Rural King RK24 vs Rural King RK25

Across 9 measurable specs, the Rural King RK25 leads 6 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: Rural King RK24 and Rural King RK25.

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Rural KingRK24	Rural KingRK25

▶Engine
PTO Power	18.8 hp	18.3 PTO HP
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Single element	Not Published
Engine Type	Water cooled, 4-cycle Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Indirect Fuel Injection	Fuel injection
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.3 in³
Engine Model	3TNV80F-SDKTFF	3TNV80F
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	3000 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled, forced circulation	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	24.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
▶Weight
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,091 lb	2,560 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Warranty
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)
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Gear Pump	Gear pump
Steering Flow	Not Published	2.77 GPM
Implement Flow	Not Published	4.18 GPM
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.95 gpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Hydrostatic	Live independent
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	26.3 lpm (6.95 US gpm)	6.95 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	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.	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	1
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent PTO	INDEPENDENT
Lift Control Type	Position control	POSITION
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,323 lb	1,534.4 lb (1,534 lbs.)
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2,000 rpm @ 2,875 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1,102 lb
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	29X12.5-15	36x13.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	20X8-10	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt) R1 Ag (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	27X12.5-15	12-16.5 | 14-17.5
R4 Industrial - Front	20X8-10	23X8.50-12; 25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	9.5-20
R1 Agricultural - Front	6-12	6.0-12
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	3.6 ℓ (0.96US gal)	3.6 ℓ (3.8 quart)
Crankcase Capacity	2.7 ℓ ( 0.71 US gal)	2.7 ℓ (2.9 quart)
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.81 gal	25 ℓ (6.6 gallon)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.2ℓ (0.85 US gal)	4.5 ℓ (4.7 quart)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	14.5ℓ (3.83 US gal)	14 ℓ (5.8 gallon)
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	75.3	87"
Loader Breakout Force	1,680 lb	2,059 lbs.
Quick Attach Loader System	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach	L85: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	947 lb	1,380 lbs.
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	2 Range (High/Low)	2 Range (H/L)
Transmission Type	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with constant-mesh	2-Range Hydrostatic Transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.5 mph	13.7 mph (13.7 m/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock (bevel gears with diff-lock)	Differential lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Wet Disc, Foot operated, independent with provision of inter lock for simultaneous operation	WET DISC
Steering	Hydrostatic Power steering system	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	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	57.5 in	Not Published
Overall Width	45.8 in	52.8 in (52.8 inch)
Ground Clearance	9.4 in	7.7 in (7.71 inch)
Height to Top of ROPS	91.3 in	89.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	109.5 in (109.5 inch)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	100.5 in	107.9 in (107.8 inch)
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	TYM T254 / T2505 Rural King RK24 Mahindra EMAXX 25 Brush Screen Insert $250.00	TYM T25 Rural King RK25 Brush Guard Insert $250.00 TYM T25 Hydraulic Valve Cover $124.99

Rural King RK24 vs Rural King RK25: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Rural King RK24 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on engine hp at 24.7 hp hp, compared to 23.9 hp hp for the Rural King RK24.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Rural King RK24 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 18.3 hp hp for the Rural King RK25.

Which is heavier, the Rural King RK24 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on weight at 2,560 lb lb, compared to 2,091 lb lb for the Rural King RK24.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Rural King RK24 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK25 leads on loader lift at 1,380 lb lb, compared to 947 lb lb for the Rural King RK24.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Rural King RK24 or the Rural King RK25?

The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 1,102 lb lb for the Rural King RK25.

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