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#55 Ditch project part 1 Clearing trees with rk55 and grapple

#55 Ditch project part 1 Clearing trees with rk55 and grapple

Swift Outdoors· Dec 2020
Implements & attachments55–65 hpRural King RK55

Overview

Part one of a multi-video ditch project, this real-work session shows an RK55 hydrostatic with a third-function grapple and chainsaw (Stihl MS 290) tackling tree clearing along a muddy field edge. Drone shots give scale. The creator addresses R4 tire skeptics, mentions a sapling getting stuck in the pedals, and notes equipment limits honestly. Best for RK55 owners curious how the tractor handles actual land-clearing in wet conditions.

Posted by the Swift Outdoors channel, appearing to be an owner-operator documenting real property projects rather than a dealer or sponsored presenter.

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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