ORLO FARM TRACTOR PULLING RULES
Classes
1. 4,500 lb.
2. 5,500 lb
3. 6,500 lb
4. 7,500 lb
5. 9,500 lb
6. 11,500 lb.
7. 13,500 lb
8. 15,500 lb
9 15,500 lb.
There will be a Hot Stock Tractor Class and a Stock Class in each weight Class.
1. Number 1 (first) driver in each class has the option to re-pull.
2. Each driver has 50 feet to decide to make a re-pull.
3. Drivers must be old enough to drive in a safe and responsible manner on or off the track.
4. Drivers must be with their tractor and in line while their class is being pulled.
5. The draw-bar cannot be more than 20 inches from the ground and from a stationary point. Stock must be 18' from center line of rear axle to rear of hitch minimum.
6. Must have a 3" hole in the clevis or draw-bar to accept the 3" hook on the sled.
7. All drivers must have a 3/4" pin or larger to adapt the clevis or hitch to the tractor.
8. Tractors must meet the approval of the pulling officials.
9. No modifications of the chassis, except for tire size.
10. No modifications of engines of any kind in stock classes.
11. No duals or chains.
12. Tires and rims may be changed as long as they meet the approval of pulling officials.
13. Four wheel drive tractors can pull, but front wheels must be in neutral or any assists that would power the front wheels.
14. The tractor must have original shields and guards in place.
15. Three-point hitches must be anchored down if being pulled by it. Any visual assist on this type of hitch will give the driver an automatic disqualification.
16. Weights must be bolted, chained in place, etc. Any weights or parts being lost while on the pulling track will disqualify the driver.
17. No weight frame or weight may be extended more than 24" beyond the front of the tractor.
18. Any jerking of the sled, hot rodding tractor in pit or pit area will disqualify the driver.
19. Judges will inspect all tractors and determine if tractors are safe and will check for modifications that are illegal.
20. Judges will decide what class to pull in.
21. The tractor must stay within marked boundaries.
22. All vehicles while being hitched and unhitched will be in park, in neutral, or the engine shut off, with both hands in the air to signal the hitcher his safety.
23. No one is allowed on the track except officials and one puller.
24. No excessive loss of liquid is allowed on the track.
25. No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted.
26. Judges have the right to stop and disqualify any tractor if it is not being operated in such a manner as would be considered safe.
27. Arguing or unsportsmanlike conduct toward officials is cause for disqualification of BOTH THE TRACTOR AND THE DRIVER for the day.
28. If there is a protest, the pulling officials will decide if it is a legitimate complaint.
(Example: engine modifications, etc.) If they decide that the complaint is legitimate the protested tractor will be disqualified.
29. Judges have the option to re-pull all first pulls.
30. All decisions by the officials are FINAL.
31. No weights can be changed while on the track.
32. No riders on tractors at anytime except the operator.
