Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT2040?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT2040?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on pto hp at 38.4 hp hp, compared to 31.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT2040?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT2040?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,631 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2040.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Bobcat CT2040

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and Bobcat CT2040.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045	Bobcat CT2040
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	39.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 38.4 hp	31.9 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,701 lb	1,389 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	1,631 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 107.7 in	99.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,660 lbf	3,285 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16.4 gpm	11.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 16 mph	14.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045Bobcat CT2040

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

39.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲38.4 hp

31.9 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,701 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 Tractors5045	BobcatCT2040


PTO Power	38.4 hp	31.9 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	alternator
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly states an air cleaner type for the CT2040
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Common rail direct injection
Displacement	139.5 in³	111.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	liquid-cooling
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3, A2300T11, A2300N2, A2300T3	Daedong
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	39.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Stage V
Engine Model	—	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	24 months or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)

Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Gear
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.5 gpm
Implement Flow	5045S: 11.4 gpm; 5045H: 10.7 gpm	11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	11.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Optional
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	11.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	NOT FOUND
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1/2

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Live
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Hydraulic Position Control System
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	1631 lb.
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional: 1988 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	1,631 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41 x 14-20/4
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	28 x 8.5-15/6
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 7-16 (28 x 8.5-15/6, 27X8.5-15) \| Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 11.2-24 (41 x 14-20/4, 15-19.5)
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	27X8.5-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-26	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	7-16

Coolant Capacity	1.56 gal Cabin; 2.08 gal ROPS	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	6.4 qts
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	9.0 gal.
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.04 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	107.7 in (pivot pin)	99.6 in.
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	3285 lb.
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	1389 lb.
Loader Model	—	FL8

Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Speeds	5045S: 16F/16R; 5045H: 4-range	9-speed
Transmission Type	Synchromesh / HST	3-Range HST
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	14.4 mph (23.1 km/hr.)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Std

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

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	65.7 in.
Overall Width	64.9 in.	63.4 in.
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	11.5 in.
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. Cabin; 98.4 in. ROPS	91.5 in.
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	NOT FOUND
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	127.4 in	120.9 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