Combine Demo

Combine Demo Derby Rules:

MACHINE PREPARATION RULES & REGULATIONS: 

1. 1. Any size of self-propelled combine is allowed and all equipment is to be original (no reinforced parts or shields) and if the combine is a 4 WD, the 4 WD must be disabled.
   2. Must use a grain table (NO CORN HEADS) in a fixed position at 18″to 24″ above the ground. Remove the hydraulic lift cylinders or weld solid and replace them with stationary supports. You may weld, bolt, and/or use bracing from the feeder house to the head to hold the head on.

• • • • No more than 36″ from center of feeder.
      • No more than four braces for header.
      • Two underneath, either weld cylinders or remove cylinder and brace.
      • Only one brace on each side of feeder head.
      • Brace can be welded to front of head, back to either side of feeder house or axle.
      • Braces can be no larger than 4″.

1. 3. Remove the reel and cut back supports.

• • • • Front of header no farther than knife bar or front of lift cylinder.
      • No points allowed.
      • Steering arm can be put in front of steering axle.
      • Remove the knife, guards, loose sheet metal, unloading auger, cab ladder and the drive belt for the separator.

1. 4. Remove the glass from the cab and weld or chain the door shut.
      Put some kind of driver protection on the cab at least 36″ high.
      If you do not have a cab, make a roll cage out of something like 2″ pipe to protect the driver.
   5. The fuel tank must be in the grain tank.
      Remove the old fuel tank.
   6. Driver must have a seat belt and helmet.
   7. Each combine must have a number on top of the cab that is visible to officials.
   8. At the start of the derby all tires must be rubber, filled with air only – no duals.
   9. Driver must be 16 years of age or older.
   10. Judges decisions are final.