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[@mikehornsby599]

Looks like your living the dream, enjoyed your stuff!!

[@WeatherNut27]

Road looks good now.. Love your intros to all your videos and love the skipping to the beat in the beginning. Nicely done.

[@russellbowman8051]

Seams like a nice tractor!! 👊

[@joekapitany8084]

Very Nice Mike! Glad to see some Mud on the tires!!! LOL. After watching you on the backhoe I don't feel so bad when I had to learn the min Ex! Looking forward to the next installment.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Joe Kapitany, now a mini how with cat controls? I'm smoking. It will take me a bit but I will get used to this where I don't have to think. I don't like thinking when running equipment lol

[@sgt_jr3232]

Sir, you are now in business. There is nothing you can't do now. That tractor seems awesome and I am more interested in future videos now then ever. Great video.

[@547Rick]

The tractor looks great working. It will be interesting over the next two years how everything works out as you put it through the paces.

[@raffy1ca]

Nice tractor you have there Mike! That backhoe attachment sure worked slick. Keep the videos coming! Cheers from Saskatchewan!

[@chucksinger1916]

Hey Mike.tractor sounds good and pushes very nice.im an old John Deere control guy. I think they are easier to get smooth at.thats just me.machines have come so far in 40 years.look for your videos all the time.good job!

[@greathodgy22]

That beeper would not last 5 seconds for me.

[@benscoles5085]

Mike, a good fix to the pond is use the backhoe to dig a trench from the pond to the run off spot you choose, and run it as a straight pipe, that way you can LOOK through it and SEE where it is plugged up, it requires a little more up keep, as if you have those nasty critters around that plug up pipes, but at least you can clean it out . here in Va it is not real common to see a pipe in the middle of the pond

[@brentbrown8393]

I use a spring fork to clean up leaves, trash and grade my lane after the winter leaves ruts and holes it, I drag the bucket to level off, then the tractor, our vehicles and the UPS truck does the repacking.

[@stevereder8690]

Looks like you are getting use of it...nice work on the refix of the water damage. Now Melissa will be able to locate you in the woods with the backup alarm....kinda jealous that you get to play with the (toys), but happy that you get to have this opportunity to work with RK and their equipment/reviews. It would be interesting to get into a agreement with a local company to do reviewing/testing of products. Have fun, but be safe!

[@Zomsky]

Loving the look of that Grapple Mike! Good size and I like the pitch of the lower root tines

[@oruwatching]

That grapple looked FANTASTIC!

[@chrism2042]

Previously had a New Holland with 4-in-1 loader. A couple weeks ago I purchased a new 4x4 cab tractor with 4-in-1 loader and backhoe, finally found time to get out yesterday and this morning to use it. Man, what I was missing a few years ago without the cab and backhoe!

[@michaelmactavish1728]

were looking into a kubota B6060 with a swing seat to run the kubota backhoe compact cab tractor replacing the pain in the butt newholland boomer 23hp wich keeps on breaking down in the middle of the road wich drives us bananas lol

[@chrism2042]

My older New Holland seemed to be bomb proof, that thing was unstoppable. I didn't go with a New Holland for my new tractor. Probably like most other brands, the new models are just not built like the older ones were

[@stevebradley678]

Great job filling in the ruts. I have the same problem so I dug out a spillway and stacked rip rap bottom and sides and it’s working great. I’m building a bridge over the spillway so I can cross with my mower and tractor. I’m using telephone poles and putting 2x8’s on top, still working on it. I like the tractor and I told you several post back you would love a grapple. Take care

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Steve when you have a minute sometime can you send me a picture of your spillway to [e-mail]

[@stevebradley678]

Yes sir

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Thanks Steve

[@stevebradley678]

Outdoors With The Morgans did those pictures come through?

[@kk5sc]

You are going to love that grapple for tree work. Ours has been a life saver.

[@macylandscapingretired]

Nice tractor. Love the channel. Thanks for all the tips

[@snazzyusername]

Buried a culvert with my backhoe attachment just today! Surprised me that I rememberd all the controls. Kinda amazes me how similar the weather has been with my area and yours. We had heavy rain as well.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

This video was from this morning, now almost 2" of snow on the ground lol

[@snazzyusername]

So much for the siphon project. We're getting 2" of rain, so my culvert is moving water.

[@dennisst.germaine3497]

It's called "muscle memory" that's what you acquire overtime with usage. The grapple....absolutely a must have implement for any land and brush clearing! I know you have the immediate problem to work out before the next deluge comes, but when your problem is resolved.... play with that grapple, you won't regret it! The cab.....ooohh yah, wearing only 'scrubs', in high winds and single digit temps, moving snow with the radio on, nice and dry and toasty! Your going to love it!! I have an L4760C and love it!

[@frankhanes8005]

Another great video Mike tractor seems to work good. Please take the back up beeper wire off 😋 wish my snow was gone got wood to cut but it's too deep still anyhow keep them videos coming. It's almost malpe syrup time 😀 enjoy your weekend bud.

[@bendailey6070]

Awesome machine! I found your channel searching for information on the RK tractors. Great videos! The three brands I was considering we're Kubota, Kioti, and the Rural King's. After watching your videos, I'm leaning toward the subcompact RK tractors.

[@glocksforme]

Love the videos! Keep them coming!!!

[@cameraone7489]

Make sure to stop and smell the roses! Western Pennsylvania is the best place on earth. I live here also. May your pond troubles be gone.

[@danbrown4205]

I’m amazed at how dry your dirt looks! I still have way too much mud to get out and do the same kinds of repairs after so much rain.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Just some shale there and it froze again a little this morning, besides that the rest is a sloppy mess

[@daveknowshow]

looking good, hope you can save the pond.

[@bluelude2001]

That backup alarm... my dogs are barking from it lol.

[@chiefmik9108]

Good Morning Mike... I had a similar problem with my pond. I have a 12" overflow going out about 20' into the pond. I put a sleeve on it to have a higher level in the summer and take it off for the winter season about 6" lower. The only problem i have run into is the local Beaver gets pissed off when I drop the level & since i have not screen on the pipe he attempts to dam it up. God Bless... Chief

[@Phil-fm4sn]

Love it mike can't wait for the next video. One small thing that biping sound would drive me crazy but i bet that you don't hear it that much in the cab keed the good work . 👍

[@martyh9095]

Less than 1M CY and double handling! You know better! That machine looks good. Glad the cab makes operation favorable in all weather. I think the true test of the RK55 will come this summer when you hook to the sled at the Farm Show and make a full pull!

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Do you remember that one cubic yard speech lol, That was really something right there

[@martyh9095]

I'll never forget. We're both better of nowadays!

[@michaelbaumgardner9493]

The plain you have now would be awesome on this type of chore. Adjust your 3pt lift so it plains uphill dirt to the downhill side.

[@offgridsweden]

Thats a beautiful little tractor. Greetings from Andreas on Off Grid Sweden

[@Living-The-Dream]

Sweet repair job ! Liking that tractor 👍

[@only1travisj]

I sent you an email about how you liked the RK implements, but now seeing this tractor I would love to hear how it worked out for you. Looks like this is almost identical to a Mahindra we just purchased.

[@robertbryson1017]

Nice tractor new you would like that cab I know living in Pennsylvania myself I know I would've

[@mickolson8176]

Hey Mike, Great to see the new tractor in action! I think a spillway would be a good way to go with your overflow issue. It will be interesting to see what you come up with:)!

[@Ace-yf3xf]

👍 hopefully the fix holds up.

[@lostnation5348]

I think I am going to have to look at a grapple. I can see that I have some use for one. A friend of mine has one and swears by it. He uses it a lot in fire wooding by picking up the log and sawing off the rounds at waist height rather than bending over.

[@bobbyturner686]

Great video nice tractor.like the backhoe work

[@kspdt]

HAHA , first three posts about the beeper. Yep it would be gone. But nice tractor.

[@jimmylangford391]

Hi Mike. I have a Branson 4520R with a BH86 backhoe, basically the same size as this one. One thing you will find is that until you get use to it, it will not seem as smooth as the excavator. I love my tractor and backhoe. I have been amazed with what I am able to do with mine. I am curious if ours are actually made by the same manufacturer as they look extremely similar. Looking forward to more videos.

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Mike, I wonder if RK has a local service center near you? I do believe that your RK 55 is actually a Mahindra 2555. I have a 2555 that I bought 3 years ago and they are identical. Except for the loader. My loader is a little heavier built. The reason I bought the Mahindra was that our local dealer sells them and provides great service on them. I love mine so far. It's great for plowing snow in the winter. I also handle large square hay bails with it (800 pounders) and it will carry 2 at a time. It handles them well. It also runs a 6 foot mower with ease. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Have fun buddy!! Your friend Al.

[@aldredske6197]

RK Tractor Guy :) Thanks for getting back to me.I usually handle 2 of those bails at a time and then stack 4 high in the barn. Glad to hear that you folks are close and have a full service shop. Am I right that it is actually a Mahindra tractor sold to RK? Because here in Wisconsin, Cobelos outdoors was selling Mahindra's with their name on them. They where a little creeper than the Mahindra but I don't think costumer support was very good. I don't think my dealer would be very happy too work on one of them.

[@aldredske6197]

RK Tractor Guy :) Thanks for the info. 😁😁👍👍

[@aldredske6197]

RK Tractor Guy :) is RK considering opening stores in Wisconsin? That would be COOL!!

[@markbobf1]

Great Video. I Just Purchased a Kubota L3301 and cant wait to get it working. keep up the good content.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Will do

[@bigjim5723]

my 2 series jd came with it's own leveling rod. he-he!! a lot of fellas made there own for them kubota's. i would like the cab also.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

Your snow melted fast! We still have plenty!!! At our altitude we nearly always get 90 to 100 inches each winter.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Garland & Darinda Remington III, it did melt fast, now this afternoon we got two more inches again

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

Outdoors With The Morgans Man. When we get snow ⛄️ ❄️ winter has set in here in the Rockies. It don’t melt till spring thaw. Lol 😆.

[@g2grant525]

Please Mike, find a way to mute the beeping when in reverse it's so loud! If it can't be turned off, perhaps edit it out or something! That would be much appreciated, keep up the excellent content, and I'm looking forward to lots of bush hogging videos this summer!!

[@KiotiCS]

Great to see you in the new tractor Mike hope you get your pond fixed we are to get around 3" of rain to day we have had our little pond do the same thing wanted to work on it last year when we got the little Kioti backhoe but then our older brother passed and did not get to it maybe this year like to make it a little bigger ! But nice work i love the grapple i have to find one and a tiller this year take care and have fun with it be looking forward to the videos and a walk around of it ! Kioti Curt :-)

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Thanks Curt

[@311hitwall]

RK is coming out with a hydro for the open station RK55. Not sure why they didn't to begin with. I guess you really like the hydro vs a power shuttle that doesn't require the clutch because if you are doing close work around the house, etc seems like the hydro would be the way to go? On the other hand you have to run the hydro throttle up all the time so i guess there is a trade-off to everything.

[@mikeshobbyhomestead8917]

Not a fan of the reverse beeper. Good thing your neighbors aren’t close by. Can it be disabled or turned off?

[@Malendryn]

it's just a wire, cut it!

[@Malendryn]

odd tho, my RK24 doesn't have that backup beeper .... but I did shunt the seat connection so I can start it without being ON it ... and I'm getting pretty damned close to shunting the brake pedal too!

[@wizard1800]

I ran case 3 lever controls for a long time. My backhoe now has john deere controls. Yes it will take a little time but you will get it.

[@botabob]

You obviously have a little seat time running heavy equipment. You make quick work of a messed up road. Thanks for showing me how it’s done right

[@joezitzler151]

All you have to do to “Switch” the backhoe controls to excavator controls on a machine within wobble sticks is just switch which valve body the boom hose and the stick hose are in and you can be right on track digging.

[@TractorMonkeywithJL]

You should do an in depth video on just the new tractor. Go over it and show the viewers all about it's features and so forth. Pop the hood, show all about the cab etc.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

TractorMonkey with JL, I will, I've been reading the manual and running it to familiarize myself with everything before I do that video

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

I sure love all that hardwood!!!! Man. Do I ever.

[@regsparkes6507]

I'm not sure if that reverse alarm would stay wired in, if I owned that tractor. Then again, if there are other's around, that would be different. It looks like you're going to be a 'bust boy' very soon around that pond and your land. I'd sure like to be there t work with you. I've probably said that before, but this is what I like doing around here with my tractor too on my land. It's good fun actually, changing the way's of nature. Good video, enjoyable!

[@Azone14]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Put a pillow over that beeper. I had to turn the sound off

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Dennis and Helen, I will shut it off Dennis, it doesn't bother you much when in the cab. You are like the 20th person who said that lol

[@PhatboyHD88]

Buddy i gota tell ya you are the first ,, i mean first person i ever saw here on youtube that actually knew how to properly back blade lose dirt when making a roadway,,, good job,, i was a teamster heavy equipment operator before i retired,,, and i watch hundreds of videos of guy making it hard on themselves doing it the wrong way ,, so hats off to you buddy good job...

[@joshuapreusser2265]

Very nice -- this video had the feel of a task that needed to be done combined with an opportunity to learn/play with new equipment. Which was good, since it cause me to look further at the RK55 specs, and it seems very comparable to the upper end of the Kubota Grand L series (but at a much lower price point). If there was a Rural King closer to my area selling tractors a year ago, they would definitely have been a contender when I bought my tractor last spring. However, I'm still happy with my L3560 so it's unlikely to be going anywhere soon ...especially since the nearest Rural King is more than an hour away, and my Kubota dealer is on the drive between home and work :) (if/when I need more tractor it'll probably be a jump to adding something in the Kubota M5 utility tractor size/capability range)

[@spike0226]

Being that you are almost exclusively on your own land, I was wondering what the over/under is on the number of video's before that beep is turned off. I'd say 2. My wife yelled down to the basement for me to turn that beeping off. Too funny.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

I got a Mingo marker, they work great. Nice uniform chunks of wood.

[@simpleman4196]

Wait for pipeline to go through again and get a bigger section of pipe if you can. Some 42" or 36" would be better then what you have now

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

Very nice. Btw. About 4 months ago right before Christmas, I’d say sometime in November CensorTube went in everyone’s account and removed, All photos that one had!!! You used to be able to load pictures just like you could videos!! And folks could go in and look over all your photos and post comments. We had well over 300 pictures!!!! Taken here on our farm and our home / boat we have down in Gulf Breeze Florida. Volumes of farming photos firewood photos fly fishing photos hunting photos etc etc. even plenty of pictures of past Christmas & Birthday pictures!!!! And they didn’t tell anyone. We found out by trying to load new pictures. Couldn’t do it. Then looooooooked around in our fully empty account!!!! God that passed the both of us off.

[@paulgargan6134]

Early start on spring chores.

[@carystone7168]

I am sure you already know this but most tractors have a valve or switch you can turn to change the controls.

[@carlkidder7522]

got a little mud on the tires there's a country song of that lol

[@froshproductions]

Loudest backup beeper ever!

[@ShenValleySouthernBoy]

Great video

[@petecolantuono7670]

Mike love the videos ! You simoly need about a 6 foot wide overflow wier with some 4-6 inch rip rap so that when the pipe can't take all the water it's simply overflows in that area and it will oh well no Erosion keep up the good work

[@ceadeses]

You live in western Penn and no snow on the ground? That's hoseshit Mainer here and I am jealous. Nice big tractor looking forward to more videos!

[@Malendryn]

I am trying to figure out where to interject in all this ... I own a Rural King tractor myself, an RK24 with frontloader and backhoe. just sayin I'm very pleased with this! In my younger days I worked with my bro in law using a Case 580D ... I have some experience.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Where you from?

[@Malendryn]

I live out in east TN right now. just bought a 9.45 acre plot end of 2016. Just finished trenching a 150' ditch 2' deep to run electric and water to the pole barn. Gotta tell ya, working in pure red clay is no fun job!

[@briankshaw8755]

Nice work. Wish here in S.Okla, it's dry as a powder house. Ponds down 15ft. Really like your equipment. Working on building that barn yet ?

[@japowell100]

Love your new tractor. But if it was mine sorry I would take that beep beep beep off. Hehehehe I know you’ll have a lot of fun with that.

[@PatrickWagz]

haha yep, next video "How to Disable the Back-up Alarm" :-O

[@JAWSFREE]

At least put a filter on the video to mute that dang BEEP.....I can't take it....Your in the woods what's gonna sneak up on ya a squirrel. I know it's a safety thing the Rural King probably wants you to keep, but that beeping ain't gonna work for these videos.

[@Malendryn]

Fortunately that's only installed on the bigger models, my RK24 doesn't have a backup beeper! (or if it does, it's not working!)

[@funpupps]

Just watched an older video of yours, Mike, about using the box scraper to clean up your trail to the pond. Can you tell me if you add gravel to the trail on a yearly basis or any for that matter?

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Usually no, It would be nice but I have over 1.5 miles of trail and it would get real expensive quick trying to keep it stoned. I just try and keep the water off and touch up as necessary

[@marclussier2275]

Hey Mike, Glad to see you getting a chance to play on the new tractor. I'm guessing that the new tractor is tier4 compliant, I was wondering what the regeneration intervals are, and how long they last. Thanks again for another great video.

[@evanshomestead1313]

Beeper needs to get flooded too! haha Change those hydraulic lines around man... You can make the "cat" controls by switching the hoses at the valve bank... I tried multiple days to get onto that pattern you have now.. things were flying everywhere.. it takes about 15-20 mins to change em up!

[@jeremygraham6127]

Nice video but I would have to disconnect the reverse beeper!!!

[@matthewfarrell34]

Not positive but my limited experience on different machines with backhoe attachments, under the floor mats, there have been a selector switch to change the operations of the controls. We always just called them Bobcat or Cat controls. No idea about your particular machine but, just a thought. 9 days to hip replacement surgery. 15 days until I'll be absolutely stir crazy. Landscaper clearing help offer still stands. Keep the videos coming.

[@MLJenkins]

At some point you need to do a walk around of all features and show inside and outside of tractor. Go over what are standard options and what are add on options.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Matt, I will do that, I've been reading the manual and running it to get to know it. Once I feel I know what I'm talking about I will do that video, Thanks

[@MLJenkins]

Outdoors With The Morgans look forward to it. Thanks!

[@deep-woodsoutdoors9459]

Nice tractor! and thanks for subscribing to my channel! I got you back!

[@j.f.outdoors8460]

The music at the very beginning sounds like a UPMC commercial. Lol. I can almost hear “at UPMC...”

[@gabevalenzuela9739]

Love it Mike keep it up!!

[@davelynn4993]

I'm wondering about the loss of 'feel' when working with the loader. That's a part of my experience that I like with my current open station tractor setup. How much of headache is it to change seats (inside the cab vs. outside on the backhoe)?

[@matthewsims359]

I think at this point, i had my RK55 and was spending more time on it that watching you on yours. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jasonj411]

I love that tractor.

[@dackbliamondexpeditions1928]

it ain't Orange but I like it! hope 2018 is the best!

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

Does the tractor have a switch to change it from SAE to ISO for the backhoe controls? Some backhoes have them. Yours maybe not have one being a tractor with the hoe added on.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Laurie Harding, I don't believe so bit I will check into it

[@gmonet8753]

What kind of stone do you use for the road?

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

G Monet, none on it its just a trail but mostly shale

[@ggarden8432]

Thats a nice tractor, I looked up where I can get one and I would have to go to WV, not bad I'm in Maryland.

[@lauderdalechad]

G Garden it's basically a rebranded TYM T554 hst tractor I believe. Look up that model and you may find one closer to you 👍

[@lauderdalechad]

RK Tractor Guy I figured there would be a few differences and discounted pricing to make them stand apart. Does all warranty work have to be done by Rural king or will it be covered by any TYM dealer?

[@marklengal9990]

Just drive to Pittsburgh and meet Mike for lunch

[@ggarden8432]

I I like the price point of the RK37S. I bought a Massey GC1715 with a loader and mower and snowblower for $20,000 I like it but I would love more HP. a 37 HP Massey starts at 22k thats just the tractor, its $29,000 for a 1734E, bucket and 3pt finish mower. I figure a RK37S with a 72 inch pull behind mower would be $25k or less.

[@patrickfleischer7420]

I am jealous!

[@vrock265]

That Beepeeeer though....Oh noooo.... Of course if you unplug it it may void the warranty or your contract.. LOL.....

[@ryandoe11]

he don't have a warranty!

[@vrock265]

Ryan: Hahaha, He don't even need one...

[@jayrich8059]

What brand/model of grapple is that? Thanks

[@bendigr]

concrete spillway? let it overflow when needed?

[@redfieldal22]

Sweet machine!!!

[@japowell100]

Put that up y pipe on there like we had talked about and you want have to worry with it again. I have one on my overflow and four of my neighbors has the same thing and none of us have had any problems with stopping up.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

Free Spirit Mojo That’s correct. If CensorTube hadn’t of deleted all our pictures you could see plenty of pictures of our 5 acre pond. Creek fed. Here is my comment I just posted to him. Very nice. Btw. About 4 months ago right before Christmas, I’d say sometime in November CensorTube went in everyone’s account and removed, All photos that one had!!! You used to be able to load pictures just like you could videos!! And folks could go in and look over all your photos and post comments. We had well over 300 pictures!!!! Taken here on our farm and our home / boat we have down in Gulf Breeze Florida. Volumes of farming photos firewood photos fly fishing photos hunting photos etc etc. even plenty of pictures of past Christmas & Birthday pictures!!!! And they didn’t tell anyone. We found out by trying to load new pictures. Couldn’t do it. Then looooooooked around in our fully empty account!!!! God that passed the both of us off.

[@toddmiller3490]

disconnect or muffle the reverse beeper you're all alone out there.

[@RoughNeckRage]

Mike it seems your struggling to see from inside the cab. Is the station on that cab seem to set low to you?

[@casycasy5199]

how do you like the rk im thinking of getting one

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Love it so far

[@allenhenry1113]

really like your new tractor. it like mine but a different brand. all im missing is the grabing tool. i have the back hoe, front bucket, disk, finishing cutter, tiller. on your backhoe is it a 2 stick like mine? also did you say in your clip that your new tractor has got a Yanmar engine? be safe out there...

[@stevewatson850]

I vote for more grapple video! It's all very much fun Mike. Just curious, how long do you think it would have taken you to do the same work with your smaller Kubota tractor? Thanks for sharing.

[@georgegrizzly8986]

did you ever do a video of your wood burning stove or furnace or boiler?