Below are the EDGETA Safety Requirements that we must follow as a branch of EDGETA. Regarding tractor pulls, our EDGETA branch does not pull by weight classes, we just pull for fun. But we follow all the other requirements.
SAFETY MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EDGE&TA SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES
EDGE&TA BRANCH SAFETY OFFICERS, EDGE&TA SAFETY OFFICERS, AND EDGE&TA INSURANCE ADVISOR ARE AUTHORIZED TO SHUT DOWN ANYONE FOR UNSAFE OPERATION.
Every participant in EDGE&TA events MUST be a member of an EDGE&TA Branch.
A working fire extinguisher shall be prominently displayed on each tractor.
No set of requirements, regulations or cautions can prevent a disaster. We must, however, take these safety requirements seriously. Our individual awareness and adherence to both required and desired requirements will greatly increase the safety of our exhibitors and the public who attend our sanctioned activities.
1. Show Grounds
SHOW GROUNDS IN GENERAL
Required:
1. Fire extinguishers distributed around the show grounds and have Fire Department Equipment in attendance if possible. If Fire Department equipment is not available at least notify the local Fire Department of the event and ask for there help.
2. Have Persons with First Aid skills and CPR training in attendance if possible.
3. Fuel Spill Contamination clean up kit, consisting of cat litter, shovel and container with lid for contaminated soils or cat litter.
4. Designated loading/unloading area for all equipment. If possible have a loading/unloading ramp for large tractors and equipment. Be sure that what ever means of loading/unloading used is safe.
5. Designated parking area for exhibitors’ vehicles and equipment should be separate from the Public parking area.
Revised: September 1, 2009
2. Show Set-up
SHOW SET-UP ASPECTS
Establishing requirements for the aspect of our activities is nearly impossible, yet this is where some of the greatest danger lies in terms of injury to our friends and ourselves. Extreme caution is urged. Take nothing for granted. A few requirements are listed below:
1. Only forklift owners or their authorized operators shall operate forklifts. All forklift operators must be members.
2. The forklift operator is the boss! Follow his instructions.
3. The owner of the equipment shall assist the forklift operator in loading/unloading and moving or placing his equipment.
4. If a forklift is rented, all operators should acquaint themselves with the operation of the forklift before loading and unloading anything.
5. A third person shall accompany the forklift, keeping the public at a safe distance from the moving equipment.
6. Be sure equipment is securely on the forklift before moving it. Stay well away from the forks and to the side of the lift at all times.
7. Always keep the carried load as close to the ground as possible.
8. Look in the direction of movement to make sure the area is clear.
9. Do nothing that would require the forklift operator to stop suddenly.
10. Concentrate on the job being accomplished.
11. The operator or EDGE&TA is not responsible for anything that might be dropped or broken while loading, unloading or moving any exhibitor equipment.
12. Always drive slowly. It may take a little longer but you want to move your load safely.
Revised: September 2009
3. Safety Tips on Managing a Show
SAFETY TIPS FOR ALL EDGE&TA BRANCHES
Take Time To Be Safe:
Saving a few minutes is not worth the chance of losing a life time. Don’t be too busy to be safe. Help teach that attitude to others.
Teach Children About Farm Safety:
When young people become mature enough to help around the farm, it’s vital that they receive thorough instructions – including safety instructions. Teach children safety early and often.
Just Say “NO” To Riders:
Children often plead for rides on equipment. It’s tempting to say “yes” just so you can enjoy extra time with them. But don’t do it – it’s simply too dangerous.
Teach Safety By Good Example:
Actions do speak louder than words. Children notice when adults don’t follow the Safety Warnings they give. Set a good example by always following safe work practices.
Take A Break…In Fact, Take Several!!
A high percentage of farm accidents occur after 5 p.m. Stress grows from long hours and pushing to finish a job. Fatigue overtakes you before you realize it. Just a few minutes of rest now and again make a big difference in safety and productivity.
When You Work, Keep Others Informed:
Let someone else know where you’re working, what you are doing, and when you’ll likely return – just in case you do have an accident. A lot of farmers and ranchers are alive today because they were found soon enough to get help. (Can’t forget the city folks either.)
Make Sure Your Equipment Is Operating Properly:
Before you take equipment to the field (or operate at a show) inspect each machine thoroughly. Look for loose or broken parts, check safety shields, guards, reflectors, warning signs, and transport locks. You will be safer and improve performance.
Read the Operator’s Manual. Then Read it Again, Carefully:
You know how to start the engine or how to hook up so.. Why read the Manual? Because, in addition to helping you operate more efficiently, the manual is the single best source of Safety Precautions. Study it. Keep it handy. Encourage all operators to read and understand the manual.
Shut it Off….Before You Get Off.
Always disengage the power. Shut off the engine, and remove the key before you work on any part of a machine. When others are working with you, take time to make sure everyone is clear and in view before you restart the machine.
Maintain An Alert Safety Attitude:
Experienced operators think they know everything there is to know about safety. Sometimes they do – yet – they try to by-pass safety procedures. Inexperienced operators also think they know all about safety – and take dangerous short cuts. But no one’s strong enough to stop a tractor during a rollover. No one’s reflexes are quicker than a P.T.O. Farming safety requires constant awareness of what could happen.
Safety Pays:
Safety is too important and expensive to learn by accident. Consider the impact of injury on your farming or ranching operations. (In our case, club events.) Safety – live with it.
Safety Is EVERYONE’S Job:
Avoid accidents and injuries. Learn to recognize hazards and follow safe work practices. Agriculture work related accidents can be avoided by incorporating safety into your daily management process – and make SAFETY everyone’s business.
Revised: September 2009
4. Gas Engines Displays
STATIONARY ENGINES & EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS
Anyone exhibiting or participating at any EDGE&TA event MUST be a member of an EDGE&TA Branch.
NO ALCOHOL is permitted at any EDGE&TA event.
Required:
1. Double rope stanchions separating the displayed items from the public by a minimum of three (3) feet. For a drawing, Click HERE!
2. Occupancy of the display area shall be at the discretion of the exhibitor/owner and the Activity Safety Officer.
3. Person attending engines and equipment to be in control at all times.
4. Running engines or equipment shall not be left unattended.
5. Safety Officer has the right to shut down any engine display running unattended or running unsafely.
6. Fuel will be stored in closed containers at least six (6) feet away from nearest running engine.
7. Exhibits with running engines will be required to have easy access to a working fire extinguisher located away from stored fuel containers.
8. All engines and equipment will have sufficient spacing to allow the operator easy access to all items and a safe operating distance shall be maintained at all times.
9. All exhibits on wheels parked on unleveled area shall have the wheels blocked to prevent them from rolling.
10. Keep a Clutter-free exhibit area.
11. All oil or fuel leaks should have a flat tray containing a non-flammable material such as cat litter to catch any leaking fluid.
Desired:
1. Plastic mesh barrier from lower rope to ground to prevent small children from ducking under the barrier.
2. Exhaust directed up and away from viewing public.
3. Belts parallel to viewing public.
4. First Aid kit on hand at all times.
Revised: September 2009
5. Stationary Equipment
Stationary Equipment
This covers a lot of things. Corn shellers, fodder choppers, all kinds of buhr mills for grinding corn or other products. Threshing machines, corn shredders, saw mills etc.
1. If there is a piece of equipment that a child can get their finger in and get hurt, it needs to be roped off.
2. Corn shellers are one thing that children like to play with. If it has a handle they want to turn it. If the sheller is a larger one with a flywheel, the handle will keep turning and could come up and hit someone in the chin or mouth etc.
3. Small buhr mills are the same way.
4. If any of this equipment is belt driven, it definitely needs to be roped or fenced to keep people away from the moving belts. Belts do come off occasionally and could get out in the spectator area. Also the area around the belts need to be kept clean and free of debris so the operator doesn’t trip and fall into the belt. Belted equipment needs lots of room.
5. Some people will take the handle off the equipment and leave it at home to try to prevent an accident from happening. Good idea. If the equipment has a handle, tie the handle with a rope so it can’t be turned if you are away.
6. Any equipment belted to an engine should be parallel to the spectators.
Revised: September 2009
6. Tractor Displays
GASOLINE, KEROSENE, DIESEL AND PROPANE TRACTORS DISPLAYS
Anyone exhibiting or participating at any EDGE&TA event MUST be a member of an EDGE&TA Branch.
NO ALCOHOL is permitted at any EDGE&TA event.
1. Area Coordinators will determine placement of tractors
2. Owners or authorized operators must be in attendance while a tractor’s engine is running.
3. All EDGETA members can display farm tractors or any other farm equipment at a branch show. If the equipment is to be paraded or driven on a public road the driver must have a valid driver’s license (or learner’s permit) as required by the state law in the state that the driver resides.
4. To drive a tractor at an EDGE&TA event, all under age or unlicensed drivers age 12-16 years must have completed the EDGE&TA Youth Driver Training Program and have passed the Youth Driver Training Test and have a Youth Driver Training Certification Card in their possession. If you are underage or unlicensed and want to display only that is fine, but you will have to have a licensed driver move the tractor or equipment. All EDGE&TA branches are encouraged to participate in the EDGE&TA Youth Driver Training/Certification Program for all the EDGE&TA Youth members who are 12 or older, but less than the legal driver age required to hold a drivers license in the state they reside. This will allow the younger members to participate in EDGE&TA sponsored shows, events and parades until becoming licensed drivers.
5. There should be only one (1) person on a tractor when moving unless there are provisions for others and the provisions meet the Safety Officers approval.
6. Tractors with spade lugs or tracks are to be moved or operated only in areas designated by Area Coordinator.
7. All Tractors must have a kill switch or device accessible from the operator’s seat to kill the engine.
8. All tractor demonstrations must have a rope or other barrier between the demonstration and the viewing public.
9. All tractor-powered equipment, i.e. threshing machines, balers and saws, shall have an operator in the tractor seat all times.
10. All tractors shall have good working brakes if so equipped.
11. All tractors shall have good parking brakes if so equipped and/or wheel blocks or chocks while parked for display on an incline where there is a possibility the tractor could roll. Although not a safety issue, blocks or chocks can be used to mark your spot.
12. Tractor operators/drivers need to be very careful when starting a tractor. Be sure the brake is properly set if it is equipped with a parking brake. Wheel blocks or chocks can be used but remember they will not stop a tractor from rolling over the block or chock if it is started in gear. Check to be sure the tractor is out of gear and then check it a second time to be absolutely sure.
13. There should be a second person to observe the public and act as a safety person while moving large tractors or tractors with restricted view.
14. Never leave a tractor in gear when parked. (This will prevent someone from accidentally starting the tractor and running over themselves, others or equipment).
15. Use extreme care when fueling any tractor. Always kill the engine before fueling.
16. All oil or fuel leaks should have a flat tray containing a non-flammable material, such as, cat litter or oil dry to catch any leaking fluids.
17. Display areas should be kept free of debris.
18. All drivers of lawn and garden tractors who do not have a valid Motor Vehicle Operators License must have completed the Youth Drivers Training program. Our insurance carrier agreed to allow the youth who are members of EDGE&TA between 12 and 16 years if age or until the youth reaches the age a Motor Vehicle Operators License from the state in which he/she resides can be obtained who have completed the EDGE&TA Youth Driver Training Program and passed the Operational Safety Tests to operate tractors and other motorized vehicles they are approved to drive at EDGE&TA functions.
19. The Safety Officer, either Branch or EDGE&TA, including the EDGE&TA Insurance advisor, may shut down anyone for unsafe operation.
Revised: September 2009
7. Tractor Pulls
TRACTOR PULL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
PULL BY WEIGHT TRANSFER SLED
Extreme caution must be exercised at all times while working with any tractor pull due to the number of people involved with the pulling tractor and sled.
THIS SECTION CONTAINS MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED AND EACH BRANCH SAFETY OFFICER MUST SEE THAT THE REQUIREMENTS ARE FOLLOWED.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR EDGETA SPONSORED EVENTS
1. All pullers must be members of EDGE&TA.
2. All pullers must be 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. If not they must have completed the Youth Driver Training Program.
3. NO STEP ON SLEDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME.
4. It is recommended that a progressive weight transfer sled be used. It must be built with safety in mind to protect the puller, the sled operator and the public.
5. Each sled will have a working fire extinguisher mounted in such a manner to be easily accessible to operator or Ground personnel in case of a tractor fire.
6. No tractor with other than manufacturer standard engine will be allowed.
7. All tractor engines must not exceed the manufacturers recommended HP and RPM by more than 10%.
8. Speeds - 1st or 2nd gear not to exceed 3.5 MPH. Torque shifting not allowed.
9. Never hook up the pulling tractor until operator has put tractor in neutral and raised their hands.
10. Only one person allowed on a tractor at anytime. Drivers must remain seated at all times except for tractors designed for standing only i.e. Steam Tractors and certain gas/kerosene tractors, which are allowed no more than two operators.
11. All tractors must have a kill switch or device accessible from the operator’s seat to kill the engine.
12. Keep spectators at least 30 feet from edge of track. Spectators may be closer if solid barrier or fence separates spectators from track.
13. Any violations observed by the flag person or safety officer will mean automatic disqualification.
14. Tractors must have the stock engine, frames, transmission, rear end, and axle housings or manufacturer’s replacement.
15. All tractors must be equipped with working brakes.
16. Tractor shall not be left unattended with engine running.
17. There will be no hot rodding in the pits or track area.
18. Fuel - gasoline, diesel, kerosene or LP fuels only. No alcohol or nitrous fuels may be used in tractors. Tractor manufactured to use diesel fuel only cannot be converted to gasoline or LP. No airplane fuel. Fuel is meant to be the same fuel that you use in your automobile or truck.
19. Maximum hitch height 20 inches Rubber tire classes
20. Minimum hitch length 16 inches Rubber tire classes
21. Maximum hitch height 16 inches Steel wheel classes
22. Minimum hitch length 18 inches Steel wheel classes.
23. Front of tractor not to exceed 16 inches off the ground. A chain device must be used to determine height. Device to be furnished by sled operator.
24. If wheelie bars are used, chain device not needed.
25. Wheelie bars recommended but not required
26. If wheelie bars are used they must be checked so not to allow the front of tractor to exceed 16 inches off the ground and must be tested to weight of the tractor.
27. Tractors not to exceed 100 HP
28. If anything falls off of the tractor during pull, the tractor is disqualified.
29. Crawler tractors use standard hitch. No modifications.
30. All pulling tractors must be 30 years or older.
31. NO ALCOHOL is to be consumed or served at any EDGETA event.
THIS SECTION IS GUIDELINES OR SUGGESTIONS FOR A TRACTOR PULL
The following list of people is suggested:
1. Event Chairperson
2. Safety Officer
3. Announcer
4. Statistician
5. Sled Operator
6. Flag person
7. One hook and one unhook persons
8. Two persons to make measurements and/or one person to read measurement if a progressive sled measurement is used.
9. Pull back tractor and operator
10. Scraper tractor and operator
11. Extra persons as needed
TRACTOR PULLS CAN BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL CLASSES:
Listed are classes that can be used in combinations.
1. Tractors can pull for distance
2. Tractors can pull by percentage of weight
3. Rubber Tire classes
4. Steel wheel classes’ antique classes only pre-1940
5. Crawler classes
6. Antique classes
7. Classic classes
8. Farm Stock classes
Following is A Discussion of Tractors and Classes.
1. Open classes
2. Tractors must be 30 years or older
AGE OF TRACTORS: (New)
- The age of tractors has been increased to include those that are 30 years old or older.
- Previous ages of tractors were 1960 and older.
- The pulling requirements will not change for the newer tractors.
- They will still have to meet the 100 HP Maximum, 3.5-MPH speed and 10,000 weight limit and all the other regulations.
- The Branches may want to set classes for these tractors or incorporate them in with the other tractors.
WEIGHT CLASSES: 0 – 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, & 10,000 or any combination there of. IE: 0-1500, 1501 – 2000, 2001 – 2500 etc. not to exceed 10,000 lbs. Classes may be 0-3500, 3501-4500, 4501-5500, etc. Classes are to be determined by the Branch.
Entry:
1. Tractors may be pulled in several classes, once in each class.
2. Tractors cannot enter classes below its lightest weigh-in weight.
3. Example: Antique class tractors may also pull in the next class if the tractor meets the rules for that class.
4. The Branch can control how many times a tractor can pull and what classes they pull in. But you must remember that a 3000-pound tractor pulling in a 5000-pound class and winning is probably not stock.
Rims and Wheels - Tractors must have OEM recommended diameter rims and OEM wheels. Wheels with rims for manufacturers original recommendations to include cut-downs for tractors that may have originally been on steel wheels, No modified dish wheel with holes cut out to reduce weight.
Tires - Tires must be on rim width, not exceeding tire manufacturer’s recommended width. Maximum tire size – one size above manufacturer current replacement size. It is a branch decision whether to allow cut tires or radial tires.
Hitches - Maximum 20” height (stationary in all directions) locked on tractors such as IH fast hitch, Ford 3-point hitch, etc. Hitch length not less than 16″ from center of rear axle. Hitches must be as from factory-unaltered for that specific tractor. Operator must furnish a straight up and down or twisted clevis with a minimum opening of 3.0” bolted or pinned to the draw bar. Hitch measured at hook point of clevis.
Recommended: The front wheels of the tractor are not allowed to exceed 16” off the ground during a pull. Sled operator is to provide a linked chain or device attached parallel with the center of the front axle with a maximum of 16” on the ground. Chain must be dragging at the time tractor is hooked. Wheelie bars are optional but recommended Speeds – 1st or 2nd gear not to exceed 3.5 MPH.
Weights - appearing to the original manufactured weights as possible. No concrete weights allowed. Original manufacturer suitcase weights are allowed if the tractor manufacturer equipped the tractor with the weights. They must be mounted per manufacturer operator’s instruction manual.
Engine - Stock block, naturally aspirated. Exceptions: Oliver 99 GM, etc. Stock head, manifold and carburetor. Manifolds are to be replacement-manufactured parts accepted for that make and model tractor. Stock engine RPM. Engine parts not in parts book for that specific tractor cannot be used. RPM – Maximum of 10% over factory high idle specification.
Exceptions:
- generator vs. alternators,
- points vs. electronic ignitions,
- magnetos vs. distributors,
- hand cranks vs. electric starters,
- single exhaust vs. dual exhaust,
- side shields whether factory or home made,
- 6-volt vs. 12-volt.
These variations can be set by each branch and controlled by each branch.
Appearance - Tractors must maintain original stock appearance. If a part is not found in the manufacturers’ parts book it can not be used. Seat must be stock seat or a manufactured seat placed with stock mountings (such as TSC).
Exhibition Class – If for some reason a tractor doesn’t meet EDGETA Requirements or guidelines, it can be pulled in an exhibition class if it is deemed safe by the pull committee.
For Example – If tire size doesn’t meet branches requirements, or specialty tractors such as the Ford with Funk Conversion etc. These tractors must meet all other requirements.
NO SMOKE BLOWERS.
Safety - The Track Flagman Rules while the tractor is on the pulling track.
THESE SAME MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES MAY BE USED IN ALL CLASSES.
1. Tractor ages vary in the different areas of our membership. It is up to the branches to determine the classes to be pulled.
2. It is the responsibility of the branches to follow the requirements and guidelines set forth by EDGETA.
3. The branches have more leeway to set classes to fit their area. All activities must be safe.
Revised: September 2009
8. Stone Boat Tractor Pull
STONE BOAT TRACTOR PULL
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
The “stone boat pull” is similar to both our walk-on sled and progressive sleds. You are pulling distance using what we call a walk-on sled, but using weights instead of people. All tractors in a class must be weighted up to and as close to the weight class as possible. Like in our distance pulls. We really don’t care how much weight is on the sled. You just keep adding weight until you can’t move the sled anymore.
Classes: 0-2000, 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500, 6500, 7500, 8500, 9500, 10,000
And you might have farm stock classes. The Host Branch determines classes.
Let’s say you have 10 tractors in the 4500-lb class; every tractor is allowed 2 tries to move the sled 10 feet. If the tractor doesn’t move the sled 10 feet then it is eliminated. If 6 of the tractors in the class make a full pull of 10 feet each, you add more weight to the sled and pull these 6 tractors again and they are allowed 2 tries to move the sled 10 feet. (The 2 tries are added together making a total distance of both tries). This time you eliminate 3 more tractors. You add more weight. They pull again. A is peg driven in the ground at a predetermined point at the rear of the sled before each pull. After the pull another peg is driven. The measurement between the 2 pegs is the pulling distance.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. The “Stone Boat” Sled must be built with safety in mind to protect the puller, the sled operator and the public.
2. EDGETA recommends that 3/4″ alloy steel grade 80 chain and hooks which have a working load limit of 28,300# be used on stone boat sleds.
3. The branch safety advisor shall review the pulling chains, hooks and bolts.
4. The branch safety advisor must be satisfied that it meets all EDGETA requirements.
5. All weights must be built so they can be easily handled safely.
6. Tractors not to exceed 100 HP.
7. Chain must be tight before the pull is started.
8. Must not jerk the chain when starting pull.
9. Stone boat pulls may have classes up to and including 14,000 pounds.
10. A full pull is 10 feet.
11. Suitcase weights may be used on all tractors in a Stone Boat Pull.
12. NO ALCOHOL is to be served or consumed at any EDGETA event.
February 2006
9. Tractor Parade Requirements
Tractor Parade Requirements
1. Equipment that is self-propelled and operated on a public road shall be operated by a person that is licensed by the state in which they reside.
2. To operate equipment at an EDGETA parade you must be an EDGETA Member.
3. If you are a member age 12 through 15, and do not have a valid state driver’s license, you must have completed the EDGE&TA Youth Driver Training Program and have a Youth Driver Training Certification Card on your possession to drive in a parade or on the show grounds.
4. All tractors shall have an Emergency kill switch or device in reach of the driver’s seat.
5. A working fire extinguisher should be prominently displayed on each tractor.
6. There shall be only one (1) person on a tractor when moving, unless there are provisions for others and these provisions meet the Safety Officer’s approval. . “If the safety officer has questions he should review them with the insurance contact or insurance agent”. To further clarify what is acceptable and what is not, an exception would be the large older tractors where two operators are desirable for safety, such as a 30-60 Rumely, 30-60 Altman Taylor, etc. In addition those tractors that have fenders as part of enclosed platforms, and there is no way the rider can fall in front of the rear wheels, such as IHC W-4, W-6, W-9, John Deere Model D etc. may have one additional rider standing on the platform (not sitting on the fender) during the parade. The rider must be old enough to hold on without the driver holding him. The driver must be able to focus his complete attention to driving, and not holding on to his rider. It is not acceptable to have riders on row crop type tractors such as Farmall B, C, H, M, and F-12, 14, 20 & 30 series. John Deere H, A, B, G or like tractors, even though they are equipped with fenders, unless a seat is specially fitted on the tractor for an additional rider. In those cases, if it is possible for the rider to fall forward from the seat in front of the rear wheels, a seat belt is to be installed to restrain the rider. The same is true for a tractor like an AC Model B which has a wide seat. In this case, the rider, especially a young child is to have a seat belt, it is not permissible for the driver to hold the rider and drive too.
7. Riders on Ford tractors and others that are side mounted in front of the rear wheels may not have riders unless a seat is specially designed and submitted for approval.
8. It is not acceptable for riders to stand on the drawbar or hitches.
9. Tractors with cabs may have riders if they are inside the cab and the doors are closed.
10. All PTO shafts should be covered if possible, if not make sure they are disengaged.
11. When we talk about parades, most parades don’t move over 3-5 mph.
12. When operating a tractor in a parade, always drive parallel to spectators.
13. When operating a tractor in a parade, never throw candy or other objects from the tractor/wagon/people mover.
14. A minimum distance of 3 times the length of your tractor should be maintained between your tractor and whatever is in front of you.
15. Towing tractors must have adequate brakes to handle the towed load on any hill that may be encountered. (Note that garden tractors are not designed to be towing vehicles).
16. Never leave a tractor in gear when parked. (This will prevent someone from accidentally starting the tractor and running over themselves, others, or other equipment.)
17. Never leave an unattended tractor running.
18. All pulled wagons or people movers shall have a washer and hitch cross pin in the bottom end of the pulling pin. A grade 8 bolt with double nuts would also work. A conventional trailer ball hitches are also acceptable.
19. Draw bar on pulling vehicle must be long enough to provide adequate turning radius so the tongue of people mover/wagon will not ride up on rear tires of pulling vehicle. A safety chain is required and must be short so that in the event that the people mover/wagon becomes unhitched from the tractor, the people mover/wagon will not roll into the tractor tires. (Photo required).
20. With regard to Steam Engines, it is acceptable to have one rider in addition to the two operators if there is room on the platform for the rider. For example a Case engine with contractor’s bunkers has room for an additional rider.
Please submit thirty days prior the event, agree to all of the conditions and include all photos requested
Revised Feb. 2006
10. Tractor Drive Requirements
Tractor Drive Requirements
1. Equipment that is self-propelled and operated on a public road shall be operated by a person that is licensed by the state in which they reside.
2. To operate equipment at an EDGETA tractor drive you must be an EDGETA Member.
3. For those young drivers that do not have a drivers license, check with the local police/sheriff departments to determine if you can legally operate a tractor on a public road. If so, and you are an EDGETA member age 12 through 15, you must have completed the EDGE&TA Youth Driver Training Program and have a Youth Driver Training Certification Card on your possession to drive in a tractor drive, parade or on the show grounds.
4. All tractors must have a kill switch or device in reach of the driver’s seat to kill the engine.
5. Fire extinguisher should be prominently displayed on each tractor.
6. There shall be only one (1) person on a tractor driven in a Tractor Drive unless a seat is specially fitted on the tractor for an additional rider. A seat belt must be installed to restrain the rider. This must be approved by the Safety Chairman. (The seat must be approved prior to the Tractor Drive.)
7. All tractors must have a triangle safety sign mounted on the rear of the tractor, or on the back of a people mover/wagon.
8. Maximum tractor drive speed is 10 MPH.
9. All tractors must have working brakes to be eligible to participate in a tractor drive.
10. Tractors with cabs may have riders if they are inside the cab and the doors are closed.
11. Towing tractors must have adequate brakes to handle the towed load on any hill that may be encountered.
12. Towing tractor must be heavy enough to handle the pulled load.
13. A minimum distance of 4 times the length of your tractor should be maintained between your tractor and whatever is in front of you.
14. Never leave a tractor in gear when parked. (This will prevent someone from accidentally starting the tractor and running over themselves, others, or other equipment.)
15. Never leave an unattended tractor running.
16. Definitions, Wagons used on Tractor Drives are defined as those used for carrying exhibits, signs, etc, not people. If people are on the wagon it is classed as a people mover.
17. All pulled wagons or people movers shall have a washer and hitch cross pin in the bottom end of the pulling pin. A grade 8 bolt with double nuts would also work. A conventional trailer ball hitch is also acceptable.
18. Drawbar on the pulling vehicle must be long enough to provide adequate turning radius so the tongue of people mover/wagon will not ride on rear of pulling vehicle. A safety chain is required and must be short so that in the event that the people mover/wagon becomes unhitched from the tractor, the people mover/wagon will not roll into the tractor tires.
19. For People Mover requirements go to the EDGETA web page, click on Insurance Info, and Information needed for a people mover. When a people mover is used on a Tractor Drive, the speed is limited to 5 mph, no road gear.
20. EDGETA does not encourage the use of people movers on Tractor Drives.
21. Not required but recommended to have a follow up vehicle with tool and supplies.
22. Not required but recommended to have a follow up vehicle to transport a person who may have become ill to meet emergency vehicle if needed.
Revised 3-9-2006
11. People Mover Requirements
People Mover Requirements
Underwriting:
There is no additional charge for people movers, they are covered in the base premium. However, the following is required and must be completed before our insurance will cover a people mover.
1. Maximum people movers attached to the pulling vehicle, one (1).
2. People mover must have safety chains installed at entrance &/or exit to prevent passengers from falling out (photo required).
3. People mover must have acceptable seats, no standing. (photo required)
4. People mover must have steps for entrance and exiting. (photo required)
5. A conductor must occupy people mover and he/she must be a member of EDGE & TA.
6. Driver of pulling vehicle must be an experienced tractor driver and have a permanent license driver, minimum age twenty-one (21) and be a member of EDGE & TA.
7. Driver and conductor must wear radio headsets for communication.
8. Pulling vehicle may only be farm tractor with adequate brakes and be physically large enough to stop the people mover fully loaded. No ATV’s, Garden Tractors, Mules, Horses or Ox.
9. Draw bar on pulling vehicle must be long enough to provide adequate turning radius so the tongue of people mover will not ride up on rear tires of pulling vehicle. A safety chain is required and must be short so that in the event that the people mover becomes unhitched from the tractor, the people mover will not roll into the tractor tires. (Photo required).
10. A complete photo of people mover and pulling vehicle must be included with request.
Please submit thirty days prior the event, agree to all of the conditions and include all photos requested
ADDITIONAL SAFETY MOMENTS:
Never weld on a tire rim with the tire still mounted