Re: First Show/Pull

Posted by Bob M on July 05, 2007 at 19:20:47 from (69.205.124.61):

In Reply to: First Show/Pull posted by LinemanFarmer on July 05, 2007 at 18:33:42:

Derek - First off don't be a bit concerned about what your tractor looks like! My experience is show goers frequently prefer the less perfectly restored tractors (also the totally UNrestored tractors) over the shiniest "trailer queens".

As for the tractor pull check the rules. For the several I do here in western NY the "antique farm stock" class is exactly that. Tractors must be in essentially daily working trim. Wheelie bars, breakaway kill switches, etc are not required.

A few other rule highlights as I recall them:

-Aux hang-on weight brackets are not allowed
-Stock carbs and air cleaners must be used
-Wide open RPM cannot exceed the max rated RPM stamped on the tractor nameplate by more 10%.
-Tires must be stock or a maximum of 1 size oversized. Tires cannot cut. Plain worn tires however are OK.
-Straight pipe exhaust is OK (most everyone uses a muffler however...)
-Drawbar must be stock and at a minimum specified height from the ground (18" maybe?)

Bottom line is you pull it Friday night the same as you you would have farmed with it Friday afternoon.

So go for it - and have some fun!

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