Skipper 1,788 #1 Posted June 12, 2019 So this may be a stupid question, but with all the pullers being made, I find it odd that I almost never see one for sale. Is there a "puller forum/marketplace" where this all goes down? or how does it work? I have a friend that is looking for one, so any hints are appreciated 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #2 Posted June 12, 2019 Here in Maine they pop up on Craigslist every once in awhile but they're usually in pretty rough shape. I don't do any tractor pulling of any size myself but I do know that each class and a lot of different clubs have their own set of rules. If I was personally looking for a pulling specific tractor I think I would go to some of the pulling events and speak to the people that are in charge of them. Get a rule sheet. Figure out what you need to be competitive. you may very well find that someone there has one for sale because they are changing classes or tractors. You may also find that they may build you one or sell you the parts on the cheap for you to do it yourself. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #3 Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) If you are looking for a puller to remove drive hubs, I doubt you will find anything usable for sale used.You will probably have to make one up on your own.Do a search for hub puller here and you will have an array of types to build.They can be basic or complex depending on the builder.I use a porta power 20 ton ram to do my hubs.You can see my version by searching this site using the suggested search title. Edited June 12, 2019 by JAinVA 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,241 #4 Posted June 12, 2019 Perhaps @fast88pu should chime in here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #5 Posted June 13, 2019 If you are talking about puller tractors you need to access the folks in your part of the world involved in that activity.The Wheel Horse has a world wide following but pulling competitively is locally ruled. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #6 Posted June 13, 2019 This guy? This is Kyle last year in one the pulls 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #7 Posted June 13, 2019 Seems as though @stevebo has a bit o' pulling knowledge himself... @Ralph S too. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #8 Posted June 13, 2019 Here is a 312-8 I set up a few years ago and passed it along to my buddy for his kids to pull. The 312 with 8 speed is a good machine to pull with. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #9 Posted June 13, 2019 And here is my boy’s puller built by Charlie and slightly modified by me. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #10 Posted June 13, 2019 And yes one more.... off brand and don’t hate me but this one really pulls hard. One more pic of the boy’s 953 twin killer 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,168 #11 Posted June 13, 2019 Should I wait for the 2nd annual Meet & Greet in Maine before we get into adding a pulling event, and if I did what would you guy's need for area, equipment etc ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #12 Posted June 13, 2019 23 minutes ago, JCM said: Should I wait for the 2nd annual Meet & Greet in Maine before we get into adding a pulling event, and if I did what would you guy's need for area, equipment etc ? You need flat and level area with no rocks. Grass is good. You also need some sort of stone boat with at least 1000 lbs of weight. I had a fun pull at my meet and greet the last two years and started by using a tailgate slightly bent up on both ends. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,324 #13 Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Perhaps @fast88pu should chime in here. Check your local craigslist or ebay and facebook depending on where you are. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,168 #14 Posted June 13, 2019 @stevebo I Definitely have the area what would be needed for length and width? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 721 #15 Posted June 13, 2019 I have seen several on Facebook market place in this area. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,508 #16 Posted June 13, 2019 7 hours ago, stevebo said: off brand Off brand or not... Those ol Power Kings are pretty awesome..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,888 #17 Posted June 13, 2019 There’s one all painted up black or dark in the local CL here. I thought about offering him a ride for his tractor to the show if he sold it out there! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,049 #18 Posted August 3, 2019 If you haven’t found a classified section for pullers yet, go on Facebook look for garden tractor pulling classifieds. There are a few groups on there. Most stuff is mid west. You can also just search craigslist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,049 #19 Posted August 3, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 8:49 PM, stevebo said: And yes one more.... off brand and don’t hate me but this one really pulls hard. One more pic of the boy’s 953 twin killer Steve... this looks like the front end I’m searching for! Can you tell me the model of the Wheel Horse tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #20 Posted August 3, 2019 6 hours ago, TonyToro said: Steve... this looks like the front end I’m searching for! Can you tell me the model of the Wheel Horse tractor? 953 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,049 #21 Posted August 4, 2019 14 hours ago, stevebo said: 953 Is that front axle stock or from another model tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #22 Posted August 4, 2019 2 hours ago, TonyToro said: Is that front axle stock or from another model tractor? It's not a 953 front axle and believe Charlie the builder made it. How about using a Suburban front axle and use small Lawn Ranger front wheels? "Off the shelf stuff" but you will need to shim around the axle pin holding the axle to the frame so it fits tight. I'm not a puller so not sure exactly what you're wanting but those components will drop the front. From an Old ad on here. Suburban front axle Lawn Ranger https://www.flickriver.com/photos/30509191@N07/4212505050/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
