o.The Genesee Valley Antique Tractor Club was born in 1988 when several owners of elderly tractors decided to get together to see whose pride and joy could pull the most, the furthest. The early pulls were held in a field on the Carl Granger farm in Higgins, NY, near Fillmore. Now the club pulls at various locations, including the Allegany County Fair and Rushford during the Labor Day celebrations. The first few years, an old fashioned stone boat was used as weight, but in 1990 a weight-transfer "sled" was purchased by the club. A semi-tractor was also acquired to transport the "slam. Pleed" to pulls in other areas. Many of these old "iron horses" remind viewers of earlier days on the farm, or of one just like their dad used to own. But painstaking and careful restoration by the owners has been necessary to rebuild engines and bring back a showroom shine! Although the pace of the action might seem slow compared to other activity, we invite you to relax,and cheer them on.
NEW RULE FOR 2025
Seven Bolt Mains allowed on motors in 88s
.Here are the NEW CHANGES for 2024on 1. Have to stay in seat no leaning ove tires.2.$15.00 for the first hook $5.00 after that ( next year membership will go t o $30 single $35 family3.Tachometers are now allowed on all tractorsNo steel lug wheels. Front mounted batteries are allowed in all classes.4. Turbo class speed limit is 10 mph. unless track conditions prohibit it.5.No limitation on certain tractors in certain classes. If you can make weight and tire size, draw bar, wheelie bar ect. rules, you can pull.6. NEW FOR 2024: New class for Division 2 UN CUT tire class. Follows all Division 2 rules. But NO CUT TIRES. Trail basis this year.7. Cross bolts in exhaust turbo tractors for safety measures.
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The pullin Sringwater was a great sucess even with the very hot weather. There were 141 hooks. Best this year.
The next pull is in Rushford August 31, 2025, Starting at 9 am. This is Labor Day weekend.
The last pull is in Waylsnd, NY. Hopefully the weather will be nice and dry. Hope to have a good turnout. See you next year.
