2016 Build Off Discussion

I think I'll sit this one out. I got too much stuff going on. Still need to finish my tank and that will take a couple months atleast. Maybe 2017 for me.

Im new so I at least get one terrible question on here. What are the rules and guidelines to qualify in the Build off? and yes I searched the forums and didnt find much, thanks

On the homepage, go to "build off competition" then go to "2015 archives." The second topic down I believe is labeled "announcements" and has the rules and guidelines for last year. The rules haven't been made yet for this year but it's pretty safe to say they'll be close to what they were last year. I know I'll be entering for sure.

Doug Fackler wrote:

Dont forget Keystone Motorsports for inspecting pre-build to ensure it was to regulation.

Yes a visit from ATLTF staff to the production facility. Forgot.

And alaskan craftsman, basically what backroadbomber said, 2015 rules will give you an idea. Pretty open really.

HO!!! boys Im so unpatien I have prety much every thing I just have to find the strongest tanny I could find just because I try to stay in lawn tractor parts but HAA!!!! start that thing in jan PLEASE (just a joke )

Yeah I know what you mean. I joined atltf 4 days before the build off ended with a project ready to start, now I gotta wait 2 more months to start it! But regardless, I wish you good luck may the best tractor win!

yes for sur Im just doing it for fun cause at the end I will use my tractor for fun I dont realy care to win just participate its so fun to challenge and to be challnge

You can count me in. Is there any official registration?

Once everything is set up, you'll submit your build and rough idea of what your going to do for approval. There will be instructions posted before hand.

mr.modified wrote:

Once everything is set up, you'll submit your build and rough idea of what your going to do for approval. There will be instructions posted before hand.

thanks!

I am considering entering this. Getting the bug to build again.

All things being equal, you guys can expect an announcement tomorrow, regarding the 2016 ATLTF Build-Off!

Cool! I've been busy makin more bad plans for the next build... got some parts collected, they are waitin' to get modded and stuck on the tractor.

My super high tech 2016 project is ready to roll. Already have most of the parts needed. Couple of items need to be special ordered...

I just got a 100a service to my garage, got a welder and got an air compressor. (I just moved in 5 months ago) I am so ready for this!

Count me in and is there a date yet because I don't know how much more I can keep my build under raps lol

I got one part ordered an starting to dig my stuff out. I am totally wanting to try this. I have front tires an rims rear rims, frame,hood,engine,fenders, an found the grill today I want to put in it. Hope i can pull it off.

I'm just waiting for this build off to start cause i just want to participate and have some fun with my build. And I want to see how I do compared to everyone else since I don't have some important stuff like I don't have a welder or a lot of money but we'll see how it goes    

tscustoms wrote:

Count me in and is there a date yet because I don't know how much more I can keep my build under raps lol

Febuary 1st 2016


Things will be semi low tech at the modified garage this year. Some wheels should be on the way. Trying to decide on a rear engine or front engine configuration. Definitely going with simplicity though. Also, as usual, power by Briggs & Stratton...

I'd actually like to see more "low horsepower" tractors this year (I'll be doing one hopefully), because I believe you do not need much more than 8-10hp if you are just doing some general off-roading and not going too fast.

So excited! Cant wait to get the murray a nutso facelift! No details to be realeased just yet though. That will have to wait.

Started my pile outside the garage. lol. Its funny you say that bout lower horsepower engines. I have a 18 horse kawasaki engine but may go with a 10-12 hp briggs or so. I don't want alot of horsepower for this project don't think.

I'm planning on using an 8hp flathead.

The new and improved ATLTF promo vid is up!!!!!

I will not say that much but my plan looks to be a ''never seen before'' badass mix of a 4x4 pulling tractor and rock crawler base on a naked probably strech massey fegurson lawn tractor frame with few homemade parts and snowblowerS engineS . Im also looking on a smaller and more conventional project I already have and doing nothing with a 10hp

Great minds think alike Mr.Mod! I'm gonna use a 8hp Briggs flathead aswell. Push er to the limits haha

I've bought a 6.5hp honda clone to use in my build, along with various other bits. Fingers crossed I can get it qualified.