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Read articles →A brief in-store walkaround at a Rural King location, not a hands-on test. Dave actually came looking for the RK76 and settled for a quick look at the RK55, sharing why he personally passed on it, mainly insufficient weight for heavy bales and a steering-arm placement concern. He also briefly evaluates several Rural King implements. Best for shoppers wanting a skeptical first-impression, not spec-deep analysis.
Posted by the BigDave's-FarmLife channel, whose host presents as a working landowner with his own equipment needs, lending a buyer-side rather than dealer-side perspective.
Mainly because of its weight, around 4,500 pounds, which was not enough to pick up 1,400-pound bales, plus a steering-arm design he did not like.
The steering arm sits in front of the axle rather than above and behind it, so hitting something like a stump could bend the arm before it reaches the axle.
Telescopic draft links, an auto throttle that adds power under load, and a bucket level indicator to help see when the bucket is level.
