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The Tractor Hitch Pin: A Critical Component in Keeping Control of Implements

Fred Whitford, Stephen Hawkins, Keith Bowman, Phillip Walker, John Obermeyer and, Kevin Smith (January, 2012)

Summary

This publication examines the factors that play critical roles in keeping implements or wagons connected to farm tractors and allow operators to maintain control of their implements and loads. Understanding how these factors work together will reduce the likelihood that a trailer could become detached during transport on busy roads or highways.