New England John Deere Expo IV Pulling Rules

Operators:

Written permission of owner or parent if operator is under 18

NO switching within or between classes

NO alcoholic beverages before or during pull

Must remain seated, be in full control, operate safely

Will, with owner, assume full responsibility for accidents

Will NOT back up to stoneboat with hitcher in the way

Tractors:

Stock farm tractors, ag tread, original option sizes, forward rotation tires

NO cut or ground tires; steel wheels permitted

NO alternative fuels

Hood, grill and all wheels must be in place if original equipment

Maximum drawbar height, 20"; length, 36" min, 22" from axle centerline

Std straight or twist clevis, must accept stoneboat chain hook

NO hooking above drawbar with pin and hammerstrap, truck towhooks, etc.

Governor bypass prohibited

Must have min 18" exhaust up or factory system, working rear brakes

Weighed with operator

Weights:

Stock weights, securely attached to wheels or front frame

Max: 1 set rears on L, LA, H, M, MT, 40, 420, 430, B, C, GP, 50

2 sets A, G, 520, 530, 60, 620, 630, 70, D

3 sets 720, 730, R, 80, 820, 830

NO suitcases

Safety:

Safe operation at all times, NO passengers at any time

Must stop on signal from a judge, be in neutral when hitching or unhitching, with

hands extended, NO foot on clutch, hand type engaged

Pulling:

Random draw order, drawn at signup

Stoneboat, start with tight hitch, NO jerk pulls, 3 tries for 8 foot pull

Tractors being repaired, readied, missing turn pull last

Tractor tires must stay within course boundaries

General:

Violation of any rule constitutes a disqualification

Operators to attend meeting at scales at 8:45 AM

Pull governed by 2 or more judges, all decisions final

NO pit crew or operator coaching, parade rides or track packing

Reasonable rules cannot cover every eventuality, judges' discretion will prevail,

including safety, operation, equipment, good sportsmanship and common sense.

Safety will be paramount including judges, spectators, and operators.

Scales:

Scales will be open at 7:30 AM, pull will start at 9:00 AM.

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Classes:

2500#, 3000#, 3500#, 4500#, 5500#, 6500#, 7500#, 8500#, 10500#

Ribbons, 4 places, no entry fee

Pull: Sunday, August 22, 2010

Only Exhibited tractors allowed to pull, none "off the street".