Kioti NX front pull/tow point?

[Overtaxed]

If I look under my Kioti NX, right in the front (forward of the front axle) there's a beefy L bracket that's welded to the frame. Anyone happen to know if that's rated/designed to pull (like hooking up a chain to pull a log or the tractor out of the mud?). It's on the frame, but it's also round stock, so I'm not super confident that it's welded deep/well enough to support a huge load. Appears to be about 5/8 or maybe 3/4in, it's bent into an L, with the open end pointed backwards (like you'd want if you were going to hook up a tow strap).

I'm going to drill and install a hook to the front anyway, but just wondered if this hook is designed for that use as well, always nice to have a backup!

 

[D&D]

I made one for my dk

Tow / tie-down DK5310SE

I was concerned about pulling on or with the loader so I made up a frame mounted pull / tie-down point. After machining the eye and adding an oilite bushing, it was welded to a piece of 1/2" plate. Attached using 4 new 14x1.5x40mm 10.9 bolts.

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