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physics and balance
Tractor pulls are about balancing physics, not just brute force. The sled's weight box shifts forward, lowering its pan into the dirt, creating drag. Drivers steer with brakes and manage engine RPMs to maintain a delicate balance, aiming for a slight wheelie.
- 🚜 The sled's weight box moves forward, engaging limit switches that drop its pan, digging into the dirt.
- ⚙️ A transmission controls the speed of the weight box, allowing operators to adjust drag.
- ⚖️ Drivers use brakes to steer and manage engine RPMs to balance torque, aiming for a slight wheelie.
- 💨 Tractors are dry-block cooled, only running for 15-20 seconds per pull to prevent overheating.
- 📏 A 20-inch drawbar height rule ensures a fair competition by regulating hitch height.
A man in the foreground smiles as a red tractor lifts its front wheels while pulling a muddy sled in a tractor pull event.