Across 7 measurable specs, the Rural King RK21H leads 3 categories to 1 (3 tied). Machine pages: Rural King RK21H and Rural King RK19.
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Category Verdict
| Spec | Rural King RK21H | Rural King RK19 |
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| Engine HP (hp) | 21.5 hp | — |
| PTO HP (hp) | 15.4 hp | — |
| Weight (lb) | ▲ 1,942 lb | 1,433 lb |
| Loader Lift (lb) | 617 lb | 617 lb |
| 3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb) | 679 lb | ▲ 1,100 lb |
| Lift Height (in) | ▲ 72 in | 71.3 in |
| Breakout Force (lbf) | ▲ 1,285 lbf | 1,235 lbf |
| Hydraulic Flow (gpm) | 7 gpm | 7 gpm |
| Travel Speed (mph) | 7.8 mph | 7.8 mph |
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| Spec | Rural KingRK21H | Rural KingRK19 |
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| PTO Power | 15.4 PTO HP | — |
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| Alternator | 40 A, 12 V | 40 A, 12 V |
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| Air Cleaner | Single Dry | — |
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| Engine Type | Yanmar EPA Tier 4 certified 3-cylinder, liquid cooled diesel (natural aspiration) | — |
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| Fuel System | Indirect Fuel Injection | — |
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| Displacement | 60.6 in³ | — |
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| Engine Model | 3TNM74F | 3TNV74F-SDKTF2 |
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| No. of Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
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| Rated Engine Speed | 3200 rpm | — |
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| Cooling System Type | Water-cooled | Water-cooled |
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| Engine Manufacturer | Yanmar | Yanmar |
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| Engine Power (Gross) | 21.5 hp | — |
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| Engine Emissions Constraints | Tier 4 | — |
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| Weight with ROPS and Loader | 1,942 lb | 1,433 lb |
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| Weight with Cab and Loader | Not Applicable | — |
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| Warranty Length & Coverage | Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first) | 8-year powertrain warranty |
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| Pump Type | Single Gear Pump with Flow Divider | Single Gear Pump with Flow Divider |
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| Steering Flow | 2.11 gpm | 2.11 gpm |
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| Implement Flow | 4.17 gpm | 4.17 gpm |
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| Total Hydraulic Flow | 6.97 gpm | 6.97 gpm |
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| Hydraulic System Type | Live, independent | Gear pump hydraulic system |
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| Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow | Not Published | — |
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| Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow | 6.97 gpm | — |
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| No. of Optional Remote Valves | Not Published | 1 (auxiliary valve kit option) |
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| No. of Standard Remote Valves | Not Published | 1 (auxiliary valve kit optional) |
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| PTO Rear | 540 rpm | — |
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| PTO Type | Independent | Independent |
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| Lift Control Type | Position | Position |
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| Hitch Lift Capacity | 1,100 lb | 1,100 lb |
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| Mid-PTO Availability | Optional (2,500 rpm) | — |
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| Category, 3-Point Hitch | Category I | — |
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| Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”) | 679 lb | — |
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| R3 Turf - Rear | 16X12.00-12 | 16x12.00-12 |
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| R3 Turf - Front | 16X7.50-8 | — |
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| Tire Size & Options | R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt) | — |
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| R4 Industrial - Rear | Not Published | — |
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| R4 Industrial - Front | Not Published | — |
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| R1 Agricultural - Rear | BAR R 24X12.00-12 | 24x12.00-12 |
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| R1 Agricultural - Front | BAR F 16X7.50-9 | 16x7.50-9 |
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| Coolant Capacity | 3.7 qt | — |
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| Crankcase Capacity | 2.1 qt | — |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 6.6 gal | — |
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| Front Axle Fluid Capacity | 2.6 qt | 2.6 qt |
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| Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity | 3.6 gal | 3.6 gal |
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| Loader Lift Height | 72 in | 71.3 in (71.3") |
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| Loader Breakout Force | 1,285 lb | 1235 lb |
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| Quick Attach Loader System | Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach | — |
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| Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height) | 617 lb | 617 lb |
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| Clutch | Not Published | PTO Clutch (hydraulic) |
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| No. of Speeds | 2 Range | — |
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| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | 2-Range Hydrostatic |
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| Max Travel Speed (Forward) | 7.8 mph | 7.8 mph |
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| Max Travel Speed (Reverse) | Not Published | — |
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| Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options | Differential lock | 4WD with differential lock |
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| Brakes | Wet Disc | Wet Disc |
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| Steering | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
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| Frame Type | Not Published | Welded main frame |
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| Front Axle Type | center-pivot, reverse Eliot type | 4WD front axle with differential |
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| Drawbar Capacity | Not Published | — |
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| Front Axle Rating | Not Published | — |
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| Seat Suspension & Adjustability | Suspension seat with armrests & retractable seat belt | — |
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| Wheelbase | 53.1 in | 53.1 in |
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| Overall Width | 44.5 in | 44.5 in |
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| Ground Clearance | F/A 8.3 in | F/A 8.3 in |
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| Height to Top of ROPS | 86.6 in | — |
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| Height to Top of Cab Model | Not Applicable | — |
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| Height to Top of ROPS (folded) | Not Published | — |
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| Min. Turn Radius without Brakes | 86.6 in | 86.6 in |
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| Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch | 94.2 in | 94.2 in |
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Rural King RK21H vs Rural King RK19: Quick Answers
- Which is heavier, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK19?
- The Rural King RK21H leads on weight at 1,942 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Rural King RK19.
- Which has more loader lift capacity, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK19?
- They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 617 lb lb for loader lift.
- Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK19?
- The Rural King RK19 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,100 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.
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