Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bad Boy Tractors 5055?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 48 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bad Boy Tractors 5055?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5055 leads on pto hp at 44 hp hp, compared to 38.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bad Boy Tractors 5055?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 4,349 lb lb for weight.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bad Boy Tractors 5055?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,701 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bad Boy Tractors 5055?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,425 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Bad Boy Tractors 5055

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 5055 leads 1 categories to 0 (8 tied). Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and Bad Boy Tractors 5055.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045	Bad Boy Tractors 5055
Engine HP (hp)	48 hp	48 hp
PTO HP (hp)	38.4 hp	▲ 44 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	4,349 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,701 lb	2,701 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	2,425 lb
Lift Height (in)	107.7 in	107.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	3,660 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	16.4 gpm	16.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	16 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045Bad Boy Tractors 5055

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

PTO HPhp

38.4 hp

▲44 hp

Weightlb

▲4,349 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,701 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 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 Tractors5045	Bad Boy Tractors5055


PTO Power	38.4 hp	44 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Dry Element
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Diesel
Displacement	139.5 in³	139.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3, A2300T11, A2300N2, A2300T3	A2300N3 (5045CS/5045CH/5045S/5045H), A2300T11 (5055CS/5055CH), A2300T3 (5055S/5055H)
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	48 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	DPF / DOC

Tractor Weight (Base)	4,349 lbs Cabin; 3,831-3,836 lbs (1,738-3,836 lb) ROPS	CABIN: 4,349 lbs, ROPS Synchro: 3,831-3,836 lbs (1,738-3,836 lb), ROPS HST: 3,754-3,836 lbs (1,703-3,836 lb)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	5045S: 3,831 lb (tractor only); 5045H: 3,836 lb (tractor only)	3,836 lb (tractor only)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	6-year powertrain warranty

Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	5045S: 11.4 gpm; 5045H: 10.7 gpm	5055S: 11.4 gpm; 5055H: 10.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	5055S: 16.4 gpm; 5055H: 15.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Up to 2 rear SCVs
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 / 540E rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	3,306 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,425 lb

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

Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal Cabin; 2.08 gal ROPS	CABIN: 1.56 gal, ROPS: 2.08 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	1.20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	11.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	1.90 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	10.04 gal

Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	107.7 in (pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	3,660 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	SSQA
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	2,701 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Speeds	5045S: 16F/16R; 5045H: 4-range	5055S: 16F/16R; 5055H: 4-range
Transmission Type	Synchromesh / HST	Synchromesh (Mechanical models) or HST (Hydrostatic models)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	16.0 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	15.2 mph Synchro; 19.5 mph HST
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Differential lock

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Compact utility tractor, 4WD	Compact utility tractor, 4WD
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Selectable 4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Heated leather seat

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	71.1 in.
Overall Width	64.9 in.	64.9 in.
Overall Length	127.4 in.	127.4 in.
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	15.5 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. Cabin; 98.4 in. ROPS	CABIN: 97.0 in., ROPS: 98.4 in.
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	127.4 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 Branson TYM 15/20 Series--Bad Boy 40/50 Series Brush Screen $250.00