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.











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.

I'll send them an email

[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

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: