tractor weights

[colonel1958]

Where to place weights on antique tractor puller,16 inch high drawbar,medium lenght chain. This class is new to me. Simple stock oliver super 88,15x38 tires.

 

[cumminstinkerer]

hard to say, with my 700 case and a 20 inch drawbar with 18.4x38 and front weights 11 FT from center of rear axle its generally 1/3 of movable on front 2/3 on rear bar, or as close as you can split it, I also have a belly bar that in my heavier classes I will split the rear 2/3 and put 1/4 of that on the belly bar!

 

[showcrop]

What Cummins.......... posted. The track surface can make a huge difference as well. Watch what is happening to the pullers in the classes prior to yours. I have seen sometimes on a tight sticky track that you need all your movable weight and more up front, and on a soft track none at all.

 

[RCP]

Where to place weights on antique tractor puller,16 inch high drawbar,medium lenght chain. This class is new to me. Simple stock oliver super 88,15x38 tires.

I would start heavy on the front, until you get more experience, then you can adjust from there. I say heavy on the front because it is safer and less likely to scare the driver, as you learn you can make adjustments.

 

[Janicholson]

With a cast tub frame, the weight forward position may be less desirable But the best advice (if you are a new puller) is to watch Youtubes and others with Ollivers of that vintage. Jim