LS Tractor MT225E vs Rural King RK25

Across 8 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT225E leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: LS Tractor MT225E and Rural King RK25.

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	LS TractorMT225E	Rural KingRK25

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Yanmar
Engine Model	S3L2	3TNV80F
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated IDI diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel (natural aspiration)
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	80.4 in³	77.3 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	3000 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	24.6 hp	24.7 hp
PTO Power	MT225E (gear): 19.2 hp; MT225HE (HST): 17.2 hp	18.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Fuel System	Indirect injection (IDI)	Direct fuel injection
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Gear pump, engine driven	Single gear pump with flow divider
Implement Flow	7.9 gpm	4.18 gpm
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	2.77 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.5 gpm	6.95 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.5 gpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Live, independent, open centre
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None standard	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 or 2 optional (double-acting, 2 or 4 quick couplers)	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	3.8 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	2.9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	5.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.7 gal	4.7 qt
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,534 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	1,102 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	MT225E (gear): Synchro shuttle; MT225HE (HST): HST	2-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	MT225E (gear): F12 x R12; MT225HE (HST): 3 ranges (HST)	2 Range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	13.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	MT225E (gear): dry single clutch; MT225HE (HST): n/a	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	4WD with mechanical rear differential lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Unit frame: engine, transmission and front axle support bolted together into a rigid assembly
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Suspension seat with armrests & retractable seat belt
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD, center-pivot reverse Eliot type
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Width	54 in	52.8 in
Wheelbase	66 in	61 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	7.71 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.5 ft	109.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	88 in	89.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	118 in (frame to link)	107.8 in
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	MT225E (gear): 2,434 lb; MT225HE (HST): 2,469 lb	1,881 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2,560 lb (1,881 + 679, computed)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	Ag, industrial or turf tires at no additional cost	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R14
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7x12-6
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-16
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	23x8.5-12
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14-20	33x12.5-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.5-14	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16-20	12-16.5
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	LL3300: quick attach loader with skid steer compatible bucket	L85: skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Model	LL3300	L85
Loader Lift Height	LL3300: 91.1 in	L85: 87.2 in (maximum lift height to pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3300: 1,609 lb (at pivot pin)	L85: 1,380 lb (at pivot pin, to full height)
Loader Breakout Force	LL3300: 2,701 lb (at pivot pin)	L85: 2,059 lb (at ground level, pivot pin)
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited warranty	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
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	TYM T25 Rural King RK25 Brush Guard Insert $249.99 Rural King RK25 Hydraulic Valve Cover $124.99

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LS Tractor MT225E vs Rural King RK25: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT225E or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on engine hp at 24.7 hp hp, compared to 24.6 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT225E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT225E or the Rural King RK25?

The LS Tractor MT225E leads on pto hp at 19.2 hp hp, compared to 18.3 hp hp for the Rural King RK25.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT225E or the Rural King RK25?

The LS Tractor MT225E leads on weight at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 1,881 lb lb for the Rural King RK25.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT225E or the Rural King RK25?

The LS Tractor MT225E leads on loader lift at 1,609 lb lb, compared to 1,380 lb lb for the Rural King RK25.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT225E or the Rural King RK25?

The LS Tractor MT225E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,102 lb lb for the Rural King RK25.

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