Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK24?

The Bad Boy Tractors 3026 leads on engine hp at 24 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the Rural King RK24.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 18 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK24?

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

The Bad Boy Tractors 3026 leads on loader lift at 1,314 lb lb, compared to 947 lb lb for the Rural King RK24.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 974 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026 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 Bad Boy Tractors 3026 leads 6 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 3026 and Rural King RK24.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 3026	Rural King RK24
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18 hp	▲ 18.8 hp
Weight (lb)	1,829.8 lb	▲ 2,091 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,314 lb	947 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	974 lb	▲ 1,323 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 86 in	75.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,960 lbf	1,680 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.4 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 14.8 mph	10.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026Rural King RK24

Engine HPhp

▲24 hp

23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

18 hp

▲18.8 hp

Weightlb

1,829.8 lb

▲2,091 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,314 lb

947 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

974 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 Tractors3026	Rural KingRK24


PTO Power	18 hp	18.8 hp
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry, Element	Single element
Engine Type	3 CYL, Water Cooled, Diesel	Water cooled, 4-cycle Diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	Indirect Fuel Injection
Displacement	71.7 in³	77.3 in³
Engine Model	A1100N2	3TNV80F-SDKTFF
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water Cooled	Water cooled, forced circulation
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	24 hp	23.9 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	2,091 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	2,106 lbs - base tractor with loader, no cab option confirmed for 3026 in available sources	Not Published

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	Gear Pump
Steering Flow	3.1 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	4.3 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.4 gpm 28.0 lpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Power Assisted Hydro-Static	Hydrostatic
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	26.3 lpm (6.95 US gpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional (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	0	1

PTO Rear	540 / 960 rpm @ 2,600 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live P.T.O. (6 Spline shaft)	Independent PTO
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs	1,323 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Option: 2,500 rpm (Mid)	Standard, 2,000 rpm @ 2,875 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Cat 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	974 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	29X12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	20X8-10
Tire Size & Options	IND (Industrial) Front: 25×8.50-14; IND Rear: 14×17.5	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt) R1 Ag (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)
R4 Industrial - Rear	14X17.5	27X12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	20X8-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-20 8PR	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 6PR	6-12

Coolant Capacity	1.21 gal	3.6 ℓ (0.96US gal)
Crankcase Capacity	0.79 gal	2.7 ℓ ( 0.71 US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.08 gal	5.81 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.79 gal	3.2ℓ (0.85 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	2.90 gal	14.5ℓ (3.83 US gal)

Loader Lift Height	86 in.	75.3
Loader Breakout Force	1,960 lbs.	1,680 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,314 lbs.	947 lb

Clutch	Dry Single Plate	Not Published
No. of Speeds	3 Range	2 Range (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with constant-mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	10.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.8 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential Lock	Differential lock (bevel gears with diff-lock)

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

Wheelbase	65.7"	57.5 in
Overall Width	53.8"	45.8 in
Overall Length	120.7 in for 2024H, 122.9 in for 3026H	—
Ground Clearance	16.4"	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.4"	91.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Published
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°	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	110 in	100.5 in