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How to change the hydraulic / transmission fluid on a RK55s Tractor

How to change the hydraulic / transmission fluid on a RK55s Tractor

Reality Survival Clips· 3.8K views· Jan 2023· 4:55
Maintenance55–65 hpRural King RK55

Overview

A homesteader's quick how-to specifically for the RK55 hydraulic/transmission fluid change, filmed mid-job. He identifies the yellow drain plug, the hydraulic filter, and the shared hydraulic-transmission fill port, notes the 9.25-gallon capacity, and shares a practical funnel-rigging workaround for refilling. He also briefly covers a joystick cable failure and wired-in reverse lights. Useful for RK55 owners doing their first fluid service with little else to reference.

An owner-operator running a DIY homestead channel, sharing firsthand maintenance experience on his own RK55.

Spec overview

Rural King RK55

PTO horsepower
44.9 hp
Loader lift capacity
4,938 lb
3-point lift capacity
3,314 lb
Hydraulic flow
10.1 gpm
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