Truck and Tractor Pull

New Haven Open Farm Tractor Pull
July 11th 2026
Rules and Regulations

1. Before a puller can enter a tractor in an Open Farm class, the tractor they are entering must first pull in a Farm
   class and must be able to meet the horsepower requirements of that Farm class. The tractor must enter the same
   weight Open Farm class as it does Farm class. The only exception is the 6,000 lbs. Farm Class tractors, they may
   enter in class.
2. ENTRY FEE of $15 per class.
3. Classes:
   G) 0 – 7,500 lbs.* 8 MPH – 16.9×38 tire size**
   H) 7,501 – 9,500 lbs.* 9 MPH – 18.4×38 tire size **
   I) 9,501 – 11,500 lbs.* 10 MPH – 20.8×38 tire size**
   J) 11,501 – 13,500 lbs.* 11 MPH – 20.8×42 tire size **
   K) 13,501 – 17,000 lbs.* 12 MPH – 24.5×42 tire size**
   *Weight of tractor includes driver
   **Tires must be of proper size or the equivalent. Formula to determine equivalent: (width x 2) + diameter
4. If a tractor is found to be illegal in the Farm pull, that particular tractor will not be able to participate in any Open
   Farm Class.
5. The maximum speed will be recorded by the pulling sled. If the maximum speed is exceeded during the pull, a
   horn will sound from the sled. Each puller has from the start of the pull to the 100 ft. mark to set their speed. If the
   puller exceeds the maximum speed past the 100 ft. mark, the puller is then disqualified. Although, the puller can
   continue to pull as long as there is an effort to meet the maximum speed, otherwise the pull will be terminated.
6. RPM limit of 3,000 RPM’s.
7. No hand-cut or hand sharpened tires allowed. No tire chains or rear duals allowed
8. Drawbar height limit will be 21 inches. Minimum length of drawbar will be 20 inches from center of rear axle.
   All tractors must use clevis with 3” x 3 ¾” opening or hitch with 3” x 3 ¾” opening allowing hook to swing free.
9. An open path of 12” wide above the point of hook is recommended to allow the workers adequate room to safely
   hook and unhook the sled. Hanging weights on three-point arms is highly discouraged. If weights are hung on three
   point arms or if a quick hitch is on a tractor, it CAN NOT be able to drop. It MUST be fastened mechanically to the
   tractor (ie. chained to the roll bar, propped up with metal blocks) so that when the three-point arms are attempted to
   be lowered from the operators station, they are safely supported by a secondary means.
10. Removal of items such as hoods and other items which may create a safety hazard will not be allowed. All
    tractors must use two front wheels.
11. All weights must be bolted or securely fastened to the tractor. Any loss of weights will result in
    disqualification. Any front-end weight cannot extend more than 24 inches in front of the factory hood of the tractor.
12. Contestants must be 14 years of age to participate, contestants under 18 years of age must have written consent
    of parent or guardian.
13. If a puller is not ready when their turn comes, they will be disqualified.
14. Unsportsmanlike conduct before, during or after tractor pull will mean disqualification, also forfeiture of entry
    fee plus prize money won.
    11a.m. to 3 p.m. – Sign-up and weigh in lower arena (All Farm, Open Farm and Street Stock Trucks)
    3 p.m. – Farm Tractor pull begins (Open Farm Tractor pull directly follows Farm Tractor Pull)
    4 p.m. – Street Stock Truck Pull begins
    7 p.m. – Xcaliber Pulling begins
    Admission Lower arena: Adults: $15.00 Children ages 6–12: $5
    Any questions contact Allen Scheer: 573-680-1543 or visit www.nychf.com