Nice explanation about the workings of a current pulling sled. I’ve been a tuck and tractor pulling fan since the late 70’s when everything was controlled by levers! Also, if you look at the close up of your push down cylinders at 3:52, you’ll see why the welds are cracking at the pan. If you add a heavy steel roller on the top of the push down it might allow the freedom of movement need to not flex the bracket? Looking forward to seeing you around this season!
Great explanation , did not no it is such a complicated piece of machinery . This sport is not very popular in Australia - but i love it , Keep up the good vids JP PULLING PRODUCTIONS !!
I've always wondered how these things work... when watching one, it all happens so quickly, you're left wondering what the mechanics of it is. Really great explanation!
I remember going to tractor pulls at the local county fair as a kid way back in the 70's and 80's, and only today finally learned how a sled actually works. What's really interesting to think about is how it's engineered for this single purpose of competitive pulling.
Dear lawd, that was painfully complicated for a non-technical mind like mine, loved the video, really intriguing but I'll stick to medicine thank you! LOL It's a lot simpler than sled operations. LOL Thanks so much for your video!
Completely over my head wow just a little bit more information how does it hook to your tractor to go from one city to another looks like that pan is in the way great video
Here is a video Logan Thomas did explaining that. We might do some more of these in the future to go in more in depth in certain parts of the sled. ruclips.net/video/Z9h1YhvbGjg/видео.html
I watched most of the video. Did you explain why we need this test? How it works in the field (not individual parts, like how is this used to measure what etc).
I have a question about transporting the sled to a facility. Can the sled ride directly on public roads or does it have to be transported on a flatbed trailer?
Damn, they're complex. I was thinking of making one as I'm in Australia and there aren't many here but I think it would be much easier and cheaper to import one from america.
lol, well clearly pulling sleds have changed since last time i went to a tractor pull. used to be a sled with weight on it. how about a video for us old timers on the history and the reasons for the changes in pulling sleds.
There are only three people who build sleds in this configuration. Vaughn Bauer (who built the sled in this video) builds the Ironman sleds, Brandon Bungart builds the X-Factor sleds, and Richard Love (who owns the sled in this video) builds the Decision Maker sleds. There are others who build similar looking sleds but have different driveline & hydraulic configurations. All the cabs are either purchased new or from salvage machines, some are tractor cabs, some are combine cabs.
The movement of the weight box is driven directly by the wheels of the front axle of the rear tandems. The box will hit the front of the sled no matter if you're pulling it 3 mph or 33 mph. Of course the settings are changed from class to class, or if the first puller in a class goes too far, or not far enough.
Man that was a good share! I think most of us gearheads know the basics of a pulling sled but don’t know all the inner works of one.
Excellent explanation, knowing how one operates is great but great operators are more rare than you could ever explain. Thanks Logan.
Man! These things are more complex than I thought! It's nice now knowing how a pulling sled works!
Wow! I've watched several of these sled videos over the years. But this one is far and away the most in-depth and informative. Thank you!
These pulling sleds are a LOT more complicated than I thought. Thanks for the excellent explanation
Nice explanation about the workings of a current pulling sled. I’ve been a tuck and tractor pulling fan since the late 70’s when everything was controlled by levers! Also, if you look at the close up of your push down cylinders at 3:52, you’ll see why the welds are cracking at the pan. If you add a heavy steel roller on the top of the push down it might allow the freedom of movement need to not flex the bracket? Looking forward to seeing you around this season!
Simple Parts made complicated! I ran a club up in Massachusetts for years and we owned and operate our own sled, TONS of work. Logan does a great job!
That was an awesome explanation on how the sled works👍🏿...now hook that sled to another sled and do a sled pull😁😎
Great explanation , did not no it is such a complicated piece of machinery .
This sport is not very popular in Australia - but i love it ,
Keep up the good vids JP PULLING PRODUCTIONS !!
I've always wondered how these things work... when watching one, it all happens so quickly, you're left wondering what the mechanics of it is. Really great explanation!
I remember going to tractor pulls at the local county fair as a kid way back in the 70's and 80's, and only today finally learned how a sled actually works. What's really interesting to think about is how it's engineered for this single purpose of competitive pulling.
Awesome video, not a stone left un-turned.
Dear lawd, that was painfully complicated for a non-technical mind like mine, loved the video, really intriguing but I'll stick to medicine thank you! LOL It's a lot simpler than sled operations. LOL Thanks so much for your video!
Just what I was looking for. Thank You M
well done my friend. southern style we love it..
Nice explanation. It's a very clever build
Thanks for the break down, I always wondered how it worked. 😎
that was a Great Video thanks for Sharing...
Very interesting thank you from the uk
That was awesome, i always wanted to know how there work.
Glad you liked it!
Finally😂😂 thank you so much!
Welcome!!
Completely over my head wow just a little bit more information how does it hook to your tractor to go from one city to another looks like that pan is in the way great video
Here is a video Logan Thomas did explaining that. We might do some more of these in the future to go in more in depth in certain parts of the sled.
ruclips.net/video/Z9h1YhvbGjg/видео.html
Very nice explanation.
I watched most of the video. Did you explain why we need this test? How it works in the field (not individual parts, like how is this used to measure what etc).
Would be awesome to see this in a car collection lol. Even if it's not street legal if you have a lot of property you can enjoy driving it around
Is there a tractor capable of towing the sled with its full load? Muy buen video. Bien explicado. Muy interesante.
The Unlimited Modifieds have pulled with the sled having every weight in it depending on track conditions.
Thank you for the information very helpful
Profab- Larry Peterson does great work!
Fascinating. Thanks!
I have a question about transporting the sled to a facility. Can the sled ride directly on public roads or does it have to be transported on a flatbed trailer?
What were sleds originally used for? Are they adapted from some sort of agricultural equipment?
Aww I knew there was Angel Iron on the bottom of these sleds, or they couldn't stop a heavy hitter 🤣👍
Does the weight shift to the end due to time or distance traveled?
Damn, they're complex. I was thinking of making one as I'm in Australia and there aren't many here but I think it would be much easier and cheaper to import one from america.
Cool they use actual tractor cabs it kinda makes everything tractor themed in a way sometimes there combine cabs tho
Are all sleds chains attachment location at ground level?
Only one more question how fast will the sled drive itsself
Logan said it can get about 15mph in reverse
Apart from sport, what else these trucks are used for?
Nothing lmao there's no other practical use for this other than maybe testing a vehicles tow strength but there's other equations for testing that.
Very interesting!
lol, well clearly pulling sleds have changed since last time i went to a tractor pull. used to be a sled with weight on it. how about a video for us old timers on the history and the reasons for the changes in pulling sleds.
more of a 102 than a 101 imo. totally new to this. I still dont know what they do and why. maybe I need an introduction lol.
This is more complex than I thought 🤔
I never realized how mechanical the sled is.
Looks identical, except for the paint, to the sleds the NTPA uses. Who supplies the cabs also?
Most use cabs from actual Case tractors.
There are only three people who build sleds in this configuration. Vaughn Bauer (who built the sled in this video) builds the Ironman sleds, Brandon Bungart builds the X-Factor sleds, and Richard Love (who owns the sled in this video) builds the Decision Maker sleds. There are others who build similar looking sleds but have different driveline & hydraulic configurations. All the cabs are either purchased new or from salvage machines, some are tractor cabs, some are combine cabs.
Still don't understand how this system is fair between competitors.
It seems pretty random when the weights go forward and the sled digs.
It depends on speed the faster you go the fast the track pushing the box forward and same for slow speed
The movement of the weight box is driven directly by the wheels of the front axle of the rear tandems. The box will hit the front of the sled no matter if you're pulling it 3 mph or 33 mph. Of course the settings are changed from class to class, or if the first puller in a class goes too far, or not far enough.
Great explanation! Watched a big Case steam traction engine drag the pan off the track, couldn’t stop it.
I still dont get it
I want one
Rc Pulling Track And Truck
huh?