Shopping Subcompact Tractors - RK24 / John Deere 1025R / Kubota 23S / New Holland Workmaster 25S
Overview
An owner-operator shopping for his own subcompact tractor visits dealerships and a Rural King store to sit on and eyeball four models: the RK24, John Deere 1025R, Kubota 23S, and New Holland Workmaster 25S. He walks through operator-station ergonomics, tire size, joystick placement, hood access, and which features are standard versus optional on each. No price figures, specs, or driving demos, just a quick showroom-style look with a clear lean toward the RK24's value proposition. Best for early-stage shoppers comparing feature inclusions across brands.
Posted by the 4-LOW channel; the creator is an owner actively shopping for himself, which gives the impressions a genuine buyer's perspective but also a noticeable tilt toward the Rural King tractor throughout.
| Rural King RK24 | John Deere 1025R | New Holland Workmaster 25S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18.8 hp | 18.2 hp | 17.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 1,680 lb | 120R: 1,823 lbf at pivot point; H120: 1,724 lbf at pivot point | 2,078 lb |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,323 lb | 758 lb | 992 lb at ball ends |
| Hydraulic flow | Not Published | 3.5 gpm | 4.6 gpm |