I have a new MX5400 and have been thinking of ideas to make securing my tractor on the trailer easier, protect that nice new paint (I know it’s a tractor ), and I just like tinkering with stuff. I was thinking of picking up a pair of used hoist rings and placing one on each side of the front of the tractor where there is already a hole in the frame near the brush guard. Very similar to the location of the Ai2 tie down kit for the BX tractors. There is only have 1 hole tho and I don’t want to drill anymore so this seems like a solution (strength, swivel, single hole mount). I read a post somewhere with the idea but no further details. While they are usually ridiculously expensive new, you can get them used for not too terribly more than say a D-ring considering the strength/swivel factor.
-Any thoughts on this being a good or bad idea?
-What size would I need to loop 3/8 g70 chain through them?
-Better method to attach chain to them? Was thinking of keeping the chain with hook on it as opposed to adding a shackle or something just for the versatility of the chain when it’s not holding the tractor down but open to suggestions.
-Any other ideas all together?
-Any thoughts on this being a good or bad idea?
-What size would I need to loop 3/8 g70 chain through them?
-Better method to attach chain to them? Was thinking of keeping the chain with hook on it as opposed to adding a shackle or something just for the versatility of the chain when it’s not holding the tractor down but open to suggestions.
-Any other ideas all together?