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See Tire capacity for fluid in tires - basically 800 lbs. total in fluid. Tractor + fluid = 4250 lbs. Leave the loader off for a service call.

I worked with Wheel Adapters, Wheel Spacers, Hub Rings for your car! | Motorsport Tech to get 6" Bora spacers. Not cheap but they make a huge difference with stability on a hill. Double check your thread measurements. The first set they sent were the incorrect pitch and coned but they were...

Just reassembled my RK37HC and will put fluid in tomorrow in daylight. Turns out I can’t get the mesh filter out without bending or damaging it. The opening is exactly the diameter of the end caps and the far end has a lip that catches on the casing, plus there is no room between the opening...

This video shows the same thing for an RK25. Around minute 22 is where he starts.

I called to RK web site sales and they shipped a TYM 13152302100 hydrostatic filter. The rep said they had 623 at the warehouse - but there were none at stores in a 100 mile radius. Another Hydrostatic filter that ends with 2100, and is on the shelves next to this one at the store, starts...

The RK37HC seems to have less power going backwards. At least it feels that way to me. With 4 wheel drive traction is not an issue, but the engine is working hard to haul 3400 lbs. of tractor, 800 lbs. of beet juice, 1050 lb loader and 400-500 lb. bush hog up 10-20 degrees. I think it loses a...

Just a quick update - The 6" Bora spacers (12" total) have been on all summer. Really makes a big difference going across the hill. I keep the bucket very low and the bush hog running but feel much better. But the seat belt always goes on when crossing the hill. :) The only problem is that I...

I tried the site this weekend trying to get a filter and hydraulic filter based on published SKU numbers. Shipping was up to $13.xx so it goes up with item count. However, it would not let me complete the order - out of stock? I did look up the engine oil filter on line - KOMATSU...

This is the TYM part number used on the Rural King RK37. Or try: Hydraulique Filter 1472-230-2100 13152302100 3I-0743 Pou JOHN DEERE 4700 TRACTOR 4000 SERIES Engine YANMAR 4TNE88 Oil filter is 12915035153 Or I think John Deere AM101378 or Honda 15410-MJ0-405 or Fram PH7317 (but double check...

This is my poor man's grapple. I don't do a lot of wood moving so this servs for now. The chain hooks on the side are kind of overkill. The fork plate has a guard I can chain to but they were cheap and fun to bolt on. The 48" forks were about $700 at an auction after all costs. The paint is...

I LOVE how much more stable the tractor feels. I'm starting to bush hog across the hill, which reduces the strain on the engine. Still wary of the few places where the slope approaches 20 degrees. My issue now is that the seat is tilted. Motorsports-tech was very good about replacing the...

I got a new RK37HC tractor and specified R14 tires. I think it was a mistake. They get caked in mud and spin on my hilly terrain, and leave ruts if the ground has any moisture on it. The tractor is heavy, over 5,000 lbs with the loader on, and because they spin on the slightest incline I'm...

Motorsports said that in the past 16mm 1.5 thread is what RK had, and that is pretty much standard. However, they did not fit. I used a bolt measuring thingy ( Amazon.com ) and it showed my bolts were 16mm 2.0 thread (3rd picture in the Amazon description). They are making me new spacers with...

Ordered 6" Bora spacers but when they came the screw thread was 1.5 while my RK37 has 2.0 thread. The spacers are set up for angled bolt shoulders (like cars) but you can't get car style bolts in 2.0 thread. Motorsports has been easy to work with and they are making me a replacement set to fit...

If you order spacers for the rear wheels of an RK37HC double check your bolt thread pattern. I just got 6" Bora spacers and they came with 16x1.5 bolts with sloped heads. (Those have to go inside the spacers and attach to the wheel hub.) My RK37HC has 16x2.0 bolts with flat heads so those...

The PTO lever on the RK37HC sticks up too high. It pokes me in undesirable places when I get on and off. Leaving it in the On position helps but still sticks up too high. I released the stopper nut and screwed the knob down all the way. Better but not perfect. I would still like to have the...

I bought this one and I hate to say it but it is not very good. Amazon.com It bounces too much when in motion - it's simply a weight on a string with no damping fluid. Also, it is really hard to get the lines aligned to read accurately if you don't have it at about eye level. Mine is on top...

I went ahead and ordered a Rural King RK37HC around October, 2021. I got delivery mid November and have 15.1 hrs. on it by Christmas. I bought it partly because of specs, good YouTube reviews, and of course $ Price. I could get a cab version for the price of only a little more or the same as an...

I bought an RK37HC a couple months ago. I'm a little nervous about support but figure if RK does not honor the warrantee I can at least get parts from TYM. FYI, The RK Tractor company is a subsidiary or separate from the RK stores. i.e. it could declare bankruptcy while RK stores go on. I'm...

That was actually one of my decision points on ordering an RK37HC - if the go belly up I can hopefully still get parts and service from TYM. But they have been around 4 years so I think they may be here to stay a while.

So for posterity I made a table of prices for RK tractors with loader. The nice thing is they the publish the prices up front. No haggle or dealer "Market adjusttment" like I see on trucks. Come back here next year to see the change...

I measured the top of the RK37 bucket and I think it is only 2 inches wide and 1/8 inch thick. There is a 2 inch wide, 1/4 inch thick bar as backing but it is a couple inches below the top. The bucket top bends to a 2.5 inch flat section and then curls again inside for a short distance...

Just saw this article, though I myself have not tried these. https://fixthephoto.com/free-watermark-software.html

Why not apply to RK for their 0% financing? I thought they offered that for a $100 fee. Or, if you can pay it off, use the RK Harvest card and get 5% off... but it can be an ordeal with the credit limit forcing limited payments so it goes in dribs and drabs. I'm going through that now. When...

RimGuard tire fill tool: https://www.rimguardsolutions.com/tire-fill-tools/ According to it one 43X16-20 tire holds about 41 US gallons at 441 lbs. Norco says "38 gallons, 410 pounds per tire, for rear tire size 43x16-20 R4 ; total of 800 lbs." (includes 3038E)...

I like this setup. And I realize that as often as I am going to move 1 ton rocks I can take the time to reverse the hooks. It's not like they are welded on. :)

So my RK Tractor rep hemmed and hawed but then said that each tire gets 83 gallons - the label on the tire says RimGuard. Another time he mentioned that each tire weighs 800 lbs. Based on the chart below, if you believe that each tire holds a bathtub of liquid volume, You either have 1776 lbs...

Pirahna toothbar is on the list. Before the Ratchet Rake and 3 point finish mower, after the hooks / attachment points. :) I like your IH too ... and the idea of swivel hooks for front or back of bucket use. I don't weld (Do I have to learn?): so would like to go with bolt-on. But my...

You might want to watermark and copyright future photos. Also share the photo thieves web site / email so others can nag him to take the stolen photos down.

What kind of chain hooks work well with the RK37 bucket? Recommended Tooth Bar for RK37 bucket? ( The web site says the bucket is 61".) The RK37 bucket seems a bit light weight so I am wondering if a particular brand/model chain hook works really well with it or if it needs reinforcing. I...

Carry All from Tractor Supply - Add boards and build what fits your desire. Even use to carry balast... just get inventive.

The tire sidewall has the pressure along with tire size and load ratings. Just have to look. I noticed it on a tractor in the lot but don't recall which type of tire it was - but I got a picture. Since it is full of Rimguard up to the valve I would run it at a bit less than 20. And check with...

Does the rear wiper motor bump your head? I have one on order but when I sat in one at the dealer recently I leaned back and went bump. Cab seems tighter than the open station. The one I sat in previously had the rear window open a bit so it was not an issue I noticed. I might have to take...

RK sells a trailer - $5000. So do you have the truck to haul it with? The wife's minivan won't do.

Do you have to buy RK filters and fluids or can you get other comparable items? I would think as long as you have receipts to show you bought the materials it would stay under Warantee. But check with RK service. I will be when I get my tractor and it has close to 50 hrs. on it.

If you have a truck that can handle 7000 lbs, a U-Haul car trailer is around $55+tax / day when I last checked. renting a Tow Truck+trailer was $75/day + $1.29 per mile. So For me it's about $300 to fetch it myself. Hmmmm.... Have chains, need tighteners.

Ordered a RK 37HC last week. 67 miles according to google. Or 77 to the other store. No stores in Maryland. I was told it was because of the gun laws. I will have it hauled and the store does not make that arrangement, though they gave me a number. Hopefully I can get it for a lot less...

Look at getting spreaders for your tractor if you have hills. They make them up to 6 inches. But plan to drive up and down, not sideways if steep. For trails, consider a boom mower if you have $$. They also make a tree cutter - basically a powerful scissor to replace the bucket on the front...

You can drain the fluid out of the wheels into buckets. Just get plastic tubing that fits tight over the valve stem and a valve core removal tool to remove the valve stem. Try to put the tractor above the bucket - you may get several bucket fills per wheel so need to have a place to store or...

How about a 7-8 amp inverter to run small shop tools or small pole chain saw. Branch chopper on the edge of the bucket.

I have a feeling I am low on this bid and may go up to $20K. However, it is hard to justify going much higher since an RK37HC retails for $29,000. I like the Massey because the dealer is nearer and the cab has rear pop open windows. I drove a 1835E and it was OK but a bit bare bones and I did...

I think I put in a (low) bid on a Massey Ferguson 1635 Hyrostatic with cab at an auction. About 770 hours. Bidding only based on pictures and a short video of it running on their lot. (Yikes) Based on looking at reviews and Youtube videos it seems to me the 1635 has all the functions of the...

I think you need a backhoe mounting frame that is bolted on and then you remove the backhoe from the frame but leave the frame on. The real question should have been how hard is it to add the frame after the tractor leaves the factory. You also need remote hydraulics. If the frame can be...

Can you retrofit a backhoe onto a tractor? For example, if you get an RK37 can you buy the backhoe later.... For OP - how about a tow behind back hoe if you have small jobs for one? Like the Harbor Freight. $3,300 9 HP Towable Backhoe. As a potential buyer I don't like the idea of taking...

I'm jealous! I'm also looking for something with mowing a 15-25 degree hill being a primary task. The pressure is off since I got the Ford 8N running again - I have the wheels set at 70" while the tractor center of gravity is around 30". I feel safe at 25 degrees as long as I hold on tight...

https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2020/12/08/monarch-tractor-announces-worlds-2 Wow! I never thought of that one: Deere’s new electric tractor tosses the battery | The Western Producer You actually don't need a tractor.... you need a field robot: Electric tractors...

Lead by example, not by whining about what others do. I recall when the USA had emission controls for a while but when I was in Europe they did not - and you could smell it. Now they too have emision controls on their cars. And I recall when a really big engine without emissions was good...

Check the local rental companies. I think you can rent one appropriate for your tractor.

At least they installed the washers....

Are you willing to go way East? Not a lot but there are some around here. This one has been listed for a few weeks. https://www.ceresvillenh.com/inventory/2021-kioti-dk4210se-hst-frederick-md-21701-11004422i I hear Rural King (RK) tractors are made in Ohio and have delivery dates of 4-5...

Old tractos and big farm tractors can be made to look like crabs. The problem is finding new Compact 30-40 HP tractors that can handle a steep hill without risking Rolling over. ROPS are good to have but you really don't want to make use of it for the intended purpose.

I used eye bolts to hang two old brake rotors taken from a pickup on the front axle of my 8N. Really helped with keeping the nose down when mowing uphill, though it still feels underpowered going up hill. I may add another rotor or two. An 8N will do a lot but no front loader is a big minus...

The noise level is annoying even with ear plugs. That and the width of the wheel spacing not being adjustable outwards for across-the-hill mowing are the main things keeping me from buying an RK37.

Get a Cross Drawbar https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-cross-drawbar-category-1-3-4-in-dia?cm_vc=-10005 Get 2 pieces of threaded rod that fits in the holes with two nuts each. Get free/chaep worn out break rotors (I always keep mine if I have to buy new ones) from a local car...

The Bobcat Toolcat 5610 runs on what look like skid steer wheels - very low. They have a front end hydraulic bush hog variation and has an optional 3 point PTO. Looks like 4 wheel steering too. At 61 HP prices it is a bit steep for me. I wish they had a 35HP version for a small lot (7 acre)...

I'm so tempted by the RK37H... only thing is i don't know if it can handle my 15 too degree hill and how wide I can set the tires. Also, it is loud.

Agreed. I have mine set at 70" wide and it is only about 42 high. CG is below 32 inches. But when I mow across my 15 degree hill, it gets bouncy if I go in 3rd gear. Even 2nd can be bad if I hit a big woodchuck hole. I occasionally stood to absorb the bucking with bent knees. Once, the...

Don't you use the clutch to reverse? Does it go as fast in reverse as it does forward?

Been looking - they all seem to be for cars and 2" are the widest. Maybe Chevy ones would fit - would have to measure lug spacing. I think Ag tires are my only choice - and more research. I priced a Ventrac. Nice but very premium $$ and can't use my post hole digger. Replacing my working...

When you have the tractor running at mowing speed, can you actually listen to the radio in the cab? Seemed too noisy not to use hearing protection or listen to the radio in the cab when to me sitting in the store parking lot.

I was looking at an RK37 and the sales guy said this is a common issue and will wear in with time. (Maybe the gear teeth get pointy?) I had the tractor running and gave it a tiny bit of HST pedal, just enough to rock it but not move it, and the gears popped right into low. Don't force it, just...

The issue with Ag tires is they dig up turf on sharp turns. I want to mow the front yard with the same machine. I found axle extenders and they would run $600 - $850 for 2 axles depending on brand. Ag wheels/tires for me I think.

The RK37 I saw was very loud at mowing rpm even with the cab. Has anyone added a muffler to theirs?

That is the problem with industrial and turf tires on most compacts. They are welded one piece wheels. Only Ag tires (R1) seem to have two piece wheels with reversible centers and rims on compact tractor. Stupid industry pattern.

I am very interested in an RK37?? but like all the others, the industrial tires give it a narrow stance. I bush hog 4 acres of 10 degree hill with a few spots at 15 degrees and I like to go across the hill, not up and down. And for excitement I have woodchuck holes hidden in the brush. I...

I have 7.5 acres of 10-15 degree hill and the Kubota dealer recommended I go up from a 3301 to a 3901. So I looking at the RK37 myself.

42 miles. Just went to look at one today. Very nice, but very loud. Special orders are 5 weeks out for delivery. Store does NOT deliver so you are on your own to make arrangements. U-haul car carrier is 2100 lbs and costs $55 / day in Frederick, Md., round trip. Double that for one...

Can the R14 tires on the RK37H be moved out a bit like the Ag tires? Or is there an aftermarket Hub extension available? I am very interested in an R37H but worry about driving it across a 10-15 degree hill. Yes, I want to mow across or diagonally, not up and down. I was just at a dealer and...

This Good Works Tractors re-sells a Speeco quick hitch that supposedly does NOT require bushings. I'm thinking of going for a Pats Easy Hitch - I think I will use my post hole digger arm bar for other lifting so need the open space.

Final update on this. After realizing these were 6" bigger than my regular tires and that the tractor is likely to struggle going up a 10–15-degree hill while mowing, I offered them free in Craigslist. A gentleman who restores old machines got them and will use them on his latest project. I...

In a worst-case situation try your local fire department. Also, contact them about any solvents and other hazardous materials that should NOT go in oil recycling tanks.

My Ford 8N 11.2X28 rear tires are dry rotting and worn out. I can get FREE 13.2X28 tires but .... 2 of 3 have "hair" "beards" on the bead. Can that beard be fixed with some kind of tire rubber goo? Is it OK to use them like this since they have inner tubes? Can run those on 11.2X28 rims or...

So, I have 7.46 acres, 1.5 acres in grass, 3.5 acres in tall weeds on a 10-15 degree hill, and the rest in woods on a 100 year flood plane. My 6 volt 8N is backfiring and starting hard and steering needs new boots, etc... it can probably be fixed up and run forever but I am kind of tired of...