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wdtom
08-24-2005 18:40:03
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Re: tractor pulling in reply to Herb Harnden, 08-24-2005 14:15:58
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It is hard to say without knowing more about the pull format. Transfer sled, or stone boat-drag, short chain, 2' more or less or long chain, 5' more or less. A short chain will cause the front end to wheelie up, longerchains will not do this so much. You may need front end weight to fight this. You will need to weigh the maximum for the class you are in or you will likely lose to someone who does. Where to put the weight? Depends on the pull as discussed above and your tractor. Go, have fun, and see what others are doing, change and "tune" your setup for the next pull. It can take a few to know what your tractor needs and it can take a couple of years to start doing well, as you get tuned in and used to what to do. And there is a lot of luck involved too. I pulled my WD for the first real time last Saturday and won over about 12 to 15 tractors. HOWEVER I have been aroundtractor pulls for years, have helped two friends set up their tractors, pulled with these and other tractors once in a while, and discussed it for HOURS with these friends, and I had a little luck. You need to understand weight transver and the effect weithe has on the front and rear ends, the leverage on the tractor the pull on the drawbar has, and other such. Pay attention to all the small details, no matter how small. They may not make you win by themselfes, but added up may help. Overall, don't take it so serious you stop having fun. And remember you need luck. Best tractor in the world will not go anywhere if you are stuck pulling in everybody's ruts, holes, and loose unpacked dirt.
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