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We apply the word ‘tractor’ loosely as, apart from the standard farm classes and the vintage (traditional) machines, the only other similarity between what you see and hear on the track and what is working on the farm, are the rear tyres. Most of today’s modified tractors are more than awesome.
Not satisfied with the power and noise generated by big engines like Chevrolet 454 or 600 cubic inch motors, which can produce in excess of 1000 horse power, tractors pullers have devised methods of coupling two or even three of these engines together. Others have gone for a more exotic flavour and sourced their power from a Chieftain tank, WW2 Fighter Aircraft and even Jet Aircraft.
Then there are the ‘mini’ tractors that utilise their own special sled. These machines compete in classes defined by maximum weight limits of 770kg up to 950kg, which includes the driver. It is not surprising that every opportunity for reducing the overall weight of the tractor is taken. These incredible machines do not run radiators or water pumps to keep the engines cool, or alternators to charge the battery. Imagine, if you can, an assortment of Ford, Chevrolet and Chrysler V8’s, two screaming Mazda Rotary engines coupled together, a Jaguar V12, two Leyland P76 V8’s and even, at one stage a turbo charged Holden 6 cylinder and Mamba Jet Turbine Engine.
The ATPA is made up of eight different pulling classes. Each is unique in its own ways.
Each class section only shows pulling vehicles that are registered for the current competition season, this is due to space considerations as well as maintenance of the site. We hope to provide a Historic Pulling Vehicle page in future to show some of the fantastic vehicles from times gone by.