I have a Kioti DK4520 which is a 8x8 Shuttle, L/H range. The ratios are a bit more spread out so there isn't the super slow crawling gears. 1st is about 1-1.5mph and each gear gets progressively faster from there. I would only want a hydro if I was doing strictly loader work. In that case, I would have bought a skid steer instead.
Okay I’m looking at getting one but I know if it operates like a car where my wife can stall it she won’t be happy lol I grew driving an old Massey 245 and those old ones were finicky bout it
He Man I have the same exact RK 6' flex linkages cutter. Before I ever turned it on I just slapped on a 165$ slip-clutch-a-runny. Way to go with the shuttle-shift-a-matic tractor. Gots me a Massey-ferguson 1736 power-shuttle shift, (what a masterpiece) of fine machinery. Just like you , can't stand those hydro-static-slip-o- howl-o-matics. They are fuel & fluid & filter guzzlers. I thank God every day for both my arms and legs. Happy tractoring & thanks for vidio.
suggestion. Rake up the clippings. you will only get the bigger stuff. Bale it to get it off the field. it will make your hay harvest munch cleaner and more palatable for your animals. you can use the junk as bedding or as compost.
Thanks for the suggestion! I learned that the hard way early last year. I noticed I was raking up old hay mixing it with the fresh cut hay. I’ve been mowing it often this year but with the recent rains it got tall quick. I definitely need to get it up.
Shout out from Kentucky!😃 Local Rural King has been awesome regarding my RK55 hydrostatic cab.🤔 6’ rotary cutter on it is fantastic! All from Rural King!😃
Totally agree with your preference for the shuttle shift. If your property was hilly at all,, however, the hydrostatic might we'll deserve a bit of consideration.
When you want to switch direction forward to reverse, do you have to clutch, stop, shift, release clutch? Or is it a power shuttle where you can slow down and shift with out using the clutch
I would probably go with the RK55 for a round baler. My brush hog is a 5’ deck, and it runs the sickle mower fine. It might barely run those items, but a 55 would do it no problem.
I know this was filmed 3 months ago, if you haven't already you should consider getting an over ride clutch for the brushhog. The sale em at Tractor Supply, and Rural King as well. Youul never shear another pin and the clutch will protect the PTO and the implement too.
Wow!! Would love to have a tractor and mow in the rain. I’m using a 17hp Kubota. I’m in High Springs, Fl near Gainesville. It takes me the entire weekend to mow a 12 acre field. Time to upgrade!
That is a beautiful area, the builder I work for is building 2 homes just south of High Springs near Sonny Tillman’s. Yeah, it is worth upgrading, no more rain, sunburn, bugs, or dust! And it’s quicker with the 6’ bush hog.
Any complaints with the RK37 or their implements at all? I have 6 acres about an hour north of Tampa and am really leaning towards the RK37 with a grapple and a cutter as they are about 20 minutes away and can't find any crazy issues online about them.
So far no issues at all. They seem to be built very well. I almost bought the grapple but decided the forks would be better for me long term, and I’m glad I did. I definitely recommend spending the extra $4k for the cab too, especially here in Florida!
@@MaynardFamilyHomestead DEFINITELY will be the cab model. Not so much the heat, but the 147% humidity down here. Haha. I need the grapple as there is tons of brush I am going to be clearing out. Also a few old rotten sheds (handed down house/property all original 1979.) Might document the entire rehab over the next couple years.
@@MaynardFamilyHomestead Thanks for the responses. Yeah, we'll see once I get it probably within the next couple months if I want to record. Not trying to self promote, so I'll leave it there. Keep up the content, my guy.
How tall are you and how much room do you have in that cab im 6'5" and 450lb and im looking at the RK 37 for myself you look to be a taller guy figured I ask you sir.. would love for you share how much room is in that tractor 😁👍 and also how much does the steering wheel adjust 😀
I’m about 6’2” tall. There’s a lot of headroom in there, even with the “air ride” seat. I would say I have 16 to 20 inches of headroom. You will love it!
Silly question but does the throttle/RPMs effect the speed of the tractor or just the PTO & hydraulic flow? Meaning, if you were in let's say high range and 2nd gear with the throttle at the lowest setting, would your speed increase at all by only moving the throttle/pedal to a higher/faster RPM? Thanks!
I have a Kioti DK4520 which is a 8x8 Shuttle, L/H range. The ratios are a bit more spread out so there isn't the super slow crawling gears. 1st is about 1-1.5mph and each gear gets progressively faster from there. I would only want a hydro if I was doing strictly loader work. In that case, I would have bought a skid steer instead.
Good job
You all have a beautiful homestead.
Thanks, we are blessed for sure!
I have zero experience with shuttle shift. I always thought that shuttle shifts from forward to reverse and vice versa were done without the clutch?
Do you have to cluth the tractor to go from forward to reverse
Yes, it’s like the old school tractors. Clutch to change gears in forward/reverse.
Dumb question but if you just drop the clutch does it stall out?
Not dumb at all. It has never stalled on me from just driving not matter how fast the clutch gets dumped.
Okay I’m looking at getting one but I know if it operates like a car where my wife can stall it she won’t be happy lol I grew driving an old Massey 245 and those old ones were finicky bout it
@@trey5772oh yeah, nothing like a car stick shift. My wife and 16 yr old daughter drive mine no problem.
He Man I have the same exact RK 6' flex linkages cutter. Before I ever turned it on I just slapped on a 165$ slip-clutch-a-runny. Way to go with the shuttle-shift-a-matic tractor. Gots me a Massey-ferguson 1736 power-shuttle shift, (what a masterpiece) of fine machinery. Just like you , can't stand those hydro-static-slip-o- howl-o-matics. They are fuel & fluid & filter guzzlers. I thank God every day for both my arms and legs. Happy tractoring & thanks for vidio.
I never thought about a slip clutch. Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
Glad you are getting rain. However, the sun is always welcome!!!
Definitely!
suggestion. Rake up the clippings. you will only get the bigger stuff. Bale it to get it off the field. it will make your hay harvest munch cleaner and more palatable for your animals. you can use the junk as bedding or as compost.
Thanks for the suggestion! I learned that the hard way early last year. I noticed I was raking up old hay mixing it with the fresh cut hay. I’ve been mowing it often this year but with the recent rains it got tall quick. I definitely need to get it up.
Purchase several grade 8 bolts and put them in your tool box.
I like that plan, I got extras for that reason!
@@johnihnat1689 Grade 8 as a shear pin??? Isn’t the shear pin design for the pin (bolt) to break rather than the implement or PTO shaft? Tim
Shout out from Kentucky!😃 Local Rural King has been awesome regarding my RK55 hydrostatic cab.🤔 6’ rotary cutter on it is fantastic! All from Rural King!😃
Awesome, thanks for watching and subscribing! What part of Kentucky? My daily lives over in SE Ky near Pikeville.
@@MaynardFamilyHomestead Hello! I’m an hour south of Louisville. There’s a Rural King near Elizabethtown, KY.
We have been hot and rainy up here in NH this week! Reminds me when I was stationed in Louisiana!
It’s funny, it hasn’t been super hot here this year. It’s muggy, and in the low 90°s but normally we’re at 100° plus. I’m thankful though!
Yeah, 90’s and muggy up here is not good. Many people don’t have AC. Friday though we are supposed to have a high of 68!
Oh wow! Yeah that’s no good, we couldn’t survive without AC. 68° sounds awesome!
Totally agree with your preference for the shuttle shift. If your property was hilly at all,, however, the hydrostatic might we'll deserve a bit of consideration.
When you want to switch direction forward to reverse, do you have to clutch, stop, shift, release clutch? Or is it a power shuttle where you can slow down and shift with out using the clutch
I actually like a synchronized transmission I think the hydro has a lack of horsepower myself
I totally agree. Thanks for watching!
What size is that brush hog? Is the RK37 strong enough to run drum mower for cutting hay? Round baler?
I would probably go with the RK55 for a round baler. My brush hog is a 5’ deck, and it runs the sickle mower fine. It might barely run those items, but a 55 would do it no problem.
I know this was filmed 3 months ago, if you haven't already you should consider getting an over ride clutch for the brushhog. The sale em at Tractor Supply, and Rural King as well. Youul never shear another pin and the clutch will protect the PTO and the implement too.
Interesting, I will look into that. I haven’t heard of it before, thank you!
I think you mean a slip clutch they work great i have them on my brushhog and rototiller
Two part question, did you get the "fully synchronized" version and can you shift on the fly?
Yes I did, it’s the fully synchronized shuttle shift and you can shift while driving, within the 4 gears in each section ( Low, Mid, High).
Wow!! Would love to have a tractor and mow in the rain. I’m using a 17hp Kubota. I’m in High Springs, Fl near Gainesville. It takes me the entire weekend to mow a 12 acre field. Time to upgrade!
That is a beautiful area, the builder I work for is building 2 homes just south of High Springs near Sonny Tillman’s.
Yeah, it is worth upgrading, no more rain, sunburn, bugs, or dust! And it’s quicker with the 6’ bush hog.
Any complaints with the RK37 or their implements at all? I have 6 acres about an hour north of Tampa and am really leaning towards the RK37 with a grapple and a cutter as they are about 20 minutes away and can't find any crazy issues online about them.
So far no issues at all. They seem to be built very well. I almost bought the grapple but decided the forks would be better for me long term, and I’m glad I did. I definitely recommend spending the extra $4k for the cab too, especially here in Florida!
@@MaynardFamilyHomestead DEFINITELY will be the cab model. Not so much the heat, but the 147% humidity down here. Haha. I need the grapple as there is tons of brush I am going to be clearing out. Also a few old rotten sheds (handed down house/property all original 1979.) Might document the entire rehab over the next couple years.
Exactly, the humidity is horrible! Awesome, I know I would be interested in seeing videos on it!
@@MaynardFamilyHomestead Thanks for the responses. Yeah, we'll see once I get it probably within the next couple months if I want to record. Not trying to self promote, so I'll leave it there. Keep up the content, my guy.
@@99xtreme813 thanks for watching and supporting us!
How tall are you and how much room do you have in that cab im 6'5" and 450lb and im looking at the RK 37 for myself you look to be a taller guy figured I ask you sir.. would love for you share how much room is in that tractor 😁👍 and also how much does the steering wheel adjust 😀
I’m about 6’2” tall. There’s a lot of headroom in there, even with the “air ride” seat. I would say I have 16 to 20 inches of headroom. You will love it!
Thanks for the input sir. God bless and stay safe from the buckeye state...
@@OneManand5acres you’re welcome! God bless you too!
Silly question but does the throttle/RPMs effect the speed of the tractor or just the PTO & hydraulic flow? Meaning, if you were in let's say high range and 2nd gear with the throttle at the lowest setting, would your speed increase at all by only moving the throttle/pedal to a higher/faster RPM? Thanks!
That’s actually a great question, the throttle does affect the speed a little bit. I would say less than 1 mph though.
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Thank you so much!
I can see where the shuttle shift would be good for mowing but how is it when you use the loader
It’s great. There are so many gear options it makes it easy to do everything. I generally use a low gear around 2-4 when using the bucket.
Ur brush hogging not mowing lol