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Tractor pulling popular at Fieldays

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Weight transfer tractor pulling is a sticky affair.

Weight transfer tractor pulling is a sticky affair.

Tractor pulling in the mud and slush on the purpose built track at national Fieldays is one of the most popular spectator events over the four days of the agricultural event.

There are two competitions: weight adjusted - a side-by-side drag race towing a weighted sled; and weight transfer - a single pull of a tractor adding resistance down the track, plus there is a section for modified machines.

Results:

Weight Adjusted Tractor Pull: Shaun Luxton 1, Robert Kay 2, Iain Lillington 3.
Brent Garrett Memorial Sportsmanship winner: James Marshall.
Weight Transfer Tractor Pull: 0-6 tonne: Jordon Sinton. 6-8 tonne: Chris Grant. 8-10 tonne. Zach Walling. 10-12 tonne: Peter Robb. 12-15 tonne: Jakes Steyn.
Overall winner of weight transfer: Jakes Steyn.
First time entrant: Caleb Anderson.
Pre-85 weight transfer: 0-6 tonne:Matt Avery. 6-9 tonne: Kevin Mounsey.
Overall pre-85 winner: Matt Avery.
Modified:
Over 4 tonne: Brendon Reymer.
Under 4 tonne: Wally Sinton.
Overall modified winner: Brendon Reymer.

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