ALMELUND THRESHING COMPANY

CLASSIC AND OPEN TRACTOR PULLING RULES

  • Tractors 1970 or older.
  • Drivers must be 18 years old or older. Those 16 to 18 years old will be allowed to pull if they have written consent from their parent or guardian. No one under 16 is allowed to pull unless they have completed the tractor clinic safety test.
  • The driver must be weighed with the tractor during the day of the pull, on the same scale as everyone.
  • Drivers must be seated on the seat and have complete control of the tractor at all times.
  • No alcohol consumption will be allowed by the pullers until after they are done for the day. NO refund will be made if you are disqualified under this rule.
  • If anything falls off the tractor during the time of pull, the tractor will be disqualified.
  • Tractor, not the sled, must remain in bounds at all times. Out of bounds will result in disqualification.
  • Any tractor can qualify in a maximum of two (2) classes. One hook per class.
  • Draw bars must not exceed 20 inches in height. Point of pull is to be 18  minimum from the center of the rear axle. Point of pull is where the chain hook from the sled engages in the clevis or pull ring. Draw bars must be stationary in all directions.
  • Weight brackets must not extend rearward beyond rear tires and cannot be more than 11 feet from the center of rear axle to the furthest point forward.
  • One restart will be allowed only if the tractor has traveled 50 feet or less. Pull will end if front raises over 18  during the pull.
  • No steel wheels. Two wheel drive only. No duals. No cut allowed on tires.
  • The following weight classes will apply for classic tractors: 3500, 5000, 6500, 8500, and 12000. Weight classes for open tractors: 4000, 5500, and 7000.
  • Tractors must be naturally aspirated or be equipped with factory installed turbos or blowers (Oliver 99GM, Allis Chalmers D19, 190XT etc.)
  • Gas, diesel or LP fuels only. No alcohol or nitrous oxide fuels may be used in tractors. Must have original or OEM factory replacement block.
  • Stock or replacement carburetors with no modification of carburetor or manifold. Overhang of carburetor to manifold is not allowed.
  • Any gear, any speed.
  • All rules will be interpreted by the Rules Committee. Any unforeseen problems or oversights will be ruled on by the Rules Committee with their rulings being final.
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