Tractor Pulling Question

[Craftsmanlover24]

I want to know if I can use my Craftsman Tractor to PULL I put a pic in.
Shown here. And what I need to know about IT. :not_worth Same as my avatar.Oley Valley Community Fair (oley valey fair) Click on contest youll see the rest. This is were I want to pull

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9. Lawn class must be completely stock with muffler and PTO mower clutch, no mower deck, R.P.M. 3600.

I'd say yes you can...

[bontai Joe]

I'd say yes you can try and if you are just looking for the experience and to have fun, it should be a good day for you. But because of the way the weight classes are set, you could be competing against larger more powerful machines:

LAWN CLASSES
Class 1 TIRES R.P.M.
0-12 H.P. 0-950 lbs. 1050-12 Turf or Ag 3600
Class 2
0-20 H.P. 0-1050 lbs. 1050-12 Turf or Ag 3600
Class 3
0-20 H.P. 0-1000 lbs. 1050-12 Turf or Ag 4000
Class 4
0-20 H.P. 0-1100 lbs. 1050-12 Turf or Ag 4000

[dirtybernie]

it would be fun but if your using it to cut and work i would advise against it. alot of those guy's have a spare tractor just to pull with. it puts alot of wear and tear on parts.
just my .02
bernie

[Craftsmanlover24]

Well, See I'm in kinda of a bind because this tractor does not have a cast iron front axle. But i all ready reinfored that. :fing32: But know what if I blow a rear. that cost money. What about a kill switch. What kind tires do you think I should use. What would be the best do you think. Any other info I need to know please let me know. :not_worth Do you think ill have enough Horsepower 14.5. How much do you think to invest this. :confused:

[Bohica]

If that's your only machine I would not do it...That Craftsman is a good lawnmower but's not designed for anywhere near the level of stress your getting ready to subject it to...You could easily blow your light weight tranny and be out 25% of the original purchase price of the tractor...My advice would be to buy a good used tractor and fix it up for pulling.

[Ohioplowboy]

:ditto:


Too hard on it, and while fun, just not worth the expense...

You could always do this....with enough time and money, of course :trink39:

[Ingersoll444]

I wuld think you would be worlds ahead to throw down a little cash, and pick up an older GT of some kind. A old Cub would be perfect, but lots of other old school GT's would be good. Looks like a LOT of fun, and I am thinking of doing the same one of these days.

[Bohica]

Old shaft drive Cubs are worth their weight in gold to the pulling guys around here...They seem to be the weapon of choice! ROF