RK 24 loader forks.

[Ohio RK24]

I found these forums about 20 years ago when researching my first tractor. It was useful to hear the opinions and experiences of folks who trod where I was about to tread. Unlike the brands' official websites, you hear from real folks who have invested their very real dollars into very expensive hardware that they intend to keep for decades. Like you, I am very grateful for those so generous with their time. I hope you will share your time and "give back", being generous with your experiences so other can learn from you.
The RK experience has been unique, however - the brand officially participates in the RK forums (time permitting), even to a point where those in top management gave us direct contact information. I haven't seen that kind of direct brand communication in other forums - and, if they do and I missed it, then that too is another very lucky group of tractor owners.

Thank you for your response, I will indeed do my best to help others as I gain experience. Let us not forget after all that this journey of learning is best complimented by teaching, the pride and fulfillment that comes from gaining knowledge is increased through the act of teaching because it opens your eyes and mind when you workout how to help another learn.
This is the next best thing to having your Father (Grandfather) their to show you the way and that is something that I missed out on growing up.

 

[Diggin It]

I haven't seen that kind of direct brand communication in other forums -

They're not a brand in that sense. They're a retail store/reseller. More like some of the other dealer resellers here.

 

[BoneStock]

I work in the forklift industry, our cylinders on forklifts have 2 way expanding seals, and o rings throughout. Bleed down is a minimum, before the lifts reach 8000 hours plus, or age significantly. My experience with the tractor cylinders, are basic o ring pistons. The good, they are cheap, easy to repair, and simple. Cons, they bleed down.

 

[Ohio RK24]

Thank you for your input my only reference point for this subject with operating industrial forklifts in a metal stamping plant, as you say dedicated forklifts to my experience do not bleed down which is very fortunate given the nature of the work done.
So all experienced opinions voiced here say the situation is normal.
I appreciate your input.