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Read articles →A first-impression video from a self-described novice who just bought an RK24 with loader and backhoe for a 2.5-acre homestead. Rather than a spec-driven review, it shows real small-farm tasks: digging out a stump with the backhoe, scooping a matted goat pen with the loader, moving a fallen tree, and hauling a water tote. No specs beyond 24hp Yanmar diesel are mentioned. Best for homesteaders curious whether a compact machine like this earns its keep on modest acreage.
An owner-operator sharing early hands-on impressions from their own homestead, with no apparent commercial affiliation.
It dug out a stump, scooped a matted goat pen into a compost pile, moved a fallen tree, and hauled a water tote, on a 2.5-acre property.
It has a Yanmar diesel, three-stroke engine, with 24 horsepower.
Yes, the seat swivels around so you can sit more comfortably when on the backhoe for an extended period.
The owner was a total novice and found it took a little while to get used to the controls, but still got jobs done.
