Great video Kelly. I'm really impressed with the RK 24. Its like a little giant. About a year and a half ago i bought a new J.D.3025 with a 25 HP Yanmar engine, the same as your RK 24. I wished I could go back and undo the purchase and bought the RK . These are awesome tractors, thanks for sharing.
A couple comments to make things easier... :) 1. I put a cinder block (or similar) under the backhoe frame and lower it onto the block before disconnecting the hydraulic lines. You want to make sure you work all the levers in all directions (with the tractor off) before disconnecting the lines. This relieves any pressure in the system so that you can more easily reconnect the lines later. If you trap pressure in the backhoe side of the system, the only way to relieve it is to unthread a fitting. The block simply gives the backhoe something to rest on when you relieve the pressure, to keep it out of the mud and/or up off the floor. 2. I always reconnect my 2 hydraulic lines (on the tractor side to complete the circuit) before turning the tractor back on. Otherwise you're dead-heading the flow and forcing it through the relief valve, which is not intended to handle a constant flow like that and will overheat the fluid (if given time) from forcing through the orifice in the relief valve. 3. As for the bracket that slides over the draw bar and retains the 3pt lower lift arms while the backhoe is attached... I don't connect mine as you show. I use the rear set of holes in the 3pt arms (where the vertical lift arms attach). That way you never have to remove the nuts/bolts for the check chains (stabilizers). You just use the pins, washers, and clips that were used to attach the vertical lift arms. No tools needed.
Good thinking Matt. After watching this video the other day, it didn't occur to me right away but, I thought of the same thing about relieving the pressure in the lines. I'm glad I checked to see if anyone else posted it before I did. Good idea with the block too.
Excellent video! I'm hoping to get an RK24 in a year or so and this video is really helpful. Can't wait to see the video on the grapple. Keep up the good work.
Great video. I heard it was a hard job. You made it look easy. Thank you, I might buy one after all 😏 PS, when disconnecting or reconnecting hydraulics, spray both male and female ends with brake cleaner and allow air dry. Don't wipe with rags, lint and embedded dirt will enter hydraulics system and may cause problems.... Thank you very much for sharing your tips!
I bought a used backhoe for my RK 24 I got the frame plates but not the hoses. I would love to see where each hose for the backhoe is connected to the tractor
Thanks for making this video. I'm considering buying one but I've been wondering how removing the backhoe is done. I know these machines haven't been around long but there is very limited info on them. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
I lower my backhoe down on to 4x4 blocks. I noticed your sway controls have those permanent bolts, mine aren’t threaded. They’re lynchpin ready bolts. Also, you mentioned having to connect the hydraulic lines back together in order to get the lift arms to work? I have 2 male and one big female so they won’t. Look under the forward reverse pedals for diverter valve. Other than that great video! I subscribed
I see that on your tractor you have three lines to disconnect, when they delivered my RK24 only two of these lines are connected and they say that is normal although they cannot tell me why the third line is unconnected also don't you have to reconnect the tractor supply and return lines in order to complete the circuit for the hydrostatic transmission. thanks for the video it was helpful.
Sorry for the late reply...UA-cam isn't notifying me when I get a comment. Yes...I had to connect two of the lines in order for the lift arms on the rear to work. They were the same size so it made it easy to determine which two.
Are you pleased with the rk24..why did you choose the rk over others. Price ,location of dealer etc. Like that tractor and thinking about buying,just trying to get more input
Hey Gerald. I'm very pleased with my 24...even after a year of ownership. So far, I haven't had any major issues with it or the attachments. I chose the 24 for the price...I couldn't find a comparable tractor with the loader, grapple and backhoe for what I paid for my tractor. The warranty is outstanding...the engine is one of the best in the business..and it was built for Rural King by TYM..a big name in tractor construction. I also like the size/HP...it allows me to maneuver in tighter places (like back yards and trails)to do jobs I'm called on to do. It's been a very good tractor....I'd recommend it. By the way, my dealer is over 2 hours away, but I've never had to take the 24 back for anything. I have more 24 videos on UA-cam if you're interested.
Thank you for this vid. I have TYM 254 which is yhe same machine underva different name. I wish mine came stokk with a thumb on the hoe. Also the parts that keep your lift arms tidy. I wish i got that assemblage with mine as well. Thsnk you for this vid.
Thanks for the reply! Just wondering if they swing beyond an 8 foot reach moving in their arch from up to down/out. Do they ever reach more than 8 ft wide?
Thanks for the video. Quick question. What do you do with the 2 tensioner arms that you disconnected at the 10:30 mark? It looks like you left them dragging on the ground. Do they get fully removed, or do they connect to something else?
Dumb question incoming.... How do you know which hydros to plug into what? Does it matter or are they labeled? For instance if you cross them up while plugging in, will the controls be switched around?
Hey Gibby. Thats not a dumb question at all. When you disconnect the hoses, you'll see that they only fit back one way. The hose couplings are different sizes.
I'm just seeing your reply. UA-cam isn't too good at notifying me when I get a post on a video. The hoses wouldn't reach the hook on my 24 for some reason.
Great video Kelly. I'm really impressed with the RK 24. Its like a little giant. About a year and a half ago i bought a new J.D.3025 with a 25 HP Yanmar engine, the same as your RK 24. I wished I could go back and undo the purchase and bought the RK . These are awesome tractors, thanks for sharing.
You're welcome Dean.
A couple comments to make things easier... :)
1. I put a cinder block (or similar) under the backhoe frame and lower it onto the block before disconnecting the hydraulic lines. You want to make sure you work all the levers in all directions (with the tractor off) before disconnecting the lines. This relieves any pressure in the system so that you can more easily reconnect the lines later. If you trap pressure in the backhoe side of the system, the only way to relieve it is to unthread a fitting. The block simply gives the backhoe something to rest on when you relieve the pressure, to keep it out of the mud and/or up off the floor.
2. I always reconnect my 2 hydraulic lines (on the tractor side to complete the circuit) before turning the tractor back on. Otherwise you're dead-heading the flow and forcing it through the relief valve, which is not intended to handle a constant flow like that and will overheat the fluid (if given time) from forcing through the orifice in the relief valve.
3. As for the bracket that slides over the draw bar and retains the 3pt lower lift arms while the backhoe is attached... I don't connect mine as you show. I use the rear set of holes in the 3pt arms (where the vertical lift arms attach). That way you never have to remove the nuts/bolts for the check chains (stabilizers). You just use the pins, washers, and clips that were used to attach the vertical lift arms. No tools needed.
Thanks for the tip Matt!
Good thinking Matt. After watching this video the other day, it didn't occur to me right away but, I thought of the same thing about relieving the pressure in the lines. I'm glad I checked to see if anyone else posted it before I did. Good idea with the block too.
Excellent video! I'm hoping to get an RK24 in a year or so and this video is really helpful. Can't wait to see the video on the grapple. Keep up the good work.
Great video. I heard it was a hard job. You made it look easy. Thank you, I might buy one after all 😏 PS, when disconnecting or reconnecting hydraulics, spray both male and female ends with brake cleaner and allow air dry. Don't wipe with rags, lint and embedded dirt will enter hydraulics system and may cause problems.... Thank you very much for sharing your tips!
Thanks for the tip Jeff. Glad you liked the video.
I bought a used backhoe for my RK 24 I got the frame plates but not the hoses. I would love to see where each hose for the backhoe is connected to the tractor
I wish I could help you on that, but I recently sold my 24. Maybe on one of my other videos you can catch a glimpse of where they go.
Great video, I go pick up my rk24 tomorrow. This is my first tractor and I am new to all of this, this video will help a lot. Thanks!!
You're very welcome. Glad it helped you.
Great video. Thanks for showing us how to remove the backhoe
You're welcome Chris.
Thanks for making this video. I'm considering buying one but I've been wondering how removing the backhoe is done. I know these machines haven't been around long but there is very limited info on them. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
You're very welcome.
Good job with the video and the humor. These are all the mistakes i would make
It's trial and error every time I do this :) You'd think that after 2 years I'd have the hang of it.
I lower my backhoe down on to 4x4 blocks. I noticed your sway controls have those permanent bolts, mine aren’t threaded. They’re lynchpin ready bolts. Also, you mentioned having to connect the hydraulic lines back together in order to get the lift arms to work? I have 2 male and one big female so they won’t. Look under the forward reverse pedals for diverter valve. Other than that great video! I subscribed
Thanks!
I see that on your tractor you have three lines to disconnect, when they delivered my RK24 only two of these lines are connected and they say that is normal although they cannot tell me why the third line is unconnected also don't you have to reconnect the tractor supply and return lines in order to complete the circuit for the hydrostatic transmission. thanks for the video it was helpful.
Sorry for the late reply...UA-cam isn't notifying me when I get a comment. Yes...I had to connect two of the lines in order for the lift arms on the rear to work. They were the same size so it made it easy to determine which two.
Hi Kelly, this was a good video. I'm trying to figure out why your RK24 has 3 hydraulic hoses going to the backhoe, mine only has 2...
LOL...I am too. Everything works fine with just 2, not sure what the third one is/was for.
There are two holes on the right side of the backhoe floor for those two long pins.
Thanks John!
Are you pleased with the rk24..why did you choose the rk over others. Price ,location of dealer etc. Like that tractor and thinking about buying,just trying to get more input
Hey Gerald. I'm very pleased with my 24...even after a year of ownership. So far, I haven't had any major issues with it or the attachments. I chose the 24 for the price...I couldn't find a comparable tractor with the loader, grapple and backhoe for what I paid for my tractor. The warranty is outstanding...the engine is one of the best in the business..and it was built for Rural King by TYM..a big name in tractor construction. I also like the size/HP...it allows me to maneuver in tighter places (like back yards and trails)to do jobs I'm called on to do. It's been a very good tractor....I'd recommend it. By the way, my dealer is over 2 hours away, but I've never had to take the 24 back for anything. I have more 24 videos on UA-cam if you're interested.
@@kelly806 thank you kelly. I heard you say something about fire dept. Are you a firefighter. I was am retired. Anyway great video very informative.
@@geralddeweese9303 Retired after 35 years. Been off the job 8 years next month.
@@kelly806 I retired after 36 years. Retired in 2007. Great career. I enjoy your videos.god bless brother. Thanks for your service to the community
@@geralddeweese9303 Thanks Gerald. Greatest job on the planet. Enjoy your retirement...and thanks for your service.
Thank you for this vid. I have TYM 254 which is yhe same machine underva different name.
I wish mine came stokk with a thumb on the hoe. Also the parts that keep your lift arms tidy.
I wish i got that assemblage with mine as well. Thsnk you for this vid.
You're very welcome. Thank you for taking time to watch.
How wide is the outrigger set? Can I do this inside a shipping container?
In the up position, they are just at 4 ft. wide...lowered and on the ground...7 ft. wide.
Thanks for the reply! Just wondering if they swing beyond an 8 foot reach moving in their arch from up to down/out. Do they ever reach more than 8 ft wide?
@@armlann No, they stay within the 7 ft range.
Thanks!
@@armlann You're very welcome.
Thanks for the video. Quick question. What do you do with the 2 tensioner arms that you disconnected at the 10:30 mark? It looks like you left them dragging on the ground. Do they get fully removed, or do they connect to something else?
Nevermore, I see you came back to it later in the video aground 17:50. Thanks.
@@wmlane3321 You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Kelly, thanks for these videos, they have been very helpful. I am seriously thinking about getting the RK24 next month.
@@wmlane3321 I don't think you'll regret the 24. So far, mine hasn't let me down.
You did a great job 👍
Thank you! It's sort of a headache...but hope it helped.
Great video, good job!
Thanks Danny!
Dumb question incoming.... How do you know which hydros to plug into what? Does it matter or are they labeled? For instance if you cross them up while plugging in, will the controls be switched around?
Hey Gibby. Thats not a dumb question at all. When you disconnect the hoses, you'll see that they only fit back one way. The hose couplings are different sizes.
@@kelly806 Thanks a bunch, im pulling the trigger on a new 24 next week and your videos have helped me make the decision, Thanks Brother.
@@southerngunslinger4048 You are very welcome. You'll have a blast with the 24....it's not too big and not too small. And thanks for trusting me ;)
You have a little hook on the back of the tractor to hook the line's to
I'm just seeing your reply. UA-cam isn't too good at notifying me when I get a post on a video. The hoses wouldn't reach the hook on my 24 for some reason.