Hello everyone. Long time lurker, new registered member here.
After a couple of years of doing without a good tractor, (but doing lots of research), I finally pulled the trigger a few days ago and ordered the setup I wanted.
I ordered a new RK-55 open-cab shuttle shift with trailer, FEL, backhoe, back blade, landscape rake, post hole auger, finish mower, Box Blade, and pallet forks. R1 Ag tires filled with Rim Guard, and both the front and rear configured for a wider stance. I need the stability on the hills in Southern Ohio.
I live in a log home on 5 wooded acres in the Heath area, and own 83 recreational wooded acres in southern Ohio.
I looked long and hard, and did a lot of research. I bought just a little bigger (HP and weight) than I felt that I must have, and got the setup through RK almost 33% cheaper than the closest name brand tractor folks for a machine that had less capabilities. Now I have to wait for a week to ten days for the tractor to arrive.
The service before the sale from the Heath RK guys (Bill and Kurt) was EXCEPTIONAL and contributed significantly to my decision. I felt like I was putting some of the local dealers out when asking for a quote, and even had to chase some of them down (recently under new management, but using prior people) when asking for a quote. The RK guys literally spent HOURS with me showing the their equipment, their service area, demo ride, answering questions, etc. I'm very mechanically inclined, so will be doing the majority of service myself.
I've seen a couple of other folks on here from my area with RK's, and would appreciate any additional feedback you'd have for me. Other than re-checking all the fluid levels, (including gear box in the finish mower), and getting familiar with the tractor and implements...any suggestions for things to do early on after taking delivery?
After a couple of years of doing without a good tractor, (but doing lots of research), I finally pulled the trigger a few days ago and ordered the setup I wanted.
I ordered a new RK-55 open-cab shuttle shift with trailer, FEL, backhoe, back blade, landscape rake, post hole auger, finish mower, Box Blade, and pallet forks. R1 Ag tires filled with Rim Guard, and both the front and rear configured for a wider stance. I need the stability on the hills in Southern Ohio.
I live in a log home on 5 wooded acres in the Heath area, and own 83 recreational wooded acres in southern Ohio.
I looked long and hard, and did a lot of research. I bought just a little bigger (HP and weight) than I felt that I must have, and got the setup through RK almost 33% cheaper than the closest name brand tractor folks for a machine that had less capabilities. Now I have to wait for a week to ten days for the tractor to arrive.
The service before the sale from the Heath RK guys (Bill and Kurt) was EXCEPTIONAL and contributed significantly to my decision. I felt like I was putting some of the local dealers out when asking for a quote, and even had to chase some of them down (recently under new management, but using prior people) when asking for a quote. The RK guys literally spent HOURS with me showing the their equipment, their service area, demo ride, answering questions, etc. I'm very mechanically inclined, so will be doing the majority of service myself.
I've seen a couple of other folks on here from my area with RK's, and would appreciate any additional feedback you'd have for me. Other than re-checking all the fluid levels, (including gear box in the finish mower), and getting familiar with the tractor and implements...any suggestions for things to do early on after taking delivery?
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