Clevis Hitch and Pin to Tow an Agricultural Trailer

Updated 05/31/2020 | Published 05/25/2018

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MaxxTow 2-Tang Clevis for 2" Trailer Hitches - 1" Diameter Hole - 5,000 lbs

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$26.79

Gen-Y 2-Tang Clevis for 2" Hitch Receivers - 16,000 lbs

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$116.97

Brophy Clevis Pin for 2" Clevis Mount - Zinc Plated - 6-1/8" Long x 1" Diameter

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$12.52

Question:

Well, it has an awfully low weight rating for what I need. 5000lb trailer, 500lb tongue won't even get you 2 tons of lime in a standard buggy. I would need something at least double that. Triple for my towing capacity.

asked by: Nate

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you're looking for a clevis hitch, like the MaxxTow # MT70034. Then use a 1 inch diameter clevis pin, part # CP20, to hook up your trailer.

expert reply by: Charles S

Nate

5/25/2018

Charles S.

6/1/2018

We do have higher capacity clevis hitches. The Gen-Y, part # 325-GH-039 has a towing capacity of 16,000 pounds and tongue weight of 2,000 pounds. It fits a 1-1/4 inch clevis pin which we don't carry though.

Jason H.

5/28/2020

is there anyway to lock a clevis hitch from turning. I have an ag-trailer that the front wheels turn and the hitch turns and this causes the trailer to turn when braking going down hill. this has almost caused my tractor to jackknife.

Chris R.

5/31/2020

I don't believe there's a good way to lock out a clevis hitch so it doesn't turn behind you during travel. It basically mimics how a standard coupler would rotate around a hitch ball.