WHEEL HORSE BILL 7 #1 Posted January 25, 2012 Hey, pullers just wondering where do I begin in making a puller for my son who is 9 this year.He wants to pull but all I know is original wheel horse. Do I have to change gears, motor, or tires what do I do. I can see that everyone has a special hitch in the back to tow. Does the judges want that or is that just somthing that is more stronger please help me with any info. My kid is going nuts not being able to pull we have a few wh's just sitting waiting for restore or now make a puller please help us out thanks wheel horse bill. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #2 Posted January 25, 2012 Sounds great that you are getting your boy involved in the hobby. Before you do anything I would do some checking with your local pulling club. Narrow down in to what category you would want your boy to be involved in. Some clubs have an age requirement to be able to pull as well. Get a list of the rules and then set up your tractor that will best fit what category you want to be involved in. Good luck and have fun as a family! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatheadpuller 6 #3 Posted January 25, 2012 Being he is 9 you would want him in a stock class. Be sure to hunt around your area for a club and build it to suit.the class. Around here we run 23-10.50-12 tires. I pull my wheelhorse in my avtar in the stock class. Stock 12 hp kohler. Its a fresh rebuild and has a couple good part in but it passes stock rules. 4000rpm with working governor. You will need wheelie bars and a hitch as most clubs require certain hitch requirements and wheelie bars. My son is also nine and he runs a model 100 cub in the same class I pull. We compete against each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHEEL HORSE BILL 7 #4 Posted January 25, 2012 That is awesome. My son is sitting here now and is saying he's got the chill's with excitment he can't wait to start on the project. Can you guys show your puller pics he would love to see them done up if you can thanks again. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHEEL HORSE BILL 7 #6 Posted January 26, 2012 very nice I love it great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Jake 18 #7 Posted January 27, 2012 We got a class for stock twins. 26' tires 22 hp Robin 4000 rpm its a 77 C120. Good Luck with yours and make it fun. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #8 Posted January 28, 2012 Couple of our stockers the gray ones is for sale The little one's for a kid has an 8hp in it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 105 #9 Posted February 1, 2012 That is great that you want to do that with your son! What a great way to make lasting memories! Several years ago, my grandpa, dad, and I built my first pulling tractor! It was a blast and a whole lot of fun! I have since retired my puller as it does not really work out for us to go to the local tractor pulls anymore. Maybe someday when life is not so hetic and busy, I will bring her out of retirement! Here is a picture of my puller that I took last year: Anyways, good luck with your first puller!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory Zuill 7 #10 Posted February 4, 2012 9, just starting out, I'd say if your club has either an 8 or 10 horse class that would be a great starter class! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory Zuill 7 #11 Posted February 4, 2012 My 8 horse stocker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazywheelhorseman 67 #12 Posted February 28, 2012 i am located in mass too and i am more than willing to help you and your son get started with pulling. i pull only with wheel horses and i have taken many first place finishes on clay and have recently started to pull on concrete too. any questions or if you need parts let me know. -Wayne (978)413-3161 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #13 Posted February 28, 2012 Wayne and I pull the same places. Where are you going to pull? your going to need some rules If you need any help let us know. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris hall 5 #14 Posted March 1, 2012 that is sooo bad !!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Steffen 1 #15 Posted March 4, 2012 We got a class for stock twins. 26' tires 22 hp Robin 4000 rpm its a 77 C120. Good Luck with yours and make it fun. Jake does the hitch have any conction to the wheelie bars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
