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Peak Vale Pulling Rules
The Peak Vale Pulling team have slightly changed their rules relating to Puller safety features for 2010 so here they are reproduced in full: -
Any tractor owner pulling the Peak Vale Sledge will be subject to compliance with our safety rules...
ESSENTIAL Safety Features
The following safety features are essential and tractors will not be allowed to pull without them: -
Wheelie Bars - these must be substantial enough to prevent the tractor rearing up and going over backwards.
Tractor Ignition - tractors must start and stop with the driver seated on the tractor.
Roll Bar, Roll Cage or Safety Cab - these must be substantial enough to protect the driver should an accident occur and the tractor overturn.
Driver Seat Belt/Lap Belt - these must be fitted and used and are important to prevent the operator being thrown or falling from the tractor seat.
Kill Flap/Safety Flap (NEW FOR 2010) - these must be fitted to all modified tractors
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An air intake cut off, linked to the sledge. |
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The cable is situated to the left hand side of the hitch (see picture). |
Additional safety features
These are advisable but not essential at this time, may include: -
Cross bolts through the exhaust pipe (if engine is turbo charged) - in case of turbo disintegration i.e. impeller
Engine Side Protection Panels - to ensure that the engine component failure does not result in dangerous projectiles leaving the tractor (link to U Tube video - look at this!)
Please Note Peak Vale Sledge operators reserve the right to refuse permission for any tractor to pull the sledge if the safety features on the tractor are absent, sub-standard or if there are any other safety issues. The Peak Vale Sledge has a number of safety features and operates successfully and safely, but if a driver is concerned about any aspect of sledge safety, please speak to one of the operators. All drivers pull the sledge at their own risk. |
If you require any further clarification please e-mail or phone us at Peak Vale Tractor Pulling.