2012 Hot Farm Rules

The rules promulgated in these rules were adapted from the rules used by the Clarion County Fair, Pennsylvania and are intended as guidelines for the sport ‘HOT FARM’ Tractor pulling. Each owner or driver who participates in pulling events operated under these rules is fully responsible for the safety of his equipment. Nothing herein should be construed as a guarantee against injury or death to participants, crewmen, family members, bystanders or spectators. Each participant at a Full Pull Productions pulling event must assure that their equipment and replacement equipment throughout the season meets the safety requirements for this class.

Any tractor that has competed with the USA-EAST Limited Pro or Super Farm division in 2012 must submit to a complete ‘super tech’ prior to participating with the Hot Farms. Additionally any tractor competing more than twice (2) in the Limited Pro Stock / Super Farm will not be eligible in the “Hot” Farm tractor during that pulling season.

All ‘Hot Farm’ tractors must be stock appearing. All hoods, grills, fenders and frame must be stock appearing for make and model being pulled. Tractor must have a stock block or its

Water for cooling purposes of the turbo will be permitted. No types of accelerants or oxygen extenders or the like will be permitted.

Tractors must be equipped with steel hitching device not more than 1.5” thick with a 3.5” diameter opening. Cross sectional thickness must be measured 1” min. to 1.5” max. Pulling point must not be more than 1.5” from back edge of the pulling device.

Tractors must hitch to a stationary draw bar with a max. 20” height, and a minimum of 18” from the center of rear axle to the hitch point, a clevis is not permitted.

Any loss of weights or excess fluids or any part of the tractor during the pull, will result in a disqualification. Tarp straps are not allowed anywhere on the tractor.

OEM stock intake and exhaust manifolds must be used for that series engine (alterations for turbo mounting ONLY are allowed).

A single turbo-charger ONLY is permitted. There is no size restriction on the turbo-charger.

All tractors must have wheelie bars that are able to support the weight of the tractor.

Front weights may not extend more than 13’ from center of rear axle to the front of weights. Rear weights may not extend more than 6” past rear tires, and may not interfere with hooking device or ability to hook and unhook the tractor from the sled.

Tractors must have steel engine side shields
Tractors must use an approved blanket on the transmission and clutch area
All engine fans must be shrouded with factory shroud or 1/16” thick steel shroud
All tractors must have a safety kill switch or an air shutoff
Each tractor must have a 2.5 lb. dry chemical fire extinguisher accessible to the driver while operating the tractor

NOTE: A true farm stock tractor operating at no more than 10% over manufacturer’s RPM specifications is released from the safety equipment requirements.

The exhaust MUST discharge vertically and MUST have two (2) Grade 5 cross bolts (3/8”) in the exhaust elbow or pipe. Bolts must be installed 90 degrees to each other and within one (1) inch of each other as close to turbo as possible.

Driver must be a minimum of 18 years of age to pull in this class /or if ages 16 or 17/ must present a signed and notarized statement of permission from a parent or legal guardian.

Driver must remain seated and have at least one hand on the wheel at all times. Driver may not leave the seat of the tractor while it is running.



	2012 FULL PULL PRODUCTIONS OPEN ‘HOT FARM’ TRACTOR RULES ADOPTED: JANUARY 24, 2012 The rules promulgated in these rules were adapted from the rules used by the Clarion County Fair, Pennsylvania and are intended as guidelines for the sport ‘HOT FARM’ Tractor pulling. Each owner or driver who participates in pulling events operated under these rules is fully responsible for the safety of his equipment. Nothing herein should be construed as a guarantee against injury or death to participants, crewmen, family members, bystanders or spectators. Each participant at a Full Pull Productions pulling event must assure that their equipment and replacement equipment throughout the season meets the safety requirements for this class. WEIGHT CLASS: 10,000 pounds >when two classes are run: 9500lb. and 10500lb< Any tractor that has competed with the USA-EAST Limited Pro or Super Farm division in 2012 must submit to a complete ‘super tech’ prior to participating with the Hot Farms. Additionally any tractor competing more than twice (2) in the Limited Pro Stock / Super Farm will not be eligible in the “Hot” Farm tractor during that pulling season. All ‘Hot Farm’ tractors must be stock appearing. All hoods, grills, fenders and frame must be stock appearing for make and model being pulled. Tractor must have a stock block or its factory replacement. Diesel is the only acceptable fuel. A wide front-end is required for all competition tractors. No pressurized fuel tanks are permitted in this class. Water for cooling purposes of the turbo will be permitted. No types of accelerants or oxygen extenders or the like will be permitted. Tractors must be equipped with steel hitching device not more than 1.5” thick with a 3.5” diameter opening. Cross sectional thickness must be measured 1” min. to 1.5” max. Pulling point must not be more than 1.5” from back edge of the pulling device. Tractors must hitch to a stationary draw bar with a max. 20” height, and a minimum of 18” from the center of rear axle to the hitch point, a clevis is not permitted. Any loss of weights or excess fluids or any part of the tractor during the pull, will result in a disqualification. Tarp straps are not allowed anywhere on the tractor. OEM stock intake and exhaust manifolds must be used for that series engine (alterations for turbo mounting ONLY are allowed). Maximum Pump Size – ‘P Pump’. A single turbo-charger ONLY is permitted. There is no size restriction on the turbo-charger. 20.8” tires the largest allowed with cut tires permitted. All tractors must have wheelie bars that are able to support the weight of the tractor. Front weights may not extend more than 13’ from center of rear axle to the front of weights. Rear weights may not extend more than 6” past rear tires, and may not interfere with hooking device or ability to hook and unhook the tractor from the sled. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: (See Farm Stock note below) Tractors must have steel engine side shields Tractors must use an approved blanket on the transmission and clutch area All engine fans must be shrouded with factory shroud or 1/16” thick steel shroud All tractors must have a safety kill switch or an air shutoff Each tractor must have a 2.5 lb. dry chemical fire extinguisher accessible to the driver while operating the tractor NOTE: A true farm stock tractor operating at no more than 10% over manufacturer’s RPM specifications is released from the safety equipment requirements. The exhaust MUST discharge vertically and MUST have two (2) Grade 5 cross bolts (3/8”) in the exhaust elbow or pipe. Bolts must be installed 90 degrees to each other and within one (1) inch of each other as close to turbo as possible. Driver must wear a motor sport designed helmet. (Snell 80 or higher). Driver must be a minimum of 18 years of age to pull in this class /or if ages 16 or 17/ must present a signed and notarized statement of permission from a parent or legal guardian. All drivers must wear leather shoes and long pants. No more than one person is permitted on the tractor at any time. Driver must remain seated and have at least one hand on the wheel at all times. Driver may not leave the seat of the tractor while it is running.

OPEN ‘HOT FARM’ TRACTOR RULES