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[Diggin It]

thank you,
I worked on diesel and gas electric generators for about 20 years, I understand a 24 diesel will have more power, especially at lower rpm, which we need to lifting and other heavy work.

I still am worried about using a bush hog especially on hills. I have a prety steel hill to get up and down to the different elevations, especially if I am hauling logs or gravel. At least from many threads I have read here seems to be a big complaint. That’s why I was looking for 30 plus at the least unless people an talk me down.i almost got a 24 hp as it was well within my price range, but am worried

I have a hill almost too steep to walk. I can do it, but it takes effort. I mow it with the belly mower. I wouldn't even try to use a trailing mower though the previous property owner did with his larger JDs. I'm ALWAYS in 4WD when on my hills.

By blue I assume you mean new holland.

Nope. LS, as in my sig.

 

[Bryan1965]

My suggestion is to get bigger than what you think you need because once you start using a tractor you will be amazed at the things you use it for.

This seems to be a common idea in here. Which is why I stopped and joined, I love to research anyway and what a better way then to talk to people who own them

 

[Bryan1965]

I have a hill almost too steep to walk. I can do it, but it takes effort. I mow it with the belly mower. I wouldn't even try to use a trailing mower though the previous property owner did with his larger JDs. I'm ALWAYS in 4WD when on my hills.

I will most likely is my JD to mow around the house and up and down hill, but still need to get everything up and down as I store everything by the house

 

[Bryan1965]

Nope. LS, as in my sig.

Oh ok, another name I never heard off. Lol

 

[ptsg]

Oh ok, another name I never heard off. Lol

LS builds all the SCUT and CUT up to 50 HP ( I think) for New Holland.

So buying a New Holland is just paying the extra for the name.

 

[Diggin It]

I will most likely is my JD to mow around the house and up and down hill,

You'll most likely destroy the transmission in fairly short order if you do. I have a tired old hand me down JD X300 I can use on the hill, but only for a few passes. Then I have to let it cool. Lawn cutter hydros don't like work.

 

[jeff9366]

We purchased 8 acres.

Been looking at RK, but am worried, especially since 2 representatives mysteriously disappeared. Was thinking of RK 24, but am leaning toward RK 37, not sure I can afford a JD or Kubota that has the weight HP I think I need.

RK Tractors RK37S

2017 -
Compact Utility tractor

Production:
Distributor: RK Tractors (a part of Rural King)
Manufacturer: TYM
Original price (USD)
$16,999 (2017 )

Variants:
RK37S: shuttle ROPS
RK37H: hydrostatic ROPS
RK37SC: shuttle cab
RK37HC: hydrostatic cab

RK Tractors RK37S Engine:
Yanmar 1.6L 3-cyl diesel
RK Tractors RK37S Power:
Engine (gross): 37.4 hp [27.9 kW]
PTO (claimed): 30.2 hp [22.5 kW]

Capacity:
Fuel: 9 gal [34.1 L]

3-Point Hitch:
Rear Type: I
Control: position control
Rear lift (at ends): 2646 lbs [1200 kg]
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 1764 lbs [800 kg]

Power Take-off (PTO):
Rear PTO: independent
Clutch: electro-hydraulic
Rear RPM: 540 (1.375)

Dimensions
Weight: 3065 lbs [1390 kg]
Wheelbase: 64.5 inches [163 cm]
Length: 126 inches [320 cm]
Width: 53.5 inches [135 cm]
Height (ROPS): 94.5 inches [240 cm]
Ground clearance: 12.8 inches [32 cm]

Loader:
Loader type: RK Tractors L102
Weight: 1052 lbs [477 kg]
Height (to pin): 102.3 inches [259 cm]
Clearance, dumped bucket: 77.4 inches [196 cm]
Dump reach: 23.2 inches [58 cm]
Dump angle: 40
Reach at ground: 67.2 inches [170 cm]
Rollback angle: 30
Breakout force (at pin): 3435 lbs [1558 kg]
Lift to full height (at pin): 2116 lbs [959 kg]
Bucket width: 62 inches [157 cm]
Attachment style: quick coupler

Mechanical:
Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: power
Brakes: wet disc
Cab: Two-post ROPS.

Hydraulics:
Valves: 1
Pump flow: 6.4 gpm [24.2 lpm]
Total flow: 11 gpm [41.6 lpm]
Steering flow: 4.6 gpm [17.4 lpm]

Electrical:
Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
Charging amps: 55

Battery:
Number: 1
Volts: 12

Page information:
Last update: September 26, 2019
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Contact: Peter@TractorData.com



RK37 has similar specs to Kubota L3309. In my opinion RK37 is ample for eight acres.

RK37 will be able to power a Heavy Duty 60" Rotary Cutter through practically anything, but not a 72" Heavy Duty Rotary Cutter.

If this will be your first tractor, satisfy yourself that Rural King will be able to service the machine. How distant is your NEAREST Rural King store?

RK37, Kioti and LS are all manufactured in Korea by Korean companies.

 

[Bryan1965]

LS builds all the SCUT and CUT up to 50 HP ( I think) for New Holland.

So buying a New Holland is just paying the extra for the name.

I just looked, there is a dealer close to cambridge, I will have to check it out. Thanks. Nothing near hilliard, so will have to wait till I head back out east

 

[Diggin It]

I just looked, there is a dealer close to cambridge, I will have to check it out. Thanks. Nothing near hilliard, so will have to wait till I head back out east

We'll get into the whole 'what's in a dealer' schpiel here in a bit. LS dealers tend to be independent operators, farm stores, mom & pop shops, etc. LS doesn't have the big fancy glass and chrome megastores like others do, so they don't have any of that overhead. You say you have mechanical aptitude, so you have less to be concerned about than many.

 

[Bryan1965]

You'll most likely destroy the transmission in fairly short order if you do. I have a tired old hand me down JD X300 I can use on the hill, but only for a few passes. Then I have to let it cool. Lawn cutter hydros don't like work.

My hill path is actually very narrow, I can mow it in like 2 passes down and two back up.