Which has more horsepower, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on engine hp at 24.7 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 RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on pto hp at 18.3 hp hp, compared to 15.4 hp hp for the Rural King RK21H.

Which is heavier, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on weight at 2,560 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 RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on loader lift at 1,380 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 RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,102 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.

Rural King RK21H 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 9 measurable specs, the Rural King RK25 leads 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: Rural King RK21H and Rural King RK25.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Rural King RK21H	Rural King RK25
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	▲ 24.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15.4 hp	▲ 18.3 hp
Weight (lb)	1,942 lb	▲ 2,560 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	617 lb	▲ 1,380 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	679 lb	▲ 1,102 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 87 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,285 lbf	▲ 2,059 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.8 mph	▲ 13.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Rural King RK21HRural King RK25

Engine HPhp

21.5 hp

▲24.7 hp

PTO HPhp

15.4 hp

▲18.3 hp

Weightlb

1,942 lb

▲2,560 lb

Loader Liftlb

617 lb

▲1,380 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

679 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	Rural KingRK21H	Rural KingRK25


PTO Power	15.4 PTO HP	18.3 PTO HP
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Single Dry	Not Published
Engine Type	Yanmar EPA Tier 4 certified 3-cylinder, liquid cooled diesel (natural aspiration)	Diesel
Fuel System	Indirect Fuel Injection	Fuel injection
Displacement	60.6 in³	77.3 in³
Engine Model	3TNM74F	3TNV80F
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	24.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,942 lb	2,560 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	2.77 GPM
Implement Flow	4.17 gpm	4.18 GPM
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.97 gpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Live, independent	Live independent
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.97 gpm	6.95 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	INDEPENDENT
Lift Control Type	Position	POSITION
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,100 lb	1,534.4 lb (1,534 lbs.)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,500 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	679 lb	1,102 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	16X12.00-12	36x13.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	16X7.50-8	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	12-16.5 \| 14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	23X8.50-12; 25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	BAR R 24X12.00-12	9.5-20
R1 Agricultural - Front	BAR F 16X7.50-9	6.0-12

Coolant Capacity	3.7 qt	3.6 ℓ (3.8 quart)
Crankcase Capacity	2.1 qt	2.7 ℓ (2.9 quart)
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	25 ℓ (6.6 gallon)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.6 qt	4.5 ℓ (4.7 quart)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.6 gal	14 ℓ (5.8 gallon)

Loader Lift Height	72 in	87"
Loader Breakout Force	1,285 lb	2,059 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach	L85: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	617 lb	1,380 lbs.

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	2 Range	2 Range (H/L)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	2-Range Hydrostatic Transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.8 mph	13.7 mph (13.7 m/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Differential lock

Brakes	Wet Disc	WET DISC
Steering	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Rigid frame
Front Axle Type	center-pivot, reverse Eliot type	4WD front axle
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	Not Published
Overall Width	44.5 in	52.8 in (52.8 inch)
Ground Clearance	F/A 8.3 in	7.7 in (7.71 inch)
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 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	86.6 in	109.5 in (109.5 inch)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.2 in	107.9 in (107.8 inch)

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

Rural King RK21H vs Rural King RK25: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK25?: The Rural King RK25 leads on engine hp at 24.7 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 RK25?: The Rural King RK25 leads on pto hp at 18.3 hp hp, compared to 15.4 hp hp for the Rural King RK21H.
Which is heavier, the Rural King RK21H or the Rural King RK25?: The Rural King RK25 leads on weight at 2,560 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 RK25?: The Rural King RK25 leads on loader lift at 1,380 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 RK25?: The Rural King RK25 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,102 lb lb, compared to 679 lb lb for the Rural King RK21H.