3 point hitch pins

[kacole]

I'm fixing to cast myself a concrete ballast box (around 1500lbs) for my Kubota MX5100, I was planning on using an 1 1/8 round stock to connect to the 3pt hitch. Will the 1 1/8" round stock hold the weight without bending over time? Are the 3pt hitch pins hardened? I can use the Pins if I need to but I just have this round stock laying around and it would be simple to use?

 

[jenkinsph]

As long as the round stock is supported close to the ends you should be fine. The hitch pins are hardened but the wear from carrying a ballast box would not be a problem. Pulling a disc with out hardened pins would put a lot of wear on them as they are always rubbing under stress..

 

[kacole]

thanks for the help round stock it is.