Hello Gents!
I've got a Ford LT 12.5HA that I want to get set up for pulling at our local tractor pull next July. Back story on the tractor is that my father in law bought it brand new, but it has sat outside blistering in the sun for the last 10+ years. My wife has fond memories when she was little of her dad bungy cording down the drive pedal(osha cover your eyes) and letting her mow the yard until he came back out to stop it.
The tractor has a Briggs 12.5 HP motor that is belt driven to a hydro-static tranny/rear end. Specs say it is a 600lb tractor, not sure if that included the mower deck and/or fluids. I weigh 150lbs and am hoping to run the tractor in the stock class under 750lbs catagory. So with out delay, here are some questions I have generated.
1. Per the rules is says I can run a 26x12-12 tire max, at the stock hp is that the size tire I will want to run for max traction without being under powered? I could run the 23x10.50-12 if that would transfer the stock power best.
2. I don't know how the rear end is set-up? I assume it's an "open" rear end as in one tire can spin with the other stopped. Is there something that I need to do to lock the rear tires together or is this a non issue?
3. The wheels that are on it are a shaft type mount as in they must be splined or similar and are held on by a snap ring on the end of the axle. Is this type of setup going to hold up to pulling with an aggressive ag tire or do I need to swap to a stronger hub assembly?
4. If sticking with the stock wheel configuration, are 12"x12" wheels available for that shaft type mount?
5. How high off the ground will I want the bottom of the tire on the wheelie bar? Also how far center to center from the drive axle to wheelie axle?
6. I'm guessing that hugging the hitch as close as possible (6") to the center of the drive axle is best?
Here are the rules for the class I plan to run...
Stock Garden Tractors
1. Wheelie bars are recommended.
2. Three weight classes: 0-750 lbs., 751-950 lbs., and 951-1200 lbs with driver
3. There will be a separate class for dual wheel garden tractors.
4. Tire size not to exceed 26" x 12" x 12"
5. Hitch height 13 inches max. no closer than 6 inches from center line of rear axle
6. Weights will not be more than 18 inches forward from the fixed front of the tractor (NON-MOVING PARTS).
7. Must have proper engine for model of tractor- same horsepower as original
8. Can't have any modifications other than tire size
Thank you so much for the help you can give
I've got a Ford LT 12.5HA that I want to get set up for pulling at our local tractor pull next July. Back story on the tractor is that my father in law bought it brand new, but it has sat outside blistering in the sun for the last 10+ years. My wife has fond memories when she was little of her dad bungy cording down the drive pedal(osha cover your eyes) and letting her mow the yard until he came back out to stop it.
The tractor has a Briggs 12.5 HP motor that is belt driven to a hydro-static tranny/rear end. Specs say it is a 600lb tractor, not sure if that included the mower deck and/or fluids. I weigh 150lbs and am hoping to run the tractor in the stock class under 750lbs catagory. So with out delay, here are some questions I have generated.
1. Per the rules is says I can run a 26x12-12 tire max, at the stock hp is that the size tire I will want to run for max traction without being under powered? I could run the 23x10.50-12 if that would transfer the stock power best.
2. I don't know how the rear end is set-up? I assume it's an "open" rear end as in one tire can spin with the other stopped. Is there something that I need to do to lock the rear tires together or is this a non issue?
3. The wheels that are on it are a shaft type mount as in they must be splined or similar and are held on by a snap ring on the end of the axle. Is this type of setup going to hold up to pulling with an aggressive ag tire or do I need to swap to a stronger hub assembly?
4. If sticking with the stock wheel configuration, are 12"x12" wheels available for that shaft type mount?
5. How high off the ground will I want the bottom of the tire on the wheelie bar? Also how far center to center from the drive axle to wheelie axle?
6. I'm guessing that hugging the hitch as close as possible (6") to the center of the drive axle is best?
Here are the rules for the class I plan to run...
Stock Garden Tractors
1. Wheelie bars are recommended.
2. Three weight classes: 0-750 lbs., 751-950 lbs., and 951-1200 lbs with driver
3. There will be a separate class for dual wheel garden tractors.
4. Tire size not to exceed 26" x 12" x 12"
5. Hitch height 13 inches max. no closer than 6 inches from center line of rear axle
6. Weights will not be more than 18 inches forward from the fixed front of the tractor (NON-MOVING PARTS).
7. Must have proper engine for model of tractor- same horsepower as original
8. Can't have any modifications other than tire size
Thank you so much for the help you can give
