Posted by AlexLV on June 24, 2009 at 12:52:31 from (69.54.144.116):
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!
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