Tow kit having thimble slider

A tow kit for connecting a first machine to a second machine, the tow kit comprising:

• a thimble slider, including:
• a generally C-shaped body having a back portion and opposing end portions;
• a generally semi-circular channel formed within outer surfaces of the back and opposing end portions;
• an elongated separator connected to an inner surface of the back portion and extending in a direction generally orthogonal to a length direction of the back portion, the elongated separator dividing an interior of the generally C-shaped body into a first space and a second space;
• and
• a sling having a first end passing through the first space in the generally C-shaped body of the thimble slider, and a second end passing through the second space;
• at least a first tether passing through the channel of the thimble slider and having ends coupled to the first machine;
• and
• at least a second tether having a first end configured to receive the sling and a second end connected to the second machine.