Tractor Pulls

[Bushie]

Took my son to the Tractor Pulls at Wakefield Park (Goulburn) yesterday, I hadn't seen them since the early 80s when I was working in Dubbo, anyway something different for the day.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/02/98.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/05/1027.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/02/99.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/02/100.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/02/101.jpg

Even the baby ones are serious gear (V12 Jag engine)


Bushie

[one_iota]

Hi Bushie,

The last tractor I drove was 30 years ago: a grey Massey Ferguson

What is the aim: the fastest over a quarter mile with a plough on the back?

[Bushie]

As best I can gather (missed the start when they probably explained the rules) the trailer they tow has wheels at rear and flat plate skid at front, as they go down the track (~100m) a weight is moved forwards over the skid until they either run out of power or traction. If they make the 100m the wight is increased for subsequent runs. Yester day the small tractors had around 1000 kg sitting on the skid the larger ones up to 5200kg.


Bushie

[one_iota]

I reckon that Speedweek on SBS TV Sunday Afternoons should cover this.

:idea: I'll send them an email https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[matbor]

On foxtel, ESPN channel normally they have the US tractor pulls and boy are there some wild tractors !!!

[Phoenix]

I usually get to see some at the Sheffield steamfest, i'll have to make sure I take a few pics this year :wink:

[cewilson]

Originally posted by Phoenix
I usually get to see some at the Sheffield steamfest, i'll have to make sure I take a few pics this year :wink:


When is it getting held???

I might have to join you if it's after May! :wink:

[Andrewpv01]

They make my 50hp tractor look like a toy https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Andrew

[Phoenix]

Originally posted by cewilson+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cewilson)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Phoenix
I usually get to see some at the Sheffield steamfest, i'll have to make sure I take a few pics this year :wink:


When is it getting held???

I might have to join you if it's after May! :wink:[/b][/quote]

Sorry, I'm pretty sure that it's in march. I'll be there both days wit hteh Defence Transport Heritage of tasmania.

[cewilson]

Originally posted by Phoenix+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Phoenix)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Originally posted by cewilson@
<!--QuoteBegin-Phoenix
I usually get to see some at the Sheffield steamfest, i'll have to make sure I take a few pics this year :wink:


When is it getting held???

I might have to join you if it's after May! :wink:

Sorry, I'm pretty sure that it's in march. I'll be there both days wit hteh Defence Transport Heritage of tasmania.[/b][/quote]


What dates - may still be coming back in March for a few days yet!

Gotta use my last leave entitlements before I get out! :wink:

[Phoenix]

Looks like it will be on the Sat 11th - Mon 13th March 2006 at sheffield

[one_iota]

Originally posted by one_iota
I reckon that Speedweek on SBS TV Sunday Afternoons should cover this.

:idea: I'll send them an email https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I sent an email to:

speedweek@ave.com.au

the site is www.speedweek.com.au

Maybe they would be interested in covering this?

[Phoenix]

Originally posted by Phoenix
Looks like it will be on the Sat 11th - Mon 13th March 2006 at sheffield

And they are going to be having 4wd pulls this year as well, you've got crawler gears don't you chris :twisted:

[cewilson]

Originally posted by Phoenix+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Phoenix)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Phoenix
Looks like it will be on the Sat 11th - Mon 13th March 2006 at sheffield

And they are going to be having 4wd pulls this year as well, you've got crawler gears don't you chris :twisted:[/b][/quote]


Yeah I do - but it's not gonna be quick like a V8 though! :?

[LoadedDisco]

Last time I saw a tractor pull it was at a Land Rover exhibition in Victoria about 20 years ago. It was great and after the competition had ended any jo blog and his 4x4 could line up for an attempt. Great day https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I think this was when Land Rover bought out the new look 110 and Defenders. There where mud running course hill clime and the tractor pull.
Also a test track to take prospective buyers around to let them feel how it travelled on 4x4 terrain.

[Phoenix]

Originally posted by cewilson+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cewilson)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Originally posted by Phoenix@
<!--QuoteBegin-Phoenix
Looks like it will be on the Sat 11th - Mon 13th March 2006 at sheffield

And they are going to be having 4wd pulls this year as well, you've got crawler gears don't you chris :twisted:


Yeah I do - but it's not gonna be quick like a V8 though! :?[/b][/quote]

I don't think that speed matters in these comps.

What is really funny in the tractor pukks is to see the tractors struggling to pull these trailers, and an old traction engine just huffed and puffed and hauled it the whole way https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Bushie]

Traction and Torque - Its about all that matters.


Bushie

[RoverOne]

Great pics, but like all racing the vehicles stop resembling what there supposed to be....the only thing tractor is the wheels.

Cheers
Bryce

[Bushie]

Slightly over fuelled ???


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HiG5EgGJ3Y


Martyn