Tri-State Antique Tractor Club Inc.
Stone Boat Pulling Rules
*ALL TRACTORS MUST BE MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO 1970 and UNDER 100 HORSEPOWER*
Class 1 - 2,500 Ibs & Under Class 6 - 7,000 & Under
Class 2 - 3,000 Ibs & Under Class 7 - 8,500 & Under
Class 3 - 3,5.00 Ibs &Under Class 8 - 9,500 & Under
Class 4 - 4,500 Ibs & Under Class 9 - 1"1,000 & Under
Class 5 - 5,500 Ibs & Under Class 10 -12,500 & Under
Class 11 - 14,000 & Under
Rules and Regulations
1. Pit Pass is required. You must be a current member of the Tri-State Antique Tractor
Club and able to produce a membership card and/or Edge&ta Card. If you are not a
member of the club you must pay $20.00 to become a member of the club for the
current year.
Only two(2) people allowed in pit area with the tractor (driver & mechanic)
All participants will be at least 16years of age. NO ONE UNDER 16 allowed in pit area
4. A $10.00 per class hook fee will be paid by the puller at the time he or she enters the
tractor.
5. Tractors must be entered 30 minutes before the start of each class & be weighted and
ready to pull.
6.Track Officials will be on hand from 7:00am to start weighing Class 1 tractors &
heavier classes after that. ALL TRACTORS MUST weigh in before and after pull.
7. Before the beginning of the pull, participants will meet to appoint a "Track Boss",an
assistant and 4 helpers. Helpers will unhook and hook the chain.
8. NO ALCOHOL BEVERAGES ALLOWED or consumption of alcohol or use of drugs
of any type will be allowed. You will be disqualified.
9. Participants are encouraged to equip their tractors with a fire extinguisher. Two 201b.
Fire Extinguishers owned by the club will be onsite during pulls.
No Riders on tractors in the pit area or the track. Operators only.
All Tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times.
No adding of fluids such as coolant, hydraulic fluid or fuels while on the track this will
mean disqualification. -
13. If pulling more than one tractor per class, the tractor that has finished pulling must be
removed from the track.
14. Each tractor may be entered in more than one class but only once in each class.
Classes that a tractor can enter will be determined by the time and by officials on track.
15. All TRACTORS PULLING MUST BE STOCK!!!!If in question the use of laser
tachometer to measure engine RMPs will be done.
16. Tractors that do not meet original manufactures specs will be allowed to pull
exhibition and not as participant. No cut tires allowed classes 1-7 or more than18.4wide
17. Tractors must be commercially manufactured and 2 wheel drive. NO 4wheel drive
tractors allowed to pull, unless front drive shaft is removed.
All tractors must be equipped with stock fan shroud or sufficient add on.
All tractors must be equipped with working rear brakes
All tractors must pass safety inspection.
It is recommended that all tractors have rear wheel fenders
No pulling from 3 point hitch arms allowed. Any tractor having a quick hitch draw bar
must have it in a fixed position.
23. Minimum draw bar length is 18" from the center of the rear wheels & must be stationary
in all directions. Maximum height of 20" from top of hitching device parallel to ground. A
draw bar height gauge/stand will be used to standardize draw bar height at 20". Height will
be referred to the center of the draw bar or clevis.
24. Draw bar must be equipped with a 3 % "diameter opening with no less than 7/8"
thickness and no more than 1 %" from the back of opening of hitch device.
25. All tractors must have wheelie bars made of at least 3/8" material (metal). Bottom of pad
to track must not be more than 10" maximum. Rear of wheelie bar to be even with the back
of rear tires. Tractor without wheelie bars or bars suited for that tractor will not be able to
pull. (Judges will be checking)
26. Hanging weights are allowed. All weights must be safely secured to tractor. Any ballast
or external parts lost while hooked to the boat will be cause for disqualification, including
draw bars & hitches. NEW Amendment. All weight bars that are attached to any rear lifting hitch system must be set at one height BEFORE tractor is hitched to the stone boat or sled. Any movement of the rear lifting hitch system during a competitive pull will result in a disqualification of sed pull. Repeat offenders of this will results in disqualification of the day.
27. Weights to be positioned as close to the rear of the tractor as possible. Weights must
not interfere with the person hooking the chain. Weight brackets must be constructed
strong enough and securely attached. Inspections will be made to see if weight brackets are
constructed strong enough for weight carried.
28. No re-weighting of tractor after weigh-in. Tractors will be re-weighed on the scales after
pulling. Tractors are to remain in the staging area. When scales are used, at no time will
the allowed overage be charged during the day of the event.
NO transferring of weights from one tractor to another on the track.
Number one (1) puller will be the test puller for each class. At that time the judges will
make the decision on the #1 pullers full pull whether to leave the stone boat "as is" or to
subtract weight on the stone boat. At no time will weight be added to the stone boat prior to
the beginning of the weight class. The track width will be maintained at 40 feet.
Any disqualifications on the first attempt bars a second attempt.
Contestants will be allowed two(2) attempts. (If not in the right gear or he/she stops
before the 10' mark)
33. All tractors must be in neutral or park while being hitched & unhitched. (Transmission
selector)
34. The operator must remain seated during the pull & must have complete control of the
tractor at all times.
35. During the pull, tractors will remain in the same gear they started to pull with. The
shifting of torque amplifiers will not be allowed.
No portion of the tractor may interfere with the boat or the boat's hitch during a pull.
A signal from the track official indicating a disqualification must be immediately obeyed.
If not obeyed the contestant will not be allowed to pull for the rest of the day.
38. Track Officials will determine a "full pull" as mandated by the track & track conditions. A
"normal full pull" will be 100ft.
39. The sled MUST be started parallel with track boundaries but the tractor can hook up
to 30 degrees from sled.
40. Starting position of the stone boat will be parallel to the track, not on an angle. The
pullback tractor operator can be asked to potion the stone boat to the right or left of the
track, but the stone boat will be parallel to the track. All pulls must start with a tight chain.
NO Jerking Permitted.
41. Tractors must remain in the boundaries of the contest course, or the puller will be
disqualified. "Out of Bounds" line should continue for 20ft past the finish line for a "full pull".
Tractors must stay within the line even if the tractor has completed a "full pull". If the track
conditions do not allow the out of bounds line to be installed past the "full pull" line or if the
cut off bounds line were not installed then rule #41 does not exist past the "full pull" line.
Classes 1-7 Tractors owned by parents of a 16 yr old that is used in everyday farming
operation & is driven by the 16 yr old, that has completed a tractor safety course, will be
able to compete in Classes 1-7.
Classes 8-11 Tractors owned by parents of a 16 yr old that used in everyday farming
operation & is driven everyday by the 16 yr old, that has completed a tractor safety course &
has a learner's permit or drivers license, will be able to compete in classes 8-11
The rules have been revised by the pulling committee in 2010. They were revised to
comply with our Insurance Company and with the Edge&ta Stone Boat Safety Rules.
