Rules
- Keystone Mini Pullers
- Super Street 4×4 Trucks
- 2.6 Diesel Truck 4×4 Trucks
- Work Stock 4×4 Trucks
- Super Farm / Limited Pro
- Classic Pro Farm
- Factory Field Stock
- Central Ohio Tractor Pullers Association Division 5 Classic Super Stock
- Street Stock Semi
Keystone Mini Pullers
For complete rules and details please call Ray at 724-674-4053
Work Stock 4×4 Trucks
The Work Stock (WS) class is designed for daily-driven, on the road pickup trucks (full-bodied diesel pickup trucks). Valid DOT registration and license plates are mandatory. The vehicle may be two or four-wheel drive.
Designation: WS followed by competition number
Weight breaks: 8000 lbs. Weight is with driver
REGULATIONS:
Ballast: Ballast is permitted. Hanging front weights are prohibited. Ballast may be added in the bed of the truck. If used, ballast must be securely fastened to the bed. Final decisions rest with the NADM Technical Department.
Batteries: The batteries must be securely mounted. They may not be located in the driver compartment or forward of the radiator core support.
Body: The body must be the OEM truck body, including the full bed floor. The body must retain full sheet metal. Metal after-market hoods are permitted. Fiberglass is prohibited. The hood must be closed and securely latched while the vehicle is hooked to the sled. The complete OEM firewall and OEM floor pan is mandatory.
Brakes: Four-wheel hydraulic brakes are mandatory.
Chassis: The OEM chassis is mandatory. The engine must be in the OEM location for the body used. The vehicle must retain the full OEM chassis. Wheel tubs, back-half conversions, tube chassis, etc., are prohibited.
Cooling System: Radiators must be in the stock location and be of at least stock size.
Credentials: All drivers must have a valid state drivers license.
Driveline: An OEM transmission and transfer case are mandatory. They must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pickup.
Driver Restraint System: The OEM restraint system is mandatory and must be worn.
Engine: The engine is limited to a stock-appearing, OEM make-specific compression ignition engine. NITROUS OXIDE is prohibited along with other oxygen extenders as well as the use of PROPANE is also prohibited. All system components MUST be removed from the truck.
Exhaust: All vehicles must be equipped to direct exhaust upward. The exhaust must exit
rearward of the driver’s compartment. Stacks exiting through the hood or fender well are
prohibited. If the muffler or catalytic converter have been changed from stock, two 3/8 inch diameter bolts must be installed through the exhaust pipe in a cross pattern within one inch of each other as close to the turbo as is practical.
Fire Extinguisher System: A fire extinguisher system is permitted. It must be securely mounted.
Fuel: The fuel must be pump #1/#2 diesel only. Soy/Bio-diesel
fuel is permitted. Off-road diesel fuel is prohibited.
Fuel Injection Pump: The fuel injection pump is limited to a stock-appearing, OEM engine model-specific pump only. The use of multiple high-pressure common-rail fuel pumps is prohibited. Powerstroke engines with a single factory turbo may utilize a second HPOP. Pumps from different years in the same engine model may be interchanged.
Fuel System: The OEM fuel tank is mandatory and must be used. Racing fuel cells are prohibited and must be removed from the vehicle.
Harmonic Balancer: All engines turning 4500 RPM and higher must be equipped with a
harmonic balancer or damper meeting SFI Spec 18.1.
Hitch: The hitch must be a receiver-style hitch; reinforcements are permitted. Reinforcements must not extend forward of the centerline of the rear axle. Trick hitches are prohibited. The hooking point must be the rear-most point on the vehicle
and must be rearward of the stock location of the tailgate. The hitch must be horizontal to the ground and stationary in all directions. Bumpers may be notched or removed. The hitch’s height from the ground may not exceed 26 inches on 4wd units and 30 inches on 2wd units. The hooking point must have a minimum 3.750-inch inside diameter opening for the sled hook. The hooking point will be measured to the center of the clevis loop.
Interior: A complete interior, including dashboard, door panels, headliner, etc., is mandatory. Two matching front seats are mandatory. Aftermarket seats are permitted; they must be fully upholstered. All factory controls (lights, signals, horn, windows,
wipers, etc.) must be retained and be operative. The use of hand-throttle controls are
prohibited.
Rear End: Non-OEM rear-end housings are prohibited. It must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pick up. Rear axle bolts must be covered by a cap or shield.
Steering: The vehicle must retain the full, original OEM steering gear. The vehicle must retain the original OEM power steering assistance, if it was so equipped. Additional stabilizers are permitted. Non-OEM power assist methods are prohibited.
Street Equipment: Complete headlight and taillight assemblies (all) are mandatory and must be operative. Complete OEM windshield and windows are mandatory. Windows must be operative per factory specifications; that is, they must open and close via OEM electrical or mechanical means.
Suspension, Front: The upper mounting point for strut assemblies must be in the factory location. Adjustable caster/camber pillow ball mounts are permitted. The lower control arm may be strengthened provided factory-mounting points to chassis are maintained. The lower mountingStreet Equipment: Complete headlight and taillight assemblies (all) are mandatory point for the strut assembly may be modified for improved caster or camber. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, and limit straps are permitted. Traction bars and devices are permitted.
Final decisions rest with the NADM Technical Department.
Suspension, Rear: An OEM-style suspension is mandatory. Lowering or raising the vehicleheight with suspension modifications is permitted. Traction bars and devices are
permitted; they must be bolt-on only; welds are permitted for attachment to frame or axle
housing. All OEM suspension mounting points must be retained and used. Sway bars, limit straps, and camber kits are permitted. The rear suspension must maintain a minimum compression shock travel of one inch; compression stops must be adjustable. All rear suspensions must use at least one working shock absorber per wheel. Airbag spring assistance is permitted; airbag compressors must be disconnected.
Tires: The tires must be DOT street tires. Cut tires are prohibited.
Tow Vehicles: Tow vehicles are prohibited.
Transfer Case: Non-OEM transfer cases are prohibited. The transfer case must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pick up truck.
Transmission, Automatic: Non-OEM transmissions are prohibited. Aftermarket torque
converters, valve bodies and internal components are permitted. Transmission brakes
are prohibited. Any non-OEM floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter must be equipped with a spring-loaded positive reverse lockout device to prevent the shifter from
accidentally being put into reverse gear. A functional neutral safety switch is mandatory. All transmission lines must be metallic or high-pressure-type hose. All vehicles with
engines running 4500 RPM or more and using an automatic transmission must be equipped with a transmission shield meeting SFI Spec 4.1 and must be labeled accordingly. A blanket-type shield is permitted; it must be appropriately labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1 and it must extend from the rear of the block to the front of tail housing with a minimum six inch overlap where it is fastened. All non-blanket-type shields must incorporate two (or one, per manufacturers instructions) 3/4 inch by 1/8 inch straps that bolt to the shield on each side and pass under the transmission pan unless the transmission pan is labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1. All vehicles
with engines running 4500 RPM or more and using an automatic transmission must be
equipped with a flex plate meeting SFI Spec 29.1 and be covered by a flex plate shield
meeting SFI Spec 30.1.
Transmission, Manual: Non-OEM transmissions are prohibited. Aftermarket internal
components are permitted. A clutch meeting minimum SFI Spec 1.1 or 1.2 is mandatory on all vehicles with engines running 4500 RPM or more. All manual transmissions must be clutch assisted. Sequential shifters are prohibited. All vehicles with engines running 4500 RPM or more and equipped with a manual transmission must have a flywheel shield labeled as meeting minimum SFI Spec 6.3 or greater. Applications for which an SFI Spec flywheel shield is not available may use a properly attached SFI 4.1 or 4.2 blanket that completely covers the bell housing; it must be attached to the block and extend rearward to the transmission with a minimum six inch overlap where it is fastened.
Turbocharger: The turbocharger is limited to a stock-appearing, OEM/Factory make-specific charger only. Turbochargers from different years in the same make may be interchanged. 6.4 liter Powerstroke engines may utilize the factory twin-turbo configuration.
Water Injection: Water injection is prohibited. All system components must be removed from the truck.
Wheelbase: The vehicle must retain the original factory wheelbase and track width.
Classic Pro Farm
- All tractors must be stock in appearance from front to rear. All hoods, grills, fenders, front ends ,and frame must be stock for make and model being pulled. Tractor must have stock block or its replacement.
2 Wide Front ends only. The front end will be located in the factory position.
3 Engine size limited to 540 cubic inches. RPM – 3000 RPM maximum. Vehicle must have a magnetic pickup attached to the front of the engine to measure engine RPM’s. The lead from the pickup to the rear of the vehicle is to be made of 14-16 gauge wire attached to an 110V, 3 prong female electrical outlet. The 2 wires from the pickup need to be attached to the 2 main spades, not the ground spade, of the electrical outlet. This outlet receptacle needs to be mounted next to the rear mounted air shutoff cable. Wire must be one (1) continuous Wire outside the side rails and visible. NO SPLICES or alteration of any kind.
Turbo must be 3LM 466 or a TO4B with specs follows:
Compressor housing inlet 3.0” O.D.
Compressor housing outlet 2.0” O.D.
Compressor housing inlet 2.9” I.D.
Turbine housing no larger then 360
Turbine outlet 3.06” max
No external housing mod what so ever
No map rings
4 Exhaust pipes off of turbo must have cross bolts in pipes a minimum of 3/8” in diameter and grade #5 hard or better. Exhaust must discharge vertically.
5 Tractor may have the maximum of a Bosch A or P injection pump. (No sigmas) Lesser pumps will be allowed. Legality of the injector pump is based on the visual inspection of the outside housing and not the inner workings of the injector pump. PUMPS: Only one plunger per cylinder and one injector per cylinder are permitted. Injector must be stock in appearance for make and model, no billet
6 OEM stock intake and exhaust manifolds must be used for that series engine(alterations for turbo mounting ONLY are allowed). No intercoolers
7 No pressurized fuel tanks allowed. Diesel is the only acceptable fuel.
8 Water for cooling purposes of the turbo will be permitted, no types of accelerants or oxygen extenders or the like will be permitted.
10. Front weights may not extend more than 11 feet from center of rear axle to the front of weights. Rear weights may not extend more than 6” past rear tires, and in no way interfere with hooking device or being able to hook and unhook the tractor from the sled.
11. Tractors must be equipped with steel hitching device not more than 1.5” thick and with a 3.75” diameter opening. Cross sectional thickness must be measured 7/8” minimum to 1.5” max. Pulling point must not be more than 1.5” from back edge of the pulling device.
12. Tractors must hitch to a stationary draw bar with a maximum 20” height, and a minimum of 18” from the center of rear axle to the hitch point, no clevises.
13. Maximum tire size of 20.8 x 38, cut tires will be allowed.
14. If weights, excess fluids or any part of the tractor falls off during pull, that pull will be disqualified. Tarp straps are not allowed anywhere on the tractor.
15. No more than one person is permitted on the tractor at any time.
16. Driver must remain seated and have at least one hand on the wheel at all times. Driver may not leave the seat of the tractor when it is running.
17. All tractors in this class must have wheelie bars that are able to support the weight of the tractor.
18. All engine fans must be shrouded with factory shroud or minimum of 1/16” thick steel.
19. All tractors must have an air shutoff accessible to the driver while operating the tractor and to the sled operator
20. All tractors must have a double spring loaded throttle. One spring on the injector pump and one spring on the hand throttle. Dead man’s throttle are required in this class
21. All tractors must have a 2.5 lb. dry chemical fire extinguisher accessible to the driver while operating the tractor.
22. Roll-over Protection System (ROPS) is REQUIRED with a quick release seat belt. A Roll cage and 5 point safety harness are recommended
23. Driver must wear a motor sport designed helmet. (Snell 80 or higher)
24. All drivers must wear leather shoes, long pants and an approved racing jacket when hooked to the sled.
25. SFI approved Clutch blanket and.060 Inch thick aluminum side shields. Performance clutch assembly and flywheel are recommend
26. Tractors must have safety tie bars mounted to rear axle housing with at least 4 bolts axle housing and extend forward of the flywheel area and fastened to the side of the block or main frame with at least 2 5/8” bolts. Tie bars must be of sufficient strength to support the weight of tractor with the bolts used to split the tractors are removed. Safety blankets must be on the inside of the tie bars and tie bars must be fastened forward of the rear of the engine block.
27. Classic pro Farm tractors are not permitted to pull in any farm stock or antique classes.
28. All tractors are subject to random safety checks, fuel, water, and hitch height and weight checks. One year suspension if caught
29. All decisions of the track officials are FINAL, no whining
30. Monitor will have final say on rpm
31. Weight Classes will be determent by event staff, start at 10500.
32. Rules may be reviewed and or altered for the betterment of the class.
Factory Field Stock
EASTERN OHIO FACTORY FIELD STOCK TRACTORS
1. Weight classes will be determined by promoter and/or pulling venue. (PLEASE SEE EVENT SCHEDULE)
2. Tractor must be factory stock. No homemade front ends. No changing of throttle location will be permitted.
3. Contest open to farm tractors with rubber tires. No cut tires, no tire studs or chains permitted. Four wheel drive tractors are permitted if front wheels are disengaged. No dual wheels. All factory wheels must be in place. Maximum tire width is 24.5” in all classes.
4. All weights must be secured to the tractor. No weight may extend more than 24” beyond the forward most point of hood or front tires. No weights permitted on seat or deck. Any weights or external parts lost while hooked to the sled will be cause for disqualification of the pull. No weights to extend past rear of the rear tire.
5. Minimum draw bar length is 18” from the center of rear axle to point of hook up. Draw bar must be stationary in all directions. Maximum height is 18” from top of hitching device parallel to the ground. Any vertical clevis will be measured to center of loop. Draw bar must be equipped with steel hitching device not more than 1.5 inches in thickness, and with a 3.75-inch diameter opening.
6. SPEED LIMIT NOT TO EXCEED 5 MPH!!!!!!!!
7. A 2700 R.P.M. limit on all tractors.
8. Add on turbos will be permitted. Turbo must match make and model of tractor or may be no larger than a 3LM 466. The compressor housing will have a maximum of 2.9” I.D. of intake and 2.0” O.D. outlet. The exhaust housing will be no larger than 360 with a maximum outlet of 3.06” I.D. NO WATER INJECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!
9. OEM injection pump.
10. Tractors must have working PTO and hydraulics.
11. Tractor must be stock agricultural block with no visual engine modifications. Engine must be of original type or factory replacement. Must be factory cubic inch or factory replacement. Original hood, grill,fuel tank and radiator must be in place. 1957 and newer must have rear fenders.
12. All tractors must be equipped with both rear brakes working. Use of torque converters, automatic shift, etc. is permitted. No industrial tractors or slipper clutches allowed.
13. No foot cross over and no hand control of foot brakes permitted.
14. All tractors are subject to random inspection at anytime.
15. All decisions of the track officials are FINAL!!!!!!
16. NO WHINING!!!!!
Central Ohio Tractor Pullers Association Division 5 Classic Super Stock
2008/2012 RULES
WEIGHT; 7700#
AGE OF TRACTOR; 1970 and older but including total run of that model.
AGE OF DRIVER; 18 years or older
FUEL; Diesel fuel only, no pressurized fuel tanks.
TIRES; 18.4 x 38 maximum radials allowed
CYLINDER BLOCK OR CRANK CASE; Must be from the same manufacturer. All up graded Blocks must be approved by the committee Examples: IH 68 series 466, JD 40 series 466, JD 5010 & 5020 must run 531 block, AC 426, Case 504, Ford 478, MM 504, Oliver 478 and others to be approved by the committee ALL ENGINES MUST BE 531 CUBIC INCHES OR SMALLER .
All tractors that hook 3 or more times in one season must have a cubic inch, turbo, and Safety inspection.
HEADS; Must be from same manufacturer and must bolt in stock location without modification. No over head cams allowed.
DRAW BAR; Draw bars must not exceed 20 inches in height or less than 18 inches from center of axle to hooking point. No part of draw bar may extend rearward beyond point of hook. Draw bars must be stationary in all directions. No clevis
HOOD, GRILL, FRAME, TRANSMISSION, REAR END, AXLE; Must be for that make and model and must maintain stock appearance and dimension. front ends may be homemade but must maintain stock appearing wheelbase. Frames may be altered to except upgraded blocks. No cast iron engine frames.
TOTAL LENGTH OF TRACTOR; Maximum length 12’ from center of rear axle to the furthest point forward, including weights.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT; Helmet, Fire Suit, Wheelie bars, Roll cages, kill switches, fire extinguishers, fenders, side shields, SFI flywheels and pressure plates, scatter blanket or steel shields, no steel fans, all electric fuel pumps must be wired to the kill switch. Wide front axles. No cast iron engine frames. (ladder bars are recommended).
INJECTOR PUMPS; P – Pump maximum, one plunger per cylinder. No computerized fuel systems allowed.
The Committee will monitor the new pump rule and may make changes to level the playing field as they deem necessary.
MANIFOLDS; No inner coolers, no after coolers. OEM stock intake and exhaust manifolds for that series engine, alteration for turbo mounting allowed.
TURBO, ONE ONLY; One single stage turbo allowed. Turbo must not extend through hood.
A. Exhaust bolt pattern no larger than 2.750 in x 3. 250 in .
B. No altering of a housing to accommodate a smaller base; e.g. T-18A95 with a smaller base welded to it. No external altering of housings. Compressor housing must be 3LM style with 2” OD outlet.
C. A compressor measurement to be measured at the face of the wheel inlet of a maximum of 2.7 in. The wheel may be no larger than this measurement at the inlet. Tips of wheel must protrude into opening at least 1/8”. No slots or grooves. A maximum of 2 in. OD at the outlet.
D. An exhaust measurement to be measured at the face of the wheel outlet of a maximum of 3 in. The wheel may be no larger than this measurement at the outlet.
ALL RULES WILL BE INTERPRETED BY THE DIV 5 COMMITTEE. ANY UNFORESEEN PROBLEMS OR OVERSIGHTS WILL BE RULED ON BY THE COMMITTEE.
ALL COATPA GENERAL RULES APPLY
Chairman, Joe Cronkleton 937-355-5251 Assistant Chairman, Dave Seck 330-627-2710 1-2-08









