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minnesota pro farm
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Registered: 03/14/2010 Posts: 135 |
how many pro farm tractors are there left in minnesota. think it alled upm ntpa |
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Registered: 01/19/2010 Posts: 260 |
there are about 5 pro farms that pulled in upm this year. i have heard of possibly a new one coming out next year. there are a couple more that brush pull also. |
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Re: minnesota pro farm
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Jeff Rogers
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I had the pleasure of watching the Pro Farm class last summer and although low on numbers, they were very high on quality. It would be awesome to see the class grow to 15 to 20 tractors. With the current set of rules in place, a guy could build a tractor for a fraction of the cost of a superfarm. |
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Mn. Puller
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Five of them have been running most of the time, but there could be two or three more if they would show up. |
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on the job
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profarms for UPM in 2011 should be at least these,Joel wiltscheck,Ernie Lange,mark muefels,randy lefebrve,warren daluge,jeremy ploetz,megan regnier and I have heard ronny regnier is building aswell, also heard rumor of a tractor from butterfield aswell! hopefully we will see kevin shultz come back. There are more tractors out there that could easily run this class but for some reason they don't. |
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on the job
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In addition to the above post i believe mark and mitchel lange are going to pull that class as well. |
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Registered: 01/19/2010 Posts: 260 |
that could be a real interesting class with the veterans of warren and ernie and randy. i do like this class. it is more afforable. i know for a puller want-a-be like my self it would be a eaisier class to get into. makes it fun to watch when i can say that could be me some day 
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rumor
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I heard a rumor bout a blue one joining the mix from west of the cities. Someone said it wasn't to far from completion if the guy would just focus a little bit during the day and get something done! 
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blue one west of the cities
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may be if rumor would show and be a team player not out entertaining his cousins we could have a whole bunch of iron on the track! |
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rumor
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This is exactly what i mean, playing on the puter when he's supposed to be blowing smoke out through the pipe in the wall. As far as more tractors for the pf class there is one guy from alma center wi that would maybe possibly show up but you'd have to let him win. :] |
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Registered: 01/19/2010 Posts: 260 |
SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF SMOKE BLOWING TO ME 
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blue one west of the cities
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rumor makes a good point! would be great to see some iron from wis. come run the pro farm class. P.S. he can win just as much as he earns! Maybee a green one from the south east could kick some if he wasn't to busy pickin on other people! |
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great
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That will be great to see some new tractors and some differnt color in that class!!! exited for next year |
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Mn. Puller
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We all hope this class really takes off and thrives. It is by far the most least expensive tractor to build and keep running. If the numbers continue to grow the purse money will too. |
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Alma Center Puller!!
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only problems i have is with the class, that makes it so i can't run is your not able to run radial tires... and i am also not very crazy about putting a slug on my turbo.. if those rules changed i could/would come and pull more with you guys and could possibly bring some other WI iron... |
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Registered: 03/14/2010 Posts: 135 |
what exactly are the rules, I might be interested |
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$6
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ntpa website has rulebooks for sale $6 |
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Registered: 04/07/2008 Posts: 781 |
466? |
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Screamin Eagle
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these are most of the rules -466cubes, 3inch I.D. pipe within 3inches of the face of the wheel on both compressor and exhaust and that 3inch restriction must be at least 3inches long. 20.8 non radial tires, 9500lbs, p-pump maximum, ag intake and exhaust manifolds. All other safety rules and chassis rules like a superfarm. |
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Pro Farm Fan
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Some good rules, would like to see this class grow. Allow radials and shiny rims, drop the 3" exhaust tube and let them run any manifolds and this class could really GO!
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Registered: 03/14/2010 Posts: 135 |
ag type manifolds? does that mean you cant run the intercoled truck intake, think the # 1815307 ????? |
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What
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every manifold ag only,and they will never get rid of the slugs, they dont want them kicking super plow ass!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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big1
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My humble opinion  the slug rule is a good rule. It allows for some "other options" when it comes to selecting a turbo. When I say selecting I mean as far size, wheel combinations, and brands. With that said I would like to see class open to the idea of allowing 3x3 smooth cover turbos maybe for a year just to evaluate and see how they compare along side turbos that are "restricted". Also to see how many of those tractors would ACTUALLY SHOW UP. Like I said just a thought. As far as using radial tires or aluminum rims they should be allowed if you so desire, to me thats a no brainer. To not, makes about as much sense as outlawing a certain kind of transmission! But what do I know.
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Yes!
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The 3 inch ID pipe/restrictor tube is a good rule. That gives pullers options (including running 3x3 smooth cover turbos). I'm not a fan of the protruded wheel chargers that often get expensive and are a pain to police. I'd like to see them drop the restriction on the exhaust side and just have it on the inlet. |
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Registered: 03/14/2010 Posts: 135 |
has anyone done dyno testing as to how efective the 3x3 resttiction is? what is the most common turbo used ? and how much did the restrictors hold it back???? |
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1hotfarm
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Haven't heard dyno numbers, but it shouldn't be difficult to run bigger than a 3x3. They should make some power and turn some rpms. |
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Let them breathe!
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How-bout a 3.2 ID pipe on the inlet and nothing on the exhaust. Then guys could run the bigger wheels on the HX 60 (3.15 x 3.62) and we'd still have inexpensive chargers... and something more fun to drive and watch.
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screamin eagle
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there have been a few pro farms on the dyno here, I can't tell you exactly what was found because thats up to the customer to say but slugs only robbed about 30hp. as far as what turbo so far i have seen 3 different combos work pretty well. I you would like more info or help look me up I would be happy to help! Bill Daluge
I totally agree with the big1 that they should get rid of the radial rule and who cares if someone wants shiny wheels just adds to the show! |
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Registered: 03/14/2010 Posts: 135 |
Bill, would you give me a call when you get a chance ?? 605-480-1077 thanks |
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Anonymous User
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would very much like to come pull also if they drop the no radials! and drop the slug rule! cps has also added the pro farm class to run with the ntpa rules i see on there 2011 rule page |
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IA buck puller
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My experience on the dyno testing is the slugs robs alot of HP and torgue more then just 30 HP... then it also set pressures all out of wack.... i run the latest and greatest precision 3x3 and there is no was i will put slugs on it... i will agree let the bigger turbos be choked down with the slugs and let the 3x3 run with out slugs see how that works... and if your worried about policing it.. get it sealed like the super farms are.. radials and shiny wheels need to be allowed before i come and pull... thanks for the space |
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Pro-Hot Farmers
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Don't forget, you can run any size turbo in this class. You just need a 3" ID pipe, which wouldn't have to be a permanent slug. I agree it would be nice if the 3x3 guys didn't have to run a 3" ID pipe or 3" welded slug. The problem is NTPA does not want another sealed turbo class. Maybe the Tech Officials could use a hand-held slug to measure the inlet and exhaust at the face of the wheel (for those running a 3x3 setup). One way to make this class a lot better, and easier to govern, would be to drop the exhaust restriction. It would also give pullers even more inexpensive turbo options.
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Anonymous User
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well most of us all have the the right idea but will anybody liten? pro hot farmers has the right idea if ntpa wants more tractors to pull lets make a few adjustments and let the class grow! |
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Re: minnesota pro farm
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deere
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With so many people concerned about the class i think the mn banquet is in feb all you should go thier and commit to the class and pull a year and then work on the rules that personally fit you because that is how pulling works |
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JD
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Just curious what gear are the IH's running in this class. Mabey over direct? what ring and pinion? Thanks. |
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Re: minnesota pro farm
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dummy
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hey JD... Binders are running 19 to 1 final... I heard JD's are at around 26-27 to 1 final |
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JD
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Evidently the IH's are using a ta because low side would drop final ratio back to about 27:1. Other wise that is a huge difference. Thanks |
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Registered: 08/18/2009 Posts: 79 |
When and where is the banquet? Does anybody in the class object to radial tires. If they allow them I would come up and run the class. I would be interested in going to the banquet if they consider changing the tire rule |
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banquet
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info @ united pullers of minnesota website under news letter. or contact the pres. or a tech and talk to them. it would be nice to see more iron in the class. |
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Registered: 08/18/2009 Posts: 79 |
The banquet is January 29. What meeting do non members go to so we could show our interest in pulling with them if they would allow radial tires?? |
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screamin eagle
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Talked to the upm secretary sounds like the morning meeting would be the besttime to be there, we have class breakout meetings then. That would be a good time for those who pull in the class to discuss rule's. Personally I hope the tire rule gets looked at allowing radials and aluminum rims just makes sense to me but i don't pull in that class.... Hope you can make the meeting it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to stay for the afternoon meeting aswell then you would know the outcome of a board decision if the were to change the rules. |
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SCREAMIN EAGLE FAN
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I heard you were building a pro farm to? |
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yeah
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Cant believe it's not done I mean how long can it possibly take!?! I bet if it was your a$$ sitting in the seat it would be done. Then ya dont even let the big guy name it. Squealing Beagle? Real nice, I mean really are ya kidding me Jackwagon! |
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Don't you pay NTPA membership just like super farm, so why should you not have the same services as any other classes do. The sealed turbo would be easier from pull to pull than having to check tubes on size and length. I don't have a problem with the tube and turbo combinations. I just think that if a puller would be running a turbo that is checked and sealed as a option, it would save those puller money also. You have pullers that pull other organizations the are willing to work together such as Badger State, Tri-State Truck and Tractor, and others that pull in the neighborhood. They may not make all the hooks, but to make a number of hooks and put on better shows at those hooks are better for UPM and NTPA. |
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Goodson cutting oil?
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Don't woory about the slug rules on the pro farms. Upm might check them once or twice a year, and if it don't pass on your tractor it's o.k. you won't get kicked out, if you don't believe me just ask Ernie Lange. |
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Re: minnesota pro farm
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WHO
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who was that? A John Deere that use to pull profarm??? |
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Relle???
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Come on now are you serious with the ernie lange stuff... its old news get over it. He got a fair punishment, lets move on already. Bill... why do you gotta be so mean. let your pops pick out the name of his tractor. I do like the sound of squealing beagle tho... haha! |
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