Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on engine hp at 24.7 hp hp, compared to 24 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK25?

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

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

The Rural King RK25 leads on loader lift at 1,380 lb lb, compared to 1,314 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,102 lb lb, compared to 974 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026 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 3026 and Rural King RK25.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 3026	Rural King RK25
Engine HP (hp)	24 hp	▲ 24.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18 hp	▲ 18.3 hp
Weight (lb)	1,829.8 lb	▲ 2,560 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,314 lb	▲ 1,380 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	974 lb	▲ 1,102 lb
Lift Height (in)	86 in	▲ 87 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,960 lbf	▲ 2,059 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.4 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 14.8 mph	13.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026Rural King RK25

Engine HPhp

24 hp

▲24.7 hp

PTO HPhp

18 hp

▲18.3 hp

Weightlb

1,829.8 lb

▲2,560 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,314 lb

▲1,380 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

974 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 Tractors3026	Rural KingRK25


PTO Power	18 hp	18.3 PTO HP
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry, Element	Not Published
Engine Type	3 CYL, Water Cooled, Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Diesel	Fuel injection
Displacement	71.7 in³	77.3 in³
Engine Model	A1100N2	3TNV80F
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water Cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	24 hp	24.7 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	2,560 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	2.77 GPM
Implement Flow	4.3 gpm	4.18 GPM
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.4 gpm 28.0 lpm	6.95 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	6.95 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional (Up To 1)	Not Published
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
Lift Control Type	Position control	POSITION
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs	1,534.4 lb (1,534 lbs.)
Mid-PTO Availability	Option: 2,500 rpm (Mid)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Cat 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	974 lb	1,102 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	36x13.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	IND (Industrial) Front: 25×8.50-14; IND Rear: 14×17.5	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	14X17.5	12-16.5 \| 14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	23X8.50-12; 25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-20 8PR	9.5-20
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 6PR	6.0-12

Coolant Capacity	1.21 gal	3.6 ℓ (3.8 quart)
Crankcase Capacity	0.79 gal	2.7 ℓ (2.9 quart)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.08 gal	25 ℓ (6.6 gallon)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.79 gal	4.5 ℓ (4.7 quart)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	2.90 gal	14 ℓ (5.8 gallon)

Loader Lift Height	86 in.	87"
Loader Breakout Force	1,960 lbs.	2,059 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	L85: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,314 lbs.	1,380 lbs.

Clutch	Dry Single Plate	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 Range	2 Range (H/L)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	2-Range Hydrostatic Transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	13.7 mph (13.7 m/h)
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 power steering
Frame Type	Steel frame with cast iron axles	Rigid frame
Front Axle Type	4 Wheel Drive	4WD front axle
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"	Not Published
Overall Width	53.8"	52.8 in (52.8 inch)
Overall Length	120.7 in for 2024H, 122.9 in for 3026H	—
Ground Clearance	16.4"	7.7 in (7.71 inch)
Height to Top of ROPS	91.4"	89.8 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°	109.5 in (109.5 inch)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	110 in	107.9 in (107.8 inch)