Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the Rural King RK24?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 18.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2025R or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on weight at 2,091 lb lb, compared to 2,005 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the Rural King RK24?

The John Deere 2025R leads on loader lift at 1,023 lb lb, compared to 947 lb lb for the Rural King RK24.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

John Deere 2025R 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, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the John Deere 2025R, 4 to the Rural King RK24, 1 tied. Machine pages: John Deere 2025R and Rural King RK24.

Want a third or fourth machine in the mix? Open this matchup in the comparison tool and add up to two more.

Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2025R	Rural King RK24
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	18.2 hp	▲ 18.8 hp
Weight (lb)	2,005 lb	▲ 2,091 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,023 lb	947 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	915 lb	▲ 1,323 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 78.9 in	75.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,508 lbf	1,680 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	5.6 gpm	▲ 7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 12.3 mph	10.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2025RRural King RK24

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

18.2 hp

▲18.8 hp

Weightlb

2,005 lb

▲2,091 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,023 lb

754 lb

947 lb

H130120R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

915 lb

▲1,323 lb

at pin

Share↓ Image 𝕏 f ✉

Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere2025R	Rural KingRK24


PTO Power	18.2 hp	18.8 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Single element
Engine Type	Diesel	Water cooled, 4-cycle Diesel
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Indirect Fuel Injection
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.3 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid-cooled)	Water cooled, forced circulation
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp @ 200 rpm	23.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3TNV80F-SDKTFF

Weight with ROPS and Loader	~2,005 lb (open station shipping weight 1,872 lb / 1,871.7 lb base; with H130 loader approx. 2,005 lb estimated)	2,091 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	2-year bumper-to-bumper (comprehensive) + 6-year/2,000-hour powertrain warranty	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

Pump Type	Gear	Gear Pump
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	5.6 gpm 21.2 lpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Hydrostatic
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	3.4 gpm 12.9 lpm	26.3 lpm (6.95 US gpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	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	0	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	independent	Independent PTO
Lift Control Type	position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	915 lb	1,323 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Mid - 2100 rpm	Standard, 2,000 rpm @ 2,875 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	29X12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12	20X8-10
Tire Size & Options	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt) R1 Ag (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	27X12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	20X8-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not separately listed; industrial R4 rear: 31x12.00-16.5	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not separately listed; industrial R4 front: 23x8.50-12	6-12

Coolant Capacity	0.84 gal	3.6 ℓ (0.96US gal)
Crankcase Capacity	0.84 gal	2.7 ℓ ( 0.71 US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	5.81 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.89 gal	3.2ℓ (0.85 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.5 gal	14.5ℓ (3.83 US gal)

Loader Lift Height	Gen 1 (H130): 78.9 in at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 72 in at pivot	75.3
Loader Breakout Force	Gen 1 (H130): 2,508 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 1,963 lb at pivot	1,680 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-park / quick-attach system (H130 loader on Gen 1; 120R loader on Gen 2)	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Gen 1 (H130): 1,023 lb at pin; Gen 2 (120R): 754 lb at pivot	947 lb

Clutch	wet disc	Not Published
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	2 Range (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic - two range	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with constant-mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	10.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No	Differential lock (bevel gears with diff-lock)

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet Disc, Foot operated, independent with provision of inter lock for simultaneous operation
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power steering system
Frame Type	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Center-pivot, reverse Eliot type
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1349 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Fore/aft adjustable; seat flips forward for weather protection; no mechanical suspension listed	Not Published

Wheelbase	63 in.	57.5 in
Overall Width	Not Published	45.8 in
Ground Clearance	12.5 in	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Two-post foldable ROPS (folded/upright height not confirmed in sources)	91.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.2 in	100.5 in

John Deere 2025R vs Rural King RK24: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the Rural King RK24?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 18.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2025R or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on weight at 2,091 lb lb, compared to 2,005 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the Rural King RK24?: The John Deere 2025R leads on loader lift at 1,023 lb lb, compared to 947 lb lb for the Rural King RK24.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.