Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bobcat CT2540 leads on engine hp at 39.6 hp hp, compared to 34.9 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 4035.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bobcat CT2540 leads on pto hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 30 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 4035.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bobcat CT2540 leads on weight at 3,585 lb lb, compared to 3,496.5 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 4035.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4035 leads on loader lift at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the Bobcat CT2540?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4035 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.

Bad Boy Tractors 4035 vs Bobcat CT2540

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, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 leads 6 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 4035 and Bobcat CT2540.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 4035	Bobcat CT2540
Engine HP (hp)	34.9 hp	▲ 39.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	30 hp	▲ 33 hp
Weight (lb)	3,496.5 lb	▲ 3,585 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	1,389 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	1,631 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 104 in	100 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,660 lbf	2,838 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.6 gpm	11.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 19.1 mph	15.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 4035Bobcat CT2540

Engine HPhp

34.9 hp

▲39.6 hp

PTO HPhp

30 hp

▲33 hp

Weightlb

3,496.5 lb

▲3,585 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,200 lb

1,389 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 lb

1,631 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors4035	BobcatCT2540


PTO Power	30 hp	33 hp
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type, replaceable
Engine Type	3 Cylinder, Water-Cooled, Diesel	3 cylinder, water cooled, 4 cycle, Vertical In-Line Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)
Fuel System	Diesel fuel	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)
Displacement	104.7 in³	109.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled	Water cooled
Engine Manufacturer	A1700N4-BUTC_4	Daedong
Engine Power (Gross)	34.9 hp	39.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	EPA Final Tier4	Stage V
Engine Model	—	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,496.5 lb (3,497 lbs) for ROPS MODEL; 3,728 lb (3,728 lbs) for CABIN MODEL	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	3163 lbs	3585 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	3,728 lbs	3,642 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	24 months of coverage from defects in material and workmanship or 1,500 hours of usage (whichever occurs first)

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Steering Flow	4.4 gpm	4.5 gpm
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	6.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.6 gpm (4.4+8.2)	11.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open Center
System Operating Pressure	180 - 407.9 lbf/cm² for control valve	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a separate 'Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow' figure for the CT2540. Sources only report total Implement Pump Flow of 11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm).
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.6 gpm	11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional (up to 2)	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a count of optional remote valves for the CT2540. The spec sheet at tractorgearbox.com lists 'Number of Standard Remote Valves: 1/2' only.
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Std. (4 port)

PTO Rear	540 RPM	540/540E RPM
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306.9 lb	2,270.7 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	2000.0 RPM
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Cat 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	1,631 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.0-20 R3
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x8.5-15 R3
Tire Size & Options	Std (manual): 8.0-16 / 12.4-24; IND (website): 28X8.50-15 / 43X16.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	43X16.00-20	15-19.5 R4
R4 Industrial - Front	28X8.50-15	25x8.5-14 R4
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24 6PR	11.4-24 R1
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.0-16 4PR	7-16 R1

Coolant Capacity	1.32 gal	NOT FOUND — field label present in source but numeric value is truncated/missing in all retrieved results
Crankcase Capacity	1.14 gal	6.4 qts
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.13 gal	9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	NOT FOUND — no explicit value located in any source
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.77 u.s. gal (37 ℓ) HST	NOT FOUND — no explicit fill capacity value located in any source

Loader Lift Height	104 in	100 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	2838 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	NOT FOUND — no CT2540-specific quick attach system name/model explicitly stated in any source reviewed
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,200 lb (at pivot pin)	1389 lbs
Loader Model	—	Bobcat FL8

Clutch	None (HST)	Not Published
No. of Speeds	3 Range	3 range
Transmission Type	HST (3-range)	HST, 3 range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.08 mph (range C)	15.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.08 mph (range C)	10.9 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Rear Std.

Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet disc type
Steering	Fully hydraulic power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Cast Iron	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Textile Suspension Seat, w/retractable seat belt

Wheelbase	65.7 in	92.6 in
Overall Width	56.7 in	56.0 in
Overall Length	134.88 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15 in	13 in
Height to Top of ROPS	96.85 in	NOT FOUND
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	91.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	NOT FOUND
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	96.5 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	134.88 in	137.3 in

Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection Branson TYM 15/20 Series--Bad Boy 40/50 Series Brush Screen $250.00	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection