Snyder County Tractor Pullers
Association
"OFF THE FARM" CLASS RULES
Note: 2 Hooks Per Tractor
Classes Tire size
|
non
turbo |
6,000
lbs |
15.5x38 |
|
non
turbo |
7,000
lbs |
16.9x38 |
|
non
turbo |
9,500
lbs |
18.4x38 |
|
non
turbo |
10,500
lbs |
18.4x38 |
|
turbo |
13,000
lbs |
20.8x38 |
|
turbo |
15,000
lbs |
20.8x38 |
|
turbo |
17,000
lbs |
20.8x38 |
|
turbo |
19,000
lbs |
20.8x38 |
One size larger tire width
is allowed if rim is one size smaller in diameter
Example 20.8x38 = 23.1x34
ABSOLUTELY NO
CUT TIRES ARE ALLOWED IN "OFF THE FARM" CLASSES
RULES:
1 Contest is open to farm
tractors with rubber tires, no dual wheels, no tire studs, or chains, no
governor strings or wires, etc. Four wheel drive allowed; front drive must be
disengaged during the pull.
2. Only one pull will be
allowed per contestant unless a tie is declared. Last three pullers of prior
class will have the option to align in a way that they will not fall into first,
second, or third puller, prior to the start of the next class.
3. Drivers must be 16 years
of age or at least 14 years of age with parent or guardian's signed consent.
4. Tractor being entered
must have the correct series block for the model of the tractor - not just the
manufacture's brand.
5. Small "Off the
Farm" tractors are allowed tin wheels, in non-turbo classes only.
6. "Off the Farm"
tractors may pull in the Hot Stock classes.
7. Tractors must be
equipped with factory operational PTO. If the tractor came equipped from factory
with a three point hitch, fenders, and/or hydraulics, it must be on to pull and
not removed.
8. Tractors must be
equipped with the factory drawbar. Hook point is measured from the center point
of the rear axle to the point of hook. Minimum drawbar length shall be 30
inches. Minimum thickness at hitch point must be ¾" with a three inch hole
or clevis.
9. Tractors shall not
exceed 3,000 RPM's.
10. Tractors shall not
exceed 3 MPH. 10,500 and lighter. Tractors shall not exceed 4.5 MPH in the
13,000 and over classes. Pace will be determined by the electronic pace device with warning
light.
11. Tractors may be
equipped with any single stage 3 inch turbo.
12. No weight shall extend
more than 24 inches beyond the front of the tractor.
13. For all 13,000 lbs,
turbo classes and above, "Off the Farm" tractors must pull with
factory rear wheels with cast centers if it was equipped from the manufacturer.
14. If tractor is factory
equipped with 20.8 x 42 it is allowed ONLY for 17,000 & 19,000 off the farm.