Tractor Pull

Illustration of farm machinery, including a tractor and a plow, on a red circular background.

West of  Little Salt River Park

Saturday, April 25

10 a.m.

The festival tractor pull is a proud, long-standing tradition that brings together generations of pullers and spectators for a day of horsepower and hometown pride. From seasoned veterans to first-time youth competitors, tractors and participants of all ages line up to test their strength and skill on the track.
Bring your lawn chairs and join us hillside to cheer them on and be part of a tradition that keeps our community’s spirit running strong year after year. 🚜

Event Coordinators:

Mike Kenny - 989.560.6589

Chuck Purtill - 989.621.1412

Tractor Pull
Tractor Pull Press Release

Concessions & Festival Souvenirs
Located at the announcement trailer, guests can grab food and festival merchandise while enjoying the tractor pull. From hoodies to burgers and shot glasses to hot dogs, there’s something for everyone.

Concessions run by Shepherd high school students who are members of Central Michigan-Campus Life Youth For Christ.

All proceeds will help cover the cost of their summer camp retreat!

A special thank you to the Village of Shepherd for hosting this event.

  • Parking
    Pullers, park your truck and trailers at C&R Electric, just east of Salt River Park. 491 E Wright Ave.

    Registration
    Registration and weigh-in starts at 7:30 AM. The entry fee for entering the pull is $25 per class.

  • The classes of tractors competing will be as follows:

    4500 Unlimited (starting first this year)

    5500 Limited

    5500 Unlimited 18.4 tires

    6500 Unlimited

  • RULES
    1. Pullers will be able to jump one weight class.

    2. Weight classes:

    -6500 Unlimited (starting first this year)

    -5500 Unlimited 18.4 tires

    -5500 Limited

    -4500 Unlimited

    3. Hitch - 20 inches high, 24 inches back from center of the axle. Will be checked!

    4. No popping of concrete.

    5. No drinking of alcohol.

    6. No bouncing.

    7. Two-wheel drive only.

    8. No jerking of chain. If chain jerks, there will be no measurement for that hook.

    9. Boundary lines will be set at 15 feet for all classes. If rear tire goes out or hits the line, there will be no measurement for that hook.

    10. Tires cannot hit between lugs. Tires can only hit on lug surface, not casing. No dual tires.

    11. Drivers must have control of the tractor at all times.

    12. Hitches and weight bars must be solid in all directions.

    13. Wheelie bars must be outside of radius of rear tires and be able to support tractor.

    14. If a weight falls off, you will lose the measurement for that hook.

    15. Judges will be chosen at the drivers meeting.

    16. One driver, per tractor, per class.

  • The prize for first place is $300 and will be awarded to the top four positions of each class.

Tractor Pull Details