Enjoy your vids. Got mine about 2 months ago and love it. 28 hrs so far. I agree, once you have it, you think of more things to use it for and save your back. Now at 66, I'd rather use it than try and prove how strong I still am. Looking forward to your next installment.
I really enjoy your videos, they’re very informative. I bought my RK25 in December of 21, I’m also a first time tractor owner. I love it, so far no problems, it only has 18 hours on it. My biggest problem is time, I work full time, 6 days a week, I will be working it a lot more as I’m getting ready to retire for a 2nd and final time I April 23, once again thanks for the very informative videos. Oh I got the grapple, pallet forks and hydraulic top link, getting ready to purchase a roto tiller
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, looking for a tractor for our small 4 acres farm and this I think is at the top of the list now thanks to you! Subscribed!
Thanks for the awesome video on the RK25! I ordered mine 3 months ago with a grappler, bucket, and backhoe. RK says it will be ready in November. Can't wait!
@@gatheringrusthobbyfarm8081 Thank for checking! Drove nearly 2 hrs to RK in Sweetwater, TN and they did not have the tractor ready for me to take home. Ended up canceling the order and getting a tractor from a dealer closer to home - Branson 2400h.
I'm sure I'm not alone when I say you helped so much not only with videos but also direct questions you've answered thank you and the other RK 25 guys I follow
Just got my RK25 yesterday. Under the weather now but can't wait to feel better and get to work with it. Bucket and backhoe but I have some accessories with my old Ferguson TO25 I'll see if they work with the new one. Your videos have been helpful. Thank you
Very informative video Denny. I wish I could go back to 2018. I bought John Deere 3025 E. It's not half the your RK 25 is. I've had mine back to the dealership with hydraulic issues, and electrical problems. The hydraulics are very weak on my tractor. I cannot pick 500#s with my loader. If I'm picking up or spreading gravel or dirt, I can only pick a half bucket at a time. A 55 gallon drum of diesel which weighs shy of 500 lbs. I can only get it about 2"s off the ground if I curl my bucket then I can drag it backwards. This is at fun rpms too. In the 4 and half years I've owned it, I have only put about 80 hours on it. The RK 25 is nearly the same frame size as mine. Very disappointed with not only my tractor but the dealership are just about as useless. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us. Looking forward to more from your channel. Had it to do over again I'd be a proud owner of Rural King tractor. Thanks, Dean.
HI Dean! I agree with Mr Rust. However, that tractor is rated to lift the same as the RK25 or very similar. There is a serious problem if it can only lift 500. Is the transmission fluid clear? You might want to check out a different dealer.
We bought a rk 25 at my work, 10 months ago. Got 200 hours on it, 195 of the hours are from just me. Works great. I disconnected the auto throttle cable under the pedals. Auto throttles is good for some things but can be annoying at times. We mostly run forks. Also use a 7 ft finish mower with it.
This video definitely helped me and I subscribed! My wife and I are just getting started on our dream and I will be in the market for a tractor. This one has made the short list so far.
Like-wise l will get an RK25 WHEN they build in a 3(THREE) Range hydrostatic OR an 8×8 synchronised shuttle shift transmission. Have 3 other tractors with such transmission's-- NO cheep 2 speed hydro-holw-slack-o-matic's on the property.
I really enjoy my RK25 for almost a year now 69 hours on it , Im just like you i just cant make myself take the blue plastic off the floor board haa , Great video !
I almost bought there largest tractor but every time I went to rual king these tractors were always in their repair shop, and I thought there cant be that many people that dont know how to operate a tractor!. So i started researching there line of tractors and found out that they have a lot of problems with them and they are made in korea!, and that stopped my intrest in them!. So for some people they really like them and good for them, I whish them well with them!. Great video!.
I bought a 4600 ford tractor w/loader and a S185 Bobcat w/full cab and heat, both are used but in great shape!, 2,200 hrs on tractor, 900 hrs on bobcat, both 1 owner machines. I financed both with a commercial equipment lender to get good intrest rates and I kept the cost just under 30,000. I looked at a Kubota 5400 series and the price helped me make the decision on what I bought!.
I'm a retired equipment operator so I can dress our driveway up at different times that's a half mile long, pull logs out of the woods for firewood, move dirt on projects around our property and most importantly remove snow!. The tractor is for finish mowing 12 of our 30 acres and tilling the garden, I didnt really need the loader but I couldnt pass the tractor up!. We have a bobcat commercial zero turn to get all the small mowing done around the house!.
My RK 25 blew the shut off fuse at 6 hrs. Replaced it and it has been OK since. I can't trust it, however. Do you know what wire was pinched and where? Fixing it would give .e considerable piece of mind. Thanks for the videos, very informative.
I have a video showing what happened and a close up of the wires. Watch this video. Let me know if it answers your questions. ua-cam.com/video/hM4GAWP-RkM/v-deo.html
You mentioned that Rim Guard was at 11 lbs per gal. How many gallons did your rear tires take? I subscribe and looked over your selection of videos, really great for any TK 25 owner. Thanks
If you don’t mind me asking which rk you bought your tractor from? I’m in ky as well and interested in an rk25 just wondering which one will be best for service and warranty stuff.
Yes I did. The process was simple. I do know that they did change the rates since I purchased mine. It used to be one set rate. Now it is still a fixed rate but every person could get a different rate based on all of the factors.
Does your loader have a quick dump feature on it? My 25 has two positions on the dump operation. First stop is regular dump speed and then fully pushed to the right it is supposed to be fast dump. It does not seem to change anything speed wise with the dumping of the bucket. Just wondering if that was the same with yours or anyone else that has one?
@@gatheringrusthobbyfarm8081 if I was able to post pictures I could of the owners manual for the loader. It has a picture of it in there. Another thing I really am not a fan of is the 3 point lift. If lifting slowly on the lever the hitch will jump up around an inch increments. From what I gathered this is an inching style of valve. Coming from an older JD that was smooth as silk coming up this is aggravating when doing dirt or gravel work. Otherwise still a nice tractor for the price.
@@jdboy9 are you saying that if you have the 3 point in the lowest position the pull the lever all the way up. It will go up an inch at a time and then stop each inch?
@@gatheringrusthobbyfarm8081 if you go from all the way down to all the way up fast it goes up normal without the jump. If from all the way down and come up slowly it will jump. Say you want to come up slow to feather out whatever you are doing back there. It won't come up smooth. At least mine is that way anyway.
I do not have a bush hog. I would say it depends on what you are cutting. If you have a bunch of saplings etc I would stick with a 4’. If you have just some tall grass you could probably do a 5’ flex hitch
Hint: If you're going to use the microphone on the camera don't surround it with clucking poultry. I can't understand a word you're saying. Look at Tony's Tractor Adventures and see the shirt mounted mic he uses. Perfect audio every time.
Man you people are small, this tractor looks to be a pretty good size when I see it in videos with people running it, but when I go look at them they're fuckin small, I feel like a giant standing beside them.
Enjoy your vids. Got mine about 2 months ago and love it. 28 hrs so far. I agree, once you have it, you think of more things to use it for and save your back. Now at 66, I'd rather use it than try and prove how strong I still am. Looking forward to your next installment.
I really enjoy your videos, they’re very informative. I bought my RK25 in December of 21, I’m also a first time tractor owner. I love it, so far no problems, it only has 18 hours on it. My biggest problem is time, I work full time, 6 days a week, I will be working it a lot more as I’m getting ready to retire for a 2nd and final time I April 23, once again thanks for the very informative videos. Oh I got the grapple, pallet forks and hydraulic top link, getting ready to purchase a roto tiller
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, looking for a tractor for our small 4 acres farm and this I think is at the top of the list now thanks to you! Subscribed!
Glad to help….. any information I may be able to help with?
Just got mine after two months of waiting, looks well made, time will tell, best of luck with it.
Thanks for the awesome video on the RK25! I ordered mine 3 months ago with a grappler, bucket, and backhoe. RK says it will be ready in November. Can't wait!
Did you get your tractor yet?
@@gatheringrusthobbyfarm8081 Thank for checking! Drove nearly 2 hrs to RK in Sweetwater, TN and they did not have the tractor ready for me to take home. Ended up canceling the order and getting a tractor from a dealer closer to home - Branson 2400h.
I'm sure I'm not alone when I say you helped so much not only with videos but also direct questions you've answered thank you and the other RK 25 guys I follow
Thank you for the kind words. Glad our videos are helping people.
Just got my RK25 yesterday. Under the weather now but can't wait to feel better and get to work with it. Bucket and backhoe but I have some accessories with my old Ferguson TO25 I'll see if they work with the new one. Your videos have been helpful. Thank you
Dude you are gonna love it. I am about to get mine back on my property and get working myself.
I have an RK 24 and it is a beast for a sub compact.....thanks for the info on the 25.
I love the rk24 also. I fought with myself and almost bought one. I still may if one comes along at the right deal.
Great video, got the T25 cause there's no Rk dealers close to me , they are great tractors and good size love mine.
Totally understand. All of the information certainly transfers directly. I would like to check out a T25
Very informative video Denny. I wish I could go back to 2018. I bought John Deere 3025 E. It's not half the your RK 25 is. I've had mine back to the dealership with hydraulic issues, and electrical problems. The hydraulics are very weak on my tractor. I cannot pick 500#s with my loader. If I'm picking up or spreading gravel or dirt, I can only pick a half bucket at a time. A 55 gallon drum of diesel which weighs shy of 500 lbs. I can only get it about 2"s off the ground if I curl my bucket then I can drag it backwards. This is at fun rpms too. In the 4 and half years I've owned it, I have only put about 80 hours on it. The RK 25 is nearly the same frame size as mine. Very disappointed with not only my tractor but the dealership are just about as useless. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us. Looking forward to more from your channel. Had it to do over again I'd be a proud owner of Rural King tractor. Thanks, Dean.
Sell it and buy a rk25!!!!
HI Dean! I agree with Mr Rust. However, that tractor is rated to lift the same as the RK25 or very similar. There is a serious problem if it can only lift 500. Is the transmission fluid clear? You might want to check out a different dealer.
We bought a rk 25 at my work, 10 months ago. Got 200 hours on it, 195 of the hours are from just me. Works great. I disconnected the auto throttle cable under the pedals. Auto throttles is good for some things but can be annoying at times. We mostly run forks. Also use a 7 ft finish mower with it.
Are you moving pallets with the forks or what?
Just got mine after two months of waiting, looks like a solid unit, very happy so far.
Enjoy it. Certainly will help you get a lot done.
I have an 8 week wait for mine too 😑
@@jdboy9 it is totally worth the wait.
@@gatheringrusthobbyfarm8081 have been waiting about 6 months for the 3rd function valve for mine. the wait is killin me...
Thanks for the video, we were looking at the same tractor at RK just the other day.
I have other videos and I am about to do my two year review. Check out the channel For more videos.
This video definitely helped me and I subscribed! My wife and I are just getting started on our dream and I will be in the market for a tractor. This one has made the short list so far.
Glad to help. The journey ahead is definitely exciting and this tractor has helped us tremendously.
Nice review after your experiences!
Thanks a bunch Chad. Appreciate your support.
Another enjoyable video, very informative. The RK25 is for me when they offer Factory Cab and maybe Tilt Strg Wheel. Thank You.
I heard they do now offer the cab for the RK25
That would be great but can't find any info on it. Thanks
They do offer a cab. It is heat only.
@@gatheringrusthobbyfarm8081 bummer. a/c would be awesome
Like-wise l will get an RK25 WHEN they build in a 3(THREE) Range hydrostatic OR an 8×8 synchronised shuttle shift transmission. Have 3 other tractors with such transmission's-- NO cheep 2 speed hydro-holw-slack-o-matic's on the property.
I really enjoy my RK25 for almost a year now 69 hours on it , Im just like you i just cant make myself take the blue plastic off the floor board haa , Great video !
Thanks for the compliment.
Loved ur video, looking to buy one
Glad it helpful. You won’t be dissatisfied when you do.
I almost bought there largest tractor but every time I went to rual king these tractors were always in their repair shop, and I thought there cant be that many people that dont know how to operate a tractor!. So i started researching there line of tractors and found out that they have a lot of problems with them and they are made in korea!, and that stopped my intrest in them!. So for some people they really like them and good for them, I whish them well with them!. Great video!.
What did you buy?
I bought a 4600 ford tractor w/loader and a S185 Bobcat w/full cab and heat, both are used but in great shape!, 2,200 hrs on tractor, 900 hrs on bobcat, both 1 owner machines.
I financed both with a commercial equipment lender to get good intrest rates and I kept the cost just under 30,000. I looked at a Kubota 5400 series and the price helped me make the decision on what I bought!.
@@steveashworth6707 you got a great setup. How have you liked it? What have you been able to accomplish so far?
I'm a retired equipment operator so I can dress our driveway up at different times that's a half mile long, pull logs out of the woods for firewood, move dirt on projects around our property and most importantly remove snow!. The tractor is for finish mowing 12 of our 30 acres and tilling the garden, I didnt really need the loader but I couldnt pass the tractor up!. We have a bobcat commercial zero turn to get all the small mowing done around the house!.
Did you buy the tractor outright or did you finance and if so, what was the cost breakdown?
My RK 25 blew the shut off fuse at 6 hrs. Replaced it and it has been OK since. I can't trust it, however. Do you know what wire was pinched and where? Fixing it would give .e considerable piece of mind. Thanks for the videos, very informative.
I have a video showing what happened and a close up of the wires. Watch this video. Let me know if it answers your questions.
ua-cam.com/video/hM4GAWP-RkM/v-deo.html
Nice video. Seems like rural kings prices are good and a longer warrenty
I tried to order one today with a backhoe they said 6 month wait 😳🤯❕
You mentioned that Rim Guard was at 11 lbs per gal. How many gallons did your rear tires take? I subscribe and looked over your selection of videos, really great for any TK 25 owner. Thanks
The rear tires hold 15 gallons each. Do you have a T25?
You should cut a few inches off the lever you kick when getting on and off the tractor.
I plan on making a modification after my two year warranty runs out.
If you don’t mind me asking which rk you bought your tractor from? I’m in ky as well and interested in an rk25 just wondering which one will be best for service and warranty stuff.
Got mine at the Winchester, KY store. Where are you located?
@@gatheringrusthobbyfarm8081 oh ok great cause I just live 30 min east of Winchester. Thanks for the reply and for the review.
If you don’t mind me asking, did you take RKs financing? If so, how was that process, rates, etc. Thanks!
Yes I did. The process was simple. I do know that they did change the rates since I purchased mine. It used to be one set rate. Now it is still a fixed rate but every person could get a different rate based on all of the factors.
Does your loader have a quick dump feature on it? My 25 has two positions on the dump operation. First stop is regular dump speed and then fully pushed to the right it is supposed to be fast dump. It does not seem to change anything speed wise with the dumping of the bucket. Just wondering if that was the same with yours or anyone else that has one?
Great question. I do not have any knowledge of a fast dump on the rk25.
Anyone out there know of this feature?
@@gatheringrusthobbyfarm8081 if I was able to post pictures I could of the owners manual for the loader. It has a picture of it in there. Another thing I really am not a fan of is the 3 point lift. If lifting slowly on the lever the hitch will jump up around an inch increments. From what I gathered this is an inching style of valve. Coming from an older JD that was smooth as silk coming up this is aggravating when doing dirt or gravel work. Otherwise still a nice tractor for the price.
@@jdboy9 are you saying that if you have the 3 point in the lowest position the pull the lever all the way up. It will go up an inch at a time and then stop each inch?
@@gatheringrusthobbyfarm8081 if you go from all the way down to all the way up fast it goes up normal without the jump. If from all the way down and come up slowly it will jump. Say you want to come up slow to feather out whatever you are doing back there. It won't come up smooth. At least mine is that way anyway.
Great video. Did you buy the trailer their too
Yes
Does that tractor have Mid PTO and options like front snow blower and mid mount mower?
There is an option for a mid pto. It comes standard if you get the mid-mount / belly mower.
@@gatheringrusthobbyfarm8081 How about front snowblower....do they have one for this tractor?
@@SNeal5966 RK does not have a snow blower for the tractor that I know of.
What's the largest size bush hog, you can use with that size tractor?
I do not have a bush hog. I would say it depends on what you are cutting. If you have a bunch of saplings etc I would stick with a 4’. If you have just some tall grass you could probably do a 5’ flex hitch
Can you get it to where you dont have the deck adjustment for the mowerdeck and everything that moves it
Which deck adjustments are you referring too?
The belly mower
You need to get some chickens, brother! 😂
Hint: If you're going to use the microphone on the camera don't surround it with clucking poultry. I can't understand a word you're saying. Look at Tony's Tractor Adventures and see the shirt mounted mic he uses. Perfect audio every time.
Actually the community/subscribers for this channel enjoy the chickens. They often compliment them in the background. Thanks for the advice.
Is the RK25 4wd?
Yes it certainly is.
Man you people are small, this tractor looks to be a pretty good size when I see it in videos with people running it, but when I go look at them they're fuckin small, I feel like a giant standing beside them.
WTF a ghost dog!! That dog just disappeared and you kept talking.