Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX23S or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota BX23S or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 17.7 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.

Which is heavier, the Kubota BX23S or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on weight at 2,091 lb lb, compared to 1,598.3 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota BX23S or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on loader lift at 947 lb lb, compared to 738.5 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota BX23S or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.

Kubota BX23S 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 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: Kubota BX23S and Rural King RK24.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota BX23S	Rural King RK24
Engine HP (hp)	23 hp	▲ 23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.7 hp	▲ 18.8 hp
Weight (lb)	1,598.3 lb	▲ 2,091 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	738.5 lb	▲ 947 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	680 lb	▲ 1,323 lb
Lift Height (in)	71 in	▲ 75.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 6,258 lbf	1,680 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.2 gpm	▲ 7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	0 mph	▲ 10.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota BX23SRural King RK24

Engine HPhp

23 hp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

17.7 hp

▲18.8 hp

Weightlb

1,598.3 lb

▲2,091 lb

Loader Liftlb

738.5 lb

▲947 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

680 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	KubotaBX23S	Rural KingRK24


PTO Power	17.7 hp	18.8 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Sheet net and replaceable treated paper element, spin on oil filter	Single element
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	Water cooled, 4-cycle Diesel
Fuel System	Diesel fuel No.2 [above -10 ℃ (14 ℉)] Diesel fuel No.1 [below -10 ℃ (14 ℉)]	Indirect Fuel Injection
Displacement	54.8 in³	77.3 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water cooled, forced circulation
Engine Manufacturer	KUBOTA	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	23 hp	23.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3TNV80F-SDKTFF

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,598.3 lb (1600 lbs.)	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2,091 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours.	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

Pump Type	Hydrostatic transmission	Gear Pump
Steering Flow	1.0 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.2 gpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center tandem pump gear type	Hydrostatic
System Operating Pressure	12.3 MPa to 12.8 MPa	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.2 gpm	26.3 lpm (6.95 US gpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 (optional; ISO 7241-1 series A or B)	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	2 valves	1

PTO Rear	STD 540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent PTO (with hydraulic clutch)	Independent PTO
Lift Control Type	Quarter-inching valve	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,213 lbs.	1,323 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	STD (2500rpm)	Standard, 2,000 rpm @ 2,875 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	680 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	26×12-12	29X12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	18×8.5-10	20X8-10
Tire Size & Options	Front Turf/Industrial: 18×8.5-10; Rear Turf/Industrial: 26×12-12; Bar tire N/A	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt) R1 Ag (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)
R4 Industrial - Rear	26×12-12	27X12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	18×8.5-10	20X8-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Applicable	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Applicable	6-12

Coolant Capacity	0.8 gal (3.3 U.S.qts.)	3.6 ℓ (0.96US gal)
Crankcase Capacity	0.9 gal (3.4 U.S.qts.)	2.7 ℓ ( 0.71 US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal (6.6 U.S.gals.)	5.81 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	3.2ℓ (0.85 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	2.98 U.S. gals.	14.5ℓ (3.83 US gal)

Loader Lift Height	71.0 in	75.3
Loader Breakout Force	6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]	1,680 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Kubota Swift-Tach (Quick attach)	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	738.5 lb (739 lbs) [LA340] / 612.9 lb (613 lbs) [LA340S]	947 lb

Clutch	Dry type single plate - Main clutch 9.45"	Not Published
No. of Speeds	2 Range (Low-High)	2 Range (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission, High-Low gear shift (2 forward, 2 reverse)	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with constant-mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	0 mph to 8.4 mph	10.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	0 mph to 6.5 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock standard	Differential lock (bevel gears with diff-lock)

Brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type	Wet Disc, Foot operated, independent with provision of inter lock for simultaneous operation
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic Power steering system
Frame Type	Two-post foldable ROPS	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	Center-pivot, reverse Eliot type
Drawbar Capacity	Maximum tongue weight 550 lb.	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	55.1 in (55.1 in.)	57.5 in
Overall Width	45.1 in (45.1 in.)	45.8 in
Overall Length	87 in (87.0 in.) w / Front guard (without 3P), 99 in (99.0 in.) w / Front guard (with 3P)	—
Ground Clearance	5.8 in (5.83 in.)	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	86.2 in (86.2 in.)	91.3 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.5 feet	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.0 in. w/3-Pt., w/ Front guard	100.5 in

Kubota BX23S vs Rural King RK24: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota BX23S or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota BX23S or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 17.7 hp hp for the Kubota BX23S.
Which is heavier, the Kubota BX23S or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on weight at 2,091 lb lb, compared to 1,598.3 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota BX23S or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on loader lift at 947 lb lb, compared to 738.5 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota BX23S or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Kubota BX23S.