Cold Drawn Rectangular Steel Shafting for Agricultural Equipment Fabrication and Repair

Description

When you’re building custom equipment or fixing what’s broken, you need steel that’s straight, strong, and ready to work. This 1×1-1/8 inch rectangular cold drawn shafting gives you exactly that – precision-formed steel that’s perfect for everything from PTO drive components to loader arms. At 6 feet long, you’ve got plenty of material to work with whether you’re fabricating new parts or rebuilding worn ones.

What You’re Getting

• 1045 cold drawn steel that’s stronger and straighter than hot-rolled material
• Precision rectangular dimensions of 1×1-1/8 inches for consistent fit in your projects
• 6-foot length gives you flexibility for multiple projects or one long piece
• Smooth surface finish that machines cleanly and welds easily
• Solid steel construction – no hollow sections that can fail under load

Built for Real Farm Work

This rectangular shafting is ideal for custom equipment builds, loader modifications, and three-point hitch repairs. The 1×1-1/8 inch size fits perfectly in many agricultural applications where you need more strength than round tubing but want the positioning advantages of a rectangular cross-section. Whether you’re building a hay spear, reinforcing a bucket edge, or fabricating custom brackets, this steel provides the backbone your project needs.

Made to Last

Cold drawn 1045 steel is the go-to choice for agricultural fabrication because it combines workability with durability. The cold drawing process creates a denser, stronger material than hot-rolled steel, with better dimensional accuracy and a smoother finish. This means your welds hold better, your machine work comes out cleaner, and your finished parts stand up to the punishment farm equipment dishes out.

Good to Know

This steel cuts easily with a chop saw or torch and machines well on a lathe or mill. When welding, preheat isn’t usually necessary for thicknesses this size, but proper preparation still matters – clean metal welds better than dirty metal. Store it off the ground to prevent rust, and if you’re not using it right away, a coat of oil helps keep the surface clean for better welding later.