Which has more horsepower, the Rural King RK24 or the Yanmar SA325?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Rural King RK24 or the Yanmar SA325?

The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 18.1 hp hp for the Yanmar SA325.

Which is heavier, the Rural King RK24 or the Yanmar SA325?

The Rural King RK24 leads on weight at 2,091 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Yanmar SA325.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Rural King RK24 or the Yanmar SA325?

The Yanmar SA325 leads on loader lift at 1,200 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 Yanmar SA325?

The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 1,209 lb lb for the Yanmar SA325.

Rural King RK24 vs Yanmar SA325

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the Rural King RK24, 4 to the Yanmar SA325, 1 tied. Machine pages: Rural King RK24 and Yanmar SA325.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Rural King RK24	Yanmar SA325
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 18.8 hp	18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,091 lb	1,715 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	947 lb	▲ 1,200 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,323 lb	1,209 lb
Lift Height (in)	75.3 in	▲ 79 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,680 lbf	▲ 2,090 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 10.5 mph	0 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Rural King RK24Yanmar SA325

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18.8 hp

18.1 hp

Weightlb

▲2,091 lb

1,715 lb

Loader Liftlb

947 lb

▲1,200 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,323 lb

1,209 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 KingRK24	YanmarSA325


PTO Power	18.8 hp	18.1 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Single element	Not Published
Engine Type	Water cooled, 4-cycle Diesel	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated diesel
Fuel System	Indirect Fuel Injection	Diesel
Displacement	77.3 in³	77.2 in³
Engine Model	3TNV80F-SDKTFF	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	3200 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled, forced circulation	Liquid cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,091 lb	1,715 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)	Tractor (private individual usage): 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain (engine and transmission core components): 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty

Pump Type	Gear Pump	open center
Steering Flow	Not Published	3.7 US gal/min
Implement Flow	Not Published	4.3 US gal/min
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.95 gpm	8.0 gpm (implement + steering combined)
Hydraulic System Type	Hydrostatic	Position Control, Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	4.3 gpm (implement circuit); 3.7 gpm dedicated to steering
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	26.3 lpm (6.95 US gpm)	8 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	2 (dual rear remote valves, standard)

PTO Rear	540 rpm	1.4 in OD, 6 Splines; Independent; 554 RPM @ 3,200 Engine RPM
PTO Type	Independent PTO	Hydraulic Clutch, Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,323 lb	1,209 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard, 2,000 rpm @ 2,875 rpm	SAE16/32, 15 Splines; Independent; 2,057 RPM @ 3,200 Engine RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Limited Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1,209 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	29X12.5-15	33x12.5-16.5 4PR
R3 Turf - Front	20X8-10	23x8.50-12 4PR
Tire Size & Options	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt) R1 Ag (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)	R3 Turf or R4 Industrial standard; R4 front: 23x8.50-12 4PR, R4 rear: 12-16.5 10PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	27X12.5-15	12-16.5 10PR
R4 Industrial - Front	20X8-10	23x8.50-12 4PR
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Front	6-12	Not Applicable

Coolant Capacity	3.6 ℓ (0.96US gal)	3.0 US qt
Crankcase Capacity	2.7 ℓ ( 0.71 US gal)	3.6 US qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.81 gal	6.1 US gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.2ℓ (0.85 US gal)	3.7 US gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	14.5ℓ (3.83 US gal)	4.1 US gal

Loader Lift Height	75.3	79 in. to pivot pin; 58 in. under level bucket
Loader Breakout Force	1,680 lb	2,090 lb at pivot pin
Quick Attach Loader System	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach	Quick Attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	947 lb	1,200 lb at pivot pin

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	2 Range (High/Low)	2 ranges
Transmission Type	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with constant-mesh	Hydrostatic Transmission, Dual Range Speeds
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.5 mph	Low: 0-5.9 mph (0-5.8 mph), High: 0-12.3 mph (0-12.2 mph)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Low: 0-4.1 mph (0-4.1 mph), High: 0-8.5 mph (0-8.5 mph)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock (bevel gears with diff-lock)	Differential Lock

Brakes	Wet Disc, Foot operated, independent with provision of inter lock for simultaneous operation	Wet Disk
Steering	Hydrostatic Power steering system	Hydrostatic Power
Frame Type	Not Published	Full Frame Chassis
Front Axle Type	Center-pivot, reverse Eliot type	Yanmar-designed 4WD front axle with oscillation
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	High-back seat with armrests on spring suspension platform; fore-and-aft adjustment; swivels for backhoe operation

Wheelbase	57.5 in	63.0 in.
Overall Width	45.8 in	54.6 in. with R4 Tires
Ground Clearance	9.4 in	8.5 in. with R4 Tires
Height to Top of ROPS	91.3 in	85.8 in. with R4 Tires
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	70.4 in. with Folded ROPS, R4 Tires, Top of Steering Wheel
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	8.5 ft. (2.6 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	100.5 in	105.8 in.

Rural King RK24 vs Yanmar SA325: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Rural King RK24 or the Yanmar SA325?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Rural King RK24 or the Yanmar SA325?: The Rural King RK24 leads on pto hp at 18.8 hp hp, compared to 18.1 hp hp for the Yanmar SA325.
Which is heavier, the Rural King RK24 or the Yanmar SA325?: The Rural King RK24 leads on weight at 2,091 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Yanmar SA325.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Rural King RK24 or the Yanmar SA325?: The Yanmar SA325 leads on loader lift at 1,200 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 Yanmar SA325?: The Rural King RK24 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 1,209 lb lb for the Yanmar SA325.