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[@bruceingram3439]

Thanks for showing us how to do a project. Laying a bucket load of dirt one right after the other and then spreading it makes me reconsider the way I do my work. Thanks for the new ideas! Enjoy your week. I hope you have many days of sunshine and dry weather!

[@MrRoboto57]

I always enjoy watching your bucket work Mike. Good stuff.

[@jayanddenissejones6648]

great video Mike. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and showing us uses for the RK24.

[@jasonmccook843]

Mike, I have the Kubota BX1880 and L3800, it is probably a matter of preference and time allotment regarding which tractors to have. A bigger tractor like the RK55 will get some things done faster but is also a little less manueverable in my opinion. I have several acres to mow maybe once or twice a year in which I use the L3800, it would be nice to have a larger tractor to do that but otherwise I'm very content with both. The BX is great doing the "tight" work and the L3800 does the rest of the chores. Love the videos! Weather check in N.GA mostly cloudy and warm 80 deg.

[@rickbolden1865]

I have a rk24 and love it. I really want to see you put the mowing deck on it and do some mowing. That driveway is looking good. Keep up the good work.

[@kerrybowden9097]

Great video and I had a 1025r with backhoe and was amazed at what it could do and your little RK has a lot in comment with the JD, however with me I moved up a bit to a 2032R it doesn't get into the tight places as the 1025R did but has a lot more lifting capacity. Thanks for the videos never a dull moment watching you go at it with all those tractors and implements enjoy these videos..

[@cvmikeray2]

Mike - I agree. Subcompacts are great machines. I have a BX25D Kubota with loader, backhoe, tiller, forks and deck. But I also have a Zetor 58hp I've had for years. I do use them both, a lot!

[@t.r.robinson934]

Found your channel while researching subcompact tractors. Really enjoy the videos. Will be picking up the RK24 soon. Keep up the good work!

[@hermzinn8740]

Hi Mike, another great video. I have a Kubota BX and love it, I use it all the time. They are great little tractors and can get in tight spaces.

[@AutumnOaksFarm]

Often overlooked they have a good place in areas tight on space. Thanks for the video.

[@Iowaflyboy1]

Mike, I feel the same way as you on this. I had a John Deere 2025 and loved it but I upgraded to a 4044 for the lift capacity. The 4044 is a beast (for me- my buddies back home in Iowa have 600 HP tractors ) but I miss the little tractor when maneuvering in tight spaces. Both sizes super useful. Great video thanks! Don’t forget about a the cordless battery powered grease gun haha

[@JeremyTVOK]

It looked like you were playing Hungry Hippos when you were moving back and forth from that pile in fast motion! Those subcompacts are great little machines. My compact B2650 is great for my 20 acres and I wouldn't want to do without it!

[@kellychristensen9562]

I just bought a emax 25 Mahindra. Did not think I could use asubcompact tractor. I have been impressed. Like you said it is a tank.

[@westmichigan4384]

The tractor in the Kubota line up that gets over looked a lot is the L3560. With that tractor it is a little heavier, 37 HP, and you can get the LA805 loader with it... which would give you about about 615 lbs of extra lift capacity over your L3901 loader. It also has auto-throttle, stall guard, and a whole slew of other features. Sorry... now I sound like a commercial, but I have been impressed with what I can do with my L3560, and yet it is the one that seems to get overlooked.

[@joshuapreusser2265]

I second that completely as I bought a L3560 last spring and while I was initially a bit worried it'd be too big for mowing the yard, it's actually been extremely productive on that front. Previously using a zero-turn it took about 45 minutes to mow just my yard, now it takes me ~2 to 2.5 hours to mow not only my yard, but my pasture as well. In all, I'm mowing just under 3 acres with roughly a 1/3 of that being yard (that has more than a dozen trees I need to mow around).

[@TheUserid82]

If you ever need to redo the area or do a similar project a very thin layer of top soil over fill dirt then seed with clover for a short cover crop that improves the soil over time and produces flowers for bees at the same time. Planting naturally low plants stops you from needing to mow it so less work for the future. At the same time you are planting the sides get some flower bulbs to spread in the area with different times to flower for additional bee food throughout the season. After a few years can dig them up to split up the bulbs as they spread to fill in the area over time. If you are going to have cows/goats/sheep/horses free grazing on the land make sure you check ahead of time that the flowers grown are safe for them to eat. The sub compact tractors are great for getting into places that you just can't take anything else and with a log arch they can be used to skid logs out of places you want minimal damage to or the use of a log arch to tow lumber in for a building project away from where you could take a truck. With a PTO or hydraulic pump and a tank trailer they can also make great fast attack fire rigs as they can get into spots a wild land brush truck can't

[@1PITIFULDUDE]

Already have a 45HP Kioti, but when I first saw you putting this little tractor through it’s paces, I got me thinking of getting it for working in the woods vs getting a new four wheeler to pull a trailer. This RK 24 and a smaller (carry all) setup would make a great back woods trail worker. It’s 3” narrower than the KingQuad I’m looking at; albeit much longer.

[@clone1landman]

I have a yanmar sa 424.. Love these little compacts! Can do almost anything with it and goes anywhere! The one thing i wish i opted for is the cab though.... Other than that great. Good luck trying to chose which to keep! Toss up on the 24 and 37... Have fun..

[@botabob]

I have a BX1850 - I agree with you the sub-compacts are little powerful machines - I would love to have the auto-throttle feature and cruise control for cutting the lawn - I agree with your assessment about lifting - I wish I could lift logs like you do with your machines - cheers

[@johnnymossville]

I love my sub compact. Perfect for my property and incredibly useful.

[@joshuapreusser2265]

Too funny ... and I fully agree/understand the being confused and torn. While I currently own only one tractor (my needs/desires drove me to a Kubota L3560 which other than the price is almost the same as the RK 37) after having watched a fair number of your videos I'm actually torn between getting a second larger tractor (likely Kubota M5 class or competitor) -- or a mini to mid-sized excavator. BTW if you can, try a 3pt finishing mower on the RK 37 some time --- you may be surprised at just how effective and maneuverable even a tractor that size can be for mowing a yard.

[@popeyecop1]

Another great video, really enjoyed the mix of music and tractor sounds and the mix of fast forward and normal speed. Keep the great videos coming.

[@jimjohnson3244]

Dang! I've been going back and forth over getting the RK 55 or RK 37, cab or open, hydro or shuttle...........now you throw this into the mix!!!! Now I'm more confused than ever !!!! Lol :)

[@markpalkowski9673]

get a holland ,with the hydro trans. i have 10 acres and the workmaster 35 is a great tool

[@donmotz5528]

Ya Mike they sure come in handy if you some acreage....looks like that rk24 is quite the tractor for what you want.....but the rk37 would be a good fit.

[@swillk1]

That subcompact tractor would be perfect for my 9 acre property. It's on my wish list.

[@justinleslie24]

I went from a l3400 Kubota to a bx 25d, a lot smaller but a great power house that dose it all

[@russellbowman8051]

Lookin good !! 👊

[@MLJenkins]

If I could have two tractors I'd have my larger Kubota L6060HSTC and a small subcompact. I'd rather have my backhoe on the subcompact. The smaller tractors are great for maneuverability. I thought about buying a subcompact before I traded my New Holland Workmaster 55 for the Kubota. Unfortunately the subcompacts with a loader+backhoe combination are so expensive it was most cost effective for me to just upgrade my tractor to something with a factory backhoe. Great videos on these RK tractors.

[@ncsucpetractorfun]

I love my GC 1705. I have an acre and 1/3 and love it.

[@dippst]

i like mine too. i'm sitting on just shy of 4 acres, half wooded and a quarter overgrown. slowly reclaiming the overgrown land.

[@ritterjon]

Sure appreciate the shout-out and really enjoyed seeing you use the RK24. It’s seems like a very capable tractor competing with any other big name products that are out there. That auto throttle is a cool feature! Keep up the great vids Mike. This is one of my favorite channels!

[@jonimonohon6494]

Hi Mike! First of all thank you so much for the time you and your family put into these videos. I have learned so much by watching. My husband and I live in the country and have 21 acres, so there's lots of things to do. We have a Kubota BX 2370 with a front loader and I'm still learning how to use it. I love it!! I was wondering what kind of hearing protection you have and does it play music or just block out the sound? Keep up the good work!!

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Hi Joni, The hearing protection I wear are 3M, Mine are just am/fm but you can get blue tooth as well

[@gunslinger2172]

Hey Mr Mike greetings from St Augustine Florida our family has a sub compact tractor a Kubota BX 25 D I am real new to handling tractors can you teach us how to mow a slope or hill using a belly mower ? i t would help me out alot thanks Mr Mike

[@frankjones5283]

I was impressed with the RK subs for the price. Tractor comparisons are not complete without mention of price.

[@ddsgala4405]

Good tool 🔧 BUT we shure love our subcompact. And have fun on it so. toy also . Faster then wheel barrow slower then a bigger machine But will get the job done

[@deanc2006]

load the back tires first thing if it has a loader they are top heavy unless you do. but those little tractors are awesome mine is a Mahindra xl 26 and I use it all the time.

[@casycasy5199]

great video wish i had your problem of which tractor to get

[@Living-The-Dream]

Looks like a capable machine for its size👍

[@wizard1800]

Subcompacts are great! I cant realy go smaller than my 30hp. But if i could have another tractor it would be a subcompact!

[@4gauge10]

I prefer the John Deere 2305,it has the build of a much larger tractor in a package barely bigger then the 1025-1026R.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

OK what I miss I went from a couple videos about 3 driveway tools and keeping driveway as is with a Lil crush on top because the base was good into a super highway project. Lol. What changed?

[@kenjett2434]

I'm looking to purchase a sub compact tractor and terribly confused between the RK24 and the GC 1710 massey Ferguson i love both. My local dealership for the Massey has been selling them for 75 years where Rural King has only been here a couple years. On the other hand the RK24 has a few important added features standard that is only available on the GC 1710 at a cost. Talk about tough decisions.

[@walnutcreekwoodworksofjack3520]

I use my 1950 MH Pony on the farm to move bee hives, clear snow off the 1000' road up to my house.

[@jphickory522]

Mike, a little off subject perhaps, but where do you think a track skid loader fits in with regards to general upkeep on a large property? In Missouri, you can find an older (2500 hr) Bobact like a T190 for about 20k. For grading, driveway maintenence, clearing and grubbing etc. they are much more efficient and stable than a tractor ( in my opinion). Curious as to what your thoughts are on this. Thanks

[@hippiealloway5336]

THERE JUNK I BOUGHT NEW ONE AND IT WAS IN THERE SHOP FOR 6 MONTHS AND I JUST HAD IT 3 DAY'S AND WHEN I GOT IT BACK I WAS USING IT AND I GOT OFF OF IT TO MOVE A BORD FULL OF NAILS AND I WAS BACK IN THE WOOD'S AND IT WAS SETING THERE WITH THE BREAK SET AND IT TOOK OFF AND WHEN OVER THE HILL AND THEN IT WENT OVER A CLIFF AND WHEN I GOT IT PULLED BACK UP ON THE HILL AND BACK TO MY HOUSE ALL I GOT IS A PEACE OF JUNK IT IS JUNK I DON'T THINK YOU COULD GET 1 GOOD PART OFF OF IT. THE BACK HOE IS BROKE IN HALF THE FRONT END LOADER IT BENT CLEAR AROUND IT

[@jesseskaggs9480]

How reliable are them rk24s and how great are they and how torquey are they

[@jefferyb304]

I would love to own a subcompact fitted with a mowing deck. I could be wrong, but it seems like sticking a horsepower rating on a riding mower is just bragging rights. Our mower states a similar horsepower to the 24. I can't remember exactly what it is.

[@mooman86]

I would love to see you run a BX and see how you would compare it with the RK

[@arthurbuckyelksjr7918]

The tires on sherman what type tire is that. I have not seen tread design like that.

[@nickmckinney8405]

Now that u have had the rk and the kubotas. What do u think about the rk tractors

[@mikedickson2925]

I have a Massey Ferguson GC2300. Bought in 2007. Almost 900 hours on it now. I have done everything with that tractor from plowing snow on a private road that it 2.5 km long to digging a hole deep enough to put the tractor in it and you couldn't see it any more. Glad you're liking the RK tractors.

[@paruggeri]

Do they have the skid steer attachment levers

[@AJmx2702001]

I would put the sub compact tractors in a good tool since you can Make them TLBs or just front loader machines or Lawn Mowers with Mid or rear mount mowers or whatever else you need to do on 3 point or PTO working which in my case my kubota runs a 10 inch dia grain auger filling trucks lol thats what i call PTO work overall sub compacts are the Swiss Army Knifes of tractor range from 18 - 600 horsepower on my farm lol

[@WorldsOkayestFarmer]

You get a lot of projects done wish I had more free time!

[@bullrun1]

Hey Mike - where'd you get the nice shale/dirt mix? cant't seem to find any..its either top soil or dirt full of big rock and sticks...

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Got lucky, guys just up the road needed to get rid of some

[@mickeandersson1723]

Question! How come you put this straw mulch on after seeding? I have been trying to grow grass on a small area on my property but it's not working well. We have had about 77 F degrees in sweeden all May without any rain at all but I have watered it almost every day. Thanks for the videos :)

[@nickmckinney8405]

Straw helps with erosion if it rains and helps keep the seed from being washed away to the bottom. Grass actually is best to be planted in the fall in our region.

[@leol1682]

Love compact tractor but biger is better .Power .

[@PhatboyHD88]

Buddy i really like that RK54 ,, looks like a good stout machine,,, and i believe you mentioned it has a Yanmar power plant,, i do have a question or actually a cpl.. first are these machines manufactured in a different country and then assembled here in America ? Or are they manufactured and assembled here in America , or none of the above and both assembled and manufactured in another country and if so what country is that ? Im not trying to put you in a awkward position by answering these questions so if its a problem then let it be... 2nd how many dealerships are there here in central PA ? In case you need parts and service ... i hope they aren’t things they would rather you didnt answer,, but to me are important questions to know none the less... thank you for the always entertaining and informative videos..

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I've had a little B7100 for over 20 years now. Not much it can't do.

[@normanapplegate9678]

David Armstrong i have one also. it works very well for its size. just don't get in a hurry. will plant my 50 acres just slow but I not in a hurry

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Norman, Your planting 50 acres with the B7100? That's a lot! What are you growing?

[@jesseskaggs9480]

What all tractor brands can this thing outpower and what are its absolute capabilities

[@sideskraft]

Maybe you could call that one "Tiny Tym"? Tip toe, through the tulips, through the garden . . . . . .

[@garycrumrine9538]

MIke you think that tractor would make a good mower? This size you can get a drive over center deck.

[@David-lh1vp]

Thats exactly what Tim (from tractor time with tim on youtube) has been looking for 50 hp sub compact size.

[@davidkettell5726]

that fool goes green.

[@highsmithhighsmith9430]

I live in Florida I would love to try one out

[@daveholmes123]

Mike i have a John Deere compact tractor 2320 and a new Holland TN-65 I feel your confusion lol I also wish I had a mid range 30hp tractor, it's almost like too big to small , I think we just love tractors, great video thanks for sharing.

[@humbleheart7196]

Mike - how about a video or review of your lawnmower?

[@JohnJohn-bp5ci]

Are you able to compare the Mahindra 1526 or 1626 to the Kubota BX or RK 24? I hear the Mahindra with the 3 Cyl Mitsubishi is a real workhorse.

[@ScottSteinbeck]

Im actualy looking to buy a RK 37 but im going to get with a cab if i get one.

[@charliewood4158]

You better be real nice to the wife and maybe you can have all 3 LOL

[@python3574]

You must not be married.

[@mooman86]

Make the sub compact “hers” and then keep the other two 😂

[@jamessaunders7359]

I'm always amazed how easy you make it look to spread and grade gravel and dirt. I need to regrade a gravel parking lot and I only have a back blade. How would you recommend doing it with only that implement?

[@johnchase4408]

How are the RK19's??

[@thomasbrighton6159]

Mike are you wearing ear protection or listening to the radio with the headset you are wearing in the video.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Both, they keep outside noise way down

[@thomasbrighton6159]

Outdoors With The Morgans - Once again you've sent me straight to Amazon to pick up a pair. Cheers, Thomas Brighton

[@LanceSheppard]

Mike, or anyone else. What is yalls impression on the small 19HP. I see YTM builds these tractors (excuse my ignorance, but i also believe YTM builds Mahindra tractors some too) im VERY serious about a tractor but torn. I HATE that ALL brands sub compact are built off shore but "assembled" in USA. Is it worth looking into bigger used tractors its actually aggravating now looking at these tractors lol anyone else feel that way?

[@kjacoby]

Having 3 tractors is my kind of a problem! Lol

[@anthonydaros8938]

How do you handle fuel for all your tractors you must go threw a fair amount

[@timkd5vmv583]

Size wise how does the RK24 compare to a BX?

[@timkd5vmv583]

I have a Mahindra 2816 with FEL and a Kubota BX with just a mid mount mower. There have been lots of times that I wish I had gotten the FEL with my BX as well

[@jeremiahboyd7009]

Why wouldnt you just have the topsoil dumped and spread the the side you are moving it to? I get you have a nice toy but it would be so much easier just to spread it on. 1side. But great video

[@carlkidder7522]

U had better say serious tool

[@ceadeses]

I want one!

[@regsparkes6507]

Only one, marc?

[@misterz2719]

I want 2

[@ummbeer1]

I need you to talk to my wife about convincing her to have two tractors.

[@m.labarecertifiedarborist1795]

I see still no belly mower 😉

[@jimbob3201]

Just keep all 3 .. Lol..lol

[@dougmoore7116]

Thumbs up

[@JohnDoe-ju2vm]

he's micro-manageing,, i meen Micro-Tractoring,,,,

[@tentman4fun]

You never got to use the RK25

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

What? No RK hat?

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Lol, mixing it up a bit

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

BTW, thanks for the lead on John Ritter's channel. I'll go check it out.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Steve Miller, its Jon Ritter just so u know, tell him I said hi

[@shelterskelter]

They are a tool. However often its the drivers who are the bigger tools. Not you mate not my meaning. I own a full size tractor. I have work that needs it. The tools are the yahoos who have a 1 acre plot and by the small john deere with loader and ride over mower and basically exclusively mow their lawns with it.... Yeah we get it. Ya live in surburbia and have more money than your neighbors. But dear god do you need a 3000lb tractor to maintain your McMansion. Theirs tons of these idiots out there peeps.

[@careyarnold9549]

Sell your kubota and keep the rk 24 and 37!

[@donnamiller8154]

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[@vegascolors]

Overpriced toy

[@matthewsims359]

Another good subcompact tractor channel is tractor time with tim. He uses the deere 1025r and that little tractor is impressive as well. Just to clarify, his channel is not solely compact tractor but he does use his a lot on the channel. Maybe if someone is in the market for a subcompact tractor, your channel and tims channel are highly recommended, especially if you are not sure if those little tractors are not tuff enough to do what you need it to do.

[@swamprat69er]

I will try to end your confusion. You need one tractor for each implement. That being said, have you ever heard anybody say that they wished they had LESS horsepower? My Kioti CK 27hst does everything I have asked it to do, from plowing snow to moving trees. It just does it slower. If I were to go to more horsepower then it would be a DK 40. I really like the air conditioning feature that I don't have on the CK.