88 OLiver. In the 6000 lb area nothing better than a Case 600 LP put on Gas If I was looking at the 7000lb range then maybe the GVI Moline with an 800 in it. Remember a great tractor doesnt make a champion by itself. I have seen many a good tractor loose cause the driver doesnt know how to read a track or operate a tractor to get that last couple of feet on a track. Or Never dyno the engine and just pull it out of the shop and put it on the track. What a disappointment? My 2 cents...

Anonymous-0 · Feb 19, 2013

OLD MO IRON e mail me about your tractor with phone # Thanks R Dahs

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