Tech Team 5/8" Hitch Pin Kit — 6" Steel Pin with Chain & Linchpin, Yellow Zinc Finish

Tech Team #00852 is a heavy‑duty 5/8" diameter, 6" long hitch pin kit with an attached chain and linchpin to keep trailers, mowers, and axles securely fastened.

This compact kit combines a solid steel hitch pin, a retaining chain, and a spring linchpin finished in yellow zinc dichromate to resist corrosion. Designed for agricultural, lawn and garden, and light‑truck applications, the components work together so you don’t lose the linchpin while swapping implements or securing trailer couplers. The pin’s formed handle lets you position and remove it quickly without tools.

How does this hitch pin keep implements and trailers secure?

The hitch pin slides through standard 5/8" hitch and axle holes and locks in place using the included linchpin, preventing lateral movement under load. The chain links the linchpin to the hitch pin so the small locking piece stays with the assembly and won’t get dropped or misplaced during use.

• 5/8" diameter main pin for common hitch/axle holes
• 6" pin length for deeper coupling points
• 1/4" linchpin with 1.62" ring for fast, positive retention
• 8.5" chain keeps linchpin attached to the hitch pin

What materials and finish protect the pin from rust and wear?

All parts are manufactured from heavy‑duty steel and coated with a yellow zinc dichromate finish to reduce corrosion and extend service life in outdoor conditions. The protective plating also gives the kit a consistent appearance and helps resist surface wear from repeated insertion and removal.

• Solid steel construction for strength under load
• Yellow zinc dichromate plating on pin, chain, and linchpin
• Durable handle design reduces wear on the pin body

Will this kit fit my tractor, trailer, or lawn equipment?

Measure the hitch or axle hole diameter and the coupling’s required pin length: this kit fits holes accepting a 5/8" pin and provides a 6" long shaft, suitable for many tractors, wagons, trailers, and large lawnmowers. The linchpin ring diameter offers easy manual operation while delivering secure retention.

• Compatible with 5/8" hitch/axle holes — confirm fit before purchase
• 6" length works for common coupler thicknesses and brackets
• Linchpin ring diameter (1.62") for easy finger manipulation

How do I use the pin and linchpin safely and quickly?

Slide the main pin through the aligned hitch and receiver or axle, then insert the linchpin into the smaller crosshole and flip the ring to lock. The chain prevents the linchpin from being lost, and the formed handle on the main pin allows hand positioning and removal without extra tools.

• Insert hitch pin through hitch receiver and implement clevis
• Push linchpin through the crosshole and rotate the ring to lock
• Let the chain rest along the pin so the linchpin stays attached

Who this is for: The Tech Team #00852 kit is aimed at farmers, landscapers, contractors, and homeowners who need a reliable, no‑fuss fastener for trailers, implements, and axle mounts. If you use tractors, wagons, large lawnmowers, utility trailers, or interchangeable farm implements that accept a 5/8" pin, this kit provides a durable, corrosion‑resistant solution with a handy retention chain to keep small parts from disappearing during field work.