“Eat’n Dollars” Pulling tractor

a typical John Deere 4010 tractor

Between 1961 and 1963, John Deere Company produced more than 59,000 series 4010 tractors which were powered by 6-cylinder 378 cubic-inch engines that produced 80 horsepower which made the 6300-pound 4010 one of the most powerful two-wheel drive tractors at that time. Interestingly, Elvis Presley owned a 1963 4010 which he used at his Mississippi ranch and Graceland estate; his restored 4010 tractor with a loader attachment is on display at the Elvis Presley Auto Museum.

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The John Deere 4010 lightweight super stock “Eat’n Dollars” tractor on display at the Sawblade.com booth at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show in Indianapolis Indiana has a triple-turbocharged 505 cubic-inch alcohol-fueled six-cylinder engine that develops more than 3000 horsepower.  

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Obviously, the original John Deere frame would be overwhelmed by that much power, so “Eat’n Dollars” rides on a chrome moly tube Component chassis with a 47.2 SFI roll-cage and custom-built spindle arm assembly and hubs to support the front of the tractor.  

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Driver David Esteb of Franklin Indiana began competitive pulling when he was just 16 years old but stepped away to work as a carpenter and farmer before he returned to the sport a dozen years ago. Esteb has competed in the Lucas Pro Pulling League (LOPPL) Champions Tour ARP lightweight super stock class since 2011, and David and his wife Janet were honored as the LOPPL “Puller of the Year” in 2017.  David finished seventh on the 2018 LOPPL Champions Tour, and second in points for the Beck's Hybrid Light Super Stock class with the Indiana Pulling League.  

During the 2018 season Sawblade.com was the presenting sponsor for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series(ASCS), as well as supporting the sprint car team of Scott Bogucki. Sawblade.com also supported teams in the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League (LOPPL) and the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series (LODBRS).

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