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General Tractor Rules
5500 Hot Farm 6500 Open Tractor 8200-9700 ProStock
1)
Hitch point of drawbar cannot exceed twenty (20) inches above level
ground.
2)
Hitch point must be at least eighteen (18) inches back from center of
rear axle.
3)
All weights must be secured on tractor; any object falling free of
tractor during the pull is a disqualification.
4) Wheelie bars must be able to support the weight of the tractor and be
less than ten (10) inches above ground.
5)
Factory sheet metal must be in place to cover engine compartment.
6)
Tractors must be equipped with a functioning kill switch to disable the
ignition system of a gasoline engine or an air shutoff system on
diesel engines.
7) All tractors must be equipped with roll cage and 5 point harness.
8)
Throttles must be of a dead
man type setup or (double spring return to idle). One spring on hand throttle,
and one on carburetor or injection
pump.
9)
Kill switch or air shutoff cables are to be mounted on same vertical
plane as the hitch point. Hookup
point is to be within 6 inches forward
of that vertical plane.
If necessary, mount shields or guides to prevent cables from being
pinched between weights or obstructions.
10) The exhaust pipe must have two (2) 3/8-inch bolts crossed to prevent
turbo parts flying out.
11) Tractors may pull with certified weights.
Vehicle will be certified by MMTTPA at the beginning of pulling season.
Number of different
size weights, inches of fuel and tire size will be
recorded. No aluminum or fiberglass
weights allowed.
12) Vehicle suspected of being over weight may be challenged by tech check,
and weighed with 2 other certified vehicles. Violators will
be disqualified for
1 year and 1 day.
13) New certifications during the pulling season will be accomplished
by verifying accuracy of scales with two certified vehicles.
14)
PTO shafts must be covered or locked out.
15) Tractors that run over 3100rpm must have steel or SFI certified flywheel, and pressure
plate, NO cast iron components allowed.
16) All tractors will be equipped with a SFI certified clutch blanket.
17) Drivers
in all tractor classes must wear a fire jacket, fire pants and DOT helmet in a
safe manner (jacket buttoned and helmet strap
connected) during the pull.
18) Hot Farm, Hot Stock, and Pro Stock Tractor rear end and
transmission must be stock appearing OEM, agriculture type. Using OEM
adaptor
plates.