Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on engine hp at 24.7 hp hp, compared to 24.5 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 4025.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 or the Rural King RK25?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads on weight at 3,496.5 lb lb, compared to 2,560 lb lb for the Rural King RK25.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 or the Rural King RK25?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads on loader lift at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,380 lb lb for the Rural King RK25.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 or the Rural King RK25?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,102 lb lb for the Rural King RK25.

Bad Boy Tractors 4025 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 7 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 4025 leads 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 4025 and Rural King RK25.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 4025	Rural King RK25
Engine HP (hp)	24.5 hp	▲ 24.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	—	18.3 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,496.5 lb	2,560 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	1,380 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	1,102 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 104 in	87 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,660 lbf	2,059 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.5 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	13.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 4025Rural King RK25

Engine HPhp

24.5 hp

▲24.7 hp

PTO HPhp

—

18.3 hp

Weightlb

▲3,496.5 lb

2,560 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,200 lb

1,380 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 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 Tractors4025	Rural KingRK25


PTO Power	540 rpm, 1st stage	18.3 PTO HP
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Present (standard equipment)	Not Published
Engine Type	Vertical, water cooled 4-cycle, diesel engine	Diesel
Fuel System	Diesel fuel system with fuel injection pump	Fuel injection
Displacement	104.6 in³	77.3 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Pressurized Radiator	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	A1700N6, A1700N5, A1700N4	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	24.5 hp	24.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3TNV80F

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,496.5 lb (3,497 lbs), 3,728 lb (3,728 lbs)	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2,560 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	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 (primary 0.8 in³/rev, secondary 0.4 in³/rev)	Gear pump
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	2.77 GPM
Implement Flow	7.5 gpm	4.18 GPM
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.5 gpm (4.0 + 7.5)	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Live independent
System Operating Pressure	463 lbf/cm² maximum	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.5 gpm	6.95 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional (Up to 2)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	INDEPENDENT
Lift Control Type	Position control type	POSITION
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,425 lb @ 24 in behind lift point	1,534.4 lb (1,534 lbs.)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb @ 24 in behind lift point	1,102 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	36x13.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	OEM website lists IND tires 25X8.50-14 / 15-19.5; Operator Manual spec based on 8.0-16 / 12.4-24	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	12-16.5 \| 14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	23X8.50-12; 25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24 6PR	9.5-20
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.0-16 4PR	6.0-12

Coolant Capacity	5.0 ℓ (1.32 u.s. gal)	3.6 ℓ (3.8 quart)
Crankcase Capacity	4.3 ℓ (1.14 u.s. gal)	2.7 ℓ (2.9 quart)
Fuel Tank Capacity	27 ℓ (7.13 u.s. gal)	25 ℓ (6.6 gallon)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	4.5 ℓ (4.7 quart)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	HST: 9.77 gal	14 ℓ (5.8 gallon)

Loader Lift Height	104 in	87"
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	2,059 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	L85: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,200 lb (pivot pin)	1,380 lbs.

Clutch	None (HST)	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 Range	2 Range (H/L)
Transmission Type	HST (Hydrostatic Transmission) with shuttle type	2-Range Hydrostatic Transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	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, Multi-Disc	WET DISC
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	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	65.8 in (65.79 in.)	Not Published
Overall Width	57.1 in (57.13 in.) [ROPS Model], 55.6 in (55.63 in.) [Cabin Model]	52.8 in (52.8 inch)
Overall Length	134.9 in (134.88 in.)	—
Ground Clearance	13.2 in (13.19 in.) [ROPS Model], 13.5 in (13.50 in.) [Cabin Model]	7.7 in (7.71 inch)
Height to Top of ROPS	104.1 in (104.06 in.) [ROPS Model], 88.9 in (88.9 in.) [Cabin Model]	89.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	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	134.88 in	107.9 in (107.8 inch)

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