Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT225S or the Rural King RK25?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.7 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT225S or the Rural King RK25?

The LS Tractor MT225S leads on pto hp at 19.3 hp hp, compared to 18.3 hp hp for the Rural King RK25.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT225S or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on loader lift at 1,380 lb lb, compared to 1,067 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT225S.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT225S or the Rural King RK25?

The LS Tractor MT225S leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 1,102 lb lb for the Rural King RK25.

LS Tractor MT225S vs Rural King RK25

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT225S leads 4 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT225S and Rural King RK25.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT225S	Rural King RK25
Engine HP (hp)	24.7 hp	24.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19.3 hp	18.3 hp
Weight (lb)	—	2,560 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,067 lb	▲ 1,380 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,323 lb	1,102 lb
Lift Height (in)	84.4 in	▲ 87 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,290 lbf	2,059 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 9.3 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	13.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT225SRural King RK25

Engine HPhp

▲24.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.3 hp

18.3 hp

Weightlb

—

2,560 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,067 lb

955 lb

▲1,380 lb

LL2300LL2001

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,323 lb

1,102 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	LS TractorMT225S	Rural KingRK25


PTO Power	19.3 hp	18.3 PTO HP
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, Indirect Injection (IDI), Swirl chamber	Diesel
Fuel System	In-line injection pump	Fuel injection
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.3 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	24.7 hp	24.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	3TNV80F

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2,560 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

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

Pump Type	Engine-driven	Gear pump
Steering Flow	3.7 gpm	2.77 GPM
Implement Flow	5.6 gpm	4.18 GPM
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Live independent
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	6.95 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 pair (optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Applicable	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	INDEPENDENT
Lift Control Type	Position control	POSITION
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,896 lb	1,534.4 lb (1,534 lbs.)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2500 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,323 lb	1,102 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	31X15.50-15	36x13.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	22X8.50-12	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	12-16.5 \| 14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.50-12	23X8.50-12; 25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-16	9.5-20
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-12	6.0-12

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	3.6 ℓ (3.8 quart)
Crankcase Capacity	0.8 gal	2.7 ℓ (2.9 quart)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	25 ℓ (6.6 gallon)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.8 gal	4.5 ℓ (4.7 quart)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.5 gal	14 ℓ (5.8 gallon)

Loader Lift Height	84.4 in	87"
Loader Breakout Force	LL2300: 2,290 lb; LL2001: Not Published	2,059 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	LL2300: Bobcat-type (skid-steer style) quick attach bucket carrier; LL2001: Not Published	L85: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL2300: 1,067 lb; LL2001: 955 lb	1,380 lbs.

Clutch	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	2 Range (H/L)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic Drive	2-Range Hydrostatic Transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	13.7 mph (13.7 m/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Differential lock

Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	WET DISC
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Rigid frame
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD front axle
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	63.4 in	Not Published
Overall Width	48.7 in	52.8 in (52.8 inch)
Ground Clearance	Not Published	7.7 in (7.71 inch)
Height to Top of ROPS	86.4 in	89.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	109.5 in (109.5 inch)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.9 in	107.9 in (107.8 inch)

Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	TYM T25 Rural King RK25 Brush Guard Insert $249.99

LS Tractor MT225S vs Rural King RK25: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT225S or the Rural King RK25?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.7 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT225S or the Rural King RK25?: The LS Tractor MT225S leads on pto hp at 19.3 hp hp, compared to 18.3 hp hp for the Rural King RK25.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT225S or the Rural King RK25?: The Rural King RK25 leads on loader lift at 1,380 lb lb, compared to 1,067 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT225S.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT225S or the Rural King RK25?: The LS Tractor MT225S leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 1,102 lb lb for the Rural King RK25.