Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1025 or the Rural King RK24?

The Bobcat CT1025 leads on engine hp at 24.5 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the Rural King RK24.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT1025 or the Rural King RK24?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 18.8 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the Bobcat CT1025 or the Rural King RK24?

The Bobcat CT1025 leads on weight at 2,127 lb lb, compared to 2,091 lb lb for the Rural King RK24.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1025 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 CT1025.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1025 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 CT1025.

Bobcat CT1025 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 Rural King RK24 leads 5 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: Bobcat CT1025 and Rural King RK24.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1025	Rural King RK24
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.5 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.8 hp	18.8 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,127 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)	6.5 gpm	▲ 7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 11.1 mph	10.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1025Rural King RK24

Engine HPhp

▲24.5 hp

23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.8 hp

Weightlb

▲2,127 lb

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	BobcatCT1025	Rural KingRK24


PTO Power	18.8 hp	18.8 hp
Alternator	alternator	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type, replaceable	Single element
Engine Type	Diesel	Water cooled, 4-cycle Diesel
Fuel System	Diesel, Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	Indirect Fuel Injection
Displacement	69.01 in³	77.3 in³
Engine Model	Shibaura 0.3 gal 3-cyl diesel	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	Shibaura	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	24.5 hp	23.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,127 LB Approximate Operating Weight	2,091 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	1652.00 KG	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

Pump Type	Gear	Gear Pump
Steering Flow	16.90	Not Published
Implement Flow	26.00	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.5 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	Std. (4 port)	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	41x14.0-20 R3	29X12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.5-15 R3	20X8-10
Tire Size & Options	Agricultural, Turf, Industrial	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt) R1 Ag (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 R4	27X12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.5-14 R4	20X8-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26x12.00-12	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	18x8.5-10	6-12

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	3.6 ℓ (0.96US gal)
Crankcase Capacity	2 gal	2.7 ℓ ( 0.71 US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal.	5.81 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.6 gal	3.2ℓ (0.85 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.8 gal	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-Range	2 Range (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	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	4x4 MFWD 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD	Center-pivot, reverse Eliot type
Drawbar Capacity	650.00 KG	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Manual(MEC)	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	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	87.56 in	91.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	2520.00 MM	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.3 ft. (2.54 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in.	100.5 in