THIS SECTION IS GUIDELINES OR SUGGESTIONS FOR A TRACTOR PULL

 The following list of people is suggested:

Event Chairperson
Safety Officer
Announcer
Statistician
Sled operator
Flag person
One hook and one unhook persons
Two persons to make measurements and/or one person to read measurement if a progressive sled measurement is used.
Pull back tractor and operator
Scraper tractor and operator
Extra persons as needed

 TRACTOR PULLS CAN BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL CLASSES:

 Listed are classes that can be used in combinations.

1. Tractors can pull for distance
2. Tractors can pull by percentage of weight
3. Rubber Tire classes
4. Steel wheel classes antique classes only pre-1940
5. Crawler classes
6. Antique classes
7. Classic classes
8. Farm Stock classes
9. Open classes
10. Tractors must be at least 30 years old.

 Following is A Discussion of Tractors and Classes.

 AGE OF TRACTORS:  

Previous ages of tractors were 1970 and older. We are increasing the age to include tractors that are at least 30 years old. The pulling requirements will not change for the newer tractors.  They will still have to meet the 100 HP Maximum, 3.5-MPH speed and 10,000 weight limit and all the other regulations. The Branches may want to set classes for these tractors or incorporate them in with the other tractors.

LCATA Club Rules

Weigh in:

LCATA will use the "honor System" to ease work at the scales. A sign up sheet will be used to circle a maximum of (3) classes to be pulled in. Pullers can still weigh up to make sure of classes, however most pullers already know their weight. All winners would be weighed on our scales to determine accuracy and before declaring winners for each class.
If the winner is overweight, the second place puller must weigh and so on untill we have an honest winner.

The order of pull will be:

1. Farm Stock 
      Consists of tractors without modifications and without hanging weights. Original wheel  weights will be allowed. Each tractor may pull only once as farm stock.
2. Exhibition Class
      Consists of tractors weighing over 13,500# or any tractor with a modified engine. These will pull through only once.
3. Open Class
      Consists of tractors with hanging weights and otherwise considered farm stock. In this class tractors may "weigh up" and pull in a heavier weight class.
4. Pull Sequence
    Farm stock - to pull first beginning with the lightest weight class tractors and having each tractor pull only once.

   Exhibition Division - To pull second after Farm Stock. Further, there is a maximum of 3 pulls per tractor.

   Open Division - To pull last beginning with the lightest class of tractor.

5. On a two day pull, the winners of each class on Friday will pull the Saturday winners to show the final winner because the sled cannot be set back EXACTLY like the day before.

 WEIGHT CLASSES:   The club has voted to strictly adhere to the weight limits - no tolerance.

 Entry-Tractors may be pulled in 3 classes, once in each class. Tractors cannot enter classes below its lightest weigh in weight. Example: Antique class tractors may also pull in the next class if the tractor meets the rules for that class.  The Branch can control how many times a tractor can pull and what classes they pull in. But you must remember that a 3000-pound tractor pulling in a 5000-pound class and winning is probably not stock.

 Rims and Wheels - Tractors must have OEM recommended diameter rims and OEM wheels. Wheels with rims for manufacturers original recommendations to include cut-downs for tractors that may have originally been on steel wheels, No modified dish wheel with holes cut out to reduce weight.

 Tires - Tires must be on rim width, not exceeding tire manufacturer’s recommended width. Maximum tire size - one size above manufacturer current replacement size. It is a branch decision whether to allow cut tires or radial tires.

 Hitches - Maximum 20” height (stationary in all directions) locked on tractors such as IH fast hitch, Ford 3-point hitch, etc. Hitch length not less than 16" from center of rear axle. Hitches must be as from factory-unaltered for that specific tractor. Operator must furnish a straight up and down or twisted clevis with a minimum opening of 3.0” bolted or pinned to the draw bar. Hitch measured at hook point of clevis.

Recommended: The front wheels of the tractor are not allowed to exceed 16” off the ground during a pull. Sled operator is to provide a linked chain or device attached parallel with the center of the front axle with a maximum of 16” on the ground. Chain must be dragging at the time tractor is hooked. Wheelie bars are optional but recommended

Speeds - 1st or 2nd gear not to exceed 3.5 MPH.

Engine - Stock block, naturally aspirated. Exceptions: Oliver 99 GM, etc. Stock head, manifold and carburetor. Manifolds are to be replacement-manufactured parts accepted for that make and model tractor. Stock engine RPM.  Engine parts not in parts book for that specific tractor cannot be used.

RPM - Maximum of 10% over factory high idle specification.

Exceptions:  Generator vs. alternators, points vs. electronic ignitions, magnetos vs. distributors, Hand cranks vs. electric starters, single exhaust vs. dual exhaust, side shields whether factory or home made, 6-volt vs. 12-volt.  These variations can be set by each branch and controlled by each branch.

Appearance - Tractors must maintain original stock appearance. If a part is not found in the manufacturers parts book it can not be used. Seat must be stock seat or a manufactured seat placed with stock mountings (such as TSC).

Exhibition Class - If for some reason a tractor doesn't meet EDGETA Requirements or guidelines, it can be pulled in an exhibition class if it is deemed safe by the pull committee. For Example, Tire size doesn't meet branches requirements, or specialty tractors such as the Ford with Funk Conversion etc.  These tractors must meet all other requirements.

NO SMOKE BLOWERS.

Safety - The Track Flagman Rules while the tractor is on the pulling track.

THESE SAME MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES MAY BE USED IN ALL CLASSES.

Tractor ages vary in the different areas of our membership.  It is up to the branches to determine the classes to be pulled.

It is the responsibility of the branches to follow the requirements and guidelines set forth by EDGETA.

The branches have more leeway to set classes to fit their area.  All activities must be safe.