10,000 lb. Hot Farm Rules
General Requirements
1. All tractors must be certified before pulling season starts. Any changes made will require a new certification.
2. Tractors do not need to re-weigh after pulling.
3. No pulling into pits or pulling side shields off of tractor until class is over.
Safety Requirements
1. Tractors must be equipped with seat belt and driver must wear seat belt during pull.
2. All tractors must have tip over (wheelie) bars. Tip over bars must extend a minimum of 32 inches behind center of rear axles and be a minimum of 20 inches apart. Pads must be a minimum of 5 inches square and must not be more than 10 inches off the ground. Tip over bars must be capable of supporting weight of the tractor when a jack is placed under them and are subject to approval of a tech committee member. Tip over (wheelie) bars cannot be connected to drawbar support.
3. Exhaust pipe must have two 5/16" bolts in the vertical portion of the exhaust pipe. Bolts must be installed 90 degrees to each other.
4. Driver must wear fire suit and helmet during pulling.
5. A working 2 lb. fire extinguisher must be kept on the tractor.
6. Tractor must be equipped with approved safety blanket and tie bars.
7. Roll over protective structure (ROPS) required.
8. Driver's seat must be strong and in original position. Driver will remain seated at all times.
9. All drivers shall place tractor in neutral and have foot off the clutch while hooking to and from the sled.
10. Weights shall not interfere with hitch.
Engine/Feature Requirements
1. Tractors will be limited to a maximum of 540 (1% tolerance) cubic inch displacement on turbo engines.
2. Tractors may run unlimited RPMs. If turning over 3000 RPMs tractors must have Super Farm safety equipment.
3. Tractors can run one turbo: 3-inch maximum in and out. May be checked at any time. Map enhancers permitted.
4. Tractors must be equipped with spring loaded throttle with air kill.
5. No nitrous oxide, ice, methanol, alcohol, propane, propylene oxide, nitro-methane or oxygenated fuel allowed. Only number two diesel or red died fuel allowed. If fuel has unusual odor or color it must be dumped before tractor is allowed to pull. Only fuel additive allowed is for added pump lubrication. Water injection permitted. Absolutely no water additives except for pump lubricant. If water has unusual odor or color it will have to be dumped before allowed to pull.
6. Tractors may run up to 24.5 double cut tires.
7. Tractors cannot pull from clevis. Must use approved drawbar. Drawbar hitch point is to be 18" from center of pulling axle and a maximum of 20" in height. Drawbar is to be rigid in all directions. Hitching eye is to be a minimum of 3" in diameter and a minimum of 3/4" in thickness. Drawbar must have one inch of steel from outside of hole to outside of drawbar. Drawbar will be measured on the track before tractor hooks. Tip over (wheelie) bars cannot be connected to drawbar support.
8. Drawbars will be checked when tractor pulls onto the scales.
9. Electric fuel pumps are permitted.
10. Side shields are required on all tractors and must be easy to remove. 16 gauge steel, 3/8" lexion, or 1/4" aluminum allowed.
11. No aluminum heads will be allowed.
12. Tractors may pull in any gear.
13a. All tractors will have RPM monitored by tach with recall on all sleds. All tractors are required to have a working four magnet two wire pickup wired to back of tractor with three prong male plug on tractor. No exceptions.
13b. If tach doesn't work the tractor will drop to last and fix it. If tach still does not work tractor will be checked with hand held tach.
14. Replacement blocks are allowed but must be manufacturer specified or recommended for that model.
15. All tractors must have working rear brakes.
16. All tractors must have a positive throttle stop on pump.
17. Tractors must follow NTPA rule on total length and wheelbase.
18. All tractors must have safety blanket.
