Rough and Tumble Engineers
Historical Association, Inc.
Box 9, Kinzers, PA 17535-0009
 
2010 R&T Stock Garden Tractor Pull Rules
NOTES:
  • All operators must be members of Rough and Tumble.
  • All operators must be a minimum of 10 years of age.
  • All operators 10-15 years of age must have a guardian as a member of Rough and Tumble.
  1. Garden tractors are to be built to manufacturing specifications.
  2. The operator must be able to demonstrate they can operate the tractor safely.
  3. Both front wheels shall stay in contact with the ground. Unsafe Condition will be flagged.
  4. Hitch point shall be no higher than one inch below center line of rear axle and not exceeding 10 inches in height.
  5. No cut tires, chains, dual wheels, or four-wheel drive garden tractors.
  6. Engine shall be original make for that tractor.
  7. Engine RPM shall not exceed 4000 RPM. (Tachometer will be utilized at pull to check if necessary)
Weight Classes
600lbs, 700 lbs, 800 lbs, 900 lbs, 1000 lbs, 1100 lbs, 1200 lbs, 1300 lbs, 1400 lbs
 
Clauses for all garden tractor pulling
  1. Operators must stay seated and have one hand on steering wheel at all times
  2. All weights must be securely fastened
  3. The pulling committee reserves the right to reject any tractor or driver not complying with the published rules
  4. The pulling committee's decisions are final
  5. We want are pulls to be a safe and fun time for the spectators, pull operators, and participants. Experience indicates the necessity for establishing and publishing rules for everyone to follow to ensure that we do have a fun and safe time.
  6. Tractor forward speed may not pass the flagman. Violation will cause immediate disqualification.
Thank you from the Pulling Committee:
   Bill Hughes-Chairman
   Jay Davidson
   Jacob Davidson
   Seth Bich
   Tim Koser
 
   Dave Burk
   Ed Wolf
   Steve Koser
   Steve McCoy, R&T Safety Coordinator

*Bold print indicates changes
 
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