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RK TractorsModel A
RK Tractors RK55
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 128 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
RK Tractors RK55 vs SAME Explorer 55
SAMEModel B
SAME Explorer 55
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 168 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 15
RK TractorsRK Tractors RK55
vs
SAMESAME Explorer 55
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedRK5555 hp
Explorer 5555 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
RK55 is in the 50th percentile; Explorer 55 is in the 50th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Explorer 55 higher · +40 ci (+31%)RK55128 ci
Explorer 55168 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
RK55 is in the 30th percentile; Explorer 55 is in the 45th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ RK55 higher · +1 (+33%)RK554
Explorer 553
Median Utility Tractor4
RK55 is in the 50th percentile; Explorer 55 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ RK55 higher · +1 (+7%)RK5516
Explorer 5515
Median Utility Tractor12
RK55 is in the 73rd percentile; Explorer 55 is in the 64th · 4,941 models
RK55 (A)Explorer 55 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | RK Tractors RK55 | SAME Explorer 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | RK Tractors | SAME | — |
| Model | RK55 | Explorer 55 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | RK Tractors RK55 | SAME Explorer 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yanmar | SAME | — |
| Model | 4TNV86T-CR | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 55hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,800RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ RK55+300 RPM · +12% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ RK55+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 128ci | 168ci | ▲ Explorer 55+40 ci · +31% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 4.1in | ▲ Explorer 55+0.7 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 3.5in | 4.3in | ▲ Explorer 55+0.8 in · +23% |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | RK Tractors RK55 | SAME Explorer 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 141in | 151in | ▲ Explorer 55+10 in · +7% |
| Width | 63.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 98.8in | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 5,986lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | RK Tractors RK55 | SAME Explorer 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | RK Tractors RK55 | SAME Explorer 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electro-hydraulic clutch | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | RK Tractors RK55 | SAME Explorer 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | II | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,310lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | RK Tractors RK55 | SAME Explorer 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | RK Tractors RK55 | SAME Explorer 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | RK Tractors RK55 | SAME Explorer 55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 30th percentile (128 ci)B · 45th percentile (168 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 64th percentile (15)
Length
median 137 inA · 56th percentile (141 in)B · 67th percentile (151 in)
A · RK55B · Explorer 55Median Utility Tractor