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Read articles →An owner-operator shopping for his own subcompact tractor visits dealerships and a Rural King store to sit on and eyeball four models: the RK24, John Deere 1025R, Kubota 23S, and New Holland Workmaster 25S. He walks through operator-station ergonomics, tire size, joystick placement, hood access, and which features are standard versus optional on each. No price figures, specs, or driving demos, just a quick showroom-style look with a clear lean toward the RK24's value proposition. Best for early-stage shoppers comparing feature inclusions across brands.
Posted by the 4-LOW channel; the creator is an owner actively shopping for himself, which gives the impressions a genuine buyer's perspective but also a noticeable tilt toward the Rural King tractor throughout.
No, the video says the John Deere 1025R does not have rear remotes like the RK tractor. They are an option on the John Deere, adding extra cost.
The seat feels comfy and pedals are easy to reach, but it is not as roomy as the Kubota. The joystick is positioned out of the way.
The video says RK tractors have a lot of standard features, like rear remotes, that are optional extras on brands like John Deere, Kubota, and New Holland.
It has a Yanmar engine. The video notes Yanmar supplies engines for most of these subcompact tractors regardless of brand.
| Rural King RK24 | John Deere 1025R | New Holland Workmaster 25S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18.8 hp | 18 hp | 17.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | L75: 1,680 lb (at pivot pin) | Not Published | 100LC: 2,078 lb (at bucket pivot pin) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,323 lb | 1,177 lb | 992 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 4.18 gpm | 3.5 gpm | 4.6 gpm |
