ALMELUND THRESHING COMPANY

VINTAGE TRACTOR PULLING RULES

• Tractors 1975 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. Tractors will be weighed once and immediately proceed to the pulling lineup area. No re-weighting allowed.
• 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.
• Drawbars must be factory, factory extensions only. Puller must provide pulling clevis. Drawbars must be stationary in all directions. Sled must hook to factory drawbar.
• Factory weights only attached with OEM bolts in the OEM location. No non-factory weight brackets or weights.
• 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. One pull per tractor.
• Two wheel drive only. No duals.
• The following weight classes will apply (no steel wheels): 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 9000, and 13000. Steel wheels: 4000, 7500
• No modifications whatsoever, no removal of original equipment, all tractors MUST BE STOCK. Stock RPM. Must have working governor, stock exhaust etc.
• Any tractor that pulled Classic or Antique, cannot pull Vintage.
• All tractors must pass tech inspection prior to weigh in. 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.