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Easiest way. Forget the rope. Run a light chain from drawbar to pin in top link connector on tractor. Drive a round punch into the last link of chain to expand it to be more circular to fit the pin in the top link. Attach chain to middle of drawbar with a shackle or a quick link.
 

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