Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Rural King RK24?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Rural King RK24?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 18.8 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on weight at 2,091 lb lb, compared to 1,656 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Rural King RK24?

The Bad Boy Tractors 1025 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 1025 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 1,101 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

Bad Boy Tractors 1025 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, this matchup is a dead heat: 3 categories to the Bad Boy Tractors 1025, 3 to the Rural King RK24, 3 tied. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 1025 and Rural King RK24.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1025	Rural King RK24
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.8 hp	18.8 hp
Weight (lb)	1,656 lb	▲ 2,091 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 992 lb	947 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,101 lb	▲ 1,323 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 75.5 in	75.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,531 lbf	▲ 1,680 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10.5 mph	10.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1025Rural King RK24

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.8 hp

Weightlb

1,656 lb

▲2,091 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲992 lb

947 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,101 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 Tractors1025	Rural KingRK24


PTO Power	18.8 hp	18.8 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Single element
Engine Type	Water cooled 4 cycle, 3 cylinder diesel	Water cooled, 4-cycle Diesel
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	Indirect Fuel Injection
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.3 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled, Forced circulation	Water cooled, forced circulation
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3TNV80F-SDKTFF

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,656 lb	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,610 lb	2,091 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine & Powertrain: 84 months (7 years) or 2,000 hours	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

Pump Type	Gear pump	Gear Pump
Steering Flow	2.8 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	4.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.0 gpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Power Assisted Hydro-Static	Hydrostatic
System Operating Pressure	341.7 lbf/cm2	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Applicable	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.95 gpm	26.3 lpm (6.95 US gpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	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 Applicable	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2,893 engine rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent PTO
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,323 lb	1,323 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Yes (2,000 rpm @ 2,875 engine rpm)	Standard, 2,000 rpm @ 2,875 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (N)	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,101 lb @ 24 in behind lift point	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	29X12.5-15	29X12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	20X8-10	20X8-10
Tire Size & Options	R1 (Ag) / R3 (Turf) / R4 (Industrial)	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt) R1 Ag (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)
R4 Industrial - Rear	27X12-16.5	27X12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.5-12	20X8-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	6-12	6-12

Coolant Capacity	3.8 ℓ (1 US gal)	3.6 ℓ (0.96US gal)
Crankcase Capacity	2.7 ℓ (0.71 US gal)	2.7 ℓ ( 0.71 US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 ℓ (5.81 US gal)	5.81 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.85 gal	3.2ℓ (0.85 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.83 gal	14.5ℓ (3.83 US gal)

Loader Lift Height	75.5 in (pivot pin)	75.3
Loader Breakout Force	1,531 lb (pivot pin, ground level)	1,680 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	992 lb (pivot pin)	947 lb

Clutch	No	Not Published
No. of Speeds	2 range (Low/High)	2 Range (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with Sliding-mesh MFWD(4WD)	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with constant-mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.5 mph (H range, Ag tires)	10.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock (bevel gears with diff-lock)

Brakes	Wet disc, foot-operated	Wet Disc, Foot operated, independent with provision of inter lock for simultaneous operation
Steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)	Hydrostatic Power steering system
Frame Type	Sub-compact tractor; selectable 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Center-pivot, reverse Eliot type
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	66.1 in	57.5 in
Overall Width	50.8 in	45.8 in
Overall Length	92.5 in	—
Ground Clearance	8.2 in	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	89.7 in	91.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	104.0 in	100.5 in