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.

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I used that L-bracket as a tie down for trailering and the one time I had to tow my tractor with my payloader, I wrapped the chain around my beefed up grill guard.

 

[grsthegreat]

The one i had on my dk45 pulled off the tractor when pulling a ups rig out of a ditch. They didn't weld it on very well, or to the proper point on the frame. I rewelded it and its been trouble free.

the open spot was where Kioti chose to attach the hook




After it ripped out, i rewelded it to the frame.....i had no idea they attached it to such a crappy spot.

this is where i welded it to the frame