07/10/2026
2026 Gasconade County Threshers Antique & Classic Tractor Pull
July 18, 2026
Rosebud Community Park, Rosebud, MO
Registration 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Pull begins after the Parade (Parade begins at Noon)
Admission is $10 for all three days. Kids under 12 are free. No Hook Fee to Pull
PLEASE NOTE CLASS NUMBERS HAVE CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
TRACTOR PULLERS MAY USE SHARON STREET (WEST OF ROSEBUD GENERAL) TO ENTER THE TRACTOR PULL AREA THROUGH THE EXIT OF THE SHOWGROUNDS
Rules are as Follows:
- Everyone Must Pay At Gate and May be Asked to Furnish Proof of Paid Admission at Registration
- No Hook Fee is Charged
- Antique tractors must be 1939 or older and have legible serials. Tractors may be on steel or rubber. Exception: Any 1939 styled tractors will pull in classic.
- Classic tractors must be 1940—1959, and continuous models and must have legible serial numbers. Exception: Tractors must be on rubber to pull in classic class.
- All tractors will be weighed with driver on tractor before hooking to sled. ZERO TOLERANCE.
- REGISTRATION WILL BE BETWEEN 9:30 AM AND 11:30 AM ON SATURDAY. TRACTORS NOT REGISTERED AT CUT OFF TIME WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PULL. STEEL AND RUBBER WILL BOTH PULL ON SATURDAY. PULLS WILL START AFTER PARADE. (STRICTLY ENFORCED)
- Tractors are divided into the following classes:
- Classic
- 1) 0-1750
- 3) 1751-2800 up to 15 HP
- 4) 1751-2800 Over 15 HP
- 7) 2801-3250
- 9) 3251-3500
- 10) 3501-4000
- 12) 4001-4500
- 13) 4501-5000
- 15) 5001-5500
- 17) 5501-6500
- 18) 6501-7500
- 20) 7501-8000
- 21) 8001+
- Antique (Steel & Rubber Pull Separately)
- 2) 0-2500
- 5) 2501-3250 up to 22 HP
- 6) 2501-3250 over 22 HP
- 8- 3251-3500
- 11) 3501-4500
- 14) 4501-5500
- 16) 5501-6500
- 19) 6501+
- All tractors must have a working PTO.
- Medallions will be awarded for 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place in each class.
- All tractors must be original & stock, mechanically and in appearance. You may change generators to alternators and 6 volt to 12 volt. Only manufacture's rate engine RPM. Fluid allowed in tires. Wheel weights must be OEM, but for example, IH can be used on AC etc. No added weights allowed except weights designed specifically for the tractor by the manufacturer. In case of dispute you must furnish proof. These special weights must be original, not re-manufactured. NOTE: NO ADDED WEIGHTS OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED ON ANTIQUE STEEL TRACTORS.
- Drawbars must be a maximum of 20 inches from the ground and a minimum length of 18 inches from the center of the rear axle to the center of hitching point. Drawbars must be stationary in all directions. This applies to rubber and steel except that the maximum height on steel be 16 inches when measured on dirt. NOTE: NO HOME-MADE DRAWBARS. MUST BE O.E.M HITCH. (STRICTLY ENFORCED)
- Pull is ended when: (1) Forward motion stops; (2) if hitch breaks (measurement will be taken at that point): (3) Front wheels are more than 18" off the ground (flagman's discretion): (4) Tractor or sled goes out of bounds: (5) A part falls off tractor: (6) Driver does not remain seated: (7) Excess jerking of the sled. DISQUALIFIED.
- The first tractor in each class has the option of pulling again in the third position, but must announce his intentions before unhooking from sled. The measurement from the second pull will be used. If a tractor encounters a problem within the first 50 ft., the driver has the option to pull one more time.
- Standings will be based on distance pulled. A finish line will be used in all events A full pull will be when the hook point of the sled passes the full pull mark.
- Pulls will be made in the order that they are registered. If unable to pull in your assigned position, you will be moved to the end of the class.
- Each tractor may pull ONLY ONE TIME.
- All pulls will be made in FIRST gear. (STRICTLY ENFORCED)
- Any tractor left running and unattended by an adult is subject to disqualification
- All steel will have a full set of lugs. One set of extensions will be allowed
- Drivers 11 to 16 will be required to demonstrate the ability to drive their tractor by following the judge's directions prior to registration
- Drivers under the age of 18 years must have a permission slip signed by parent or guardian
- No exotic fuel will be allowed. Subject to fuel test.
- Tire sizes may vary one size up or down from original size. plies to tires, not wheels. Wheels must be original size. NO CUT TIRES. 10LB MINUMUM BACK TIRES.
- JUDGES HAVE THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY ANY CONTESTANT OR TRACTOR FOR UNSAFE OPERATION, UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT OR MODIFICATION. ALL DECISIONS BY THE JUDGES ARE FINAL
- Anything not covered in the above rules should be considered illegal and/or subject to the judges decision.
- No intoxicated drivers - No alcoholic beverages in the immediate track area. (STRICTLY ENFORCED)
- All Drivers Must attend drivers meeting prior to pull.
- To protest puller must be in same class and done before class is final.
