University of Georgia – Hook
Event: 2025 IQS
Category: Overall
Subcategory: Hook
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 2.11) | Any fastening hardware that is required to meet a specific grade must have standard head markings as indicated in Figure 2. (Sec 2.11) | Pass |
| (Sec 2.11.1) | Socket head fasteners with a black oxide coating are assumed to be Grade 8. (Sec 2.11.1) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.1) | Vehicle hitch, frame components, ballast, or any other vehicle components may not contact, support, or interfere with the hook or chain or trailer tongue at any time during the performance events. (Sec 11.1) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.9) | Vehicles will be allowed a maximum hitch height of 13 inches (330 mm) for the pulling event. For the durability event, the hitch height must be 12.5 +/- 0.5 inches (317.5 +/- 13 mm) (Sec 11.9) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.10) | All hitch height measurements will be made against the highest portion of hooking point, relative to the ground. (Sec 11.10) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.12) | A hitch must be incorporated into the rear of each vehicle and it must meet the following requirements: (Sec 11.12) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.12.1) | Be attached to the vehicle frame or axle and be structurally independent from the wheelie bars (Sec 11.12.1) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.12.2) | Be on or rearward of the centerline of the rear axle. (Sec 11.12.2) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.12.3) | Have a means to lock rigidly in all directions (Sec 11.12.3) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.12.4) | Not move relative to the vehicle chassis once locked (Sec 11.12.4) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.12.5) | Be fabricated from low carbon steel plate having a thickness of 1⁄2 to 3⁄4-inch (13 to 19 mm). (Sec 11.12.5) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.12.6) | Incorporate a 1 7/8 +/- 1/8 inch (47 +/- 3 mm) diameter hole. (Sec 11.12.6) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.12.7) | Pulling point may not be more than 3⁄4-inch (19 mm) from back edge of hitching device (Sec 11.12.7) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.12.8) | Threaded fasteners, if used, must be a minimum of SAE Grade 5 or Metric Grade M8.8 throughout the entire hitch and for its connection to the frame or axle. (Sec 11.12.8) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.12.8.1) | Retaining nuts, if used, must be locking-nuts (nylon or thread deforming) with a minimum of two threads showing above the nut. (Sec 11.12.8.1) | Corrected |
| (Sec 11.13) | Hook point must allow for easy hooking and unhooking of the chain and have clearance zones meeting the requirements as indicated in Figure 9 and Figure 10, below. (Sec 11.13) | Pass |
| (Sec 11.13.1) | These clearances must be maintained when the vehicle is fully ballasted. (Sec 11.13.1) | Corrected |