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[@1guyin10]

I really like what RK is doing as far as being open and informative. No other company does that. Try to get information on from any of their competitors and (assuming you are able to get any reply at all) they will point you to their dealer - who's inability to answer questions is the whole reason for attempting to contact the manufacturer in the first place.

[@russellbowman8051]

How Exciting Finely Going To Start Your Build on Your Hunting Blind or the Home Away From Home!!👍👊

[@StandingGoatsRescue]

Good afternoon Mike! Thanks for the info on the rk tractor resources...there's many people out here that simply ARE NOT computer literate, such as myself, that do have difficulty finding information on the RK tractor prices and implementation. I greatly appreciate your help (this video).. Have a great day and God bless you and yours! Sincerely, Don Miller

[@ccoker71]

Thanks for the update on the RK site and RK Tractor Guy. I had an issue with my RK37SC ever since I purchased it. He not only replied quickly had a simple solution that involved a little grease in an area the factory didn't. Keep up the great videos!

[@davelynn4993]

I posted a question on the RK Tractor forum and a nearby RK store rep called me 3-4 hours later asking about my question. I gave him some more info and he promised to look into it and get back to me. I'm impressed!

[@evilbrat5376]

Going to sound funny - not buying a tractor but since you brought the RK Site up have been going through it and reminds me of the MIMS books I used in the military. Enjoying the heck out of going through the exploded views of those units. Thank you for more reading material. Have fun getting that new out-post built. Look for seeing it built and finished. Stay safe doing it.

[@rgw3629]

Makes a good reason to have that new sawmill, wouldn't have to stop and by the wood😁. Have a great weekend

[@greyman873]

Mike, thanks for all the tips!! I want to give a shout out to RK, Beckley, Wv.!! His first name is Reed. Just bought a RK37, and attachments from them. Reed has been absolutely incredible!! Tractor being delivered this coming week!! Also want to mention "Mike" who was transferred to RK of Bluefield Wv. They have been great!! Looking forward to years of productive work on my farm, due to RK, and their staff!! Can't wait. Mike, you picked the winning combo!! Love the site, KEEP IT COMING!! 👍👍, And tell Melissa, the Reed family says hi!!🤗!!!

[@sleddog46]

You Guys are very Blessed to have such a wonderful piece of land. I am so envious, I have a hundred acres with 15 acres of bush & I wished it was the reverse. What is special with my piece of heaven is that I can walk to my hunting ground. I have lots of deer & turkeys in the area. Thanks for the videos.

[@larryfromlincolncountywa3989]

Information Portals should be attractive to ALL types of businesses in addition to customer and prospective customer inquiries. I like RK's approach and appreciate you sharing it with us.

[@edwardkenny2356]

Good morning from Ca. Mike and Melissa. I look forward to watching the building of the blind. Going to check out the tractor info page, just because... Stay safe.

[@edwardkenny2356]

@@Morgansunleashed Thank you Melissa. Yes, Riverside, Ca. Within a year or two, we want to move to the Vancouver, Washington area.... kids and grandkids up there 😊

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

I wish there was an RK close to New Hampshire! The price on those tractors as well as the implements look great!

[@craigsudman4556]

Nice job cutting down that Rampike Mike. Looks like it was just a third of the wood that was holding up the whole tree! Hoowee makes my heart beat faster when it comes down in a big thump.

[@richardbartholomew3685]

It’s surely nice to someone like Melissa who can handle her end of a 6x6 without even straining. 👍👍 for Melissa. RK website is definitely on the right track for customer support. Have a blessed day. :)

[@johnsietsema9647]

Great to have a Crossfit womn for your partner.

[@halfwayfarmsandoutdoors3550]

I wish all tractor companies would have there parts breakdown on line also!!!

[@dalelewis1016]

Going to be a nice place to watch the critters in the woods, it was nice of Melissa to come out of the basement to help load the posts...💪💪💪

[@joe3232323232]

you should look into renting a forestry mulching skid steer. To grind up some of the trees like that one that your not going to be able to cut up as firewood. Plus you could clean up the rest of your land. Love your videos keep up the good work!!

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

I have done that before

[@davidr3246]

That RK site is impressive. That alone (and of course your channel) adds RK to my tractor wish list to cross-shop when the time comes.

[@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse]

Best tractor website by far!! Very easy to use

[@jerrymorgan9602]

I checked out the RK web site. All tractor brand web sites should be like this one.

[@barryespeseth7355]

Great news if you have a RK. Putting up the blind will be fun.

[@HometownAcres]

Mike I really thought you were gonna surprise us with the sawmill. Thought you'd mill all your own lumber for the tower blind since you have all the saw logs. Either way, can't wait to see how it turns out. We're actually about to do something very similar on our property. We've got a nice flat spot in the middle of the woods that needs cleared and a tower blind built. Good luck

[@halfwayfarmsandoutdoors3550]

Maybe he's still putting that Norwood mill together?? They take a little while but worth it.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Hey Mike, Melissa and family. Great video of what you are up to and the information about the RK TRACTOR.COM will be watched a lot too. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to the up coming videos.

[@steelfist65]

I think a good video idea would be to film one on how to identify tree species. I'm a city kid who lives in the country now. 43 acres of trees and I haven't a clue... Thanks!

[@metallicafan53]

Steel Fist I like this idea.

[@alkaufmann2039]

Great idea!......I also am interested in tree species. There are apps on your phone that help with this.

[@madsciencegary3830]

If you haven't demolished that apple tree yet, look over on "Out Of The Woods" channel. He just sawed up an apple log, and that wood is really beautiful. I know the logs wouldn't be big enough to do a floor or make structural timbers, but for a special project ... well, take a look at it.

[@JesseLJohnson]

Been loosing a bunch of cherry the past few years. I took down 2 recently that were in a similar situation. Not quite as bad but the bottom was rotten and full of ants about 3 feet up. Had 4 others either have the tops break off or whole tree come down that all had ants eating up the stumps one full of holes from the woodpeckers. Might need to find somebody who is buying cherry and have a bunch of the others taken out before they all end up like that. Have one that got hit by lighting a couple years ago too. Looks like rifling in a barrel pretty cool. I heard it when it hit sounded like a damn bomb in the back yard. Bark and splinters from the tree were thrown everywhere within about 20 feet from the tree. That one is still standing and still seems fairly healthy but 2 that were right next to it have come down now.

[@douglashingsbergen4304]

You say that you have had more of a dry spell lately. Wish I could say the same. Last year, 2018, the Cincinnati area was up over a foot in precipitation (55.9 inches with a normal of 42.52 inches). Since the start of 2019 we are up by 7 inches (17.6 inches with a normal of 10.5 inches). The Pittsburgh area is close to normal at 9.56 inches for 2019. I can't get to alot of our property by tractor since it is like driving in a swamp. Good luck with the blind. I have 5 tower blinds on our property and site selection and preparation is the key.

[@tudorwynphillips6458]

Really good video Mike , those RK tractors look very good.

[@jasonmccook843]

Looking forward to see the next couple of videos.

[@utubota5522]

I like the sign!

[@DavesLosinIt]

Which way are the prevailing winds at your wildlife research center? Might make a difference where you put it.

[@cyoungso]

I wish I could get an RK tractor in the PNW

[@johnpyle8027]

You should contact Pete the Treehouse master to build you a treehouse deer stand! You may not come down, he builds some incredible treehouses!

[@lawrencezaccheojr6642]

Great video, this will be a great help when ordering parts for routine service, thank you.

[@josephwilshire9095]

Awesome. Thanks for the info on RK tractor site. Can't wait to see your new project.

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

Hey! I'm interested in seeing the blind build!!!

[@johnreinburg859]

Great video Mike. I hope you go through on building your deer blind.

[@paulsoutherland8701]

Would the deer blind also double as a picnic pavilion during the Summer with a picnic table? How often do you run your tractor in 4 wheel drive. Almost always? Only as needed, < 10%! Is there any down side to keeping in 4 wheel drive, tire wear? Tearing up the lawn or trails?

[@markrichards869]

Thanks for the info about the RK web site I’m currently looking to buy a compact tractor and really like the RK brand .

[@seanworkman431]

I'm curious Mike why you bought lumber rather than use round post off the property? I, personally would use as much timber from the property as I could, especially if I had a mill, just to make it a little more personal and unique. Great spot to build but also I would want to go higher just because. On my previous property I built a tower 6m or 20 feet tall and the view was fantastic.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Needed pressure treat so it doesn't rot

[@davegoetz2825]

Hi Mike l from Simcoe Ontario Canada I live near a bush and cut firewood to heat home.When l am not cutting fire wood I am building my own home in the country. Ķeep Theo videos coming .Dave Goetz.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Good information Mike. As always👍🏻

[@ryancampbell211]

Not really related to this video but just a thought, could you include a short talk on the difference between the loader controls on the 24 and 37 in a future video? Not so much the directions and such since you've covered that but which position you like more, the next to the steering wheel vs next to the operator, which is more comfortable, natural etc.

[@doctor.outdoors.295]

Glad to see the shootin house is going up! Sittin in one of those with a heater is real nice when it gets cold

[@gailcrowe8216]

Looks good Melissa

[@Living-The-Dream]

Can’t wait to see the deer stand....👍🤠

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

I would think you would want to put your tower closer to the point so that you could also look down over the edge for any deer. Just my opinion!

[@chucksinger1916]

Melissa can you lift that end lol I can lift the whole thing! What a great lady! Your ok too Mike!😂😜 Great couple you are I wish there were more like you two

[@marclussier2275]

Hey Mike and Melissa, I hope all is well with your family and the homestead. I saw Melissa driving in with the RK37, and say to myself "If that's not the perfect add for Farmers Only .com, then I don't know what is." The next advertising ad is for Farmersonly.com, I tell you, Big Brother is definitely watching and listening. 🤠 I hope that you all have Blessed week, and tell Hunter that I'm ready for a Burger King run too. Take care, and May God Bless and Protect you all. 🤠🙏🚜🇺🇸

[@memyselfandifarmer]

You reminded me of Conway Twitty 1981 hit again! Thanks for showing.

[@KiotiCS]

Nice i have been trying to get them to get some tractors put in our RK store they say they hope to get them i dont know why all the store dont have them if they really wount to sale them and get more info out them on them !!! Kioti Curt

[@davekimbler2308]

Did I hear you say that your loosing OAK TREES ? If so you probably have what we call Oak Wilt it only effects oaks and it generally goes in a straight line ! Check the trees in every direction and I’d bet you’ll see a pattern. We had it come through our place and it was weird you could see where it was headed by the trees it effected! There are things to do to stop it ! Just call your AGG.Extension office or local university ag department they should be of help ! If not just ask me and I can round up some info for you .

[@gastoncannon4710]

Another gem. 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brucebello2049]

Hi Mike, will it have solar powered heaters or a wood stove?

[@georgesherman5345]

I like the new "SEAT cover".

[@alphaonefirearmstraining4997]

What equipment/attachment works best to remove Saw palmetto roots.

[@dougmoore7116]

Looking forward to this series of videos, I’ll also be building a tower blind in the next few months but mine might be going on a wagon, haven’t decided yet. Thumbs up

[@scottmeister8980]

Can't wait for the deer blind build. 8X8 will make it hard to cover all views without moving a lot. I' going with a 8X6. Making it comfortable and room for the wife to sit with me.

[@ohhpaul7364]

I think the trees have been falling because it has been very windy with strong winds during a period where the ground has been very wet for such a length of time it is getting soft deeper than normal after a decade of not enough rain or infrequent rain. Why have roots deep down for water if the water isn't that deep? If a branch or root is unproductive the plant normally cuts them off. I think it will get better once the trees start actively growing and using the water.

[@mikeadams2339]

Love hearing the wood hit the metal! Gong!

[@treeclimbing7798]

Mike read the Scientology of Tree Roots, out of BC, Canada Very interesting how Trees support/communicate w/ea other thru their Root Structure They even have Nursing Roots that support small trees of Different Species, during tuff times. 🤔🧐 They Share resources that way using fungi, nutrients and bacteria.

[@matthewprestine1974]

Hope you got CCA treated beams.

[@Rmadball]

To bad they are not in my area. Just back east and southeast. They would do well in my area as prices are a lot higher for comparable tractors.

[@jerrygibs8120]

Thanks Morgans. Mike and Melissa, a great team. The way it should be. Y'all be the best. Great videos. 👍💪...👉

[@stevebarna7429]

Yes! Been waiting for the tower blind.

[@Big_B123]

OMG a woman on a tractor! Watch out! Run! Just kidding! LOL Melissa is awesome! Mike, that's an awesome RK benefit! I wish Mahindra would do that!

[@pipe887]

Outstanding. Thank you.

[@ranger6x660]

Hey Mike. First of all love the dogs! Second, I wouldn't want to be on your wife's wrong side lol She could give out some serious whoop ass! lol Isn't it funny your beautiful healthy oak falls but the rotted out cherry stay up. I'm really liking the RK 24. After paying $42,500 for my wife's new power wheelchair it's going to be a while but I do like the RK machines. Looking forward to the blind build.

[@gabemalcolm4429]

Good stuff!!

[@jerrysadler6100]

Hello!! Do they sell a grapple that will hook up to a John Deere 5055 ?? Plus what else does it need to have to make the hook up complete

[@mikehornsby599]

Great job enjoyed that!!!!

[@Formulabruce]

Mike, do your Locust trees have Thorns? Up here the Honey locust can have 4-5 inch THORNS!

[@balljar7546]

The real question is, would you buy a RK 37 instead of the Kubota, with knowing what you know now?????? I'm going to buy a tractor with in the year and was really set on the RK 37 but a few forum comments said they couldn't get service. So, I'm back to leaning more to the MX4800 Kubota. So if the RK tractor guy could share some insight, that would be great.

[@teveler]

wanna see the build of the tower blind.. details :)

[@olddodger7178]

How often have your tractors gone into the regen mode and has it been an issue?

[@uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759]

Mike, you have to get a buddy seat for Piper in RK37! :)

[@malovens152]

Mike do you have a new camera ???? its like HD looks great

[@ScottTheMarine]

No one else that I know of post pricing. That's huge in my book.

[@misfittech7743]

You might save your self some questions if the listing of the equipment below the video was all hyper links to the appropriate website, instead of like just 'RK24 with loader', make that a hyperlink to the RK site and that particular model like www.rktractors.com/products-tractors-rk24-series-rk-tractors.php. Then in the video you just say if you have any questions or need more info about the products shown here, check the links below the video.... Might even setup a tag with the product provider so they can track how many hits you send them. :)

[@westtexasprepper]

As a teacher and father, I would have said okay and ended it there....let her stew about it. Silence has its moments

[@StreetRocketJoe]

Your side x side lots like mine right now absolutely caked in mud

[@robertironside3166]

There'll always be fire places that's for sure. The story of Nixon Administration versus Thorium Reactor technology is a good one :-) Anyway... ya there's different ways to power industry but we'll get there... eventually... we either change or turn into another species the Earth farts into space for all time lol

[@ori8218]

I've always felt the more you run equipment around big trees you compact the soil and destroy the root system .

[@michaelridgeway2770]

Hi this is my first time following u, why don't you use a tractor saw ?

[@fredkoscenski9477]

Mike what would you do with out melisa.

[@jondunit6232]

New info 11:40 mark.

[@d.a.ballou9740]

8,403rd view! Woo Hoo!

[@Roadhammer33]

Makes me wonder how a tree like that stays standing with the ice storms and the strong winds yet a 200 year old oak that was solid gets ripped from the ground.

[@petermavus4131]

Where is your RK dealer and what about a vid visit.....solar panels on roof of blind for the coffee maker

[@garybenedict3673]

Mike in your adult life have you ever seen the ground retain as much water in western Penn as the last year ? Could be the contributing factor to your tree loss. Continue to be safe.

[@shawnb2927]

@Gary Benedict - I agree, I've lost more trees this year, oak, maple, aspen, ash, cherry, than the last 5 years combined. Ash of course from the ash borer, but I've left them standing till I can get to them. They are rotting at the stump very quickly because the ground is saturated. I think all of the trees are suffering in the low areas where they just can't tolerate being underwater 24/7/365.

[@johnsietsema9647]

@@shawnb2927 Our ground in MD is the wettest it's been since I moved here in 1970..

[@BeginnerforBSeries]

To bad they Don't have any locations in the Northeast

[@joshb8302]

Do you think you'll end up keeping/buying any of the RK tractors after your deal is up?

[@tylervonesh7084]

Do you still have your Kubota tractor?

[@bestwishes5060]

More money than brains.... enough said.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Great comment! Did you come up with that all on your own? You had help, didn't you?

[@stephenrhodesianridgeback7418]

Outdoors With The Morgans Too funny 😂 good one . 👍👍👍

[@JohnSmith-ip6gc]

Good one Mike lmao again 👍

[@henryrodgers3409]

Great video Mike . That RK site sure is nice . That was funny ... can you lift that ? With the way Mellissa swings the weights in the gym she could probably out lift you . LOL Saw a video last night where a guy hired an arborist to cut down a leaning tree . That tree had a real bad barber chair or what ever you call it . Most of the trunk came flying up and maybe a 10 ft sliver was left at the base . The guy didn't even put a strap on the tree . Was thinking your how to tree cutting videos are very important to amateurs like me . Thanks Mike .

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

Just wait until it isn't April 1, On Saturday Night, 2:30 AM I hear the clunk of my Sasquatchian son coming up the stairs, "Hey Dad, This cop wants to talk to you" Funny now, not so much back then....

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

lol

[@JohnSmith-ip6gc]

Lmao on the sign Mike love it

[@raywhite1442]

You are just like everyone else videos two years old

[@460duck]

I thk shes stronger than mike,,lol

[@mikej9200]

Hey Mike those girls are hard on you. From your daughter playing a joke on you to Melissa talking trash to you.