Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2WmGqEnZKs (10 min)

The Rippa RF25 comes in three versions: Kubota diesel, dual fuel (propane/Kubota diesel), and the RF25E battery-electric. In this walk-around, Mike goes over the Kubota diesel RF25 at our Boyd, Texas dealership.

WHAT THE VIDEO COVERS

- Power options: Kubota diesel, dual fuel, or electric. The electric RF25E is moving from lead-acid to LiFePO4 batteries, which are considered a safer chemistry.

- Walk-around: heavy-duty steel rear counterweight, a service plate that gives access to the radiator and exhaust, red lift points for picking the machine up, work lights, an overhead guard, and grease fittings throughout.

- Controls: parking brake, clutch, brake and throttle pedals, a forward/reverse lever, a high/low speed lever, and four levers for lift, tilt, side shift and fork positioning. A steering knob helps the machine turn tight, and the seat and steering column adjust.

- Safety: the engine will not start unless the clutch is pressed in and the controls are in neutral.

- Lift test: the forks reach about 185 inches, just over 15 feet, and extensions can take that to roughly 31 feet. Each fork is rated at 2.5 tons.

- Driving: the forklift handles soft, wet gravel and ground, with a short turn around a tree to finish.

Mike's take is that the RF25 is the sweet spot in the line for capability, unless you need something much heavier.

Questions on forklifts or attachments? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk0tcNjFZRY (3 min)

At the Powston factory, Mike looks at a new machine built for landscape and yard clearing. It has a large bed and a rotating grapple, which could turn a couple of hours of loading brush and fallen trees into about five minutes.

His notes: the machine is very tall, just over 13 feet 6 inches, and the roof does not fold, so he is not sure it would work well in the US where it has to be hauled on the highway. Pricing was not yet available when he filmed. He asked the factory about a version with the bed kept the same size but the rest of the machine shrunk by 25 to 30%, with taller sidewalls. The side walls fold down. He also says it is fast and moves like an off-road ATV.

Mike is looking at what technology would work for US customers, along with quality and parts availability, and asks for viewer feedback.

Questions? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO6Ry5gkEaA (3 min)

At the Rippa factory, Mike demos the prototype RS20-3 skid steer, which has all the changes he asked for more than a year earlier.

WHAT HAS CHANGED

- The cooling fans and wiring harness are no longer exposed.

- An integrated backup camera and rear-facing lights.

- The cab is now the same cab as the new R57 excavator, with a much heavier door and the same door mechanism, along with the R57 computer.

Mike says this is a machine he would buy, with one remaining item: a gap that could let dust into the machine in dusty work such as mulching. The factory agreed to fix it, and once the fix is made, the machine will be transported and tested before coming to America. Mike says he'd then buy more than one.

Questions? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF9E1WWv9z8 (3 min)

At the Rippa factory, Mike gets a first look at the first two redesigned RS10 sit-in, full-size skid steers, still under assembly. They use Kubota diesel engines, and the first units will be wheeled, with a different tracked version to follow.

At this stage the engine, pump and part of the exhaust system are installed, and the factory was still working on the exhaust area before mounting the cab. Mike notes the factory is changing the design as it goes, going back to CAD and cutting new steel. He also says the smaller RS07 is too small for him to sit in comfortably, while this one will fit a bigger operator.

Mike expects it could become Rippa's best-selling skid steer if the price stays close to the older version. Pricing for the new version wasn't known when he filmed.

Questions? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGolwgGYd_c (3 min)

Mike announces that Powston scissor lifts are being added to our lineup, with details finalized and pictures and pricing on the website. The Forklifts section of the site now reads "Lifts" and includes both the Rippa forklifts and the new scissor lifts.

KEY POINTS

- Arrival was expected around the end of October, with orders being taken at the time of the video.

- About 10 lifts were planned in the first order, in several models. Because models are often within about $300 of each other, Mike planned to stock only some of them, and can include a specific model if you need it.

- One-year warranty.

- Mike also mentions Powston 6.5 ton, 8 ton and larger excavators arriving around Thanksgiving.

Questions? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com to ask about lifts and availability. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAXf2e_O1nk (7 min)

The RF25E is the battery-electric version of the Rippa RF25 forklift. Mike walks around the one we just received, which we are keeping for use at the dealership.

WHAT HE POINTS OUT

- A 5,000 lb lift capacity. The standard forks are shorter, and we ordered ours with 7-foot (84 inch) side-shifting forks. They're heavy: the team used a mini skid steer to lift them on.

- The electric model has a shorter mast than the diesel, about 9 feet 8 inches, and extensions are available.

- Controls: lift, mast tilt, and side shift levers, plus turn signals and lights.

- A small 110-volt battery charger comes with it. The batteries are lead-acid, and Rippa is working on a lithium iron phosphate option.

- The reverse alarm is loud, and Mike says he'll look for a way to muffle it.

PRICE COMPARISON

The RF25E costs less than $1,500 more than the smaller RF15E, which lifts 3,000 lb instead of 5,000 lb, so Mike says it's the better value unless you need the smallest machine.

Questions about forklifts? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uWkurMpPRQ (7 min)

Mike takes a first look at the newest Rippa model at the Boyd dealership, the RL06. This is the new version with an extending boom, which the older version doesn't have.

HIGHLIGHTS

- About 4 feet of extension travel. Raised fully and extended, pin height is about 11 feet, measured the same way as for skid steers.

- Height to the top of the seat is 59 inches with the canopy removed (a few bolts). With the canopy on, it is about 72 inches because of the hydraulics.

- Wheels, with a diesel engine. About 500 lb of counterweight, and an on-board computer screen like the R15.

- Standard loader-style attachment plate, not the skid steer plate. As on all our machines, diverter valves are added so you can plug in an attachment and flip the valve.

- Fast. Mike says it will blow you away compared with the typically slow hydraulic machines, and is our fastest machine. He plans a race against a two-speed RS06.

- Solid roof, mirrors, warning light, big solid differential, handbrake, adjustable steering column, and a fold-down handlebar that serves as a safety rest.

- A cab isn't available yet but is coming, and the machine is pre-wired for the fan, wipers and extra lights.

- Next up: the RL30.

Details are on the product page.

Questions? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqUm9U8yCNM (3 min)

An overview of the Rippa RS07 skid steer loader, a full size cab model built for work on construction, municipal, farm and landscaping jobs.

KEY FEATURES

- Fully enclosed cab that protects the operator from wind, rain and sun.

- Kubota D1105 engine with strong power and low fuel consumption.

- Four pump hydraulic system: two sets of dual closed pumps plus a built in fuel pump, so power is shared smoothly when you scoop, rotate, lift and clamp.

- Pilot multi channel valve for sensitive, accurate control and quick response to joystick movement.

- Two main and auxiliary oil circuits plus an unloading line, so you can switch attachments quickly.

- Common industry quick attach interface that works with most mainstream attachments.

ATTACHMENTS

The RS07 works with dozens of attachments such as augers, breaker hammers and snow sweepers. Remember, you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Questions? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiPYsMcpZBI (5 min)

Mike from Rippa USA Sales takes a quick look at an early Rippa RS20 skid steer, a roughly 68 horsepower class machine, while visiting the Rippa factory.

STANDOUT FEATURES

- Side door: no matter where the bucket is, the door can always open, so you cannot get trapped inside. Most similar skid steers have two lift arms, so you either get stuck in the cab or crawl out the back window. The RS20 has a single arm.

- Cab: factory air conditioning, an air ride cushioned seat, a Bluetooth radio with stereo speakers, big LED lights on the front, and pilot controls.

- Windows: the front glass has a top section that rolls up, similar to a Kubota, and a removable bottom piece in case you need to exit that way. The back is completely sealed.

- Room: about 24 to 26 inches from the front window to the operator area, by Mike's estimate.

- Sealed engine compartment: side panels and thick steel plate keep dirt and debris out of the engine area. That helps with dust and fire risk, and is useful if the machine is used with attachments that throw debris.

- Service points: a battery compartment with a quick shut off, multiple cooling fans, a hydraulic oil tank with a sight check, the diesel fuel tank, coolant reservoir (keep it between low and full), air filter, fuel filter, and several grease fittings around the machine.

- Lifting: Mike cites an arm that can pick up over 2,200 kg (over 4,000 lb). Check the RS20 page for official specs.

NOTES FROM THE FACTORY VISIT

- On this first version, checking the oil means removing a panel held with bolts. Mike talked with an engineer about a field upgradable quick release.

- The engine shown was a Yanmar. Mike says Rippa is moving toward Kubota engines across its line, including a Kubota V2707 for the RS20. Check the RS20 page for the current engine.

- The factory has 12 assembly lines, which can build a mix of models.

This video was recorded early in the RS20 program and details have likely changed. Call us for current specs and availability.

Questions? Call Rippa USA Sales at 817-382-3201 or visit RippaUSASales.com. We deliver nationwide with flat rate shipping, and you get 50% off attachments when you buy a machine from us.