Antique Top Cut

  1. General Rules-  See general rules that apply to all tractors.
  2. Age- Those under 18 years of age must have a written parental/guardian permission and be able to operate a tractor in a safe manner.
  3. Safety- All tractors must have a working Kill Switch located at the rear of the tractor. All tractors must have wheelie bars capable of supporting the weight of the tractor. All  tractors must have a battery disconnect. All tractors must have a Fire Extinguisher. 
  4. Draw Bar/Hitch- Minimum 18” back from the center of the rear axle and a maximum 20” draw bar height. Hitch material cannot be thinner than ¾” and not thicker than 1.25”. Hitch has to have a 3.25” hole with 1” material thickness around the hole or a straight clevis bolted or pinned tightly to the drawbar with a minimum or 3.25” hole. No hitches adjusters above the centerline of the rear axle. Hitch must be rigid (No floating hitches).
  5. Weights- Weights must not extend past the rear tires. Cannot extend forward more than 11 feet from the center of the rear axle to the furthest point forward. Weights must be securely fastened to the tractor. 
  6. Tires and Rims- Maximum tire size is 15.5-38 on any width rim. Top Cut tires are allowed no alterations to the front edge is allowed. No purpose built pulling tires will be allowed. 
  7. RPM- All tractors are allowed 30% over factory rpms for that make and model. All rpms will be determined using the NATPA RPM chart. Any tractors not specified will go by manufacturer’s data. Rpm sensor to rear of the tractor is not mandatory but recommended. Top 3 placing tractors at each event are subject to RPM check. 
  8. Speed- Any gear is allowed. Shifting will be allowed. Speed limit is 4 mph. When the speed board is not available, pullers will use the club provided phone.
  9. Fuel- Tractors manufactured to run diesel can not be converted to gas or propane. Tractors must be naturally aspirated no turbos or blowers. Tractors must have a shut off valve located near the bottom of the fuel tank.
  10. Chassis/Engine- Tractors must have a stock appearing engine for that make and model. Must have stock frame, transmission, rear end and axle housings. Must have stock appearing heads. 
  11. Carburetor- Number of barrels, Throats, venturi must be Stock for that make and model of tractor.