Which has more horsepower, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Rural King RK21H.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 15.4 hp hp for the Rural King RK21H.

Which is heavier, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on weight at 2,091 lb lb, compared to 1,942 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on loader lift at 947 lb lb, compared to 617 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK24?

The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.

Rural King RK21H 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: Rural King RK21H and Rural King RK24.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Rural King RK21H	Rural King RK24
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15.4 hp	▲ 18.8 hp
Weight (lb)	1,942 lb	▲ 2,091 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	617 lb	▲ 947 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	679 lb	▲ 1,323 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 75.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,285 lbf	▲ 1,680 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.8 mph	▲ 10.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Rural King RK21HRural King RK24

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

15.4 hp

▲18.8 hp

Weightlb

1,942 lb

▲2,091 lb

Loader Liftlb

617 lb

▲947 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

679 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	Rural KingRK21H	Rural KingRK24


PTO Power	15.4 PTO HP	18.8 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Single Dry	Single element
Engine Type	Yanmar EPA Tier 4 certified 3-cylinder, liquid cooled diesel (natural aspiration)	Water cooled, 4-cycle Diesel
Fuel System	Indirect Fuel Injection	Indirect Fuel Injection
Displacement	60.6 in³	77.3 in³
Engine Model	3TNM74F	3TNV80F-SDKTFF
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water cooled, forced circulation
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	23.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,942 lb	2,091 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)

Pump Type	Single Gear Pump with Flow Divider	Gear Pump
Steering Flow	2.11 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	4.17 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.97 gpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Live, independent	Hydrostatic
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.97 gpm	26.3 lpm (6.95 US gpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	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	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent PTO
Lift Control Type	Position	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,100 lb	1,323 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,500 rpm)	Standard, 2,000 rpm @ 2,875 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	679 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	16X12.00-12	29X12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	16X7.50-8	20X8-10
Tire Size & Options	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt) R1 Ag (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	27X12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	20X8-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	BAR R 24X12.00-12	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	BAR F 16X7.50-9	6-12

Coolant Capacity	3.7 qt	3.6 ℓ (0.96US gal)
Crankcase Capacity	2.1 qt	2.7 ℓ ( 0.71 US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	5.81 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.6 qt	3.2ℓ (0.85 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.6 gal	14.5ℓ (3.83 US gal)

Loader Lift Height	72 in	75.3
Loader Breakout Force	1,285 lb	1,680 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	617 lb	947 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Speeds	2 Range	2 Range (High/Low)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with constant-mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.8 mph	10.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock (bevel gears with diff-lock)

Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet Disc, Foot operated, independent with provision of inter lock for simultaneous operation
Steering	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic Power steering system
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	center-pivot, reverse Eliot type	Center-pivot, reverse Eliot type
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension seat with armrests & retractable seat belt	Not Published

Wheelbase	53.1 in	57.5 in
Overall Width	44.5 in	45.8 in
Ground Clearance	F/A 8.3 in	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 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	86.6 in	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.2 in	100.5 in

Rural King RK21H vs Rural King RK24: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 21.5 hp hp for the Rural King RK21H.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 15.4 hp hp for the Rural King RK21H.
Which is heavier, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on weight at 2,091 lb lb, compared to 1,942 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on loader lift at 947 lb lb, compared to 617 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK24?: The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.