Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Rural King RK21H?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 21.5 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Rural King RK21H?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 15.4 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Rural King RK21H?

The Rural King RK21H leads on weight at 1,942 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Rural King RK21H?

The Bad Boy Tractors 1022 leads on loader lift at 992 lb lb, compared to 617 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Rural King RK21H?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 679 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Bad Boy Tractors 1022 vs Rural King RK21H

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 9 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 leads 3 categories to 1 (5 tied). Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 1022 and Rural King RK21H.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1022	Rural King RK21H
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15.4 hp	15.4 hp
Weight (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 1,942 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 992 lb	617 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	679 lb	679 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 72.7 in	72 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,531 lbf	1,285 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.8 mph	7.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1022Rural King RK21H

Engine HPhp

▲21.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲15.4 hp

Weightlb

1,433 lb

▲1,942 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲992 lb

617 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲679 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors1022	Rural KingRK21H


PTO Power	15.4 hp	15.4 PTO HP
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Single Dry	Single Dry
Engine Type	Natural Aspiration	Yanmar EPA Tier 4 certified 3-cylinder, liquid cooled diesel (natural aspiration)
Fuel System	Diesel	Indirect Fuel Injection
Displacement	60.6 (993)	60.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3,200	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3TNM74F

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,433 (650)	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,433 lb	1,942 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-year powertrain warranty	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

Pump Type	Single Gear Pump with Flow Divider	Single Gear Pump with Flow Divider
Steering Flow	2.11 gpm	2.11 gpm
Implement Flow	4.17 (15.8)	4.17 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.97 (26.4)	6.97 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Live, independent
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.97 gpm (max total flow)	6.97 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 1	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,100 lb	1,100 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,500 rpm)	Optional (2,500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (N)	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	679 lb	679 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	TURF R 16X12.00-12	16X12.00-12
R3 Turf - Front	TURF F 16X7.50-8	16X7.50-8
Tire Size & Options	R1 (BAR) / R3 (TURF) / R4 (IND)	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12-12	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.50-10	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	BAR R 24X12.00-12	BAR R 24X12.00-12
R1 Agricultural - Front	BAR F 16X7.50-9	BAR F 16X7.50-9

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	3.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.48 gal	2.1 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.6 qt	2.6 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.6 gal	3.6 gal

Loader Lift Height	72.7 in (under level bucket); 78.5 in (pivot pin)	72 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,531 lb (at pivot pin, ground level)	1,285 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	992 lb (at pivot pin)	617 lb

Clutch	Dry single plate	Not Published
No. of Speeds	2 Range	2 Range
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.8 mph	7.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Differential lock

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet Disc
Steering	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic
Frame Type	Sub-compact tractor, 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Center pin front axle	center-pivot, reverse Eliot type
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Standard adjustable seat	Suspension seat with armrests & retractable seat belt

Wheelbase	53.1 (1,350)	53.1 in
Overall Width	44.5 (1,130)	44.5 in
Overall Length	94.2 (2,394)	—
Ground Clearance	8.3 in.	F/A 8.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 (2,200)	86.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	86.6 (2,200)	86.6 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.2 in	94.2 in