John Deere 1E 23 vs Rural King RK21H

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 John Deere 1E 23 leads 6 categories to 0 (2 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 1E 23 and Rural King RK21H.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1E 23	Rural King RK21H
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 16.2 hp	15.2 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,475 lb	1,472 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 704 lb	617 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 758 lb	679 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	72 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	1,285 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 9.1 mph	8.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1E 23Rural King RK21H

Engine HPhp

▲21.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲16.2 hp

15.2 hp

Weightlb

▲1,475 lb

1,472 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲704 lb

617 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲758 lb

679 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere1E 23	Rural KingRK21H


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNM74F-NCJT	3TNM74F
Engine Type	Diesel	Not Published
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	60 in³	60.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO Power	16.2 hp	15.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Single dry
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect fuel injection
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Single gear pump with flow divider
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.59 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	2.11 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	6.71 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	6.71 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Live, independent
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	5.57 gal	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	3.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	2.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	3.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	2.6 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,100 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	679 lb
Lift Control Type	Select control	Position

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	2 Range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	8.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Electro-hydraulic PTO clutch assembly (hydrostatic drive, no traction clutch)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	4WD with differential lock

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS, standard equipment	Unit frame: engine, transmission and front axle support bolted together into a rigid assembly
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, left-hand pedal	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension seat, high back, adjustable settings; no tilt steering	Suspension seat with armrests & retractable seat belt
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive (mechanical front-wheel drive)	4WD, center-pivot reverse Eliot type
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 47.32 in (R4 tires)	44.5 in
Wheelbase	57.1 in	53.1 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	8.3 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	86.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	86.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	Not Published	94.2 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,475 lb (shipping weight, open station)	1,472 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf, R3 Hybrid, or R4	Titan: R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt), R14 (Opt)
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	n/a
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	n/a
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	18x8.5-10
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach and park	L72: skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Model	120R	L72
Loader Lift Height	120R: 72 in	L72: 72 in (maximum lift height)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R (NSL): 704 lb (at pivot, full height)	L72: 617 lb (to full height)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	L72: 1,285 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours, standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	Government and non-institutional: basic 24 months or 2,000 hours, powertrain 96 months or 3,000 hours; all other use: basic 24 months or 2,000 hours, powertrain 36 months or 3,000 hours

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John Deere 1E 23 vs Rural King RK21H: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1E 23 or the Rural King RK21H?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 21.5 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1E 23 or the Rural King RK21H?: The John Deere 1E 23 leads on pto hp at 16.2 hp hp, compared to 15.2 hp hp for the Rural King RK21H.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1E 23 or the Rural King RK21H?: The John Deere 1E 23 leads on weight at 1,475 lb lb, compared to 1,472 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1E 23 or the Rural King RK21H?: The John Deere 1E 23 leads on loader lift at 704 lb lb, compared to 617 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1E 23 or the Rural King RK21H?: The John Deere 1E 23 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 1E 23	Rural King RK21H
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 16.2 hp	15.2 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,475 lb	1,472 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 704 lb	617 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 758 lb	679 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	72 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	1,285 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 9.1 mph	8.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 1E 23Rural King RK21H

Engine HPhp

▲21.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲16.2 hp

15.2 hp

Weightlb

▲1,475 lb

1,472 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲704 lb

617 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲758 lb

679 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere1E 23	Rural KingRK21H


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNM74F-NCJT	3TNM74F
Engine Type	Diesel	Not Published
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	60 in³	60.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO Power	16.2 hp	15.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Single dry
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect fuel injection
Alternator	Not Published	40 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Single gear pump with flow divider
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	4.59 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	2.11 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	6.71 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	6.71 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Live, independent
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	5.57 gal	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	3.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	2.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	3.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	2.6 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2100 rpm	2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,100 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	758 lb	679 lb
Lift Control Type	Select control	Position

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - 2 range	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	Infinite (hydrostatic), 2 ranges forward and reverse	2 Range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	9.1 mph	8.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.1 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Electro-hydraulic PTO clutch assembly (hydrostatic drive, no traction clutch)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	4WD with differential lock

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS, standard equipment	Unit frame: engine, transmission and front axle support bolted together into a rigid assembly
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, left-hand pedal	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension seat, high back, adjustable settings; no tilt steering	Suspension seat with armrests & retractable seat belt
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive (mechanical front-wheel drive)	4WD, center-pivot reverse Eliot type
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	47.22 in (R3 tires); 47.32 in (R4 tires)	44.5 in
Wheelbase	57.1 in	53.1 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	8.3 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	86.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	86.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	Not Published	94.2 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,475 lb (shipping weight, open station)	1,472 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf, R3 Hybrid, or R4	Titan: R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt), R14 (Opt)
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	n/a
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	n/a
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	18x8.5-10
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach and park	L72: skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Model	120R	L72
Loader Lift Height	120R: 72 in	L72: 72 in (maximum lift height)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	120R (NSL): 704 lb (at pivot, full height)	L72: 617 lb (to full height)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	L72: 1,285 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours, standard at no cost, covers residential and commercial use	Government and non-institutional: basic 24 months or 2,000 hours, powertrain 96 months or 3,000 hours; all other use: basic 24 months or 2,000 hours, powertrain 36 months or 3,000 hours

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John Deere 1E 23 vs Rural King RK21H: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 1E 23 or the Rural King RK21H?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 21.5 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 1E 23 or the Rural King RK21H?

The John Deere 1E 23 leads on pto hp at 16.2 hp hp, compared to 15.2 hp hp for the Rural King RK21H.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1E 23 or the Rural King RK21H?

The John Deere 1E 23 leads on weight at 1,475 lb lb, compared to 1,472 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 1E 23 or the Rural King RK21H?

The John Deere 1E 23 leads on loader lift at 704 lb lb, compared to 617 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 1E 23 or the Rural King RK21H?

The John Deere 1E 23 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 758 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.

John Deere 1E 23 vs Rural King RK21H

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