Is there a prefered way to add a trailer ball to these lawn tractors? I'd like to use the transport trailer as a yard trailer from time to time, but dont want to start welding or drilling a kill the waranty.
John Deere 4310 CUT, Ford New Holland 575E Industrial Backhoe, John Deere F725 Front Mount Mower
Depends on the design and strength of the rear panel. I don't actually have a ball on my Craftsman but I had to weld on a piece of channel to reinforce the rear panel to accept any weight.
I suppose you could bolt something to the existing hitch hole provided then remove it if you have to take it to a dealer for service. You will just have to be creative.
What type of hitch is there on the tractor? One of my lawn tractors has a draw bar that's fairly sturdy. Another had a hole in a thin piece of metal that I wouldn't put alot of weight on.