Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on engine hp at 24.7 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Rural King RK25?

The Bad Boy Tractors 1025 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 18.3 hp hp for the Rural King RK25.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Rural King RK25?

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

The Rural King RK25 leads on loader lift at 1,380 lb lb, compared to 992 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 1025 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,102 lb lb, compared to 1,101 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 1025.

Bad Boy Tractors 1025 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 7 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 1025 and Rural King RK25.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 1025	Rural King RK25
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	▲ 24.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 18.8 hp	18.3 hp
Weight (lb)	1,656 lb	▲ 2,560 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	992 lb	▲ 1,380 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,101 lb	▲ 1,102 lb
Lift Height (in)	75.5 in	▲ 87 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,531 lbf	▲ 2,059 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10.5 mph	▲ 13.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 1025Rural King RK25

Engine HPhp

23.9 hp

▲24.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.8 hp

18.3 hp

Weightlb

1,656 lb

▲2,560 lb

Loader Liftlb

992 lb

▲1,380 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,101 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 Tractors1025	Rural KingRK25


PTO Power	18.8 hp	18.3 PTO HP
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	Water cooled 4 cycle, 3 cylinder diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	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	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	24.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3TNV80F

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,656 lb	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,610 lb	2,560 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	2.77 GPM
Implement Flow	4.2 gpm	4.18 GPM
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.0 gpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Power Assisted Hydro-Static	Live independent
System Operating Pressure	341.7 lbf/cm2	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Applicable	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.95 gpm	6.95 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Applicable	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2,893 engine rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	INDEPENDENT
Lift Control Type	Position control	POSITION
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,323 lb	1,534.4 lb (1,534 lbs.)
Mid-PTO Availability	Yes (2,000 rpm @ 2,875 engine rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (N)	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,101 lb @ 24 in behind lift point	1,102 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	29X12.5-15	36x13.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	20X8-10	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 (Ag) / R3 (Turf) / R4 (Industrial)	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	27X12-16.5	12-16.5 \| 14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.5-12	23X8.50-12; 25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	9.5-20
R1 Agricultural - Front	6-12	6.0-12

Coolant Capacity	3.8 ℓ (1 US gal)	3.6 ℓ (3.8 quart)
Crankcase Capacity	2.7 ℓ (0.71 US gal)	2.7 ℓ (2.9 quart)
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 ℓ (5.81 US gal)	25 ℓ (6.6 gallon)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.85 gal	4.5 ℓ (4.7 quart)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.83 gal	14 ℓ (5.8 gallon)

Loader Lift Height	75.5 in (pivot pin)	87"
Loader Breakout Force	1,531 lb (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 (pivot pin)	1,380 lbs.

Clutch	No	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	2 range (Low/High)	2 Range (H/L)
Transmission Type	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with Sliding-mesh MFWD(4WD)	2-Range Hydrostatic Transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.5 mph (H range, Ag tires)	13.7 mph (13.7 m/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock

Brakes	Wet disc, foot-operated	WET DISC
Steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Sub-compact tractor; selectable 4WD	Rigid frame
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD front axle
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	66.1 in	Not Published
Overall Width	50.8 in	52.8 in (52.8 inch)
Overall Length	92.5 in	—
Ground Clearance	8.2 in	7.7 in (7.71 inch)
Height to Top of ROPS	89.7 in	89.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	109.5 in (109.5 inch)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	104.0 in	107.9 in (107.8 inch)