Grillo 107d is the hitch plate strong enough?

[jake930]

Got a hitch from earthtools and adapted a 2 wheel garden cart to pull behind the 107d. I took one ride on it a round the yard, works great. But i am more than a little concerned if the tonge on the tractor is strong enough for me to be riding on the cart. seems to me that there is a lot of torque being put on that tongue assembelly and its only attached to the alumenum (NOT THE RIGHT SPELLING) transmisson case with four studs. I weight 218lbs put 200-300 pounds in the cart thats alot of weight on that tongue. would hate to break a stud or worse crack the tranny case. what do you guys think? is she strong enough?

 

[oldmech]

Hi! I have a 15 cu ft trailer with front seat. I load it with sand + me more 800 lbs. I use this set up for more 3 years with no problem. My Grillo 107 d with weights in wheels and chains pull very good. I think 1000 lbs or less no problem Oldmeck