Vermont Tractor Pullers Association
Super Stock
1100 lbs & 1200 lbs
2015-2018
Driver Eligibility:
1.
General Rules apply.
2.
Drivers must be 16 years old and capable of operating the tractor in a safe manner.
3.
Helmet, fire suit, and closed toe shoes REQUIRED.
a. Head sock and gloves are recommended if running an alcohol tractor.
4.
A tractor may be entered only once per class.
5.
A super stock tractor competing in the super stock class cannot move up a class in the same event.
Chassis:
6.
Maximum wheelbase is 56 inches.
7.
Maximum distance from center of rear axle to farthest point forward is 96 inches.
8.
Engine and transaxle must be from OEM produced garden components.
9.
Tractor must have a stock appearing hood and grill (nose piece). Switching to another factory sheet metal is
permissible.
10.
Tractors must have fenders to protect driver from the rear tires. Fenders should extend a minimum of 4
inches out over the tires. Tractors must have at least a 3 inch seat back.
11.
No additional power source attached to drive line.
12.
Wheelie bars must be rigid in all directions and able to support the tractor and driver in the heaviest class.
Each skid shoe must be a minimum of 1.5”x 2” or the use of 5” round wheels 1” wide is allowed. Tractor must
have 2 skid shoes or 2 wheels. The wheelie bars must be a minimum of 5” from the rear most part of the tire
and maximum of 10”. The bars must be a maximum of 5” from ground to bottom of skid shoes or wheels. A
vertical bumper bar 6” in height in rear most position is required. Weights on back of tractor must be contained
up to 1” before end of the wheelie bars. (Refer to diagram in back of book)
13.
Maximum hitch height is 13”. Must provide own clevis or straight flat plate with 1 ½” hole with a dead man
zone of 3” on each side of the hitch. Hitch must be rigid in all directions. The kill switch must be centered
approximately 10”-12” above the hitch in this area. (Refer to diagram in back of book)
14.
ALL TRACTORS MUST HAVE a minimum of a 1 lb fully charged fire extinguisher on board in reach of
operator. A functional gauge on the fire extinguisher is REQUIRED.
Engine:
15.
Engines must be commercially available naturally aspirated garden tractor engines. V-Twin type
configuration, Single-Cylinder OHV, Single-Cylinder flat head and opposed twin flat heads allowed.
16.
Maximum engine size will be as follows: V-Twin OHV = Methanol 45 cubic inches, V-Twin OHV = Gasoline 48
cubic inches, Single-Cylinder OHV = 45 cubic inches and Flat head engines (twin and single) = 52.5 cubic
inches.
17.
No restrictions on valve lift.
18. Cylinder Head:
a. OHV engines are allowed to run valve cover spacers.
b. Flat heads and OHV engines with nonmodified factory OEM heads (weld or epoxy area smaller inch
than a nickel). Will run 1100#/1200# with 13 inch hitch.
c. OHV engines with recast or welded heads. Will run 1050#/1150# with 12.5 inch hitch.
19. Fuel Systems: Natural Aspiration only.
a. OHV engines carburetor is limited to one. Maximum venture size or restrictor plate will be 1.200
inches. No air entering after the 1.200 inch restriction.
b. Flat head engines can run any Naturally Aspirator fuel system. Carbureted engines will run
1100#/1200# with 13 inch hitch. Fuel injected engines will run 1050#/1150# with 12.5 inch hitch.
20. Weight and hitch height handicaps can be changed by majority vote at any drivers’ meeting. Only
pullers in the Garden Division will be allowed to vote.
21.
Engine Shielding Rules for single cylinder tractors only: 1/8 inch steel or 3/16 inch aluminum on external side
of cylinder extending from head gasket to frame. Shield must be attached to frame at the bottom and the block
at both upper corners.
22.
Engine and driven components must be shielded with stock shields or 1/8 inch steel or 3/16 inch aluminum,
360 degrees.
23.
No Fin or Cast Flywheels.
24.
Fuel: Gasoline or Methanol only. These are two U.S. Federal Grades. Grade A and AA, either grade is
permitted.
25.
No pressurized fuel tanks and NO nitrous oxide or nitro-methane allowed.
26.
Must have a “dead man” throttle. Throttle shaft must have a return spring in case of a breakage in linkage.
27.
ALL TRACTORS MUST HAVE a functional breakaway kill switch to cut engine, and fuel pump if tractor has
electric fuel pump. (Refer to diagram in back of book)
Tires and Wheels:
28.
Maximum tire size: 26 x 12.00 x 12. Alterations allowed.