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A Typical Competitive Garden Pulling Tractor Would Tech Out Like This:

Type of Tractor: Mostly clutch-drive Cub Cadet, built by International Harvester or the early clutch-drive MTD models.
Engine Type: Mostly Kohler, K-series or Magnum, single cylinder, flathead (valves in block), cast iron engine block. Up to 16 (factory-rated) horsepower. The Kohler V-twins are becoming popular, too.
Engine Modifications: Billet cylinder head; billet connecting rod with bearing inserts; forged high performance piston; stroked steel crankshaft; steel camshaft with increased lift and duration; larger valves made of titanium or stainless steel with stiffer valve springs; intake and exhaust ports made larger and unrestricted; modified carburetor extended from engine block for improved fuel atomization; special ignition system; steel flywheel; etc.
Horsepower and Torque: Example: 37 cubic inch, 16hp engine having a 3.815" bore and 3.25" stroke, up to 49 horsepower @ 7,500 rpm and 55 ft. lbs. of torque @ 5,500 rpm on racing gasoline. These figures was computed using the DeskTop Dyno computer application. (Do a search on the Internet for "DeskTop Dyno" and download the program from one of its distributors. Or do a search on eBay for this program.) Add 13% more horsepower for methanol fuel.
Drivetrain and Chassis Modifications: Special clutch set up with a stiffer pressure spring and hardened driveshaft material; special gearing in transmission; automotive differential case and axles; relocated transaxle and/or extended front axle (resulting in an increased wheel base length); adjustable hitch; etc.
Rear Pulling Tires: Professional: Dick Cepek Giant Puller, LawnTec, Temco Pit Bull 2 and Vogel's VM tires. Non-Professional: Carlisle Super Lug, Firestone Flotation 23, McCreary Traxion and Titan/Carlisle Tru Power. Mostly in the 26-12.00x12 size.

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Brian Miller is not responsible for the content or accuracy in any of my web sites, the sites that are linked to or referenced from any of my sites; nor do I necessarily endorse the web sites linked to or referenced from any of my sites.

Use these Tips & Tricks at your own risk. You are responsible for what you do to your engine and/or tractor with the information provided in my web sites.

Another important thing to remember - If you think that a flywheel, clutch or steering part might fail when pulling, then by all means, either repair or replace it. Never take chances! Because an innocent bystander could get seriously injured or even killed if a questionable part is overlooked. Which in turn would take all the fun out of the sport of pulling. And always make use of proper shielding where necessary, and wheelie bars, even if your club doesn't require them.

And if anyone feels uncomfortable using these tips in constructing or modifying a competitive pulling tractor, then please consult with a professional tractor/engine builder for assistance. Remember - as long there's German ingenuity, all hope is not lost. :) Also, if some of my tips and tricks don't help you do well in pulling, install a hood ornament as a good luck charm. :-)

NOTE: Please check the linked web sites below for updates because I'm always learning, doing research and thinking of new things. Therefore, I add new proven information regarding the latest technology used in garden tractor pulling.

Go here first à Introduction to the Sport of Garden Tractor Pulling

Engine Performance -

Vital Information about Engine Rebuilding, Buildups and Modifications
Information about Valves, Camshafts and Exhaust Header Pipe
Information about the Cylinder Heads on Single Cylinder Kohler Engines
Ignition Solutions for Small Engines and Garden Pulling Tractors
Information about the Kohler Carburetor, Various Fuels and Fuel Systems
Important Information about Small Engine Flywheels
Important Information about the Cub Cadet Oil Pan
Balancing the Crankshaft and Piston/Connecting Rod Assembly

Drive Train Performance -

Improving the Drive Clutch Assembly in a Cub Cadet
Modifying the IH & Early MTD Cub Cadet Transaxles for Pulling Applications
Information about Tractor Pulling Tires and How to Widen Steel Wheels

Miscellaneous Performance -

Information about Starter Motors, Killswitches and Electrical Diagrams
Improving and Modifying the Steering for an IH Cub Cadet
Putting the Brakes on an IH Cub Cadet
Using an Adjustable Pulling Hitch on a Garden Pulling Tractor
How to Weight a Garden Pulling Tractor (so it will pull better)
The Importance of Having Wheelie Bars Installed on a Pulling Tractor
Miscellaneous Garden Tractor Pulling Tips & Tricks
Miscellaneous Links -

Various Garden Pulling Tractor Engine Builders, Parts Suppliers and Service Providers
Links for Various Garden Tractor Pulling Clubs and Associations
Useful Formulas, Conversion Charts, etc.
Classified Advertisements for Garden Pulling Tractors & Related Parts
Garden Pulling Tractors Picture Gallery
Garden Tractor Pulling Sled Picture Gallery
Information About Tractor Pulling Sleds and Miller's Sled Rental & Sleds For Sale
Garden Tractor (and Mini Rod) Pullers of Mid-Missouri Association
Missouri Garden Tractor and Mini-Rod Association

A-1 Miller's Performance Enterprises - Offering Quality Services, Products and Professional Workmanship at Reasonable Prices!

Engine Rebuild Parts, Engine Rebuilds, Build-ups, Exhaust Header Pipe Kits & Machine Shop Services
Carburetor, Fuel System Parts & Machine Shop Services
Clutch Parts, Rebuilding & Machine Shop Services
Transmission, Transaxle Parts, Rebuilds & Machine Shop Services
Steering, Chassis Parts & Machine Shop Services
Ignition, Electrical and Crank Trigger Electronic Ignition Parts and Kits
Miller's Pulling Sled Services

The Reason Certain Automotive, Garden Tractor, Kohler, etc., Replacement Parts Have A Superseded Part Number -
When President Nixon was in office, he placed a price freeze on all products being manufactured in the US at the time. The manufacturers couldn't raise their prices even if it cost them more to produce their parts. What happened was the government placed the freeze on the part number of each part. So manufacturers gave their parts a different number so they could raise the prices.

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