Best Hitch Pins for your Yard Tractor Hitch

[@Pro1er]

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.

[@gregj2647]

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.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Good insight. Some hitch plates ride higher, so it wouldn't be as much of an issue. The magnet works really well.

[@gregj2647]

@@DirtFarmerJay in your video the KingPin was real close to your grass.

[@rrhunter4281]

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.

[@lonniecurtis3540]

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

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for the info! Thanks for writing. Best, DFJ

[@robertheinkel6225]

We never used locking pins, even with full sized farm tractors.

[@garypillischafske1425]

thanks FarmerJay!! Good job!

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Our pleasure!

[@CharlesWatson-uo9gb]

Where did you get the hitch adaptor so you have ball plus pin hole?

[@DirtFarmerJay]

You can get them at GVPower.com. Best, DFJ

[@shawnhorne9296]

You can get them at Lowes too 😊

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Indeed, thanks for getting the word out.

[@fraydnot]

Are they made in US? I've been looking for something like this. Thanks for the upload

[@stevemergen7966]

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.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for weighing in, Steve!

[@frankwincenty8832]

Gutes Video! Werde mir diesen Bolzen auch anschaffen. Schöne Grüße aus einer kleinen Stadt nahe Berlin/germany

[@DirtFarmerJay]

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

[@jwill9359]

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.

[@earlburkhart8132]

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.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for weighing in and the tip on the other method. Best, DFJ

[@bobhaddock957]

kingpin rusts really quickly....i quit using them.....i really like the magnetic...

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for the insight!

[@gutterball09]

A simple pin with a thread is cheaper and more useful

[@mikeadler434]

👍👍

[@johnnyplair8532]

❤❤❤

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Thanks for watching!

[@peterbarlow8912]

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.

[@DirtFarmerJay]

Love it!