University of Kentucky – Wheelie bar
Event: 2024 IQS
Category: Safety A
Subcategory: Wheelie bar
This table shows this tractor’s tech status for each rule in this subcategory. Click a rule number to see the rule-specific detail page.
| Rule # | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| (Sec 11.5) | All vehicles must have two wheelie bars and two bumper-bars and must meet the following requirements: (Sec 11.5) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.5.1) | Wheelie bar designs can use either wheels or pads. (Sec 11.5.1) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.5.2) | Minimum distance of 5 inches (127 mm) between the center of the wheel or pad the rear of rear tires (Sec 11.5.2) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.5.3) | For the pulling events, the bottom of the wheel or pad may not be higher than 4 inches (102 mm) above the ground. (Sec 11.5.3) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.5.4) | For the durability event, the bottom of the wheel or pad must be a minimum of 6-inches (150-mm) and a maximum of 8 inches (200 mm) above the ground. (Sec 11.5.4) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.5.5) | If pads are used, minimum effective area of 18 total square inches (116 cm2) or no less than 9 square inches (58 cm2) per pad. (Sec 11.5.5) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.5.6) | If wheels are used, minimum effective diameter of 4 inches (102 mm) and a minimum effective width of 2 inches (51 mm) per wheel. (Sec 11.5.6) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.6) | Wheelie bars must be rigid in all directions (Sec 11.6) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.6.1) | When supported by one wheel/pad, they must be capable of supporting the machine fully ballasted, with operator, without deformation or significant deflection. (Sec 11.6.1) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.7) | Bumper-bars must protect wheelie pads/wheels from inadvertent sled contact. The bumper bars must meet the following requirements: (Sec 11.7) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.7.1) | Be the furthest point rearward on the vehicle. (Sec 11.7.1) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.7.2) | Be rigidly attached to the back of the wheelie bars (Sec 11.7.2) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.7.3) | Consist of a 6-inch (152 mm) vertical member that will prevent the sled from “riding up” the wheelie bars. (Sec 11.7.3) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.7.4) | Must be individual bars on each wheelie bar. (Sec 11.7.4) | Not Started |
| (Sec 11.8) | During durability events only, the bumper bar(s) may be placed in a stowed position to prevent interference with the load cart’s tongue. (Sec 11.8) | Not Started |