Those have a nice long pin. A few years ago I bought a John Deere magnetic hitch pin and the pin is too short for my sweeper. One trick I learned when I would use a hitch pin with a hairpin clip is to insert the hitch pin upside down so that I could easily insert the hairpin clip without having to look underneath the machine.
@gregj26476 ай бұрын
The one concern I have with the KingPin is that it rides very close to the ground and could easily get dirt in it and clog the mechanism. For me, I'd go with the magnet.
@DirtFarmerJay6 ай бұрын
Good insight. Some hitch plates ride higher, so it wouldn't be as much of an issue. The magnet works really well.
@gregj26476 ай бұрын
@@DirtFarmerJay in your video the KingPin was real close to your grass.
@rrhunter42816 ай бұрын
Have used both for some time. The king pin gets dirty and rusty over time and quits working. Like the magnet much better. With tension on it - never has come out when not wanted.
@lonniecurtis35406 ай бұрын
hi I use a magnetic pin but takes a cotter pin to,I use a yard cart a roller and fertilize spreaders on mine jd s130.good video..thanks
@DirtFarmerJay6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! Thanks for writing. Best, DFJ
@garypillischafske14256 ай бұрын
thanks FarmerJay!! Good job!
@DirtFarmerJay6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@robertheinkel62256 ай бұрын
We never used locking pins, even with full sized farm tractors.
@fraydnot6 ай бұрын
Are they made in US? I've been looking for something like this. Thanks for the upload
@shawnhorne92966 ай бұрын
You can get them at Lowes too 😊
@DirtFarmerJay6 ай бұрын
Indeed, thanks for getting the word out.
@CharlesWatson-uo9gb5 ай бұрын
Where did you get the hitch adaptor so you have ball plus pin hole?
@DirtFarmerJay5 ай бұрын
You can get them at GVPower.com. Best, DFJ
@frankwincenty88326 ай бұрын
Gutes Video! Werde mir diesen Bolzen auch anschaffen. Schöne Grüße aus einer kleinen Stadt nahe Berlin/germany
@DirtFarmerJay5 ай бұрын
Danke fürs Zuschauen und Schreiben! Ich freue mich, dass dir die Folge gefallen hat und dass sie dir geholfen hat! Es ist toll, von Ihnen aus Deutschland zu hören! Beste Grüße, DFJ
@stevemergen79666 ай бұрын
The KingPin does not work. Dirt and debris will get in the ears which makes the pin very difficult to remove. I will try the magnetic pin, but I worry that with it hanging close to the ground, a good bump could remove the magnet's hold.
@DirtFarmerJay6 ай бұрын
Thanks for weighing in, Steve!
@mikeadler4346 ай бұрын
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@jwill93596 ай бұрын
Gentleman, i just use a 3 inch spacer, and piece of pipe even plastic will work to keep the pin with the ears away from the ground.
@earlburkhart81326 ай бұрын
King pin is garbage doesn't last. May try magnetic version. Another You Tuber, can't remember who, showed putting a bolt &nut facing up ,2 lg. fender washers, hole drilled at end of bolt threads with a hair pin through it.
@DirtFarmerJay6 ай бұрын
Thanks for weighing in and the tip on the other method. Best, DFJ
@johnnyplair85326 ай бұрын
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@DirtFarmerJay6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bobhaddock9576 ай бұрын
kingpin rusts really quickly....i quit using them.....i really like the magnetic...
@DirtFarmerJay6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insight!
@gutterball096 ай бұрын
A simple pin with a thread is cheaper and more useful
@peterbarlow89126 ай бұрын
The problem is you still have that clunky clevis on the tongue. I’m going to put a real 2” trailer coupler on my JD yard cart.