History
The team is made up of two modified pulling vehicles, SHOCKWAVE is a Junior Modified Mower and AGRAV8 is an Open Mini Modified Tractor.
We attend all modified tractor pulling competitions sanctioned by the Australian Tractor Pullers Association (ATPA) and also display our vehicles at various car, agricultural and community shows each year. For the past three years we have displayed at the Victorian Hot Rod Show and also at the Cora Lynn “Last of the Chrome Bumpers” Car Show taking out “Best Presented” in the tractor category.
We originally attended modified tractor pulls as spectators and pit crew for our cousin’s tractor Flat Stick and decided to build our own in 1993. Our Mini Modified, 2-Tuff, made its debut at a special practice day that was held at Quambatook in late 1993. After sharing the ride for many years, we purchased another mini modified tractor in 1996 which Roland ran as 2-Up for the 1997 season. After that season a rebuild was required and work commenced on building a completely new open mini modified tractor from the ground up. AGRAV8 was completed in 1999 and first competed in the 1999-2000 season.
Over the years 2-TUFF and AGRAV8 have been further developed to remain competitive in their respective classes.
Modifications
Specifications:
ENGINE
Chevrolet 350 Generation 2 LT4 V8 Supercharged (BDS 6/71) engine
(5.7 litres) originally sourced from a 1996 Daytona Corvette.
TRANSMISSION
GM Turbo 350 3-speed Automatic Transmission with custom Hi-Stall Converter
Only 1st gear is used during competition.
DIFFERENTIAL
Toyota Stout 1.5 Tonne Light Truck
Similar to a Land Cruiser but uses a 6.1:1 gear ratio. In the process of upgrading to a new stronger diff.
CHASSIS
Custom made from 1.5mm steel sheet, the fold provides additional strength. Engine is solid mounted to the chassis rails via a 10mm Aluminium Plate at the front and 5mm Steel Plate at the rear, differential is integral (welded) to the chassis. Chrome Moly rollcage is a core component of the chassis including wheelie bars and custom hitch.
WHEELS & TYRES
Front: Aluminium Boat Trailer Wheels
Rear: Custom made 16.1x16 inch aluminium rims with Firestone Puller 18.4x16.1 Tractor Tyres.
