Any issue with adding a D-ring shackle to the rear frame where a hitch would go?

[Mustard Tiger]

Any issue with adding a D-ring shackle to the rear of the tractor where some would put a ball or a hitch receiver? I've seen people mount a shackle/clevis back there with a 90-degree bend. Any concern if you mounted the D-ring without a bend in it?

Back of tractor:

D-ring shackles:

 

[jyoutz]

Any issue with adding a D-ring shackle to the rear of the tractor where some would put a ball or a hitch receiver? I've seen people mount a shackle/clevis back there with a 90-degree bend. Any concern if you mounted the D-ring without a bend in it?

Back of tractor:

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D-ring shackles:

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Nope. I do that to attach a choker cable for skidding logs and brush.

 

[Hoserman]

Yep, it works just fine.

 

[85Hokie]

I agree - Ideal place

 

[D2Cat]

I have a draw bar under the tractor and the shackle attached to the draw bar. Much better support by the way it's attached to the tractor.

 

[JonM]

long as your keeping it within your drawbar weight raiting do not see how it matters