Cub in 1750 lb. pulling class

I'll be attending a tractor pull this weekend with my 1950 Cub, and I'm trying to figure out how to weight it properly.

The lightest class, I'm fairly certain, is 0 to 1750 lbs. Problem is, by my calculations my Cub already outweighs that class - I have one full set of wheel weights on it currently.

It's got hand lift, non-loaded 8-24 ag tread rear tires, non-loaded tri-rib 4.00x12 fronts, and is electric start with lights and distributor ignition. With no extra weights whatsoever on it, about what does it weigh (without me on it)? The Nebraska tractor test specs I've got on it says the one they tested weighed in at 1,477 lbs., and that being with no extra weights. Another figure I've found says 1300 lbs. for a non-elec. start, non-hyd. lift tractor.

I have no way of accurately weighing the tractor between now and when I weigh in at the pull. Also, I've never pulled before, only used my tractors around the farm.

To be sure not to go over the 1750 lb. class limit, I need to take the rear weights off, correct? My math is: (tractor=1500) + (me=130) + (front wheel weights=52) equals 1,682 lbs. That's 68 lbs. shy of 1750. Leave it at that, or add two 25 lb. barebells to try to get it right up to 1742, and hope my calculations aren't on the light side?

Thanks. And any pulling hints would be much appreciated!

Alex

I think your guess work as to weight is pretty close to accurate. I would have guessed 250 pounds for the starter, generator, battery, and lights. No idea on the lift, but adding the lift might get the tractor up to 1600 pounds. Add yourself and you have 1730 pounds. I think a preliminary weigh-in would be a good idea. Take it to a grain elevator or preferably the place where they will have the pull weigh-in. Scales vary.

Only hint I can give you on pulling is to read the rulebook and get your hitch up as high as allowed. That will improve the weight transfer to the rear.

A tachometer would be good to make sure you have the maximum permitted RPM for that tractor in the class you are pulling in.

You want to reduce tire pressure to increase the contact patch but how much tire pressure will depend on track conditions.

Good luck.

The closest scale that I know of would be at our local quarry, about 30 miles away.

Thanks for the tips!

Alex

The closest scale that I know of would be at our local quarry, about 30 miles away.

Thanks for the tips!

Alex

Most places I've been haven't been too picky what you use for weights. Chains, binders, bottle of water, big-@&& crescent wrench. You can get close with some imagination. I think you'd want your weight on back with the cub if you can add any. Talk to them if you are a bit over, they may let you pull your first time as long as you cut the weight before you go back. I've even seen guys recruit the 8 year old son of the guy he parked beside to make weight.