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[Bryan1965]

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.

Yes that place sells a lot of stuff, basically an Ag store. Ls tractors are one item they sell

 

[Bryan1965]

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

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?

Thank you, everything I haveLooked at I look at tractor data.com. Kept me from buying a few used tractors!

 

[dodge man]

I would take a look at a JD 2 series or Kubota B series. 20k will get you a brand new one.

 

[MossRoad]

Have you ever measured the angle of the slope?

 

[jeff9366]

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.

 

[Diggin It]

I would take a look at a JD 2 series or Kubota B series. 20k will get you a brand new one.

$18K got me a tractor, FEL, mower, backhoe, 48" tiller and middlebuster/subsoiler.

 

[Bryan1965]

Have you ever measured the angle of the slope?

No I just know it scared me when I first went up it with the mower and my ATV. Was worried about flipping the ATV, and getting the e140 stuck

 

[Bryan1965]

$18K got me a tractor, FEL, mower, backhoe, 48" tiller and middlebuster/subsoiler.

I would probably be looking at MT2 series. Unless I can be convinced to get a 24. They compare to the rk 24 (MT1)and Rk 37 (MT2) which I have been investigating.

 

[RSR]

I'll second the advice to get more tractor than you think you may need, and to look at all manufacturers as well. I am on 5 wooded acres, and 3 months ago bought a 45 Hp LS XR4145HC 4,400 lb bare weight tractor. I haven't regretted the size for a second.

I've been very impressed by the "fit and finish" of my LS as well. I just finished completely removing all of the interior panels in the cab (ceiling, side pillars and interior fender mounts) to install and wire up a backup and implement camera, and while I was in there, install a stereo and put in new speakers. I was pleasantly surprised with how professionally everything was wired up with cables protected from abrasion, fully-secured to avoid rattles and vibration, sealed-up to be water tight and minimize sound transmission, etc.

 

[MossRoad]

No I just know it scared me when I first went up it with the mower and my ATV. Was worried about flipping the ATV, and getting the e140 stuck

I suggest you measure the slope angles in several places before you continue your tractor search.