Rural King RK55 vs Rural King RK55SC

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

Across 5 measurable specs, the Rural King RK55 leads 2 categories to 1 (2 tied). Machine pages: Rural King RK55 and Rural King RK55SC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Rural King RK55	Rural King RK55SC
Engine HP (hp)	55.1 hp	55.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	44.9 hp	—
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,075 lb	4,233 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,478 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,945 lb	▲ 3,314 lb
Lift Height (in)	110 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,938 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.1 gpm	14.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	19.1 mph	19.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Rural King RK55Rural King RK55SC

Engine HPhp

▲55.1 hp

PTO HPhp

44.9 hp

—

Weightlb

▲5,075 lb

4,233 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,478 lb

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3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,945 lb

▲3,314 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 KingRK55	Rural KingRK55SC


PTO Power	44.9 hp	—
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	—
Air Cleaner	Dry dual element	Dry Dual Element
Engine Type	4-cycle, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel	4Cycle, Line, Water-cooled Diesel turbo charged
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	—
Displacement	127.6 in³	127.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled (forced circulation/fan)	—
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	55.1 hp @ 800 rpm	55.1 hp @ 800 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	4TNV86CT-KKTF

Weight with ROPS and Loader	5,075 lb	4,233 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	—

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

Pump Type	Dual Gear Pump	—
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	—
Implement Flow	10.1 gpm	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.1 gpm	14.5 gpm 54.9 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Separate reservoir, independent fully live	Independent fully "Live" hydraulic pump and separate reservoir. Position controls with isolating & response control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.1 gpm	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540
PTO Type	Independent (foot-operated)	—
Lift Control Type	Position, draft control	—
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,314 lb	3,314 lbs
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	—
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	—
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,945 lb	—

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	—
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	—
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	—
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	—
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	—
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26-8PR	—
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16-8PR	—

Coolant Capacity	2.5 gal	—
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt	5.3ℓ (1.4US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.9 gal	—
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.6 gal	10ℓ (2.64 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	35ℓ (9.24 US gal)

Loader Lift Height	110 in	—
Loader Breakout Force	4,938 lb	—
Quick Attach Loader System	L110: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach	—
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,478 lb	—

Clutch	Dry single disc	—
No. of Speeds	16F/16R	—
Transmission Type	16F/16R synchro shuttle shift with creeper gear	—
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.1 mph	19.1 mph (19.06 m/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	16.1 mph	16.1 mph (16.07 m/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	—

Brakes	Wet disc (mechanical)	—
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydraulic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	Center pin	—
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	—

Wheelbase	76.2 in	—
Overall Width	63.4 in	63.4 in (63.4")
Ground Clearance	14.6 in	14.6 in (14.6")
Height to Top of ROPS	108.9 in	—
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	108.9 in (108.9")
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	—
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	137.8 in	137.8 in (137.8")

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