Here is the first pulling tractor to be our Tractor of the Week here at KRVN.com. Thanks to Mark Hamel for the picuture of their puller.

This tractor was the 2009 NATPA Division IV National Champion in the 3500 lb Class and 2nd in the 3750 lb Class. It also made the cover of The Hook Magazine in 2006 with Mark's nephew, Justin Hamel at the wheel. The other picture is of his brother Jesse with the WD. 

Mark's brother Kurt built the motor that turned it into a champion.  He also builds motors for antique pullers all over the U.S.  This tractor is a good example of his handiwork with the powerplant turning out over 140 h.p.!  Mark says the motor started with 226 cubic inches at 50 h.p. and it now has 400 cubic inches.  Wow, that is certainly quite a jump in power!

Thanks Mark and to the rest of your pulling team for the entry this week.  The Hamel's also have another puller.  We will feature the D-17 Allis at a later date so stay tuned!

For a closer look, click on the pictures below.  Send your tractor to the addresses above!