Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on engine hp at 24.7 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 RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on pto hp at 18.3 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 RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on weight at 2,560 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 RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on loader lift at 1,380 lb lb, compared to 992 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1022 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,102 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1022.

Bad Boy Tractors 1022 vs Rural King RK25

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 RK25 leads 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 1022 and Rural King RK25.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1022	Rural King RK25
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 24.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15.4 hp	▲ 18.3 hp
Weight (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,560 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	992 lb	▲ 1,380 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	679 lb	▲ 1,102 lb
Lift Height (in)	72.7 in	▲ 87 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,531 lbf	▲ 2,059 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.8 mph	▲ 13.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1022Rural King RK25

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲24.7 hp

PTO HPhp

15.4 hp

▲18.3 hp

Weightlb

1,433 lb

▲2,560 lb

Loader Liftlb

992 lb

▲1,380 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

679 lb

▲1,102 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 KingRK25


PTO Power	15.4 hp	18.3 PTO HP
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Single Dry	Not Published
Engine Type	Natural Aspiration	Diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	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	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	24.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3TNV80F

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,433 (650)	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,433 lb	2,560 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	2.77 GPM
Implement Flow	4.17 (15.8)	4.18 GPM
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.97 (26.4)	6.95 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)	6.95 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 1	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	INDEPENDENT
Lift Control Type	Position	POSITION
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,100 lb	1,534.4 lb (1,534 lbs.)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,500 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (N)	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	679 lb	1,102 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	TURF R 16X12.00-12	36x13.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	TURF F 16X7.50-8	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 (BAR) / R3 (TURF) / R4 (IND)	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12-12	12-16.5 \| 14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.50-10	23X8.50-12; 25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	BAR R 24X12.00-12	9.5-20
R1 Agricultural - Front	BAR F 16X7.50-9	6.0-12

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	3.6 ℓ (3.8 quart)
Crankcase Capacity	0.48 gal	2.7 ℓ (2.9 quart)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	25 ℓ (6.6 gallon)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.6 qt	4.5 ℓ (4.7 quart)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.6 gal	14 ℓ (5.8 gallon)

Loader Lift Height	72.7 in (under level bucket); 78.5 in (pivot pin)	87"
Loader Breakout Force	1,531 lb (at pivot pin, ground level)	2,059 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	L85: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	992 lb (at pivot pin)	1,380 lbs.

Clutch	Dry single plate	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	2 Range	2 Range (H/L)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	2-Range Hydrostatic Transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.8 mph	13.7 mph (13.7 m/h)
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 power steering
Frame Type	Sub-compact tractor, 4WD	Rigid frame
Front Axle Type	Center pin front axle	4WD front axle
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)	Not Published
Overall Width	44.5 (1,130)	52.8 in (52.8 inch)
Overall Length	94.2 (2,394)	—
Ground Clearance	8.3 in.	7.7 in (7.71 inch)
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 (2,200)	89.8 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)	109.5 in (109.5 inch)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.2 in	107.9 in (107.8 inch)