rwilson 128 #1 Posted May 6, 2009 Is a B-80 4 speed ok for pulling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #2 Posted May 6, 2009 Is a B-80 4 speed ok for pulling? Sure is... Last yr there was a guy pulling with a B-80 in the stock class..and did ok with it...The best thing for you is to get in contact with who ever runs the club in your area and ask then for a set of rules.....This yr In Ct I'm going to be pulling in 3 diff Clubs and all three have Diff. rules... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazywheelhorseman 67 #3 Posted May 7, 2009 Yes b80's are very good pullers I've pulled with mine and have kept up with machines with twice the hp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson 128 #4 Posted May 7, 2009 Is there any tricks to setting the tractor up? The club around here pulls a transfer sled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithB 6 #5 Posted October 13, 2009 I have a B-80 eight speed i am building a second puller out of. the 8 speed eight pinion tranny is better for pulling they say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithB 6 #6 Posted October 13, 2009 Is there any tricks to setting the tractor up? The club around here pulls a transfer sled. you need a pulling hitch, and some weight brackets, on WHs most of the weight goes underneath, also you will need a weight bar out in front for weight to keep the nose down. usually a extending bar called a snorkel bar. in out club the weight can be as far out as 7 feet in front the the rear axle CL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhunsch 20 #7 Posted November 6, 2011 Absolutely a B80 is a good puller. I have a plain old B80 8 speed that pulls very good. Its amazing what 8hp can do. I always pull in the 900, 1050, 1250, 1500, and 2000lb classes. Its a lot of fun, always a fund raiser for something or someone in need. Believe me it takes a long time to get to the other end of the track, but most of the time I will get there. The crowed was stunned when I had a full pull in the 2000 lb class against this Guy. In the pull off, he pulled 306 feet and I pulled 302 feet. So I took second place and was the first looser. The most I ever weighted in at was 1905 lbs, it gets hard to steer at that weight, I pull in 2nd low range. The only thing I do is use a lead additive in the fuel. Pure Gas Cam 2. And 26 inch tall tires. At the end of a 300 foot pull she gets very, very HOT And here are a few Photo bucket links of more pictures & Video. http://s839.photobucket.com/albums/zz31 ... %20Puller/ http://s839.photobucket.com/albums/zz31 ... 0Pictures/ http://s839.photobucket.com/albums/zz31 ... to%20Pull/ http://s839.photobucket.com/albums/zz31 ... %20Videos/ http://s839.photobucket.com/albums/zz31 ... 20a%20B60/ So to answer your question about a B80 4 speed. I thing it would do well in the 600, 750, and the 900lb classes. If that`s available in your club. Or change to 12 or more horse power. With out hi/low range 8hp is going to hard to be competitive. I go to pulls for the fun and fund raisers and just to be around great folks. So I hope this and all the Pics are helpful. Jeff :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
