Kioti NX5510H vs Rural King RK55

Across 9 measurable specs, the Rural King RK55 leads 6 categories to 3. Machine pages: Kioti NX5510H and Rural King RK55.

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KiotiNX5510H	Rural KingRK55

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	KIOTI (Daedong)	Yanmar
Engine Model	3F183T	4TNV86T-CR
Engine Type	KIOTI 3 Cylinder, In-Line Vertical, Water-Cooled 4-Cycle Turbo Diesel, CRDI	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	111.4 in³	127.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	55.1 hp
PTO Power	43.1 hp	RK55S: 44.9 hp; RK55H: 42.2 hp; RK55SC: 44.9 hp; RK55HC: 42.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled, forced circulation with fan
Air Cleaner	Dry type element	Dry dual element
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	Common Rail Direct Injection
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Gear	Dual Gear Pump
Implement Flow	9.6 gpm	9.5 gpm
Steering Flow	8.2 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.9 gpm	14.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.9 gpm	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Independent fully live hydraulic pump with separate reservoir; position control with isolating and response control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.8 gal	15.85 gal
Coolant Capacity	2.0 gal	2.5 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.58 gal	5.6 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.89 gal	9.24 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.8 gal	2.64 gal
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,000 rpm)	RK55S, RK55SC: no mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I & II	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,538 lb	3,314 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,177 lb	2,945 lb
Lift Control Type	Position with Draft Control	Position and draft control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	RK55S, RK55SC: 16F/16R Syncro Shuttle w/creeper; RK55H, RK55HC: Hydrostatic, 3-range
No. of Speeds	3 Range	RK55S, RK55SC: 16 forward, 16 reverse; RK55H, RK55HC: infinite (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.26 mph	RK55S, RK55SC: 18.4 mph; RK55HC: 17.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.26 mph	RK55S, RK55SC: 16.1 mph
Clutch	Not Published	RK55S, RK55SC: main dry single disc, mechanical (10.24 in diameter); PTO multiple wet disc
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential Lock: Rear (Standard)	4WD (MFWD) standard; bevel-gear rear differential lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Transmission case, clutch housing, engine and front axle support bolted together to form a rigid unit
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet Multi Disc	Wet disc, mechanical, foot operated
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable Seat	Suspension seat with armrests and retractable seat belt, standard
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Center-pivot, reverse Elliot type (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1,655 lb (max. drawbar vertical load)	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	139.6 in	141.3 in
Overall Width	65.7 in	63.8 in
Wheelbase	75.6 in	76.2 in
Ground Clearance	15.7 in	13.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.0 ft	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	103.1 in	RK55S, RK55H: 102.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	RK55SC, RK55HC: 99.6 in
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4,198 lb	RK55S, RK55H: 3,814 lb; RK55SC, RK55HC: 4,233 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	5,075 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Titan (USA): R4 Industrial (Std), R1 Agricultural (Opt), R3 Turf (Opt)
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	9.5x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	16.9-24	14.9x24
R3 Turf - Front	29-12.5-15	12x16.5
R3 Turf - Rear	21.5L-16.1	16.9x24
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	12x16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5-24	16.9x24
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Built-in parking stand; quick attach/detach; single-lever joystick control with float; bucket level indicator	L110: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Model	KL6010	L110
Loader Lift Height	KL6010: 108.3 in (to pivot pin)	L110: 110 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	KL6010: 2,761 lb (at pivot pin, max height)	L110: 2,478 lb at pivot pin to full height
Loader Breakout Force	KL6010: 3,727 lb (at pivot pin)	L110: 4,938 lb at pivot pin
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-commercial tractor: 24 months, unlimited hours, parts & labor; non-commercial powertrain (engine and driveline): 72 months, unlimited hours, parts & labor	2-year full machine warranty; 8-year, 3,000-hour powertrain warranty (no deductible, parts and labor)
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	Kioti NS/NX Brush Screen Insert $265.00 Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	TYM T454 T554 Rural King RK55 Brush Screen Insert $249.99

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Kioti NX5510H vs Rural King RK55: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kioti NX5510H or the Rural King RK55?

The Rural King RK55 leads on engine hp at 55.1 hp hp, compared to 55 hp hp for the Kioti NX5510H.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kioti NX5510H or the Rural King RK55?

The Rural King RK55 leads on pto hp at 44.9 hp hp, compared to 43.1 hp hp for the Kioti NX5510H.

Which is heavier, the Kioti NX5510H or the Rural King RK55?

The Rural King RK55 leads on weight at 4,233 lb lb, compared to 4,198 lb lb for the Kioti NX5510H.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kioti NX5510H or the Rural King RK55?

The Kioti NX5510H leads on loader lift at 2,761 lb lb, compared to 2,478 lb lb for the Rural King RK55.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kioti NX5510H or the Rural King RK55?

The Kioti NX5510H leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,177 lb lb, compared to 2,945 lb lb for the Rural King RK55.

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