Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 21 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 16.3 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on loader lift at 947 lb lb, compared to 608 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 700 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Bobcat CT1021 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 8 measurable specs, the Rural King RK24 leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bobcat CT1021 and Rural King RK24.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1021	Rural King RK24
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	▲ 23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.3 hp	▲ 18.8 hp
Weight (lb)	—	2,091 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	608 lb	▲ 947 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	700 lb	▲ 1,323 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.9 in	▲ 75.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,554 lbf	▲ 1,680 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.2 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.1 mph	10.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1021Rural King RK24

Engine HPhp

21 hp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

16.3 hp

▲18.8 hp

Weightlb

—

2,091 lb

Loader Liftlb

608 lb

▲947 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

700 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	BobcatCT1021	Rural KingRK24


PTO Power	16.3 hp	18.8 hp
Alternator	alternator	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND	Single element
Engine Type	Diesel	Water cooled, 4-cycle Diesel
Fuel System	Mechanical Fuel Injection; Indirect (Swirl chamber)	Indirect Fuel Injection
Displacement	61.4 in³	77.3 in³
Engine Model	3C100LWH-U2	3TNV80F-SDKTFF
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water cooled, forced circulation
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	23.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2,091 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first) - covers defects in material and workmanship	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

Pump Type	Gear	Gear Pump
Steering Flow	N/A	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.5 gpm (24.5 Lpm)	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.2 gpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Hydrostatic
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	26.3 lpm (6.95 US gpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 Pair	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	1	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent PTO
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	700 lb.	1,323 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	Standard, 2,000 rpm @ 2,875 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12.00-12	29X12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	20X8-10
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 18X8.5-10; Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 26X12.00-12	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt) R1 Ag (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12.00-12	27X12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	20X8-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12.00-12	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	6-12

Coolant Capacity	2.0 (1.9) qts (L)	3.6 ℓ (0.96US gal)
Crankcase Capacity	5.2 (4.9) qts (L)	2.7 ℓ ( 0.71 US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.7 gal.	5.81 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND	3.2ℓ (0.85 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND	14.5ℓ (3.83 US gal)

Loader Model	FL6	—
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in.	75.3
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb.	1,680 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb.	947 lb

Clutch	Clutch-free (Hydrostatic)	Not Published
No. of Speeds	2	2 Range (High/Low)
Transmission Type	2-Range HST	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with constant-mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph (17.8 km/hr.)	10.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph (12.2 km/hr.)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	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 Power Steering	Hydrostatic Power steering system
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Center-pivot, reverse Eliot type
Drawbar Capacity	7.7 kN / 1730 lb	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension Seat ■	Not Published

Wheelbase	55.1 in.	57.5 in
Overall Width	46.0 in.	45.8 in
Ground Clearance	6.3 in.	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in.	91.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND — no source lists a cab-model height. The CT1021 is an open-station (two-post folding ROPS) machine; a Field Cab is a dealer-installed option only, and no cab height spec was found in any source.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND — no source explicitly lists the folded ROPS height. The only height figure available across all sources is Height (ROPS) [upright]: 87.6 in (2225 mm)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	100.0 in.	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in.	100.5 in