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Read articles →An owner-operator walkaround from someone who actually uses the RK24 for loader work, backhoe digging, and bush hogging. Covers hydrostatic transmission quirks (high vs. low range confusion), the $900 third-function kit for the grapple, mechanical thumb, mid and rear PTO, and practical tips like loosening ROPS bolts before lowering and exhaust placement near the hood latch. Closes with an all-in price of around $20,000. Best for first-time RK24 shoppers wanting a candid owner perspective before buying.
An owner-operator sharing firsthand impressions from real use, with no apparent dealer affiliation.
The transmission may be in high range by mistake. Low range is needed for loader and grapple work since high range is meant for transporting or moving across a yard.
The third-function kit needed to run the grapple costs close to $900, whether installed at the dealer or already on the tractor at purchase.
The owner paid around $20,000 total for the tractor, loader, bucket, grapple, and backhoe.
Loosen the bolts first. The owner skinned up the paint pulling the ROPS down without loosening the bolts beforehand.
