Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 15.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on weight at 2,091 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 RK24?

The Bad Boy Tractors 1022 leads on loader lift at 992 lb lb, compared to 947 lb lb for the Rural King RK24.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Bad Boy Tractors 1022 vs Rural King RK24

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 Rural King RK24 leads 7 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 1022 and Rural King RK24.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1022	Rural King RK24
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15.4 hp	▲ 18.8 hp
Weight (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,091 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 992 lb	947 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	679 lb	▲ 1,323 lb
Lift Height (in)	72.7 in	▲ 75.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,531 lbf	▲ 1,680 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.8 mph	▲ 10.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1022Rural King RK24

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

15.4 hp

▲18.8 hp

Weightlb

1,433 lb

▲2,091 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲992 lb

947 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

679 lb

▲1,323 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 KingRK24


PTO Power	15.4 hp	18.8 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Single Dry	Single element
Engine Type	Natural Aspiration	Water cooled, 4-cycle Diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	Indirect Fuel Injection
Displacement	60.6 (993)	77.3 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3,200	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled	Water cooled, forced circulation
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	23.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3TNV80F-SDKTFF

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,433 (650)	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,433 lb	2,091 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

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	Gear Pump
Steering Flow	2.11 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	4.17 (15.8)	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.97 (26.4)	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Hydrostatic
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.97 gpm (max total flow)	26.3 lpm (6.95 US gpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 1	NOT FOUND — no source explicitly states the number of optional remote valves available for the RK24. Sources confirm 1 standard rear remote set is included, but do not specify optional add-on valve counts.
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent PTO
Lift Control Type	Position	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,100 lb	1,323 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,500 rpm)	Standard, 2,000 rpm @ 2,875 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (N)	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	679 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	TURF R 16X12.00-12	29X12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	TURF F 16X7.50-8	20X8-10
Tire Size & Options	R1 (BAR) / R3 (TURF) / R4 (IND)	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt) R1 Ag (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12-12	27X12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.50-10	20X8-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	BAR R 24X12.00-12	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	BAR F 16X7.50-9	6-12

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	3.6 ℓ (0.96US gal)
Crankcase Capacity	0.48 gal	2.7 ℓ ( 0.71 US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	5.81 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.6 qt	3.2ℓ (0.85 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.6 gal	14.5ℓ (3.83 US gal)

Loader Lift Height	72.7 in (under level bucket); 78.5 in (pivot pin)	75.3
Loader Breakout Force	1,531 lb (at pivot pin, ground level)	1,680 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	992 lb (at pivot pin)	947 lb

Clutch	Dry single plate	Not Published
No. of Speeds	2 Range	2 Range (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with constant-mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.8 mph	10.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Differential lock (bevel gears with diff-lock)

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet Disc, Foot operated, independent with provision of inter lock for simultaneous operation
Steering	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic Power steering system
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	Not Published

Wheelbase	53.1 (1,350)	57.5 in
Overall Width	44.5 (1,130)	45.8 in
Overall Length	94.2 (2,394)	—
Ground Clearance	8.3 in.	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 (2,200)	91.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	86.6 (2,200)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.2 in	100.5 in