Back Hoes for RK tractors

[RTBee]

I've got an RK55s with a BH8.5 backhoe. I'm looking to add a thumb and wondered if anyone knows what kind or size would be appropriate. RK doesn't, as yet, sell a thumb specific to their backhoes. And not sure if it could be outfitted with a hydraulic one or only manual. It does have a bracket of sorts on the dipper arm which would suggest the mounting of a thumb. Any thoughts?

 

[RK Tractor Guy]

I've got an RK55s with a BH8.5 backhoe. I'm looking to add a thumb and wondered if anyone knows what kind or size would be appropriate. RK doesn't, as yet, sell a thumb specific to their backhoes. And not sure if it could be outfitted with a hydraulic one or only manual. It does have a bracket of sorts on the dipper arm which would suggest the mounting of a thumb. Any thoughts?

Thank you very much for your purchase of the RK55 and BH8.5 backhoe. We now have a thumb kit for the BH8.5. You can order it from the same location that you purchased the tractor, it is SKU 212160054 and the price is $599. Please send me a private message and I will have the store place an order for you. Thanks again.

 

[kkilli]

Thank you very much for your purchase of the RK55 and BH8.5 backhoe. We now have a thumb kit for the BH8.5. You can order it from the same location that you purchased the tractor, it is SKU 212160054 and the price is $599. Please send me a private message and I will have the store place an order for you. Thanks again.

That’s great to hear as I’ve been wanting the same thing.

Is there one available for the 7.5 on my RK37?

 

[RK Tractor Guy]

That’s great to hear as I’ve been wanting the same thing.

Is there one available for the 7.5 on my RK37?

Yes sir, it is the same kit, same price. Please send a private message if you'd like to order one and I can assist.

 

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I'm not an RK customer, just snooping this thread, but I have to say I'm impressed by this on-line support!

 

[RK Tractor Guy]

I'm not an RK customer, just snooping this thread, but I have to say I'm impressed by this on-line support!

Very kind of you to say that. We are trying to become a different kind of tractor brand.

 

[RTBee]

Thank you very much for your purchase of the RK55 and BH8.5 backhoe. We now have a thumb kit for the BH8.5. You can order it from the same location that you purchased the tractor, it is SKU 212160054 and the price is $599. Please send me a private message and I will have the store place an order for you. Thanks again.

Thanks for the quick response! Now what can you do about a grapple bucket. I see that Mike w/Outdoors with the Morgans has an RK by TopDog Granite Grapple. But I've not seen it advertised anywhere. Even on Top Dog web site they don't show one that matches what Mike is using. Does RK sell them now or will they in the future and what would it cost? Both for the grapple and the extra hydraulic remote needed to operate it?

 

[RK Tractor Guy]

Thanks for the quick response! Now what can you do about a grapple bucket. I see that Mike w/Outdoors with the Morgans has an RK by TopDog Granite Grapple. But I've not seen it advertised anywhere. Even on Top Dog web site they don't show one that matches what Mike is using. Does RK sell them now or will they in the future and what would it cost? Both for the grapple and the extra hydraulic remote needed to operate it?

Thanks for the question. We have the 72" Granite grapple that Mike uses in stock at our Waverly OH and Williston FL tractor assembly centers. The price is $2499 and the 3rd function valve kit is $749. Installation of the valve kit is $225. We are about to feature it on rktractors.com, we wanted to get enough inventory in first to meet demand. We also have a 60" grapple in stock ($2,299), and the 54" version is being built now. We have not priced that one yet. It weighs just over 200 lbs and will work perfectly on our RK19 and RK24s, which will have skid-steer compatible loaders standard beginning with our August inbound shipment. If you want a grapple, please send me a private message and we will have one sent to the store of your choice.

 

[RTBee]

I was wondering if the thumb kit for RK backhoes is mechanical or hydraulic or will they have both? Also prices? Doug mentioned that a thumb kit runs $599. I'm assuming that's probably for a hydraulic thumb with the extra valve kit and such? But on the DPF thread he mentions a mechanical thumb. Anyone able to shed some light on this?

 

[RK Tractor Guy]

I was wondering if the thumb kit for RK backhoes is mechanical or hydraulic or will they have both? Also prices? Doug mentioned that a thumb kit runs $599. I'm assuming that's probably for a hydraulic thumb with the extra valve kit and such? But on the DPF thread he mentions a mechanical thumb. Anyone able to shed some light on this?

The mechanical thumb is now standard on all RK backhoes. The BH6.5 (RK24) is $4999 with complete subframe and 12" bucket, the BH7.5 (RK37) is $5499 with subframe and 16" bucket and the BH8.5 (RK55) is $5999 with subframe and 18" bucket. The BH6.5 uses the pivoting seat on the RK24 and the BH7.5 and BH8.5 have their own seat. All hydraulics, hoses/valves included. BH6.5, 7.5 and 8.5 is digging depth. For customers that already have an RK backhoe without a thumb, we offer at $499 for the BH6.5 and $599 for the BH7.5 and BH8.5. These are very stout thumbs. We ask anyone that is looking for a tractor with a backhoe to compare those prices to the other brands during their research, and to obtain quotes so you have the out the door prices. We do not currently have a hydraulic thumb in the offering, but may in the future.