1. Tractors must be 30 years or older

2. Maximum drawbar height: 18"

3. Minimum drawbar length: 15" from centre of axle to hitch

4. Tractor governor must be functional — no wires or strings

5. Weights must be securely attached and not behind the rear axle

6. 3-point hitches must use rigid stay bars; no trailer balls — clevis or eye rings only

7. First come, first pull order

8. Tractor must be in neutral when hitching or unhitching

9. Operator must be seated during the pull — no riders at any time

10. Spectators must stay behind ropes; only officials/helpers allowed on the track

11. Pull ends when forward motion stops or tractor leaves the track

12. Stop immediately when red flag is waved

13. Sled’s tape measure is the only official distance

14. First puller in class may keep pull or retry as 3rd in order

15. In the event of a tie, a one-time pull-off will occur

16. First-place finishers may move to next class (without added weight or hook fee)

17. No drugs, alcohol, or horseplay — results in disqualification

18. Insurance is required; participants must sign a waiver

19. Operators must be 16+ or accompanied by an adult at all times

20. Pullers may re-enter in a heavier class with added weight and an additional hook fee

1. Max tire size: 26x12x12

2. All added weights must be securely attached and located ahead of rear axle

3. Wheelie bars: pads must be min 3” square or tires min 4” x 1”, no more than 6” off the ground and at least 6” behind the tires

4. Minimum age: 12 (with adult supervision); 16+ may pull alone

5. Operators must remain seated during the pull

6. Pull order will be assigned at registration

7. Chain must remain tight — no jerking

8. Flagman/track officials have final say on all decisions

9. Commitment cone at 25’ — if you don’t pass it, you may restart once

10. No passengers, horseplay, foul language, or alcohol allowed

11. Insurance is required; under 16s must have parent/guardian consent on form

12. All tractors must be weighed and classed by a track official

13. “Factory” configuration = original manufacturer’s design

14. Modified hitch: min 1.5” hole, max 13” height, must accept 3/8" slip hook or clevis

15. Any parts or weights falling off = disqualification

16. Helmets required – CSA or DOT approved

17. Kill switch must disable ignition and any powered fuel source

18. Officials may update rules at any time for safety

19. Unless using a factory muffler, all exhaust must point upward

Note: Garden tractor pulls are for demonstration and fun only — no prizes are awarded.

• 800 lbs

• 1000 lbs

• 1100 lbs

• 1250 lbs
  (Competitors may enter up to 2 classes only)

• Factory lawnmower build with rear fenders

• Stock engine (1 or 2 cylinder)

• Working governor, max 3800 RPM (random checks may occur)

• Hitch above axle: wheelie bars required

• Hitch below axle: wheelie bars recommended

• Non-factory mower frame/configuration

• Wheelie bars required

• Modified engine or transmission (e.g. snowmobile/motorcycle engine)

• Up to 4-cylinder gas engine allowed

• Alcohol or turbocharged engines permitted

• Must have a safety kill switch at rear

• Front extended weights allowed