Which has more horsepower, the Rural King RK21H or the TYM T224?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 21.5 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Rural King RK21H or the TYM T224?

The Rural King RK21H leads on pto hp at 15.4 hp hp, compared to 15.1 hp hp for the TYM T224.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Rural King RK21H or the TYM T224?

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 TYM T224?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 679 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Rural King RK21H vs TYM T224

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Rural King RK21H leads 4 categories to 1 (3 tied). Machine pages: Rural King RK21H and TYM T224.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Rural King RK21H	TYM T224
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 15.4 hp	15.1 hp
Weight (lb)	1,942 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	617 lb	617 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	679 lb	679 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 72 in	71.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,285 lbf	1,235 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.8 mph	▲ 8.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Rural King RK21HTYM T224

Engine HPhp

▲21.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲15.4 hp

15.1 hp

Weightlb

1,942 lb

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Loader Liftlb

▲617 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲679 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	TYMT224


PTO Power	15.4 PTO HP	15.1 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Single Dry	Single dry
Engine Type	Yanmar EPA Tier 4 certified 3-cylinder, liquid cooled diesel (natural aspiration)	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	Indirect Fuel Injection	IDI
Displacement	60.6 in³	60.6 in³
Engine Model	3TNM74F	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	1,942 lb	Not Published
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)	Up to 2 years or until the 2,000 hours mark, bumper-to-bumper warranty; 3000 hours maximum coverage period for parts and labour on drivetrains or powertrains; 12-months warranty period for implements, including loaders and backhoes.

Pump Type	Single Gear Pump with Flow Divider	Single gear pump
Steering Flow	2.11 gpm	2.1 gpm
Implement Flow	4.17 gpm	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.97 gpm	6.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Live, independent	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.97 gpm	6.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,100 lb	1,100 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,500 rpm)	Available
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I (Narrow)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	679 lb	679 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	16X12.00-12	Turf Master 24x12.00-12 NHS TL 4PR
R3 Turf - Front	16X7.50-8	Turf Master 16x7.50-8 NHS TL 4PR
Tire Size & Options	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	WT300 26x12.00-12 NHS TL 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	WT300 18x8.5-10 NHS TL 4PR
R1 Agricultural - Rear	BAR R 24X12.00-12	BAR R 24x12.00-12
R1 Agricultural - Front	BAR F 16X7.50-9	BAR F 16x6.50-8

Coolant Capacity	3.7 qt	3.7 qt
Crankcase Capacity	2.1 qt	1.9 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.6 qt	2.6 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.6 gal	3.6 gal

Loader Lift Height	72 in	71.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,285 lb	1,235 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach	TX22H: Quick attach mechanism
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	617 lb	617 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not applicable
No. of Speeds	2 Range	Infinite 2-Range
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	HST
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.8 mph	8.4 mph
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
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	center-pivot, reverse Eliot type	Not Published
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	53.1 in
Overall Width	44.5 in	44.5 in
Ground Clearance	F/A 8.3 in	8.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 in	86.6 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	86.6 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.2 in	94.2 in

Rural King RK21H vs TYM T224: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Rural King RK21H or the TYM T224?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 21.5 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Rural King RK21H or the TYM T224?: The Rural King RK21H leads on pto hp at 15.4 hp hp, compared to 15.1 hp hp for the TYM T224.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Rural King RK21H or the TYM T224?: 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 TYM T224?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 679 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).