I have looked at those tractors every time I go to Rural King but I am skeptical about them as far as reliability and Rural Kings commitment to warranty and services but you are making these tractors look more and more appealing every time I watch one of your videos !
@@1guyin10 actually it's not so much the brand that concerns me as it is Rural Kings commitment and or the ability to fix the machine when something fails. .
@@leroyroutt4791 The engine and Hyd pumps are Yanmar , the tractors are made in South Korea, and assembled, as Mike says, in the USA. The Yanmar makes this tractor a step above the Mahindra IMHO. I move 1/2 of a Long ton (1200) of coal out of my truck with a 3025E John Deere. Ballast , and having it near the ground is key.
Mike Danny from Charlottesville Va. I just wanted to let you know I really appreciate you vids.I am a recent owner of a new L3301 with the box blade,scraper,tooth bar,quick hitch and Grapple and Im always tuning in for helpfil hints.You guys keep up the good work and keep them deer well fed.lOL
I really enjoy your “think safety first Mike. I had a granddad killed on the farm on his tractor. They say things happen quickly and can go very bad in an instant. I like your thinking and planning before hand. Very helpful videos!
Glad it worked out. Sometimes losing the attachment and/or strapping directly the points on the boom itself will bring heavy stuff close enough to make it a go. Its totally not in the manual but in a pinch it may make the difference. Greetings from the eastern part of PA.
Log Calculator says 4825# for Nortern Red Oak (Green) RK55 HSTC lifting capacity is 2478#............Having the counter weight helps out a lot. For that tractor to lift twice it's maximum capacity is unheard of in the industry. I'm impressed. Trust but verify. The Civil Engineer in me.
Hardly unheard of. The breakout capacity on an RK55 with the L110 loader is rated at just under 5000#, which is about what he was lifting, if the dimensions he gave for the Red Oak log were correct, and if the log is truly green. The lift rating on a tractor is to full height.
Just got home, gonna watch it right after I take some if Melissa's good advice and walk my 2 German Shepard's for some exercise and relax and see Mike life that freaking big log! Can't wait for another great evening after a typical day at the office!
I have the Mahindra 2555 which is a kissing cousin to the RK55, both made by TYM. The specs are almost identical except for the 2555 is 3 cylinder and the RK55 is 4 cylinder. I wanted to to let you know that the weak link is not the FEL or hydraulics, its the front axial. I use my 2555 much like Mike does: moving rocks, trees, fire wood, grading paths and driveways, brush hogging and roto-tilling. I moved some very heavy rocks. The FEL picked them up fine. Kept them low to the ground and moved them. I had to go up and down several hills to get to where I wanted to put them. There were several places where the tractor leaned to the left and right. Several days later I was brush hogging and heard a LOUD pop. I shut off the PTO and tractor. Got off to see what I had hit. I found nothing in the back. As I walked around the front I smelled oil and heard what sounded like water running. At the inside of the right front tire at the geared hub oil was pouring out. I was in a bad spot for loading the tractor on a trailer and almost 1/2 mile from the house. I started driving to get to flat ground. Just as I got to a flat place, the right wheel came completely off. Both of the shaft clips that hold the shaft in the geared hub broke. It was all covered under warranty but I was without the tractor for almost 2 months. I just wanted to add to what Mike said. Even though you can lift it you may not want to move it and if you have to move it stay on level ground and watch where your front wheels go and avoid putting large side stress on either front wheel.
I live in GA. Closest RK dealer is in TN. Are they making a big splash in the U.S. then folding? Who knows? To get the Same lift in Kubota or Deere what would it cost? At least 10 grand more!!! Impressive video. Thanks.
Love the content and videos Mike. Something you might try. Do not lower the stand, set the blade down and remove the top link. then remove the pin from the off side no bind. Then lower the stand and remove the last pin. No binding that way.
Hey Mike : Before setting up the mill you are gonna get, check out some videos of "Fall Line Ridge" . He has some pretty good ideas for getting logs on the mill you might be interested in. worth a look. and will save your back . looking forward to what you do. have a better day.
I'm not gonna lie my friend, watching you change implements reminds me of why I love my Pat's quick hitch so much! Lol In regards to your vids, always interesting.
Here in Minnesota we do not have Rural King stores, man i wish we did. Your tractors and attachments are so awesome. I have a little Massey Ferguson, and do love it, but would have looked at the RK lineup. They sure seem to run nice, and perform well. Love the videos.
Loader lift capacity is rated at the full height which is much less than break-out force when loader boom is down and lift cylinders have max leverage. Check your operators manual and see what the break-out force is on that tractor and loader combination.. It will be much higher than loader lift capacity. The log weight calculator that I used said the log would weigh 4768#.
@Eli Dicken my kubota dealer sells the M6060 and L6060with loader,bucket,forks,hla blade and snowblower for $50,000 package with the M or L6060 models and free 6 year warranty plus you get a customer instant rebate wich kubotas only one has it and john deere 50hp here are around $89,900 with just a tractor and loader and bucket and they dont give instant rebates
My RK37 has been moving a lot of logs lately. Biggest was a 12’ silver maple, using the wood web calculator it should weigh in around 1600 pounds. Felt a little light under the seat, but got it up and on my pile. I have a 500# section of the same tree sitting in my carry-all for counterweight...
I know you're asking the person in the video but I've driven both and i think i prefer the shuttle shift. Seems to be a smoother drive and more affordable in price.
It's about time you tried that! Trust me if your tractor can lift an object, it can carry it without breaking something or blowing a hose. They're built to take it. The biggest problem people have when buying a loader tractor is they don't have enough rear ballast. Your tractor will only be able to safely lift and carry as much as the opposing rear weight of the tractor. If you try and lift a heavy load and the rear wheels start to come off the ground than you need to add more rear weight. You can't say, like one fella commented, his MX kubota struggles to lift 1000lbs. and then admits his rear tires aren't even loaded. If not willing to add rear ballast to your tractor, you shouldn't have a front loader on the tractor at all! My MX kubota has loaded tires, 300lbs of wheel weights on each side plus I always have the 1000lb log skidder winch on the back when I'm dragging, lifting and stacking logs. Believe me, most any class 4 size tractor like the Rk 55, Mx kubota, or 4000 JD can lift and carry 5000lbs, as long as it has enough counter weight! I do it every day
Mike, In all the excitement , Did you intend to get the log off the ground so it would dry out? Because it’s still pretty close to the ground and with all that weight in the log, those 2x4 cross beams will likely just sink down in the dirt, defeating the effort... But yeah, that’s a BIG lift for that tractor.
Mike: green red oak 64lbs per cubic ft. green cherry 46 lbs. per cubic ft. green sugar maple 44lbs per cubic ft. ( Wood and Lumber by A.C. Newell ) 5038 lbs.
That was truly impressive! Wow! I thought maybe you’d be able to do a bucket curl back lift but never would have thought the loader arms would engage as well. How many of these RK’s have you sold now Mike? I think that number is going even higher now! Keep on tractoring and God bless
I tried 3 different calculators with the same measurements and all at 75% moisture and got 3 different answers ranging from 4477Lbs-5056Lbs so I’m not sure on this one
4725# by my calculations at 60# per cubic ft. This can vary due to moisture content. It did tip over in winter time, so moisture levels would be lower than normal. All in all, still very heavy!
I got 4,825 lbs.. Yep, more than double the rated capacity. But keep in mind that a good engineer would have built in a safety factor of 2-21/2. I think you verified his calculations. Heck of a nice tractor. You may however wish to consider a monster log arch. ;-)) Shalom, gw
Thanks Mike... I don't feel guilty now as I worked on my workshop first thing early this morning & called it quits at 3:00 pm. The oak is an absolute beast of a log! Should prove interesting how it gets loaded up, unless a truck with a boom does this. Hopefully that part has already been worked out. Thanks again, Bill on the Hill... :~)
Steve Miller That was my thought also while watching him beating those pins out. Of course, the agreement with RK might preclude doing that sort of modification to the tractor, even if temporary.
Mike, Mike, Mike! Lol, hey I had asked a few months ago if the RK37 would lift your IBC tote loaded with firewood. Still curious if you get around to it.
The spec for full lift at pin is far different than break out at pin. Breakout on that is in the 5,300 range then throw in the 500mm ahead of pin, you're right at it's designed max.
Mike as often as you change rear mounted equipment why don't you get a quick hitch for both the RK 37 and the RK 55? They are very inexpensive especially a cat 1 unit. Real time and effort savers. Also curious how you calculate the weight of variuos logs. I think you might be off by a big factor. You could load ithe log on a trailer and use a farm elevator or truck stop to weigh. Empty and with the log. Make a video on that. Bet you'll really know then. I don't have any faith in the reference you mention for calculating weight. Might help your credibility. Sorry but for the moment I'm a doubter. No offense of course.
Manufactures tend to under rate loader capacity as they don't want Joe Doaks running around with Jersey barriers. I set my relief valves to open just before the rear wheels lift . Best to be safe and keep loads just off the ground on level footing.
I've seen a tractor broken in two through the transmission casing after someone tried to pick something up with the front bucket that was too heavy. Looking on the bright side, the log is drying out and getting lighter. One quick question. Both ends of that log have started to split and I was wondering if that is because it's drying unevenly or might it be from freezing and thawing out a few times. Where I'm from the coldest it gets is from the ice in your drinks so I don't know what effect freezing has. I actually ran a timber kiln and machine shop years ago and I wonder about the value in milling your own timber. Sawmills have a decent markup but then they probably earn it after drying and machining whatever their benchman was capable of getting out of a log. I also ran a big mobile horizontal band saw milling machine for a while cutting wattle that had aged in the yard for I don't know how many years. I was only cutting slabs length wise through full logs about 20' long which were then run through a bench saw but Forrest Gumps "life is like a box of chocolates " was the rule and not the exception. You never knew when you'd cut through a rotten section which happened often and instantly took the edge off the band. You will need to get really good at sharpening. Anyway one day I'll catch up on your videos and find out how you got on.
The lift rating is at max height and also includes a substantial safety factor. Of course what it will lift off the ground and what you can safely drive with are different things and the rating takes that into account.
I bet you could get a pretty accurate weight by weighing the disc you cut off to count the rings, then multiply the thickness of that by the length of the log.
A cord of red oak weighs 3570 lbs. I assume that is seasoned. Would you get a cord out of that log? A cord is 128 cubic feet, and that log is approximately 90 cubic feet. I’m thinking it’s probably lighter, but still impressive of the RK 55.
Yup and whaddyaknow,...I was guessed it would! It's got to,...or how else are you going to get it on the Wood Miser LT35,....of course I'm guessing here too!
Mike 4,825 lbs. Does not surprise me that a 50hp loader could pick it up. It would pick up over 8k pounds for a short pick without moving. The forks are your weakest point of failure. The furthest from the loader pins is the weak link.
According to RK the L110 loader on the RK55 has a breakout force at ground level of 4938 lbs, so that log, according to your calculations, should just be under that. But, the max height lift capacity is rated at 2478 lbs at 109.1 in, so do your math on the height for your mill before you lift that log above it. Good luck Mike
Mike great video ones again. Is it possible to make a video on how easy or hard it is to take the loaders off and on and also the mid mount mower on the RK24. I'm in the market to buy a sub compact tractor and wanna know how easy to take off and on as I would like to take off loader to mow the lawn and take mower of to bomb around in woods. Thanks
That's crazy that the RK-55 was able to lift that log. According to forestryforum.com/calcs/log_weight.htm Diameter: 38 Inches (I split the difference) Length: 10 Feet Species: Red Oak Estimated Weight: 5040.64 lbs Cubic Foot Volume: 78.76
MIKE, your videos, ... LOVE em! Great music choices ,very informative n@ ! Guessing you're still thinkin bout a sawmill ehh? Hope you get ALL your projects done thats on your plate. So,... is it an " in ground" or "above ground " Mellisa wants?
Breakout force or not, actual weight of the log (it's not truly 'green' anymore) or not, I'm shocked that the rear didn't lift even with filled tires. You might want to consider a weight box if you plan on lifting heavy things. BTW - Those forks are probably rated at 3000lb or less (no specs are published anywhere)
So let's see a jd or Massey or etc. Do the same thing in the same hp. I m in pressed and I want one . Just in a smaller size . Great video as always thanks !!!
The rating for lift includes the tractor to a large extent. My brother picked up a large log with a Ford tractor of equivalent size to your 55 and broke the tractor’s front suspension mounting housing.
Hah, they feature him on their web-site and almost every other mention of RK Tractors on the web mentions Outdoors With the Morgans. There is no way they are taking away his tractors. I do note they have a 74HP they are offering now, surely they will want him to try that one as well so he can load those big logs onto his mill. I'd have likely never heard of RK tractors if not for Mike.
Peter Mavus I was looking at a kubota L3901, that's how I got to Mike and Melissa's channel, now I kinda wish rk had dealerships in Canada, I really like the rk37. ✌️
What is the amount of wood in those tote racks ? 1/4 lumberjack cord or more ? I don’t know 🤷♂️! I’ve seen hydraulics do some amazing things, I’ve seen them lift entire brick buildings off the ground , so it didn’t surprise me to see that !
I get 944 bdft (total volume of log, not resulting sawn lumber), which would be 4959 pounds (5.25 pounds/bdft for green log). Used average diameter of 38", and length of 120 inches. Dry Red Oak lumber is about 3.7 lb/bdft, which means there is almost 200 gallons of water in that log that needs to dry out of the wood! (~1500 lb green to dry = 188 gallons)
@@bdp3502 As I said, not the volume of lumber you would get from the log, but the actual volume of the log. 1 bdft = 144 cubic inches. I'm pretty good at math so ... just sayin ;-)
You might be good at math but there’s not 944 board feet in that log so maybe you need to do some research on how to measure logs I’m very good at that and do it every day.....just sayin.
I kept waiting for those forks to snap, the tires to pop, or the hydraulic arms to go. You could definitely see some heavy stress in all of these point.
If you cut it into 16 inch firewood and it’s 10 feet long you would get 7.5 rounds at 660 pounds each if it weighs 5,000 pounds! Now if your 36x16 round is split into 20 sticks they will be 33 pounds each.
IF (I have my doubts) that really weighs 2.5ton, that tractor should lift that with relative ease. I worked warehouse jobs for years, and we had pallet trucks that were rated for 2.5ton and could easily exceed that.
Great ad for RK tractors. I hope they appreciate these top notched advertisements.
You took a chance, and it worked! That machine is a beast! Thanks for the video. 🚜✌🏻️
I have looked at those tractors every time I go to Rural King but I am skeptical about them as far as reliability and Rural Kings commitment to warranty and services but you are making these tractors look more and more appealing every time I watch one of your videos !
I don't think reliability is an issue. Mahindra has become #3 in the US market selling mostly TYM built tractors.
@@1guyin10 I know all about Mahindra but these R.K tractors are manufactured by Yanmar .
@@1guyin10 actually it's not so much the brand that concerns me as it is Rural Kings commitment and or the ability to fix the machine when something fails. .
RK tractors are manufactured by TYM and assembled in Waverly Ohio.
@@leroyroutt4791 The engine and Hyd pumps are Yanmar , the tractors are made in South Korea, and assembled, as Mike says, in the USA. The Yanmar makes this tractor a step above the Mahindra IMHO. I move 1/2 of a Long ton (1200) of coal out of my truck with a 3025E John Deere. Ballast , and having it near the ground is key.
You need a quick hitch for those rear implements. I love mine! Saves tons of time.
Mike
Danny from Charlottesville Va. I just wanted to let you know I really appreciate you vids.I am a recent owner of a new L3301 with the box blade,scraper,tooth bar,quick hitch and Grapple and Im always tuning in for helpfil hints.You guys keep up the good work and keep them deer well fed.lOL
I really enjoy your “think safety first Mike. I had a granddad killed on the farm on his tractor. They say things happen quickly and can go very bad in an instant. I like your thinking and planning before hand. Very helpful videos!
Glad it worked out. Sometimes losing the attachment and/or strapping directly the points on the boom itself will bring heavy stuff close enough to make it a go. Its totally not in the manual but in a pinch it may make the difference. Greetings from the eastern part of PA.
I bought this tractor yesterday with shuttle shift👍🏻
Thank you for agreeing to test out these Rural King tractors it really helped me in my decision and I enjoy watching your channel
Thanks Mike I asked you to try and lift it in the last Video and I'm glad you did those tractors are strong great video
Log Calculator says 4825# for Nortern Red Oak (Green) RK55 HSTC lifting capacity is 2478#............Having the counter weight helps out a lot. For that tractor to lift twice it's maximum capacity is unheard of in the industry. I'm impressed. Trust but verify. The Civil Engineer in me.
break out ... Numbers are much higher
Hardly unheard of. The breakout capacity on an RK55 with the L110 loader is rated at just under 5000#, which is about what he was lifting, if the dimensions he gave for the Red Oak log were correct, and if the log is truly green. The lift rating on a tractor is to full height.
That log is anything but green. Notice the split in the end from drying.
Just flicking through UA-cam and there's nothing to watch and Bing!! Get my notification ,another owtm video!!
You couldn't have done much flicking as there's over 7 billion videos on UA-cam, or a very limited interest in what you watch.
Just got home, gonna watch it right after I take some if Melissa's good advice and walk my 2 German Shepard's for some exercise and relax and see Mike life that freaking big log! Can't wait for another great evening after a typical day at the office!
Now You know!
And you don't know if you don't try!!👍👊
Them's some stout hydraulics! I'm now a big fan of that RK55.
I have the Mahindra 2555 which is a kissing cousin to the RK55, both made by TYM. The specs are almost identical except for the 2555 is 3 cylinder and the RK55 is 4 cylinder. I wanted to to let you know that the weak link is not the FEL or hydraulics, its the front axial. I use my 2555 much like Mike does: moving rocks, trees, fire wood, grading paths and driveways, brush hogging and roto-tilling. I moved some very heavy rocks. The FEL picked them up fine. Kept them low to the ground and moved them. I had to go up and down several hills to get to where I wanted to put them. There were several places where the tractor leaned to the left and right. Several days later I was brush hogging and heard a LOUD pop. I shut off the PTO and tractor. Got off to see what I had hit. I found nothing in the back. As I walked around the front I smelled oil and heard what sounded like water running. At the inside of the right front tire at the geared hub oil was pouring out. I was in a bad spot for loading the tractor on a trailer and almost 1/2 mile from the house. I started driving to get to flat ground. Just as I got to a flat place, the right wheel came completely off. Both of the shaft clips that hold the shaft in the geared hub broke. It was all covered under warranty but I was without the tractor for almost 2 months. I just wanted to add to what Mike said. Even though you can lift it you may not want to move it and if you have to move it stay on level ground and watch where your front wheels go and avoid putting large side stress on either front wheel.
Great tractor Mike. Another nice video
I live in GA. Closest RK dealer is in TN. Are they making a big splash in the U.S. then folding? Who knows? To get the Same lift in Kubota or Deere what would it cost? At least 10 grand more!!! Impressive video. Thanks.
Love the content and videos Mike. Something you might try. Do not lower the stand, set the blade down and remove the top link. then remove the pin from the off side no bind. Then lower the stand and remove the last pin. No binding that way.
Hey Mike : Before setting up the mill you are gonna get, check out some videos of "Fall Line Ridge" . He has some pretty good ideas for getting logs on the mill you might be interested in. worth a look. and will save your back . looking forward to what you do. have a better day.
that was impressive, i absolutely love my rk55. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I'm not gonna lie my friend, watching you change implements reminds me of why I love my Pat's quick hitch so much! Lol In regards to your vids, always interesting.
Here in Minnesota we do not have Rural King stores, man i wish we did. Your tractors and attachments are so awesome. I have a little Massey Ferguson, and do love it, but would have looked at the RK lineup. They sure seem to run nice, and perform well. Love the videos.
Great educational video.
Michael from Canada
Loader lift capacity is rated at the full height which is much less than break-out force when loader boom is down and lift cylinders have max leverage. Check your operators manual and see what the break-out force is on that tractor and loader combination.. It will be much higher than loader lift capacity.
The log weight calculator that I used said the log would weigh 4768#.
the 62hp L6060 kubota lifts higher loads wich why were thinking of getting one replacing the newholland boomer
@Eli Dicken my kubota dealer sells the M6060 and L6060with loader,bucket,forks,hla blade and snowblower for $50,000 package with the M or L6060 models and free 6 year warranty plus you get a customer instant rebate wich kubotas only one has it and john deere 50hp here are around $89,900 with just a tractor and loader and bucket and they dont give instant rebates
My RK37 has been moving a lot of logs lately. Biggest was a 12’ silver maple, using the wood web calculator it should weigh in around 1600 pounds. Felt a little light under the seat, but got it up and on my pile. I have a 500# section of the same tree sitting in my carry-all for counterweight...
Question: Now that you have run the three tractors for awhile. Which do you prefer Hydrostatic or Shuttle shift?
I know you're asking the person in the video but I've driven both and i think i prefer the shuttle shift. Seems to be a smoother drive and more affordable in price.
Absolutely impressive! That thing is a beast! Sometimes ya just gotta send it ;)
Greetings Mike, like you say all the time that tractor is a beast!!
How is the firewood business going? Your idea to use the metal pallet creates was really smart!!
Mike, I can't believe the hydraulics on such a small tractor. . Impressive
It's about time you tried that! Trust me if your tractor can lift an object, it can carry it without breaking something or blowing a hose. They're built to take it. The biggest problem people have when buying a loader tractor is they don't have enough rear ballast. Your tractor will only be able to safely lift and carry as much as the opposing rear weight of the tractor. If you try and lift a heavy load and the rear wheels start to come off the ground than you need to add more rear weight. You can't say, like one fella commented, his MX kubota struggles to lift 1000lbs. and then admits his rear tires aren't even loaded. If not willing to add rear ballast to your tractor, you shouldn't have a front loader on the tractor at all! My MX kubota has loaded tires, 300lbs of wheel weights on each side plus I always have the 1000lb log skidder winch on the back when I'm dragging, lifting and stacking logs. Believe me, most any class 4 size tractor like the Rk 55, Mx kubota, or 4000 JD can lift and carry 5000lbs, as long as it has enough counter weight! I do it every day
Awesome equipment you're running Mike. Sure makes a person wish in his dreams. Thanks for sharing.
Mike, In all the excitement ,
Did you intend to get the log off the ground so it would dry out? Because it’s still pretty close to the ground
and with all that weight in the log,
those 2x4 cross beams will likely just sink down in the dirt, defeating the effort...
But yeah, that’s a BIG lift for that tractor.
Mike: green red oak 64lbs per cubic ft. green cherry 46 lbs. per cubic ft. green sugar maple 44lbs per cubic ft. ( Wood and Lumber by A.C. Newell ) 5038 lbs.
Good video Mike. I would ask RK if they would send you a quick hitch. Just a thought..keep up the good work.
That was truly impressive! Wow! I thought maybe you’d be able to do a bucket curl back lift but never would have thought the loader arms would engage as well. How many of these RK’s have you sold now Mike? I think that number is going even higher now!
Keep on tractoring and God bless
This tractor should lift 2 tons. I see its possible to get it off the ground. Mike I would Buy this when its time to return it !
Great job enjoyed that!!
Did you check the tractor for a hernias.
Wow 👍
That's awesome I wish I could afford that tractor but I cant so I will just keep dreaming.
I tried 3 different calculators with the same measurements and all at 75% moisture and got 3 different answers ranging from 4477Lbs-5056Lbs so I’m not sure on this one
4725# by my calculations at 60# per cubic ft. This can vary due to moisture content. It did tip over in winter time, so moisture levels would be lower than normal. All in all, still very heavy!
Good point
I got 4,825 lbs.. Yep, more than double the rated capacity. But keep in mind that a good engineer would have built in a safety factor of 2-21/2. I think you verified his calculations. Heck of a nice tractor. You may however wish to consider a monster log arch. ;-)) Shalom, gw
Thanks Mike... I don't feel guilty now as I worked on my workshop first thing early this morning & called it quits at 3:00 pm.
The oak is an absolute beast of a log! Should prove interesting how it gets loaded up, unless a truck with a boom does this. Hopefully that part has already been worked out.
Thanks again,
Bill on the Hill... :~)
Nice Mike we all ready pick up way more then we should with the 75 hp Kubota we have on the landings
Risky move but I’m glad you did it ... good vid.
Wow!
Two words for you.
Quick Connect
Steve Miller That was my thought also while watching him beating those pins out. Of course, the agreement with RK might preclude doing that sort of modification to the tractor, even if temporary.
Probably not so much modification to the tractor as to the implements.
does RK put their sticker on a quick connect?
Steve Miller - lol. The quick connect would be automatic for me with those size implements. Saves a lot of time, frustration. And wear on your body.
Mike, Mike, Mike! Lol, hey I had asked a few months ago if the RK37 would lift your IBC tote loaded with firewood. Still curious if you get around to it.
I would like to know that too
I was hoping that wasn't going to turn into a "hold my beer" moment. Pretty impressive, though, like you, I wouldn't want to move it far.
Winter weight should be a little less, but using the log weight calculator from forestry forum... Red oak 38" avg diameter x10 length' = 5040.64 lbs
@@gordbaker896 ok @ 8' = 4032 lbs
Im impressed also!!
Hi Hunter!
Well Mike you have something to put it on the sawmill good job
The spec for full lift at pin is far different than break out at pin. Breakout on that is in the 5,300 range then throw in the 500mm ahead of pin, you're right at it's designed max.
Mike as often as you change rear mounted equipment why don't you get a quick hitch for both the RK 37 and the RK 55? They are very inexpensive especially a cat 1 unit. Real time and effort savers. Also curious how you calculate the weight of variuos logs. I think you might be off by a big factor. You could load ithe log on a trailer and use a farm elevator or truck stop to weigh. Empty and with the log. Make a video on that. Bet you'll really know then. I don't have any faith in the reference you mention for calculating weight. Might help your credibility. Sorry but for the moment I'm a doubter. No offense of course.
Manufactures tend to under rate loader capacity as they don't want Joe Doaks running around with Jersey barriers. I set my relief valves to open just before the rear wheels lift . Best to be safe and keep loads just off the ground on level footing.
I don’t know and don’t call me Shirley
@Jerry Roellchen, I was wondering if anybody else caught that! When Mike spoke it, Airplane immediately came to mind. Lol...
Jerry at least he didn't ask to be Frank with you and call you Shirley at the same time.😮😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Like someone already said " no quick hitch " . I thought for sure you had one especially with all the attachments that you have .
Its on the 37
I've seen a tractor broken in two through the transmission casing after someone tried to pick something up with the front bucket that was too heavy. Looking on the bright side, the log is drying out and getting lighter. One quick question. Both ends of that log have started to split and I was wondering if that is because it's drying unevenly or might it be from freezing and thawing out a few times. Where I'm from the coldest it gets is from the ice in your drinks so I don't know what effect freezing has. I actually ran a timber kiln and machine shop years ago and I wonder about the value in milling your own timber. Sawmills have a decent markup but then they probably earn it after drying and machining whatever their benchman was capable of getting out of a log. I also ran a big mobile horizontal band saw milling machine for a while cutting wattle that had aged in the yard for I don't know how many years. I was only cutting slabs length wise through full logs about 20' long which were then run through a bench saw but Forrest Gumps "life is like a box of chocolates " was the rule and not the exception. You never knew when you'd cut through a rotten section which happened often and instantly took the edge off the band. You will need to get really good at sharpening. Anyway one day I'll catch up on your videos and find out how you got on.
That oak will rot away by the time your done moving it. Get Eva and Melissa to pick it up for you.
The lift rating is at max height and also includes a substantial safety factor. Of course what it will lift off the ground and what you can safely drive with are different things and the rating takes that into account.
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Big Red flexing its muscles!!!
You need your rep to send you the new RK74. #WorldsOkayestFarmer
Like my Kubota L2900 on not such big lifts (even with fluid filled rear wheels), I was expecting the rear end to lift in the air.... Very impressive!👍
I bet you could get a pretty accurate weight by weighing the disc you cut off to count the rings, then multiply the thickness of that by the length of the log.
Toolbox on The Forestry Forum estimates 5040 lbs. Pretty impressive tractor!
A cord of red oak weighs 3570 lbs. I assume that is seasoned. Would you get a cord out of that log? A cord is 128 cubic feet, and that log is approximately 90 cubic feet. I’m thinking it’s probably lighter, but still impressive of the RK 55.
Yup and whaddyaknow,...I was guessed it would! It's got to,...or how else are you going to get it on the Wood Miser LT35,....of course I'm guessing here too!
Mike 4,825 lbs. Does not surprise me that a 50hp loader could pick it up. It would pick up over 8k pounds for a short pick without moving. The forks are your weakest point of failure. The furthest from the loader pins is the weak link.
According to RK the L110 loader on the RK55 has a breakout force at ground level of 4938 lbs, so that log, according to your calculations, should just be under that. But, the max height lift capacity is rated at 2478 lbs at 109.1 in, so do your math on the height for your mill before you lift that log above it. Good luck Mike
Holy oak wood Batman.
Mike great video ones again. Is it possible to make a video on how easy or hard it is to take the loaders off and on and also the mid mount mower on the RK24. I'm in the market to buy a sub compact tractor and wanna know how easy to take off and on as I would like to take off loader to mow the lawn and take mower of to bomb around in woods. Thanks
That's crazy that the RK-55 was able to lift that log. According to forestryforum.com/calcs/log_weight.htm
Diameter: 38 Inches (I split the difference)
Length: 10 Feet
Species: Red Oak
Estimated Weight: 5040.64 lbs
Cubic Foot Volume: 78.76
MIKE, your videos, ... LOVE em!
Great music choices ,very informative n@ !
Guessing you're still thinkin bout a sawmill ehh? Hope you get ALL your projects done thats on your plate.
So,... is it an " in ground" or "above ground " Mellisa wants?
Breakout force or not, actual weight of the log (it's not truly 'green' anymore) or not, I'm shocked that the rear didn't lift even with filled tires. You might want to consider a weight box if you plan on lifting heavy things. BTW - Those forks are probably rated at 3000lb or less (no specs are published anywhere)
RK55 breakout force at ground level is just under 5000lbs. If the log weighs 4800, it probably wouldn't lift much higher than what was shown.
So let's see a jd or Massey or etc. Do the same thing in the same hp. I m in pressed and I want one . Just in a smaller size . Great video as always thanks !!!
Hello Mike wondering on the price of the forks you have. Great clip
Mike can you please tell me how long your forms are?
I need to order for my tractor
The rating for lift includes the tractor to a large extent. My brother picked up a large log with a Ford tractor of equivalent size to your 55 and broke the tractor’s front suspension mounting housing.
A man’s gotta know his limitations......👍🤠
How is RK going to pry this equipment away from you on this deal? Do you have a buyout option?
Hah, they feature him on their web-site and almost every other mention of RK Tractors on the web mentions Outdoors With the Morgans. There is no way they are taking away his tractors. I do note they have a 74HP they are offering now, surely they will want him to try that one as well so he can load those big logs onto his mill. I'd have likely never heard of RK tractors if not for Mike.
Peter Mavus I was looking at a kubota L3901, that's how I got to Mike and Melissa's channel, now I kinda wish rk had dealerships in Canada, I really like the rk37. ✌️
They’re call TYM in Canada
What is the amount of wood in those tote racks ? 1/4 lumberjack cord or more ? I don’t know 🤷♂️! I’ve seen hydraulics do some amazing things, I’ve seen them lift entire brick buildings off the ground , so it didn’t surprise me to see that !
Those are the big totes, they hold a little over 1/3 of a cord
Nice 👍 I believe I would buy them but cost around here $100 or more ! People have the same idea I guess or for watering gardens or something!
I get 944 bdft (total volume of log, not resulting sawn lumber), which would be 4959 pounds (5.25 pounds/bdft for green log). Used average diameter of 38", and length of 120 inches. Dry Red Oak lumber is about 3.7 lb/bdft, which means there is almost 200 gallons of water in that log that needs to dry out of the wood! (~1500 lb green to dry = 188 gallons)
Good info right there
No where close to 944 board feet in that log.... just sayin
@@bdp3502 As I said, not the volume of lumber you would get from the log, but the actual volume of the log. 1 bdft = 144 cubic inches. I'm pretty good at math so ... just sayin ;-)
You might be good at math but there’s not 944 board feet in that log so maybe you need to do some research on how to measure logs I’m very good at that and do it every day.....just sayin.
When that big red oak tree came down, were the leaves still on the tree?
It went down in November, I think all the leaves were off
Do you have a sawmill in mind? Chainsaw mill or bandsaw mill?
RK actually are TYM tractors which do have more lift capacity thane most tractors o the same size!
👍👍Sometimes we need to test the limits. Lol
I kept waiting for those forks to snap, the tires to pop, or the hydraulic arms to go. You could definitely see some heavy stress in all of these point.
Actually, they hydraulic relief valve should let off before any of that happens (except maybe the forks - I have no idea what they are rated for.)
John McNerney good point.
#Impressive
Does the fact that the log was cut in the winter and the sap was not in the log but in the ground make much of a difference?
If you cut it into 16 inch firewood and it’s 10 feet long you would get 7.5 rounds at 660 pounds each if it weighs 5,000 pounds! Now if your 36x16 round is split into 20 sticks they will be 33 pounds each.
Ok mike where is the over head crane with the hidden line? Haha if the weight is correct (which it seems to be) that's pretty impressive
IF (I have my doubts) that really weighs 2.5ton, that tractor should lift that with relative ease. I worked warehouse jobs for years, and we had pallet trucks that were rated for 2.5ton and could easily exceed that.
Yep, checked four different log weight calculators, 4800 to 5000+ pounds..... Hard to believe, 12 inches of that log weighs 500 pounds...
Forks on the 3 pt will lift a lot more
4825lb +/- , definitely an impressive