Herkypilot
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- Joined
- Oct 3, 2011
- Messages
- 566
- Location
- Meadows of Dan, VA
- Tractor
- Kubota M7060 HDC12, KX040 & L3540 HST
Bush Hog is one of the few mfg's that I know of that say to use the whole bolt/washers/lock nut combo for the hitch.
I've always used a regular 1" hitch pin and have never had an issue.
Well I for one agree with them. It's much more secure with the 1" grade 8 bolt. Just having a pin with a cotter really looks flimsy to me. I can visualize what would happen if that pin gives way while I'm mowing - driving away from a running batwing BH with the separating PTO could make a mess.