WHC-125 4 #1 Posted May 10, 2009 Today Bill and I went to a tractor pull in Woodbury, CT. Bill brought his C-175 and I went empty handed but a guy that usually goes to all of the pulls let me drive his Gravely 816 because he had his John Deere 400 in the same class and he saw me taking pictures and said "Chris, you wanna do something instead of just taking pictures?" I said " Yeah sure!" He replied go hop on the Gravely for me and I will drive the 400. So I was pulling with Economys as was Bill and the track was like a mud run/ hole. I placed 6th out of like 45+ people(For my first time I thought that was pretty good). Here are a few pictures of Bill on his C-175 hopefully he uploads some of me on the Gravely. Backing up to the boat. Getting hooked up Checking it out Pulling!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #2 Posted May 10, 2009 Here's Chris hooked up to the boat with the borrowed Gravely Chris waiting his turn in the mud Myself waitng my turn in the mud Behind the economy I'm happy to say that the old wheel horse took out 3 of them economy's Well it was a good time for all.. !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #3 Posted May 10, 2009 Chris/Bill, I was wondering how the Economy tractors do at these pulls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,336 #4 Posted May 10, 2009 Looks like a great time guys! So how well does a Gravely pull? The engines in the back right? I guess you need tons or weight up front to keep the front end down. Mike...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #5 Posted May 10, 2009 All most forgot the one showing the Red Square Logo And just to show you the mud was a little deep, take a look at the mower deck... BTW Steve-Bo thats your deck.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #6 Posted May 10, 2009 Looks like a great time guys! So how well does a Gravely pull? The engines in the back right? I guess you need tons or weight up front to keep the front end down. Mike...... The Gravely's Do very well, matter of fact they do so well that they have there own class at our Normal pulls... As well as the Economy's have there own Class. this pull we where all thrown together on tractor weight.... Our Next pull well be June 13th at Goshen Fair Grounds Reg is at 8:00 am and the pull will start at 9:00 Sparky we are still on for noon tomorrow correct?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #7 Posted May 10, 2009 Looks like a really good day. Good job Chris!! Thanks to all for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #8 Posted May 10, 2009 Bill, that deck has looked better..... glade it is workng for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,336 #9 Posted May 10, 2009 Sparky we are still on for noon tomorrow correct?? We sure are Bill. See ya then. Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #10 Posted May 10, 2009 The Gravelys do very well and the one I was using was great but would have been better because it was a mud hole. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suburban 550 28 #11 Posted May 10, 2009 Good Job Chris. Looks like you and Bill had a great time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #12 Posted May 16, 2009 Good Job Chris.  Looks like you and Bill had a great time. Pssssst don't say anything, but I LET Chris out pull me :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #13 Posted May 16, 2009 Pssssst don't say anything, but I LET Chris out pull me Well, horse jockeys are a smaller breed! :drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #14 Posted May 17, 2009 Hi nice photos looks like you had fun they have stoped alot of the pulls around here do to the cost of ins. but good luck on your next pull too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #15 Posted June 18, 2009 Looks like ya had a good time Chris. I used too spectate at the pulls all the time thru out CT. I remember two young brothers that both pulled with Gravely rear engine jobs. They won all the time and I was told that because of that, they made a class for rear engine Gravely's. I remember a guy that pulled with a Mint and I mean Mint. Pa. Panzer as well. He always did very well and was a lot of fun too watch. Is there a pull in Redding CT. this weekend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #16 Posted June 18, 2009 Looks like ya had a good time Chris. I used too spectate at the pulls all the time thru out CT. I remember two young brothers that both pulled with Gravely rear engine jobs. They won all the time and I was told that because of that, they made a class for rear engine Gravely's. I remember a guy that pulled with a Mint and I mean Mint. Pa. Panzer as well. He always did very well and was a lot of fun too watch. Is there a pull in Redding CT. this weekend? I'll just jump in real quick on this Ken, The guy with the Panzer pulls with us, matter of fact we pulled last week in Goshen and he was there, Also he has been in the last two issues of LAGC Magazine with his Panzer... There is a pull this Sat. in Redding, Reg is at 9:00 and the pull will start at 10:00 it's at 43 Lonetown Rd. Redding Ct. If you go make sure you come over and say Hi, Both Chris and I will be there I'll be pulling in Class 6 and Chris will be Pulling in Class 5.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #17 Posted June 18, 2009 Thanks for the info Bill. Will the pull be a go with rain? Thats all its been doing for the past month it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #18 Posted June 19, 2009 The first pull we went to was rain so I think it will be :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #19 Posted June 19, 2009 These tractor pulls seem to be turning into mud bogs this year!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #20 Posted June 19, 2009 Maybe I should bring my quad instead of my tractor? :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #21 Posted June 21, 2009 did anyone at the Pull today happen to take any Pics???? I forgot my cam.... Steve_bo I forgot to ask you today, did you get the MAg, I mailed to you??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #22 Posted June 21, 2009 nill, i got the mag,thanks. i got a few pics and my 2 year old got about 100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #23 Posted June 21, 2009 I had totally planned on making the pull today. Last night I got a call from a guy that bought a motor from me and he was driving all the way from Indiana too pick it up! When and where is the next pull event? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #24 Posted June 21, 2009 If ya can steve post some ok.... I took home first place and didn't even get a Photo of it :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #25 Posted June 21, 2009 I had totally planned on making the pull today. Last night I got a call from a guy that bought a motor from me and he was driving all the way from Indiana too pick it up! When and where is the next pull event? We get a little Break now Ken. Our next one is in Colchester at Zagray Farm Museum July 18, Reg is at 10 am pull starts at 11 am Whats with the story for the fokes in Indiana??? I too sold a kt 17 series one to a Guy from there and he drove all the way to Ct to pick it up... turned around and went home... Kt17 Series 1's are like a dime a doz... there good for a boat Anchor.... but that"s my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
