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 New Holland T4.75, 4 to the Rural King RK74, 1 tied. Machine pages: New Holland T4.75 and Rural King RK74.
540 rpm at 1,958 engine rpm (standard); 540E at 1,592 engine rpm (optional)
540/750 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability
Not Published
No mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch
Category II / I
Category II
Hitch Lift Capacity
Not Published
5,115 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)
3,664 lb
3,414 lb
Lift Control Type
Mechanical draft control; top link draft sensing
Position / Draft / Mechanical
Transmission Type
8x8 mechanical synchro shuttle (standard); 8x8 hydraulic power shuttle, 12x12 mechanical synchro shuttle or 12x12 hydraulic power shuttle (optional); creeper available with the power shuttle transmissions
RK74 Power Shuttle Cab (RK74PSC): 16F/16R power shuttle with creeper; RK74 Shuttle Shift Cab: 16F/16R synchronized shuttle with creeper
No. of Speeds
8F/8R (standard); 12F/12R (optional); 12F/12R or 20F/20R with creeper (optional)
Government and non-institutional: basic 24 months or 2,000 hours, powertrain 60 months or 3,000 hours; all other use: basic 24 months or 2,000 hours, powertrain 36 months or 3,000 hours