Garden Tractor Pull Rules

General Rules

  • All pulls start at 9am unless otherwise posted
  • NO late entries once a class starts / pulls begin
  • Pullers must be weighed, inspected and signed in before 9am
  • Entry fee $10.00 per class
  • Weights have to be secured
  • Wheelie bars must be on all tractors, 5" off the ground and extended 4" behind the tires
  • 13" hitch height rigid in all directions and clearance on all sides of hitch for hook access
  • 2 tries on 1st pull except for pull-offs
  • 3600 RPM maximum
  • 1 person per tractor, per class
  • NO cut tires
  • Helmets must be worn
  • Judgment of flagman will be final
  • All tractors will be inspected by NEATTA tractor committee
  • Gasoline only, NO additives
  • Mufflers must be on all tractors, must be vertical or horizontal
  • 23x10.50x12 is maximum rear tire size - no ATV tires
  • Weights cannot extend any more than 20" from the front of the tractor
  • Weights cannot extend any more than 6" beyond the sides of the rear tires
  • NO frame modifications
  • Dead man switch required on rear of tractor for all classes except Bone Stock class
  • 2 Wheel drive tractors only
  • Minimum operator age is 7 years old except Bone Stock class which is 5 years old
  • 1 hand must be on the steering wheel at all times
  • NO bouncing on the seat
  • All operators must belong to NEATTA & EDGE
  • When hooking to the sled, all tractors are to be put in neutral. Display this by holding both hands in the air so that the hook-up person knows it is safe to approach the tractor
  • The tractor is to start the pull with a tight chain, no jerking
  • Absolutely no passengers
  • Rules subject to change
  • The Pull Committee, at their discretion may call for a 2nd weigh out and tach RPM test for the Five first finishing tractors in any class. Failure to do so will result in DQ for the day.*
  • The first five finishing tractors must remain in the pulling ring until the pull results are declared "official" by the Pull committee. Leaving the pulling ring will be a DQ.*

    • * - voted and inserted by the pulling comm. 7/18/10

Bone Stock Class

  • This class is designed for beginners age 5 through 11. All drivers must complete the Edge & TA youth driver training certification.
  • Lawn Tractor style tractors only vertical or horizontal shaft and stock engine.
  • All tractors must have mufflers.
  • Mower decks may be left on tractor. Decks disabled! Decks must be securely fastened to the tractor frame in the highest position possible.
  • 8.50x12inches max tire height.
  • Max engine R.P.M. 3600
  • Max hitch height 9" inches.
  • Max weight 600 lbs.
  • Wheelie bars 5" off ground 4" behind tires.
  • HELMETS are mandatory.

Bone Stock Tractor can ONLY PULL in Bone Stock class

A-Stock Class

  • Max 14h.p. factory stock gasoline powered engines 2 wheel drive. 3600 no load R.P.M. max.
  • All engines must have factory stock starter, flywheel, curb, and sheet metal.
  • Spacer between carb. and block shall be less than ½ inch thick, unless documentation is provided that thicker spacing was in fact stock.
  • Tire size; 23-1050-12 stock garden tractor, turf, or chevron style only. NO cut tires or ATV tires.
  • Mufflers required. If the muffler/exhaust is modified in any fashion, it must have a vertical (upward) discharge.
  • Wheelbase must remain stock.
  • Hitch height 13 inches max. from the ground. (rigid)
  • Track length for A- stock will be 100 ft. The pulling comm...may lengthen the track and allow to (pull for distance) at any time.
  • 1050 lbs. max weight

B-Stock Class

  • Max 25h.p. stock gasoline or diesel engines 2 wheel drive 3600 no load R.P.M. max.
  • 1150 lbs. max weight
  • All engines must have factory stock starters, flywheels, carb, and sheet metal.
  • Tire size 23-1050-12 stock garden tractor, turf or chevron style only. NO cut tires or ATV tires.
  • Mufflers required. If the muffler/exhaust is modified in any fashion it must have a vertical (upward) discharge.
  • Wheelbase must remain stock.
  • Hitch height 13 inches from the ground max.
  • Track length for B-Stock will be 100 ft. The pulling comm...may lengthen the track and allow to (pull for distance) at any time.

NO OPEN CLASS FOR 2010 Pull Season.

Farm Tractor Rules

  • There will be 4 weight classes:
    • 3000 lb and under
    • 5000 lb and under
    • 7000 lb and under
    • 9000 lb and under
  • 20" hitch height maximum
  • All tractors must be at least 30 years old
  • Ages 12+
  • 3000 RPM maximum
  • Dropped weights are a disqualification
  • Weight frame cannot extend any more than 20" beyond the front of tractor
  • One driver per tractor, per class

Youth Driver Training Certification Information

The following is what participants between the ages of 7 and 12 will be required to pass prior to pulling:

Test #1 Familiarization Testing: The instructor will discuss the basic operation of the equipment with the student to determine if the student is familiar with the equipment. When the instructor is satisfied, the student is qualified to begin the operational phase of the test. The student will get on the tractor/equipment and demonstrate to the instructor their knowledge and the location of the following items on the particular piece of equipment:

  • Ignition switch/starter switch.
  • Throttle, choke, and fuel shut off valve.
  • Clutch (foot or hand depending on the type of tractor).
  • Brake and brake locks.
  • Shifter and shift pattern.
  • Belt pulley control.
  • PTO control.
  • Emergency shut down procedures.

The instructor will have the student start the equipment, move it a short distance in low gear, and bring it to a safe, smooth stop (this may be repeated several times if the instructor feels it is necessary). After the instructor is satisfied the student has demonstrated his/her ability to control the equipment in a safe manner, the instructor will circle PASS or FAIL and sign the application form for Test # 1.

Test # 4 Pull Test: The instructor will have the student back up to a piece of equipment (sled or other equipment). After backing the tractor safely into position the student stops the tractor, shifts into neutral gear, and raises both hands to signal they are ready to hook up to the equipment. When the equipment has been hooked up to the tractor, the student will then shift the tractor into low gear and safely move the equipment a short distance. The student will stop the tractor and unhook from the equipment when the instructor is satisfied the student has demonstrated his/her ability to control the tractor in a safe manner. The instructor will circle PASS or FAIL and sign the application form for Test # 4.

Farm Tractor Pull Rules

  • NO ALCOHOL is to be consumed by anyone who is operating a tractor or piece of equipment.
  • Running order and weight classes :
    3500, 4500, 5000 hot, 5500 stock, 6000 hot, 7000 stock, 7000 hot, 9000 open
  • Only one person allowed on a tractor at anytime. Drivers must remain seated at all times except for tractors designed for standing only i.e. Steam Tractors and certain gas/kerosene tractors, which are allowed no more than two operators.
  • Never hook up the pulling tractor until operator has put tractor in neutral and raised their hands.
  • Any violations observed by the flag person or safety officer will mean automatic disqualification.
  • Tractor shall not be left unattended with engine running.
  • Fuel - gasoline, diesel, kerosene or LP fuels only. No alcohol or nitrous fuels may be used in tractors. Tractors manufactured to use diesel fuel only cannot be converted to gasoline or LP. No airplane fuel. Fuel is meant to be the same fuel that you use in your automobile or truck.
  • Tractors not to exceed 100 HP as per insurance regulation.
  • If anything falls off of the tractor during pull, the tractor is disqualified. This is to include weights.
  • All pulling tractors must be 30 years or older.
  • Stock Farm Tractors shall consist of the stock engine block as listed by the manufacture with no visual modification: the stock bell housing, the stock transmission housing, and the stock final drive housing, all as listed by the manufacturer.
  • Excessive loss of liquid by a tractor while in forward motion during a contest on the track will be cause for disqualification, unless due to internal breakage.
  • Tractor and sled must remain within the boundaries of the contest course during a pull or tractor will be disqualified.
  • Contest is to be governed by the judge or judges with all decisions final. Judges have the right to stop and disqualify any tractor if it is not being operated in such a manner that would be considered safe.
  • Chain must remain tight at all times. Slack chain on a pull attempt will result in disqualification.
  • All safety bars must be equipped with safety pads on the ends of the bars.
  • The safety pads must be stationary, and must not be less than 25 square inches per pad.
  • The safety bars must be rigid and stationary and not have pads more than 10 inches from the ground.
  • A safe drawbar to accept a 6 inch hook at a maximum height of 20 inches. Hook must hang straight down. 20 inch height is measured where pulling point clevis attaches to the drawbar or hitch point of clevis. All loose, swinging, or excessively worn drawbars will be disqualified.
  • 3000 RPM MAX. RPM will be checked upon Driver Protest. Said Protest must be placed immediately after pull of protested tractor.
  • tire size limited to 18.4 width tires in all classes.
  • stock tractors cannot run cut tires.
  • Cut tires allowed in hot class.
  • 9000 open is for tractors that must weigh in at 9000 lbs. but can be either hot or stock in nature.
  • Access to parking lane on the side of the track is limited to tractors that are participating in the weight class currently pulling. Unless allowed by track official.
  • Any tractors determined to be hot by the judges that are running in the stock class will be bumped up to the hot classes for the next hot class at that days event. And will be made to run in those classes from that day forth.
  • One driver per tractor, per class
  • Weight frame cannot extend any more than 20" beyond the front of tractor.
  • Participants who are under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their legal guardian. Contest only open to persons over the age of 12.