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Sorry a little late to the party on this one. Here's the top link I purchased and hose kit based on someone else's thread here. Works perfectly and is plug & play. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EMH0HA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1...

Hi Don - yep we are fortunate with some pretty hills & pastures in this area. Won't stay that way forever unfortunately as Wesley Chapel keeps getting closer & closer.

I just performed an oil change and removed the backhoe subframe to avoid a mess. Out of curiosity, when reinstalling the plate, I switched it 180 degrees to see where the holes would now fall relative to the drain plug. Low and behold, one of them lines up. It's not perfectly concentric, but...

About to perform my 300 hour service and figured I'd post updated PNs and pricing for RK55H filters. If you see a slash, the PN preceding the slash has been superseded by the PN following the slash. RK PNs are in parenthesis. I was able to find all filters on the shelf. Oil Filter...

Five hours shy of 300. Issues below: 1. Leaking steering cylinder - replaced under warranty - no leaks since. 2. Leaking 4x4 shaft seal - replaced myself - no leaks since. 3. Leaking 4x4 actuator o-ring - replaced myself - no leaks since. 4. Leaking union/o-ring (if there is one?) on rear...

Melancholy, I have the factory repair manual and will see what it says tonight regarding the A/C system. As far as repair manuals go it’s pretty crappy, but it may have some useful info for you.

The glow plug light on the RK55 only illuminates during the initial key turn to the “ON” position. The light illuminates for approx 3-4 seconds and then blinks out. You can hear the glow plugs operating even after the light goes out, so I’m not sure it’s even tied to their operation, like some...

Thx for the replies Rob & Peter. I do have a power junction box for my well about 10 feet from the post but I'll likely try connecting Dishy's cable to my existing cable first to see if it works. I don't like the idea of the power brick sitting outside in the Florida heat/humidity. I also have...

Apologies if this has been discussed before. I'm currently on the preorder list for Starlink, and for my existing setup, I have about 120 feet of buried cat5e cable running from my network closet inside the house to a pole outside where my current internet provider's dish is located. I intend to...

Be prepared to do some torquing on that jam nut. Mine was on there with a crazy amount of force.

I just noticed this today and my eyes bulged when I saw the current price of the RK55HC ($36,599) that I paid $29,999 for in December of 2018. They had a $2k price increase in January of 2019 which is why I purchased when I did. Does this mean my tractor is now worth more than I bought it for? Ha.

I have the RK55. If you check my past threads you should find one where I experienced the same issue as you. If the 37 is setup similar to the 55, you may only be able to actuate that nut with a crowfoot wrench adapter and long extension. That’s the only thing that worked for me. I included pics...

Yeah it's not the greatest design. Aside from having to remove the side hood panel which can be a knuckle buster, I end up having to bend the screen a tiny bit if my front right wheel isn't positioned just right because the screen hits the raised part of the R4 wheel tread on its way out. As a...

I’ve driven twice to and from my dealer who is 11 miles away. Heavy traffic during daylight hours. I drive their beforehand in my vehicle and leave it there overnight (someone else takes me home of course), then I leave in the tractor around 4-5 am on a Sunday morning. No one on the roads at...

I would say so. There was a decent amount of paint or some other hardened gunk around the mating surface bore, so that could have been the reason for premature failure. Who knows. Hopefully this one lasts longer. Put about 6 hrs on it thus far with no more leaks so fingers crossed.

You prob already know this but the parts diagram shows a gear puller for this specific purpose. It looks like the tool has you tighten some screws until the gear gives way. A slide pull may not be enough for the job.

Those are the mounting points for the optional hinged blade that Woods offers. You just remove the stationary blade like I have on mine and switch to a hinged blade.

I have a Woods BSM84P with stationary blade. It comes with the hinge mounts if you want to switch to a hinged blade down the road or from the get go. It's also CAT 1 & 2 compatible. I consider this unit one step below the Woods/Gannon units with the hydraulic scarifiers. The BSM84P weighs...

Mowparts.com Took less than a week to get the shaft seal and maybe two weeks for the 4x4 actuator o-ring.

Update: I was able to also replace the leaking o-ring on the 4x4 actuator shaft as well. I used a razor blade to slowly separate the actuator housing from the tranny. The old o-ring didn't look bad at all, but the new one does feel tighter once inserted into the housing. If you find yourself...

Success. I went with a square razor blade and slowly tapped it into the bottom edge. After a few good taps, and one broken blade, it finally gave way. The shaft and housing come out as one piece, as shown in the pics below. Last pic shows the o-ring I'm replacing. Thx for all the suggestions...

2019 with about 180 hrs. I have an 8 yr powertrain warranty but not sure if this would have been covered. Regardless, my 50 hr service was a train wreck, so unless the tractor has an issue I'm not capable of fixing myself, it's not going back to the "dealer".

The rear shaft seal on the 4x4 shaft of my RK55 has been leaking for the past year and I finally got around to fixing it. The PN for this seal is V7441254708. Overall it is a pretty easy job but you will need an appropriately sized piece of pipe or tube to drive the new seal back in and snap...

Thx for ideas Dave. I hadn't thought about pulling on the shaft itself and the housing coming along for the ride. But, as you stated, that only works if the shaft is capable of sliding out. It's not clear in the parts diagram how exactly it interacts with the 4x4 actuator, so it may slide right...

I need to take the housing off this shaft because the o-ring that keeps the shaft from leaking isn't doing its job. Gasket maker appears to be firmly holding the housing to the transmission. I've tried some whacks with a rubber mallet with no success. Maybe try a dead blow to kind of shock the...

It's directly beneath the steering column. However, it does not appear to be an OBD2 type connection (mine doesn't fit it) and I'm not sure tractors even speak OBD2 language. It could be a proprietary connector that requires a reader specific to TYM tractors.

I'm hoping the grass isn't an issue. I re-tilled the area shown in my original post and it seems to be mixing it in much better on the second pass. The pic below shows the second pass on the left vs. the initial pass on the right. As for the rake, the log will sit in the curvature of the tines...

Our property used to have a bunch of pines on it and many were removed and the stumps ground several years back. That's left the land very rough. I've started tilling some sections so I can have something smoother to mow in the future. I thought I would be able to smooth & compact the tilled...

As a final update to this post, I strongly suggest those with the a cabbed RK55 tractor who intend to do their own maintenance invest in a claw foot wrench adapter set. My tractor is stored inside and exhibited zero corrosion on the A/C tensioner lock nut, but that dang nut was frozen and would...

Mystery solved, kinda. That's a filler cap on the bonnet assy of the cylinder head. It's #37 in the parts diagram below. Since it's not used for regular maintenance, I wonder what its purpose is. Maybe only used during a tear down.

My A/C belt has started to squeal so I attempted to tighten it but realized when I got some components removed to make some space, I'm unable to get the lock nut loosened on the tensioner pulley. The flats are oriented such that it's impossible to get a wrench on them due to the limited...

All bolts relating to steering & subframe assy are tight. The only ones I found I could tighten more were those that connect the long square tubing from the loader to the rear axle. But that's part of the loader assy and shouldn't have any affect on what I'm experiencing. I took a closer look...

I had a 32 hp Massey Ferguson tractor prior to the RK55 that never exhibited the trait I'm about to describe, so I'm not sure if I'm pushing this larger tractor too hard, or if it's just a poor design? Twice now I've experienced instances where the engine fan contacts the fan shroud on uneven...

Is everyone else's RK55 front axle dipstick canted at an angle like mine? Seems like an odd orientation for a dipstick. Additionally, I'm assuming the two raised areas on the stick represent min and max fill levels, but the manual shows just one max mark, with min being the bottom of the...

You are very welcome. Unfortunately I have an update to my original post. Just checked the engine oil. It appears to have been overfilled by quite a bit :confused:. I hope the twelve mile drive home in this condition did not do any harm to the engine. Guess it all depends upon how much extra oil...

I just picked up my RK55HC from its 50 hour service and some warranty work tonight. Tractor was at Rural King from 12/21 to 1/3. I was told the work would take a week, so not too far off from the estimated time. Before I discuss my experience, let me preface this by saying I NEVER take my...

Don - Figure 901 in the parts manual is what you should have received when you purchased your tractor, at least it's what I got back in December of 2018 with my RK55HC. See pic below for reference. It was a pleasant surprise for me considering that is the more expensive of the two hydro filters.

Excellent point Tennsawdust. After seeing your post, I tested this by removing one of the pins from one side, and moving it to the other side in the additional hole that's visible in the slot (see pic for reference). So, if I can obtain two more of the pins that currently secure the arms, it...

I think it's simply a matter of the lower linkage arms being too wide to attach to the mower when both stabilizer bars are in hole #6. Nothing more. The PRD8400 attachment points are not what I'm used to. My older Bushhog RDTH had attachment pins that were fastened to the mower and open on one...

When mowing, I prefer to have very little side to side movement of the mower. This doesn't appear possible with my particular mower (PRD8400) and the stabilizer bar setup on the RK55. The RK55 stabilizer bar system consists of a static black outer tube with several holes and one slot along its...

Just curious if all the Kenwood units are like mine. During daytime hours, my stereo display is unreadable from the seat. I have to stand up and be 5 inches away to see what it says. Brightness is turned to max.

Each time I need to make a payment, upon logging into DLL's payment site, I am sent a verification code on my phone. I enter the code, attempt to login, and again receive yet another code on my phone. After the second attempt, I'm able to log in. Not a huge deal since I only have to go...

Do you already carry items in the supplied box under the left step (at least I think that is where it is on the RK37)? I have the same box on the back of my RK55 cab. Been thinking about replacing it with something larger, but have not taken the time to see how much space I have to work with.

Finished this project today. There was another area at the front of the tractor where the installer took a shortcut instead of following the existing wiring harness route, as shown below. I detached the 3rd function wires from the battery, backed the harness out, and re-routed them along the...

I was not satisfied with the location of the 3rd function wiring harness as it was installed at the factory, so I re-routed it to better protect it. In case anyone else's looks similar to mine, below are some before & after pics to show how I fixed the issue. As installed by the factory, the...

Here ya go, sorry best angle I have at the moment. I did receive the delivery checklist with my documents and everything was checked off as inspected. Not mad at RK - stuff happens. Just suggesting other folks with the 3rd function check their components for fastness.

Let me preface this post by saying that my experience below shouldn't be construed as a blanket statement that all RK tractors with 3rd function valves may have these issues. It's simply what I experienced. No ill-will toward RK - other than these small issues, the tractor is fantastic. If you...

My manual says to turn the key to the On position and wait for the glow plug light to turn off before starting the tractor. I have seen no such light, as indicated in the attached pic. According to the manual, it should be just to the right of the oil pressure lamp, which does illuminate when...

I'm the type of person that likes to look at a manual prior to purchasing a tractor. I'm not sure if RK has their manuals in electronic format yet, but here's the next best thing (at least for the tractor I'm interested in - RK55). Attached are the manuals for the TYM T554 geared and...

Just wanted to thank Frank at the the Zephyrhills, FL store for making my order process a painless one. He didn't think DLL would approve me today since they are closed on Sundays, but Frank gave me a call a few minutes after I got back to the house letting me know the application went through...

Just curious if any who have purchased a RK tractor were able to actually drive one prior to sealing the deal? Was told by my local RK that a test drive was not permitted due to liability reasons. I get that, but it's still hard to swallow dropping 30K on something without even turning the key on.

My thoughts exactly on the grapple. Big stuff first, little stuff after. I would've killed to have a tractor with grapple to clear our 8 acres of pines that a fire swept through and left at least a hundred dead trees standing and plenty on the ground. Took me about a year to get everything cut...

Sorry for the late upload RTBee - finally got back around to my local RK. Here's the promised pics of the thumb attachment on an RK24.

I sold my Massey 1532 last weekend in preparation for a new tractor purchase. I'm strongly considering the RK55HC. According to Rural King's blog, when that tractor was first introduced in 2017 it was priced at $26,799. Behind the Scenes with RK Tractors The price currently sits at $29,998...

I'm fine with either gas tank location. I bet something could be fabricated to protect the RK55 tank. However, if you're trying to decide between the RK55 and RK37, and are worried about field debris, you may want to look at the hydraulic routing of both tractors. The RK55 routing does a much...

A valid point, one I've considered. Here's a pic with 8' vs 10' doors on our garage. I don't think the 10' look too bad. My beef with the 10' doors, aside from the extra cost of the block work, is that if I can ever afford to build a 30 x 40 steel shed, the tall garage doors won't be necessary...

Well, The RK spec brochure appears to be spot on regarding tractor height. Took my tape measure and came in at just under 100 inches. I also took some other dimensions so I could sketch up the rough tractor profile in AutoCAD. Turns out, the angle of the driveway is not as big a concern as I...

We are currently building a new house. I have the option of going with 10 ft tall garage doors or 9 ft tall. The only issue with going with the 10 ft tall doors, is that it will require an extra block on the stem wall of the front of the house, which will add cost, and I may not like the look of...

Let me preface this by saying I wasn't in the market for a tractor until about a month ago when I saw some sitting outside our Rural King and looked at the prices. I have a 2013 MF 1532 (32HP HST) that does just fine for my needs, but I've always wanted a cab with A/C, just never thought I'd be...

Don - carriage bolt sounds like a great idea. FYI, assuming your cab model utilizes the same fairing under the protective cloth as the open cab RK37, the depth lever has a much wider slot (see below). Looks to be plenty of room to work the bolt down into that side and then back up the position...

You have the exact tractor I'm interested in purchasing. Interested to know how you've been liking it thus far? I'm in Florida and having a cab with A/C would be a godsend. OK, on to the topic. Just for reference, my Massey 1532 3-point doesn't start to lift until about halfway through the...

Hi All, Please forgive my ignorance as I am new to the world of hydraulics and the various fittings involved. I will try to make this inquiry as simple as possible. I'm installing a single spool remote valve on my MF 1532. I plan to run lines directly from the remote valve to a grapple to...

We recently purchased eight acres and I'm in need of something larger than my dad's Gravely zero turn to handle mowing duties. My dad got to try out his friends Ford 1520 on the property today for about 6 hrs clearing brush with the bush hog. He said it ran strong all day, but at one point some...