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BobcatCT4050

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JohnDeere4052MHeavyDuty

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Bobcat CT4050John Deere 4052M Heavy Duty

Engine HPhp

50.3 hp

▲51.5 hp

PTO HPhp

39.3 hp

▲40.9 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

1,795 lb

▲2,396 lb

1,764 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,716 lb

2,500 lb

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Spec	BobcatCT4050	John Deere4052M Heavy Duty


PTO Power	39.3 hp	40.9 hp
Alternator	alternator	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type, replaceable	Dual element
Engine Type	diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	High-pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement	111.4 in³	127.6 in³
Engine Model	3FT-THL4-U	—
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	water cooled	Liquid
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	50.3 hp	51.5 hp @ 600 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)

Pump Type	36.40	Single gear
Steering Flow	4.94 gpm 18.7 lpm	6.2 gpm
Implement Flow	9.62 gpm 36.4 lpm	11.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	16.5 gpm [HST] / 16.5 gpm [SST]	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	36.40	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	16.5 gpm [HST] / 16.5 gpm [SST]	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2nd Pair Opt [HST] / 2 Pairs Opt [SST]	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 Pair Std (2nd Pair Opt) [HST] / Opt 2 Pairs [SST]	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent (electrohydraulic)
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2716 lb.	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 2119 rpm [HST] / - [SST]	Available
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1/2 (telescopic)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,716 lb	2,500 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	44x18.0-20 R3	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	29x12.5-15NHS R3	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24 R4	16.9-24 (8PR) or 5.2 gal-24 (10PR)
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5 (124 A2)	31.5X13.00-16.5 (10PR)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	8-16	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)
Crankcase Capacity	2 gal	5.6 qt (with filter)
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.9 gal	Open station: 15.0 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal (if equipped)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.5 gal	5.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.4 gal	12.5 gal

Loader Model	FL9	—
Loader Lift Height	104.6 in.	112.1 in
Loader Breakout Force	4136 lb.	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1795 lb.	At pivot: 2,396 lb; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 1,764 lb

Clutch	Standard	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in
No. of Speeds	8F X 8R [SST]	eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range; PowrReverser: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	3-Range HST [HST] / 8F X 8R Synchro [SST]	Standard: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic; Optional: 12/12 PowrReverser (PRT)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.5 mph (29.7 km/hr.) [HST] / 17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr.) [SST]	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.) [HST] / 17.1 mph (27.5 km/hr.) [SST]	18.6 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Differential lock: Yes

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Multi-plate wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	ROPS - Foldable
Front Axle Type	Hydraulic multi disc Clutch	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard; engagement On-the-Go
Drawbar Capacity	750.00 KG	Max vertical load 1103 lb
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	(Continuous) 3307 lb
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Not Published

Wheelbase	71.2 in.	73.0 in
Overall Width	Ag Tires: 67.0 in. / Industrial Tires: 69.8 in. / Turf Tires: 72.2 in.	71.3 in
Ground Clearance	15.3 in.	Front axle: 15.2 in; Drawbar support: 14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.4 in.	91.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	65.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	103.5 in.	17.1 ft (5.2 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125.5 in.	134.7 in

Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	None tagged yet

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