Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK21H?

The Bad Boy Tractors 3026 leads on engine hp at 24 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Rural King RK21H.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK21H?

The Bad Boy Tractors 3026 leads on pto hp at 18 hp hp, compared to 15.4 hp hp for the Rural King RK21H.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK21H?

The Rural King RK21H leads on weight at 1,942 lb lb, compared to 1,829.8 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK21H?

The Bad Boy Tractors 3026 leads on loader lift at 1,314 lb lb, compared to 617 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK21H?

The Bad Boy Tractors 3026 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 974 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026 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 3026 leads 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 3026 and Rural King RK21H.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 3026	Rural King RK21H
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24 hp	21.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 18 hp	15.4 hp
Weight (lb)	1,829.8 lb	▲ 1,942 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,314 lb	617 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 974 lb	679 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 86 in	72 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,960 lbf	1,285 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.4 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 14.8 mph	7.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026Rural King RK21H

Engine HPhp

▲24 hp

21.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18 hp

15.4 hp

Weightlb

1,829.8 lb

▲1,942 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,314 lb

617 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲974 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 Tractors3026	Rural KingRK21H


PTO Power	18 hp	15.4 PTO HP
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry, Element	Single Dry
Engine Type	3 CYL, Water Cooled, Diesel	Yanmar EPA Tier 4 certified 3-cylinder, liquid cooled diesel (natural aspiration)
Fuel System	Diesel	Indirect Fuel Injection
Displacement	71.7 in³	60.6 in³
Engine Model	A1100N2	3TNM74F
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water Cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	24 hp	21.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Final Tier4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,829.8 lb (1,829 lbs) for 2024H, 2,107.6 lb (2,107 lbs) for 3026H	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	1,942 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	2,106 lbs - base tractor with loader, no cab option confirmed for 3026 in available sources	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

Pump Type	Gear type pump with primary and secondary pumps	Single Gear Pump with Flow Divider
Steering Flow	3.1 gpm	2.11 gpm
Implement Flow	4.3 gpm	4.17 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.4 gpm 28.0 lpm	6.97 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Power Assisted Hydro-Static	Live, independent
System Operating Pressure	352.7 lbf/cm² (max operating pressure)	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.7 gal per min	6.97 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional (Up To 1)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 / 960 rpm @ 2,600 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live P.T.O. (6 Spline shaft)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs	1,100 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Option: 2,500 rpm (Mid)	Optional (2,500 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Cat 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	974 lb	679 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	16X12.00-12
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	16X7.50-8
Tire Size & Options	IND (Industrial) Front: 25×8.50-14; IND Rear: 14×17.5	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)
R4 Industrial - Rear	14X17.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-20 8PR	BAR R 24X12.00-12
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 6PR	BAR F 16X7.50-9

Coolant Capacity	1.21 gal	3.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.79 gal	2.1 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.08 gal	6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.79 gal	2.6 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	2.90 gal	3.6 gal

Loader Lift Height	86 in.	72 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,960 lbs.	1,285 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,314 lbs.	617 lb

Clutch	Dry Single Plate	Not Published
No. of Speeds	3 Range	2 Range
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	7.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.8 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential Lock	Differential lock

Brakes	Wet, Multi-Disc	Wet Disc
Steering	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic
Frame Type	Steel frame with cast iron axles	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4 Wheel Drive	center-pivot, reverse Eliot type
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat; flips up and back for rear backhoe operation	Suspension seat with armrests & retractable seat belt

Wheelbase	65.7"	53.1 in
Overall Width	53.8"	44.5 in
Overall Length	120.7 in for 2024H, 122.9 in for 3026H	—
Ground Clearance	16.4"	F/A 8.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.4"	86.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	91.4 in - ROPS up (no folded dimension found in available sources)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	46°	86.6 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	110 in	94.2 in