Big Bend Farm Antique Club

Antique Tractor Pulling Rules

Revised February 2025

Normal Weight Classes (Subject to Change)

Division 1 - 3 MPH (5000, 5500, 6000)

Division 2 - 4 MPH (4500, 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500)

Powder Puff-female contestants - 4 MPH (5000)

  1. Tractor Eligible for Pull: Naturally aspirated antique and classic tractor whose series were produced in 1959 and earlier. Engines must be of the same make and number of cylinders as originally equipped. No headers or homemade manifolds (intake or exhaust). Single exhaust unless originally equipped otherwise. Custom or modified wheels, hubs, front axles, or lower bolsters are allowed, but distance from front to rear axle must remain original (no altered wheelbase). Propane is allowed as a primary fuel source (no propane or nitrous injection).

    Division 1 tractors must be equipped with stock air filter, 15x5x38 uncut max tire, 18 inch drawbar. Division 1 tractors are eligible to pull Division 2 classes.

  2. Driver Requirements: All drivers must be 18 years or older or have written consent of parent or Guardian. Each driver/parent/guardian must sign a release before pulling. Those drivers under 18 years of age must have wheelie bars able to support the weight of the tractor and a functioning kill switch. Tractors are subject to inspection and any violation of this rule will result in a disqualification with no refund of entry money. A parent or Guardian assisting a driver under the age of 18 may assist in tractor operations and safety. The parent or Guardian shall not walk past the driver’s position of the puller and shall only assist in tractor operations. The parent/Guardian will not assist in track position or give assistance on proper pulling lanes. A valid club membership card must be presented at registration.

  3. Entrants requirements: If there are 10 or less tractors in a class two hooks per tractor will be allowed with separate drivers. Only one prize money per tractor will be paid. All hook fees are $25. No less than three hooks are required to constitute a class.

  4. Tires Allowed: All classes, 15x5x38 (400x38 metric) max is allowed. Division 1 is non cut and no alterations to the tires. Division 2 top cut tires are allowed. The leading edge of the tread bar cannot be altered in anyway.

  5. Speed Requirements: Division 1 is 3 MPH, Division 2 is 4 MPH, and Powder Puff is 4 MPH. Any horn beyond a 100 feet will result in a disqualification (no warning horns). Distance cones are for the driver’s visual reference only. Any distance decisions will be at the sled operator’s discretion.

  6. Drawbar Requirements: Max. height for division 1 is 18 inches, division 2 and Powder Puff is 20 inches. Drawbars must be ridged in all directions and not adjustable from the driver’s seat. A pull ring or twisted Clevis is required. Top of the hitch adjuster cannot be above the centerline of the axle or hub. Drivers must start from a tight chain. Jerking of the sled at any time will result in a disqualification. Weights and brackets must not interfere with hitching and unhitching. “Center of Axle” for all applicable measurements is understood to be the wheel hub.

  7. Safety Requirements: Wheelie bars are strongly recommended but not required unless the driver is under the age of 18. Kill switches are also required for drivers under the age of 18. Drivers must remain in the seat, hands on wheel, hand brake, clutch, or throttle during their pull. Any weight or part lost on the track while hooked to the sled will result in a disqualification. A running tractor must be attended by a responsible person at all times.

  8. Weight Requirements: Front mounted weights cannot extend past 11 feet from the center of rear axle. Wheel wights cannot extend beyond 12 inches from side of the tire. Rear mounted weights cannot extend beyond the rear most plane or the tires. All weights must be secure.

  9. Weigh-in: Weigh-in will begin 1 hour before the first class. After Weigh in, tractors must remain in the staging area. If a tractor returns to the pit area, it must re-weigh or be disqualified.

  10. Pulling Procedures: Entrants will pull in order of a lottery drawing. The first puller in the first class will be considered the “Test Puller”, and has the option to re-pull in the 3rd position. All other classes will be determined by the sled operator. If the Test Puller is disqualified for cause on their first attempt, the re-pull option is void and the Test Puller designation will revert to the next puller in the scheduled order. All pullers will be allowed two attempts to move the sled to the 75 foot mark.

  11. Rules Non-compliant: Any eligible tractor, not rules compliant will be allowed to pull exhibition at the end of the class. Hook fee is $25 and must be a club member. Speed and hitch rules still apply.

  12. Summary: Pullers bear the responsibility of verification for any compliance issues that may come into question. Our most important rule is “Be Safe and Have Fun”.

    Tractor Pull Officials Have Final Judgement Over Events & Rules

    Big Bend Farm Antique Club will not be held responsible for any accidents, loss, or damage during an event. All pullers must be club members. Dues are $15 per year and expire the last day of December each year. Pullers under 18 years old are exempt from membership fees if accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a club member.