Trailer Hitch

Content Source: 2021 GENERAL 1000 Tractor Owner’s Manual (9939844 R01) > Features and Controls Chapter

IMPORTANT

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Trailer Hitch

This vehicle is equipped with a receiver hitch bracket for a trailer hitch and trailer towing equipment.

NOTICE

To avoid injury and property damage, always heed the warnings and towing capacities outlined in the specification table.

Whenever the vehicle is towing, always stay clear of the area between the vehicle and the towed object.

Rear Hitch

NOTICE

After 1000 km of use, tighten the bolt holding the trailer ball to the hitch to 445 N⋅m.

Use the rear hitch for towing a trailer. See the Hauling Cargo section for details and procedures.

The values given below pertain to factory-installed hitches and are provided for informational purposes only.

IMPORTANT

For vehicle-specific trailering values, see the Specifications chapter.

The vehicle-specific values take precedent if they are lower than the component values shown below.

Rear Hitch Specifications
Fasteners	Metal pin with security cotter pin
Weld Length and Positions	7 mm fillet, all around
Maximum Vertical Load	100 kg applied on coupling point
Approval #	E20-55R-01 3487

Per Tractor certification, maximum braked and unbraked trailer mass is 680 kg.

Rear Hitch Certification Label

The hitch certification label is located near the hitch on models equipped with a factory-installed rear hitch.

Hitch Removal / Installation

To remove the hitch (if equipped), remove the cotter pin and hitch pin . Remove the hitch, then reinstall the hitch pin and secure the cotter pin .
To install the hitch, remove the cotter pin from the hitch pin and remove the hitch pin .
Install the hitch to the receiver.
Reinstall the hitch pin (from the left side of the hitch) through the bore of both the receiver and the hitch.
Reinstall the cotter pin. Make sure the hitch assembly is secure at that the cotter pin is properly engaged over the hitch pin.

7-Way Trailer Connector

The 7-way trailer connector installed on your vehicle meets the requirements of European standard ISO 1724.
Improper electrical wiring changes can result in damage to both vehicle and trailer components. When in doubt about your trailer connection, please contact a qualified towbar specialist for assistance.