Nice job on the video, I will give you an update after almost 2 years of use so far. Only have about 500 hours total between all three tractors. No issues at all on any of them. Regeneration on the 37 and 55 occurs about every 40 - 50 hours. No issues there either. No complaints at all and am blown away on the lift capacity on the 37 and 24. Not only lifting the weight but feels good carrying it. Bottom line is I think any tractor from any brand could have a problem here and there. I have had none so far, also I think no matter what the brand 90% (at least) of the problems are a result of operator error. They are tractors not dozers lol
I purchased the 24 in February, have about 70 hrs on tractor. I did some research before deciding on size and brand. I did have some concerns of committing to this tractor but have been thoroughly pleased, I had it serviced at 50 hours at Rural King, they provided on time and efficient work. I enjoy your videos
@@John-lu2bp Rather then going to TYM ....RK went direct to the factory in S Korea And told them what they wanted And past the savings on to their customers , I been looking at them for a few years now & read that on the web ,wife said I got to pay the house off before we get one... So I am stuck , wrenching on my Dexta Fordson for about 1 more year
I bought the RK55 and that was the only thing that worried me. Fingers crossed that rk doesnt do like cabelas and get out of the tractor sales. I guess all of the people who bought tractors from cabelas are just SOL
We looked a a RK37 when we started tractor shopping. Seem to be a well built tractor series with, like you said, lots of optoins as standard. The Morgans are about an hour east of us.
January 2020 I bought an RK21 tractor with loader, 54 inch mid mount mower and a country way 4 foot tiller, after 50 hours, I couldn't be happier! Happy retirement to me!!!!
Thank you for the video, I'm in the market for a 30hp tractor and this information is very useful. However @ 4:24 in the video you mention that every tractor 60hp and less is assembled outside of the US. I'm not sure how accurate that is. As I'm looking @ brochure from my local John Deere dealer showing the 3 series (ie:3035D) are assembled @ JD's Augusta, GA facility.
Wish Rural King was here in Arizona, I have a TYM 254 which would be the RK24... and its been a solid purchase... having a Rural King store nearby would be great to buy attachments etc... Tractor supply co is limited
2021 RK37HC does NOT have a 3-point remote lever. PIA. I have to open the right door, run around the door because it opens backwards (suicide door style) and reach in to operate the lift lever by reaching around the loader control lever.
I bought my RK 37 2 yrs ago and it has been great. It has been in service twice for warrantee. Their were no problems except your parts it took 3 to 4 weeks to get the work completed. I Think you need to look at your parts inventory and distribution.
Hank! Another awesome video! I was assuming you were gonna mention the Morgans haha! Im glad you did that! These things seem beefy and strong for sure. I think a warranty is good but if you have a dealer that throws fine print at you and tells you to beat it then it defeats the purpose... Ive heard so many people go with other brands just for the fact that one customer service was better than others! How your treated is everything!
That takes me back to when rural king was in McKenzie Tennessee and carried I believe it was either tractor king or foton tractors. We honestly years ago thought about buying from them. Unfortunately the store closed in McKenzie. Closest store now is in Martin Tennessee. I'd love it if rural king opened a store up here in Paris Tennessee. It was a great store. My grandfather would always drive from Paris to McKenzie because it was great service and prices for cattle feed or whatever he needed. If I could now I'd buy a rk tractor. Have to stick with used right now lol.
I'm wondering if that 8 year warranty would be honored if Rural King was sold tomorrow. It's an uncertain world for retail stores... Cabelas sold the same tractor before bass pro and owners have to fight to find service, and the warranty is void
My TYM dealer said they will service the Cabelas tractors but they are not allowed to use TYM America parts, they have to order from TYM Korea and sometimes it takes several weeks to get parts.
💥I think Mike has sold a lot of these tractors for Rural King. Another option the RK24 comes standard with is auto throttle. Wish my BX had that feature as well as rear remotes. Keep on tractoring!
Versatility for the price and ability to get parts is the most important aspects of a tractor to me. I am looking to get a subcompact to start then a larger one later on. Thanks for the video, and thanks to Outdoors with the Morgans (I’m a subscriber there as well) for the update on your tractors. Keep on bringing those videos to both of you! Appreciate what you are doing for the prospective tractor owners!
I am from Tallahassee but was in Dothan on business today and went by the RK store to look at the RK37. Could not find anyone to talk with me about tractors. I have a JD 3025E but would like a bit bigger frame with more lift ability. Service and parts would be a big issue for me. I'm 10 min away from the Green Tractor dealer but Dothan is 2 hrs.
Hank I've had my rk37 shuttle shift for a year-and-a-half have had warranty issues that my Rural King has repaired with no questions. the new year rk37 has the extendable three point hitch also the upgraded swing stops. with backhoe framing sits very low to the ground. with fuel tank being right in the back you can't look over to hook up an Implement very well but I like the fuel tank where it's at. would you please ask whether they actually have delivery available my store had delivery available if you bought a trailer. With all that said I would buy it again I'm very pleased. I also have true root rake grapple that is fantastic on this machine.
Sales are limited to areas that have Rural King stores. that's a bummer; If you don't live nearby you're out of luck, not all stores carry inventory of tractors, the ones that don't have inventory of tractors 10% down is require to begin placing your order. Another con is service after the sale, no qualified service technicians, mechanics in case of warranty issue. another negative - long waiting period for replacement parts. The pro is you get more tractor for the price but with so many cons will it be really worth the savings?
Nice specs. I looked at these as well. Didn’t see much going on as far as a service department but really didn’t seek it out. Wonder how their service work goes. It’s also a TYM tractor from what I’ve heard but service department won’t warranty guarantee their work on an RK. Just seems odd.
Up date Rural King told me that my RK55 with Loader and Backhoe that my backhoe dont come with the thumb, and it dont come with the lever on the back to raise the 3pt up and down, and it dont come with the cup holder on the fender, and it dont come with the little black tool box and Rural king would not change my tires out to R1 when I first got my tractor, I guess I should be glad at this point it runs
@@heat-huntsvilleexecutiveac5648 I know but they told me that mine dont, I didn't even get a cup holder and now I went to my store to get repair work done on it and its been 4 weeks now and I still have not heard from any one at Rural King they told me that Rocky has not got back to them so I had to fix it myself they keep it up with me I'll start telling people the truth about there tractors and service
@@heat-huntsvilleexecutiveac5648 I did they said where my tractor was one of the first made late 17 model RK55 tractor it dont come with any of that and they call it a premium tractor tho, and I have my old brosure from the sales man and it shows it should have the thumb, but I didn't get my backhoe until mid 2018 they had to order it they didn't have one in the USA at that time it took them about 3-4 months to get them here
I purchased an 55 hydro a little over a year ago I did have the 3rd valve installed by the dealer before it was delivered which is a must in my opinion I also purchased a grapple, snowplow, smaller 9” bucket for the backhoe the only thing I’ve notice is the rear backhoe has a leak down if it sits longer then 30 mins I know most leak down a little but I’ll need to have it looked at and wish it had a step to get in the backhoe. My 55 came out of PA and You couldn’t ask for nicer People to deal with!!!! We want an RK dealer in New York come on guys.
I noticed it didn't have a step for the backhoe. Glad to hear you're liking it. They really impressed me when I did this video. I agree with you about the 3rd function being a must. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍
As a retired diesel mechanic and farm owner it has always puzzled me in the world of diesel horsepower means nothing. But TORQUE does the WORK!!! And in farming weight is the #1 priority, #2 torque priority in my book! You get those two things right and it means more acres per GALLON!!!
Power is a function of weight. I watched an old traction engine that was 40hp go up against a 90hp modern tractor. The traction engine proceeded to effortlessly pull the sled the distance and the modern tractor didn't even make it halfway. So yes, torque but the tractor has to have enough weight to put it to the ground. You can also put a crawler against any similar horsepower tractor. The crawler will outweigh the tractor every time and always will outperform the same.
Thanks for setting up a TH-cam channel to give information on different tractors. I think RK tractors are made by TYM, a South Korean company. We don’t have Rural King in Australia. TYM tractors are sold here and seem to be good value for money.
I wish I would have known about RK when I bought my tractor 4 years ago. Those RK tractors look as good as any of the rest and I bet they're a bit cheaper priced. I hope RK comes to my town. Thanks for sharing
Hi to you and yours I found you by accident . But after watching a few of your videos I subscribe now . Just wanted to say hi from the great white North
I don't think these have been out long enough for the major issues to start showing up - long-term reliability. I just wish they didn't have regen. Can you perform 2 functions with the loader at once - like lift and dump?
Something I have noticed is that some brands make it hard to internet shop for tractors. Mahindra for example makes it simple, they price it with a loader or without. Others like JD make it almost impossible to find the price. They will advertise using something like $$$ starting at a one price but when you sit down the price somehow gets larger because with a loader you have to get the 12 speed and larger tires, or what ever. Also with one brand I was looking at they advertised a great price but if you paid cash you find out the advertised price was only good if you financed it with them. Then the finance charge is way high so in the end the price is not what you thought so you finance for 8 or so years to keep the payments low.
When i purchased my L3010 kubota 20 years ago i looked on the internet to see which tractors they were having the most problems out of & LS & Mahindra were the worst at that time,. so since Kubota were having the least problems. I purchased one & i'm very satisfied with it after 20 years. The only thing i wished i had of done different was, I should should have purchased one with a cab.
Hank I started to get an rk37 until i seen the LS XR serieswhich offered more options standard,I did not mean to get u started advertising tractors but u would make a good salesman ,lol
Lol. I'm glad you got the tractor that fit your needs. That's the important part. My buddy @tony's Tractor Adventure has some great LS videos. You should check his channel out. Have a good weekend 👍
@@Hfoutdoorsyt Wish I had a little more than my 26 horse power but we chug alone. I will be in Chipley tomorrow. A harley friend of mine got killed on his Tuesday night in Sneads and a bunch of us riders are going to Chipley tomorrow to bring his body back to Sneads.
I bought the 55( because of mike morgan) shortly after they arrived at camp morgan. I cant say enough good things about it. I only had one very minor issue and RK resolved it quickly. I just worry about parts availability and service work. Thanks for the video
I do not like the fuel tank on the back above the 3 point hitch top link, can easy put a hole into that plastic tank. I don't like the 3 point adjustment leaver on the back side esp, if you get into some thick brush bush hogging etc.
Problem is no delivery or pickup and parts/service is a gamble. TYM uses the Chinese Yanmar in all there tractors but I wouldn’t mind having one of the 37 cab tractors
Your lucky, both of the ones in my area tell you to call a rollback, bring your trailer or buy one from them and there is only one service tech for 500 mile radius. A service call could take over a month but they say RK is working on it.
The store I checked into said they charge $250 delivery for up to 50 miles! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! If you are spending that kind of money on a tractor they should deliver for free under 50 miles! I was almost certain I was going to buy an RK 55 until I went to an actual TYM dealer and they gave me a great deal, and I have more comfort knowing I have an actual dealer and service dept to rely on.
I like the Tractor and everything it has to offer , my biggest fear is what happens when RK is swallowed up by a competitor , happened to KMart, happened to Sears, it can happen any big box store and I'm already reading about TYM being a little hesitant on RK or Mahindra repairs, even though we know they are TYM tractors. My closest TYM dealer is a 3 hour drive. I believe these tractors have a lot to offer i'm just concerned about 15 years from now
That's a legit concern that RK needs to tackle. I think they are trying. But, I hear ya...they have to pay their dues, so to speak. But I was impressed with them. Thanks for the comment 👍
I have a Mahindra 1526 shuttle shift and I do Love it. I want a cab tractor and more horses. I have my 1526 sold ! I want to get the RK37S but I am concerned about the DEF! I don't want to sit and wait on regin to run 30 to 45 minutes. I see the comments about any tractor over 26 hp all have DEF even Mahindra ? Thanks love your vidios
I think you are confusing DPF with DEF. DEF is the fluid you put into the tractor as an additive to keep the system cleaned. DPF is the filter used to collect the "soot" ...Mahindra's don't have the DPF. THey use a MCRD design. Some tractors with the the regen system on it will need to regen thats true, other tractors like Branson will have a "passive" regen system, which means you'll never know its in regen state because it does it while you're working.
Gotta be honest, that 3 point control on the back seems like a potential danger to have your feet somewhere they shouldn't be when bringing down an implement. I can stand next to my Kubota L3901 and easily move the 3 point up and down out of the way of the implement and doesn't seem inconvenient. All that said, I didnt realize the RKs came standard with rear remotes, and I know the RK37 loader stats are better than my 3901. Starting to think I should have taken the time to drive over to the nearest RK to look at one. Maybe down the road if I look at getting a cab tractor! 😉 Great to the point video of the RK line-up!
The warranty (8 years) matters to me, only if I'm confident they have facilities to stand behind the tractor and it isn't just an empty guarantee. I'm considering the RK37 with A/c cab and front loader, so I'm looking long and hard at reviews and comments.
We really wanted to look at those, but we have no dealers in our area. No matter how good the tractor it is, without a good dealer close by it is not worth it!
All of the Ventrac sub-compact tractors are under 33 HP and they are made in the US. All of the Steiner sub-compact tractors are under 38 HP and they are made in the US.
I really would like to check out those Ventracs. They look cool and look like they get a lot of work done. I think I would like the articulating properties of it.
RK37H hydrostat with a loader. $22,399 plus sales tax. Financed at 84 months with 6.49% interest. Total cost of loan $30,444.. John Deere 3038E $23,000 plus sales tax. 0% for 84 months total cost of loan $24,700 with insurance included.. Which tractor is really cheaper?? Any tractor dealer can load the rear tires at no extra cost. TYM makes a good product, but resale value and market tanks. Only ones that really hold a value is Green and Orange.. Good Video though. Always shop and support local for best results!
@@Hfoutdoorsyt I did some looking into the RK55 Thanks to your Video It doe's come with one Thank you they forgot alot of things on my Tractor I will be contacting Rural King on the things missing
Good luck👍 hope they get everything squared away for you! They're nice tractors and all the RK stores I've been in have nice employees so I'm sure they will get it right
Cool good overview on the RK tractors since i dont have any Rual Kings near me and not even any of the TYM dealers which i think are the same as the RKs. My other question would be these tractors seem to look and be decent built for the basic homstead General Purpose work but in my uses of running PTO driven equipment on my Farm will they Last me 4000 hours ?? lol . And I need to fill you in that all of my Large Farm Tractor do have a rear button for 3 point adjust to ease in hookups and we also have a feature to move the pto shaft to align for easy hookup of drive line...
8 year warranty would change my mind even on a new pickup truck. With all the electronic spyware garbage on theses new vehicles a warranty is a decision maker.
I like em Hank. I bought a new J.D.3025 about 18 months ago. If i could go back and do it again I would brought home the RK 37. They're awesome machines. Thanks buddy.
No they are TYM products with Yanmar engines up to 55hp. Those 5555's are a beast of a tractor though! Thanks for taking your time to watch and make a comment. I appreciate it👍
When I talked to the service tech here, he said they were good machines. I guess it's all brands. You have good service departments and bad ones. Thanks for watching 👍
Hamiltonville Farm Hank, you need to use your TH-cam celebrity pull and get RK to build a store in Hattiesburg MS!! 🤔😂 It’s over a 4 hr drive to the nearest one!🤦♂️
LOL. I'll write Corporate and tell them to make it happen!!! On a serious note, I'm pretty sure their website has a place to submit an idea for a store opening. You should check it out,, maybe you can get it done and be the hero of Hattiesburg! Hvae a great weekend brother.
John Deere and Kubota have switches to operate the 3pt hitch. Might be an extra add, on I’m not sure. Rk tractors look good I’m just not sure about longevity. Also not a fan of the r4 tires that most dealers are putting on tractors now. Edit: you should look at the bransons at clouds and see how they compare. And make a video on them.
I wish my Mahindra had that rear lever. I have the R4's but I can see where R1's would be more effective in some situations I've been in. Have a great weekend 👍
Hamiltonville Farm we live right in front of a swamp so there’s one corner that stays wet 95% of the year. I had a tractor that I borrowed that was 4wd and had the r4 tires and it got stuck first time in that corner. I walk through it with my Massey all the time while bushhogging. You have a good weekend as well 👍🏻
I like Bransons alot... Kubotas are great tractors and last forever.... Deere I simply cant stand anything they have under 50hp... RK seems like a good tractor, Most Mahindra tractors are built by TYM as are the RK tractors.... RK seems like they order cool options that cost extra on there other brands... Branson is owned by TYM but keep there design different... To be honest I hate the regen on all of them so my pick was the Kubota 2510.... Kioti is another nice tractor.... Cheeper then Kubota and others. Alot of options and people say there just as dependable as a Kubota...
A 8 year powertrain warranty is not worth much to me because that is not a problem area. It is the electrical and other goofball type things that go out. Another issue that some manufactures hide in the fine print is that if the tractor is used commercially the warranty is only good for 90 days or so and if you are honest most owners make a little money on the side using their tractor. Also most dealers charge a big service fee to come to the farm so you have to get it to the dealer. So to me the longer powertrain warranty is not a big deal. RK may be a great tractor but there are no dealers even close to me. Mahindra is the same but with the closest dealer 35 miles away. My dealer is 4 miles away and is great. I do not believe there is any tractor brand that is the "best" so I do not shop for color. However I have several friends that have bought a different brand than me and keep having small nagging problems that the dealer can not fix. One of these friends bought a new tractor 20 years ago when I bought mine. Same size and were the same just a different color. We both sold and bought new tractors a year ago and mine sold for $4,000 more than his. In fact he had to trade it in because no one wanted it. It is very hard to decide on what tractor to buy.
to me the longer the warranty, the more faith they have in their equipment...I just want something that's not gonna beat me down over the next 10 or 20 years in parts and breakdowns. You see tons of older machines (2007 for example) that are still in service....granted they only have 3 to 5k hours, but still, like to not have to change equipment like I do cars. AND probably MOST important...can I get parts 5 or 10 years from now...how much are the parts gonna cost me, will I have to call Indiana Jones to track them down?
@@Hfoutdoorsyt I work at the mahindra dealership in Marianna.. I've been on active duty over a year and I'm missing those beautiful tractors. Watching your videos helps me not miss them as much.
I dont mean to talk about people ,but a certain person his letters are tractor time with tim has a good channel i watch all the time,but he turned me away at the massey show couple weeks ago.If it is not green u dont have a tractor according to his words,I have an LS XR3135h and it is loaded with every feature u can put on a tractor like the RK 37,it is a close match to the ,LS andRK both run a close race with features and lift compasities than any other tractor on the market,and cost thousands of dollars less also ,tim has a good show but if he is going to campare tractors then he needs to get even size tractors ,and green and orange tractors are not in the race because they cant keep up.Like i said i dont mean to talk about people but tim has to let customers deside what is best not him anyway that is just my 2 cents worth,there again im not trying to put anybody down ,also outdoor with morgans got rid of his orange tractor the 3901 because it would not pick up half what the rk37 would do,thought i would trow that in ,yawl have a good day and be safe......
I personally like Tim and he did a great series on the Kubota vs Deere 1025R. I think it was like 8 videos total. But I have heard him say he was biased towards green. I'm not like that. I like all tractors and what you buy should be based on your needs and what you can afford at that time. Not what I say or what anyone else says. Do your research and decide what works for you and your situation. I have learned a lot from Tim and I think his channel is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to comment and watching. I appreciate it. 👍
John Deere is stright up junk under 50hp... I have friends that have them and there always breaking something... look at the weight and the cast aluminum axle housings, plastic hood and dash... My friend had a tree limb smash the hood and dash all to hell.... It wod have just dented a real tractor... That guys channel is funny because he dont really use the tractor to do real work... Its like he is being gental for fear of braking it.... Then when he compares Johnny to a real tractor he cheats to Male Johnny look better...
Nice job on the video, I will give you an update after almost 2 years of use so far. Only have about 500 hours total between all three tractors. No issues at all on any of them. Regeneration on the 37 and 55 occurs about every 40 - 50 hours. No issues there either. No complaints at all and am blown away on the lift capacity on the 37 and 24. Not only lifting the weight but feels good carrying it. Bottom line is I think any tractor from any brand could have a problem here and there. I have had none so far, also I think no matter what the brand 90% (at least) of the problems are a result of operator error. They are tractors not dozers lol
Thanks for the update. This is helpful. 👍
I'm soon going to get a yanmar 1700. With a box blade
Right on
I purchased the 24 in February, have about 70 hrs on tractor. I did some research before deciding on size and brand. I did have some concerns of committing to this tractor but have been thoroughly pleased, I had it serviced at 50 hours at Rural King, they provided on time and efficient work. I enjoy your videos
That's good to hear. I appreciate the comment. Glad to hear it's doing good for you. I was real impressed with them
For me, the extra long warranty would not sway my decision. Being able to get parts and service long after the purchase is much more important.
Yeah that's a good point. I tend to agree with you on that.👍
They are made by TYM parts are available
@@John-lu2bp Rather then going to TYM ....RK went direct to the factory in S Korea And told them what they wanted And past the savings on to their customers , I been looking at them for a few years now & read that on the web ,wife said I got to pay the house off before we get one... So I am stuck , wrenching on my Dexta Fordson for about 1 more year
I bought the RK55 and that was the only thing that worried me. Fingers crossed that rk doesnt do like cabelas and get out of the tractor sales. I guess all of the people who bought tractors from cabelas are just SOL
Yeah, but I'm hoping they stand behind their stuff👍
Last November I bought the RK 55 cab hydrostatic. Warranty was key and the service has been fantastic at the local Rural King.
Thank you for showing off dothans rural king as a 5th generation farmer and a horse owner this place helps out a lot
Yes they are a great company and that store is really ran well. Thank you for taking the time to comment 👍
We looked a a RK37 when we started tractor shopping. Seem to be a well built tractor series with, like you said, lots of optoins as standard. The Morgans are about an hour east of us.
Right on. He loves his and uses the heck out of them👍
January 2020 I bought an RK21 tractor with loader, 54 inch mid mount mower and a country way 4 foot tiller, after 50 hours, I couldn't be happier! Happy retirement to me!!!!
Thank you for the video, I'm in the market for a 30hp tractor and this information is very useful. However @ 4:24 in the video you mention that every tractor 60hp and less is assembled outside of the US. I'm not sure how accurate that is. As I'm looking @ brochure from my local John Deere dealer showing the 3 series (ie:3035D) are assembled @ JD's Augusta, GA facility.
Wish Rural King was here in Arizona, I have a TYM 254 which would be the RK24... and its been a solid purchase... having a Rural King store nearby would be great to buy attachments etc... Tractor supply co is limited
Thanks for watching 👍
2021 RK37HC does NOT have a 3-point remote lever. PIA. I have to open the right door, run around the door because it opens backwards (suicide door style) and reach in to operate the lift lever by reaching around the loader control lever.
I bought my RK 37 2 yrs ago and it has been great. It has been in service twice for warrantee.
Their were no problems except your parts it took 3 to 4 weeks to get the work completed. I Think you need to look at your parts inventory and distribution.
True. Thanks for watching 👍
Nice shout out to Outdoors with the Morgan’s! Wish Rual king would expand out west!
Yeah, he's got a great channel.
Is the rear axle housing aluminum or steel?
RK is really jumping into the game!! Some nice tractors they are putting out! Thanks for the review Hank!
Thanks for watching John. I really thought they looked good. Have a great weekend 👍
Ok. There's some other brands that use TYM renamed. From what I've heard TYMs are pretty good tractors.
John, I hear we may get to run into each other in Georgia in October?
I sure hope so Hank!!! It would be awesome to meet all of you!!
@@LouisianaTractorworks yes sir👍
Hank! Another awesome video! I was assuming you were gonna mention the Morgans haha! Im glad you did that! These things seem beefy and strong for sure. I think a warranty is good but if you have a dealer that throws fine print at you and tells you to beat it then it defeats the purpose... Ive heard so many people go with other brands just for the fact that one customer service was better than others! How your treated is everything!
Thanks Jay. And I agree with you 💯
That takes me back to when rural king was in McKenzie Tennessee and carried I believe it was either tractor king or foton tractors. We honestly years ago thought about buying from them. Unfortunately the store closed in McKenzie. Closest store now is in Martin Tennessee. I'd love it if rural king opened a store up here in Paris Tennessee. It was a great store. My grandfather would always drive from Paris to McKenzie because it was great service and prices for cattle feed or whatever he needed. If I could now I'd buy a rk tractor. Have to stick with used right now lol.
Thanks for watching 👍
I'm wondering if that 8 year warranty would be honored if Rural King was sold tomorrow. It's an uncertain world for retail stores... Cabelas sold the same tractor before bass pro and owners have to fight to find service, and the warranty is void
That's a good question. It would be bad for them not to. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment👍
My TYM dealer said they will service the Cabelas tractors but they are not allowed to use TYM America parts, they have to order from TYM Korea and sometimes it takes several weeks to get parts.
💥I think Mike has sold a lot of these tractors for Rural King. Another option the RK24 comes standard with is auto throttle. Wish my BX had that feature as well as rear remotes.
Keep on tractoring!
Oh Im sure he has. Thanks for watching John
Versatility for the price and ability to get parts is the most important aspects of a tractor to me. I am looking to get a subcompact to start then a larger one later on. Thanks for the video, and thanks to Outdoors with the Morgans (I’m a subscriber there as well) for the update on your tractors. Keep on bringing those videos to both of you! Appreciate what you are doing for the prospective tractor owners!
I appreciate you taking the time to comment and watch the video. Have a good day 👍
I am from Tallahassee but was in Dothan on business today and went by the RK store to look at the RK37. Could not find anyone to talk with me about tractors. I have a JD 3025E but would like a bit bigger frame with more lift ability. Service and parts would be a big issue for me. I'm 10 min away from the Green Tractor dealer but Dothan is 2 hrs.
Thanks Don. I appreciate the comment 👍
Hank I've had my rk37 shuttle shift for a year-and-a-half have had warranty issues that my Rural King has repaired with no questions. the new year rk37 has the extendable three point hitch also the upgraded swing stops. with backhoe framing sits very low to the ground. with fuel tank being right in the back you can't look over to hook up an Implement very well but I like the fuel tank where it's at. would you please ask whether they actually have delivery available my store had delivery available if you bought a trailer.
With all that said I would buy it again I'm very pleased. I also have true root rake grapple that is fantastic on this machine.
Thank you for the comment Bob. That's good information 👍 I appreciate you taking the time to comment
Sales are limited to areas that have Rural King stores. that's a bummer; If you don't live nearby you're out of luck, not all stores carry inventory of tractors, the ones that don't have inventory of tractors 10% down is require to begin placing your order. Another con is service after the sale, no qualified service technicians, mechanics in case of warranty issue. another negative - long waiting period for replacement parts. The pro is you get more tractor for the price but with so many cons will it be really worth the savings?
RK tractors are the best bang for your dollar!
They are very nice. That's a fact 👍
Does the RK 37 have mid pto in shuttle shift and would the hydralics have have enough volume to run a front mount snowblower
Warranties are very important but more important is the warranty honored or do you have to fight for it
I agree with that. 👍
I have the RK37 with the backhoe and love it. I use the tractor every chance I get.
That's good to hear. Thanks for the feedback. I was real impressed with them 👍
We love the Morgans! Another great review Hank!
Yeah he makes great videos. Thanks for taking time to comment!
Nice specs. I looked at these as well. Didn’t see much going on as far as a service department but really didn’t seek it out. Wonder how their service work goes. It’s also a TYM tractor from what I’ve heard but service department won’t warranty guarantee their work on an RK. Just seems odd.
Interesting. Thanks
How much of the RK tractors are plastic? Also, what are the ballpark price range of the tractors?
The RK24 MSRP $18,199 The RK37 $26,499 The RK55 $31,999 You need two of them :)
The prices are clearly marked on the tractors and on the RK website. Unlike the orange tractor places that try to hide the prices.
Up date Rural King told me that my RK55 with Loader and Backhoe that my backhoe dont come with the thumb, and it dont come with the lever on the back to raise the 3pt up and down, and it dont come with the cup holder on the fender, and it dont come with the little black tool box and Rural king would not change my tires out to R1 when I first got my tractor, I guess I should be glad at this point it runs
Wow. That's crazy.
According to the 2019 website, all RK backhoes come with a thumb.....
@@heat-huntsvilleexecutiveac5648 I know but they told me that mine dont, I didn't even get a cup holder and now I went to my store to get repair work done on it and its been 4 weeks now and I still have not heard from any one at Rural King they told me that Rocky has not got back to them so I had to fix it myself they keep it up with me I'll start telling people the truth about there tractors and service
@@stoneycarter5546 Just picked up mine yesterday and all that was there....call corporate...
@@heat-huntsvilleexecutiveac5648 I did they said where my tractor was one of the first made late 17 model RK55 tractor it dont come with any of that and they call it a premium tractor tho, and I have my old brosure from the sales man and it shows it should have the thumb, but I didn't get my backhoe until mid 2018 they had to order it they didn't have one in the USA at that time it took them about 3-4 months to get them here
There are no RK dealers in my area. Closest dealer is almost 3 hours away so dealer support would be a concern!
I purchased an 55 hydro a little over a year ago I did have the 3rd valve installed by the dealer before it was delivered which is a must in my opinion I also purchased a grapple, snowplow, smaller 9” bucket for the backhoe the only thing I’ve notice is the rear backhoe has a leak down if it sits longer then 30 mins I know most leak down a little but I’ll need to have it looked at and wish it had a step to get in the backhoe. My 55 came out of PA and You couldn’t ask for nicer People to deal with!!!! We want an RK dealer in New York come on guys.
I noticed it didn't have a step for the backhoe. Glad to hear you're liking it. They really impressed me when I did this video. I agree with you about the 3rd function being a must. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍
Do they come to Canada would they be good for moving snow
I'm not sure. But it would be good. Cheers. 👍
As a retired diesel mechanic and farm owner it has always puzzled me in the world of diesel horsepower means nothing. But TORQUE does the WORK!!! And in farming weight is the #1 priority, #2 torque priority in my book! You get those two things right and it means more acres per GALLON!!!
yeah I hear ya!
Power is a function of weight. I watched an old traction engine that was 40hp go up against a 90hp modern tractor. The traction engine proceeded to effortlessly pull the sled the distance and the modern tractor didn't even make it halfway. So yes, torque but the tractor has to have enough weight to put it to the ground. You can also put a crawler against any similar horsepower tractor. The crawler will outweigh the tractor every time and always will outperform the same.
Thanks for setting up a TH-cam channel to give information on different tractors. I think RK tractors are made by TYM, a South Korean company. We don’t have Rural King in Australia. TYM tractors are sold here and seem to be good value for money.
Thanks Karl. There are a lot of good tractors out there for sure. I do like the tym's. Have a g'day
Warranties the most important thing plus with a cab special for snow conditions in Canada
Yeah that snow gets cold I bet! I need a cab for this heat👍
I wish I would have known about RK when I bought my tractor 4 years ago. Those RK tractors look as good as any of the rest and I bet they're a bit cheaper priced. I hope RK comes to my town. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching 👍
Hi to you and yours I found you by accident . But after watching a few of your videos I subscribe now . Just wanted to say hi from the great white North
Welcome. We are glad you found us. Stay warm. Cheers!
I don't think these have been out long enough for the major issues to start showing up - long-term reliability. I just wish they didn't have regen. Can you perform 2 functions with the loader at once - like lift and dump?
That's a solid point.👍
They all have regen after 26hp
Howdy Hank could you start including the MSRP in your vids?????
Absolutely. Sorry I didn't do that in this one. The RK24 MSRP $18,199 The RK37 $26,499 The RK55 $31,999👍
Something I have noticed is that some brands make it hard to internet shop for tractors. Mahindra for example makes it simple, they price it with a loader or without. Others like JD make it almost impossible to find the price. They will advertise using something like $$$ starting at a one price but when you sit down the price somehow gets larger because with a loader you have to get the 12 speed and larger tires, or what ever. Also with one brand I was looking at they advertised a great price but if you paid cash you find out the advertised price was only good if you financed it with them. Then the finance charge is way high so in the end the price is not what you thought so you finance for 8 or so years to keep the payments low.
Real nice tractors, alot of advanced feature, good build, awesome warranty too. Great review♡
Thank you Ms. Julie. Have a good weekend
When i purchased my L3010 kubota 20 years ago i looked on the internet to see which tractors they were having the most problems out of & LS & Mahindra were the worst at that time,. so since Kubota were having the least problems. I purchased one & i'm very satisfied with it after 20 years. The only thing i wished i had of done different was, I should should have purchased one with a cab.
Right on Greg. That's a long time to be running the same tractor👍 thanks for the comment!
Hank I started to get an rk37 until i seen the LS XR serieswhich offered more options standard,I did not mean to get u started advertising tractors but u would make a good salesman ,lol
Lol. I'm glad you got the tractor that fit your needs. That's the important part. My buddy @tony's Tractor Adventure has some great LS videos. You should check his channel out. Have a good weekend 👍
Looking at a RK 24, I really like the looks of the RK tractor.
Don't have a Rural King here. I think the closest one to me is in NC
I love to that store.
Hank, that is a good video. I like some of the features on the RK but I am satisfied with my Mihindra.
Yeah I hear ya. Me too. I'm pleased with the power of my 4540👍
@@Hfoutdoorsyt Wish I had a little more than my 26 horse power but we chug alone. I will be in Chipley tomorrow. A harley friend of mine got killed on his Tuesday night in Sneads and a bunch of us riders are going to Chipley tomorrow to bring his body back to Sneads.
TYM makes Mihindra tractors. TYM also makes the RK tractors.
@HamiltonVillefarm the most important thing in buying a tractor is lift capacity and price for me
Good points Daniel. You gotta know your needs and your wallet😄
Great video. RK is this best all in one store out there
Yeah I love that place. Thanks for the comment 👍
Very curious how fast mph road speed is this tractor,,?really really appreciate a response:) rk 55 shuttle shift.
I'm sorry I have no idea. I would assume 15-18Mph🤷🏻♂️
I bought the 55( because of mike morgan) shortly after they arrived at camp morgan. I cant say enough good things about it. I only had one very minor issue and RK resolved it quickly. I just worry about parts availability and service work. Thanks for the video
Are RK tractors made in the U.S.A .does RK stand for rural king they re a very nice looking tractor
I do not like the fuel tank on the back above the 3 point hitch top link, can easy put a hole into that plastic tank. I don't like the 3 point adjustment leaver on the back side esp, if you get into some thick brush bush hogging etc.
I like the fuel tank lower myself. Especially as I get older.
Problem is no delivery or pickup and parts/service is a gamble.
TYM uses the Chinese Yanmar in all there tractors but I wouldn’t mind having one of the 37 cab tractors
The store here says they deliver for a fee.
Your lucky, both of the ones in my area tell you to call a rollback, bring your trailer or buy one from them and there is only one service tech for 500 mile radius. A service call could take over a month but they say RK is working on it.
The store I checked into said they charge $250 delivery for up to 50 miles! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! If you are spending that kind of money on a tractor they should deliver for free under 50 miles! I was almost certain I was going to buy an RK 55 until I went to an actual TYM dealer and they gave me a great deal, and I have more comfort knowing I have an actual dealer and service dept to rely on.
@@thundernmojo9952 interesting to see how each dealer does things. Thanks for the comment 👍
I like the Tractor and everything it has to offer , my biggest fear is what happens when RK is swallowed up by a competitor , happened to KMart, happened to Sears, it can happen any big box store and I'm already reading about TYM being a little hesitant on RK or Mahindra repairs, even though we know they are TYM tractors. My closest TYM dealer is a 3 hour drive. I believe these tractors have a lot to offer i'm just concerned about 15 years from now
That's a legit concern that RK needs to tackle. I think they are trying. But, I hear ya...they have to pay their dues, so to speak. But I was impressed with them. Thanks for the comment 👍
Valid concern. Although most people buy a new car every 5 years and have no issue losing 20k every 5 years. I'd take the gamble for 30k
Bought our 24 at RK in Dothan!
Very cool. Good people up there👍
I worked at Rural King and people brought them back all the time.
Interesting
Lemme guess you own a JD. Tell us why you were fired
Could you tell us why they were brought back, im sure it was mostly user error
great overview of the tractors Hank, great job
Thank you Joey. Praying for rain for you buddy🙏
I have a Mahindra 1526 shuttle shift and I do Love it. I want a cab tractor and more horses. I have my 1526 sold ! I want to get the RK37S but I am concerned about the DEF! I don't want to sit and wait on regin to run 30 to 45 minutes. I see the comments about any tractor over 26 hp all have DEF even Mahindra ? Thanks love your vidios
I think you are confusing DPF with DEF. DEF is the fluid you put into the tractor as an additive to keep the system cleaned. DPF is the filter used to collect the "soot" ...Mahindra's don't have the DPF. THey use a MCRD design. Some tractors with the the regen system on it will need to regen thats true, other tractors like Branson will have a "passive" regen system, which means you'll never know its in regen state because it does it while you're working.
Gotta be honest, that 3 point control on the back seems like a potential danger to have your feet somewhere they shouldn't be when bringing down an implement. I can stand next to my Kubota L3901 and easily move the 3 point up and down out of the way of the implement and doesn't seem inconvenient. All that said, I didnt realize the RKs came standard with rear remotes, and I know the RK37 loader stats are better than my 3901. Starting to think I should have taken the time to drive over to the nearest RK to look at one. Maybe down the road if I look at getting a cab tractor! 😉
Great to the point video of the RK line-up!
Thanks for watching
Parts availability and dealer location
Yep👍
The warranty (8 years) matters to me, only if I'm confident they have facilities to stand behind the tractor and it isn't just an empty guarantee. I'm considering the RK37 with A/c cab and front loader, so I'm looking long and hard at reviews and comments.
Take a look at Outdoors with the Morgan’s channel. Before He went with Kubota he made tons of RK videos. That might help you some.
I really like the RK 37 hydro with cab' but I've had my Kubota B2920 for 10 years this year, only 980 hrs. But not one problem, knock on Orange //
right on! good to hear about your tractor. Always nice to have a tractor that runs good👍
The best reviews are from long term owners.
We really wanted to look at those, but we have no dealers in our area. No matter how good the tractor it is, without a good dealer close by it is not worth it!
I agree! Dealer support is huge👍
Great information Hank! Thanks for another great video!
Thanks y'all. We appreciate it.
All of the Ventrac sub-compact tractors are under 33 HP and they are made in the US. All of the Steiner sub-compact tractors are under 38 HP and they are made in the US.
I really would like to check out those Ventracs. They look cool and look like they get a lot of work done. I think I would like the articulating properties of it.
Smaller John Deere tractors are made in the USA too.
I don't think so. I think only 60 hp and bigger are made in USA for Deere..they are assembled in USA but made in France and India. (I believe)
I am not familiar with the RK tractors. Great review Hank. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Terry. They are nice.
Price to performance is my biggest selling point.
Yeah that's good. Would you consider an older tractor with more capabilities than a newer tractor because of the price/warranty? I probably would
@@Hfoutdoorsyt yes most definitely.
@@markdupuis879 right on. 👍
Good overview. Thanks a lot. Have a great day.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Have a good weekend 👍
Customer service before during and after sale. Service and parts after purchase.
Great points👍
Yes I do like my Rk 55 cab tractor I have 290 hours on it with no problems move a lot of dirt and bushhoging also
That's good to hear from owners. Thanks for the comment
RK37H hydrostat with a loader. $22,399 plus sales tax. Financed at 84 months with 6.49% interest. Total cost of loan $30,444.. John Deere 3038E $23,000 plus sales tax. 0% for 84 months total cost of loan $24,700 with insurance included.. Which tractor is really cheaper?? Any tractor dealer can load the rear tires at no extra cost. TYM makes a good product, but resale value and market tanks. Only ones that really hold a value is Green and Orange.. Good Video though. Always shop and support local for best results!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and make the comment. I truly appreciate it! Have a good day.
The best warranty is the one you rarely have to use,Warranties aren't worth a hoot if your tractor is always broke and you can't use it .
Watch my other reviews here: th-cam.com/play/PLLvtX6M7iiPCn1ZtbAUWY68vuwD__4_v2.html
for your Info they Don't come with the thumb on the RK55 just the button not unless they forgot that to on mine
10-4
@@Hfoutdoorsyt I did some looking into the RK55 Thanks to your Video It doe's come with one Thank you they forgot alot of things on my Tractor I will be contacting Rural King on the things missing
Good luck👍 hope they get everything squared away for you! They're nice tractors and all the RK stores I've been in have nice employees so I'm sure they will get it right
Hey guy you forgot the cup holder on the RK37... 😉
Dang it! 😁
Cool good overview on the RK tractors since i dont have any Rual Kings near me and not even any of the TYM dealers which i think are the same as the RKs. My other question would be these tractors seem to look and be decent built for the basic homstead General Purpose work but in my uses of running PTO driven equipment on my Farm will they Last me 4000 hours ?? lol . And I need to fill you in that all of my Large Farm Tractor do have a rear button for 3 point adjust to ease in hookups and we also have a feature to move the pto shaft to align for easy hookup of drive line...
That's awesome about the large farm tractors. I don't know nothing about the big machines. I wish I did. 👍
Pretty good walk around!!!
8 year warranty would change my mind even on a new pickup truck. With all the electronic spyware garbage on theses new vehicles a warranty is a decision maker.
Good evening Sir !!! Very nice tractor in deed !!! Cheers !!!
Thank you for watching and commenting 👍
Nice review pal.
Thanks a lot. I appreciate the comment. Have a good day 👍
Nice tractor GREAT CONTROLS LOOKS COMFORTABLE TO RUN GOOD VALUE.
They are nice tractors.
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The price is most important for me
Thanks for watching 👍
Have a great weekend my friend 👍👍
Thanks John. You too. Go catch some of those pretty brim you have up there!
The most important thing is where it’s made.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍
@Gus Biv any sub compact made today with the exception of made in China will be a 👍 choice.
I like em Hank. I bought a new J.D.3025 about 18 months ago. If i could go back and do it again I would brought home the RK 37. They're awesome machines. Thanks buddy.
Thanks for the comment Dean. Have a good weekend
Same here, except I have a Kubota
Interesting. Thanks.
Dean whats the reason you would have gotten the RK instead of the Deer? Im in the market and trying to get some feedback. Thanks
Isn’t RK made by mahindra? If so I like the Mahindra 5555 over the RK 55
No they are TYM products with Yanmar engines up to 55hp. Those 5555's are a beast of a tractor though! Thanks for taking your time to watch and make a comment. I appreciate it👍
24 does not come standard with loaded tires according to the RK store i visited.
Yeah I think I misspoke at that point. I read that in their pamphlet after I got home. I believe you are correct about that.
It is my understanding that if you get the fel package then the tires are filled. Correct me if im wrong
Yes it’s a long warranty, but from my research, RK is lacking in service techs to work on the tractors WHEN they break.
When I talked to the service tech here, he said they were good machines. I guess it's all brands. You have good service departments and bad ones. Thanks for watching 👍
Hamiltonville Farm yessir!
Hamiltonville Farm Hank, you need to use your TH-cam celebrity pull and get RK to build a store in Hattiesburg MS!! 🤔😂 It’s over a 4 hr drive to the nearest one!🤦♂️
LOL. I'll write Corporate and tell them to make it happen!!! On a serious note, I'm pretty sure their website has a place to submit an idea for a store opening. You should check it out,, maybe you can get it done and be the hero of Hattiesburg! Hvae a great weekend brother.
Hamiltonville Farm you too!
John Deere and Kubota have switches to operate the 3pt hitch. Might be an extra add, on I’m not sure. Rk tractors look good I’m just not sure about longevity. Also not a fan of the r4 tires that most dealers are putting on tractors now.
Edit: you should look at the bransons at clouds and see how they compare. And make a video on them.
I wish my Mahindra had that rear lever. I have the R4's but I can see where R1's would be more effective in some situations I've been in. Have a great weekend 👍
Hamiltonville Farm we live right in front of a swamp so there’s one corner that stays wet 95% of the year. I had a tractor that I borrowed that was 4wd and had the r4 tires and it got stuck first time in that corner. I walk through it with my Massey all the time while bushhogging. You have a good weekend as well 👍🏻
I like Bransons alot... Kubotas are great tractors and last forever.... Deere I simply cant stand anything they have under 50hp... RK seems like a good tractor, Most Mahindra tractors are built by TYM as are the RK tractors.... RK seems like they order cool options that cost extra on there other brands... Branson is owned by TYM but keep there design different... To be honest I hate the regen on all of them so my pick was the Kubota 2510.... Kioti is another nice tractor.... Cheeper then Kubota and others. Alot of options and people say there just as dependable as a Kubota...
@@Gwalker0220 good comment! I love all tractors, but you're right, different ones have different strong suits, so to speak 👍
A 8 year powertrain warranty is not worth much to me because that is not a problem area. It is the electrical and other goofball type things that go out. Another issue that some manufactures hide in the fine print is that if the tractor is used commercially the warranty is only good for 90 days or so and if you are honest most owners make a little money on the side using their tractor. Also most dealers charge a big service fee to come to the farm so you have to get it to the dealer. So to me the longer powertrain warranty is not a big deal. RK may be a great tractor but there are no dealers even close to me. Mahindra is the same but with the closest dealer 35 miles away. My dealer is 4 miles away and is great. I do not believe there is any tractor brand that is the "best" so I do not shop for color. However I have several friends that have bought a different brand than me and keep having small nagging problems that the dealer can not fix. One of these friends bought a new tractor 20 years ago when I bought mine. Same size and were the same just a different color. We both sold and bought new tractors a year ago and mine sold for $4,000 more than his. In fact he had to trade it in because no one wanted it. It is very hard to decide on what tractor to buy.
Ain't that the truth 👍
Price,Cab Is A Must .
In Florida ac is most important to me
Thanks for watching 👍
The most important thing to me is reliability..
to me the longer the warranty, the more faith they have in their equipment...I just want something that's not gonna beat me down over the next 10 or 20 years in parts and breakdowns. You see tons of older machines (2007 for example) that are still in service....granted they only have 3 to 5k hours, but still, like to not have to change equipment like I do cars. AND probably MOST important...can I get parts 5 or 10 years from now...how much are the parts gonna cost me, will I have to call Indiana Jones to track them down?
Reliability! If it's not working then neither are you.
True. That's super important 👍
Is it just me, but isn't this just like the Mahindra with different badging
Not quiet. But similar
@@John-lu2bp TYM now owns Kukje which is the parent company of Branson but the tractors are not actual TYM.
Is it just me, or do they look amazingly like mahindra?
Yep.
@@Hfoutdoorsyt I work at the mahindra dealership in Marianna.. I've been on active duty over a year and I'm missing those beautiful tractors. Watching your videos helps me not miss them as much.
Right on
I dont mean to talk about people ,but a certain person his letters are tractor time with tim has a good channel i watch all the time,but he turned me away at the massey show couple weeks ago.If it is not green u dont have a tractor according to his words,I have an LS XR3135h and it is loaded with every feature u can put on a tractor like the RK 37,it is a close match to the ,LS andRK both run a close race with features and lift compasities than any other tractor on the market,and cost thousands of dollars less also ,tim has a good show but if he is going to campare tractors then he needs to get even size tractors ,and green and orange tractors are not in the race because they cant keep up.Like i said i dont mean to talk about people but tim has to let customers deside what is best not him anyway that is just my 2 cents worth,there again im not trying to put anybody down ,also outdoor with morgans got rid of his orange tractor the 3901 because it would not pick up half what the rk37 would do,thought i would trow that in ,yawl have a good day and be safe......
I personally like Tim and he did a great series on the Kubota vs Deere 1025R. I think it was like 8 videos total. But I have heard him say he was biased towards green. I'm not like that. I like all tractors and what you buy should be based on your needs and what you can afford at that time. Not what I say or what anyone else says. Do your research and decide what works for you and your situation. I have learned a lot from Tim and I think his channel is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to comment and watching. I appreciate it. 👍
John Deere is stright up junk under 50hp... I have friends that have them and there always breaking something... look at the weight and the cast aluminum axle housings, plastic hood and dash... My friend had a tree limb smash the hood and dash all to hell.... It wod have just dented a real tractor... That guys channel is funny because he dont really use the tractor to do real work... Its like he is being gental for fear of braking it.... Then when he compares Johnny to a real tractor he cheats to Male Johnny look better...
It's all about service.
Yes sir👍
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