Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT4055?

The Bobcat CT4055 leads on engine hp at 55 hp hp, compared to 48 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT4055?

The Bobcat CT4055 leads on pto hp at 49.6 hp hp, compared to 38.4 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT4055?

The Bad Boy Tractors 5045 leads on loader lift at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 1,795 lb lb for the Bobcat CT4055.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 5045 or the Bobcat CT4055?

The Bobcat CT4055 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,716 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 5045.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045 vs Bobcat CT4055

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 Bobcat CT4055 leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 5045 and Bobcat CT4055.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 5045	Bobcat CT4055
Engine HP (hp)	48 hp	▲ 55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	38.4 hp	▲ 49.6 hp
Weight (lb)	4,349 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,701 lb	1,795 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 2,716 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 107.7 in	104.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	▲ 4,136 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	16.4 gpm	▲ 16.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	▲ 17.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 5045Bobcat CT4055

Engine HPhp

48 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

38.4 hp

▲49.6 hp

Weightlb

4,349 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,701 lb

1,795 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲2,716 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	BobcatCT4055


PTO Power	38.4 hp	49.6 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry Element	Not Published
Engine Type	4 Cylinder Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Displacement	139.5 in³	109.8 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2750 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid Cooled	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	A2300N3, A2300T11, A2300N2, A2300T3	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	48 hp	55 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

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 / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)

Pump Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	5045S: 11.4 gpm; 5045H: 10.7 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	5045S: 16.4 gpm; 5045H: 15.7 gpm	16.5 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	16.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2 pairs (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 / 540E rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Hydraulic Position Control System
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306 lb	2,716 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	2,716 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	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.20 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 gal	11.9 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)	104.6 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	4,136 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,701 lb	1,795 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Speeds	5045S: 16F/16R; 5045H: 4-range	8F X 8R Synchro
Transmission Type	Synchromesh / HST	Manual 8x8 synchro
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.0 mph	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	17.1 mph (27.1 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	Not Published

Wheelbase	71.1 in.	71.2 in
Overall Width	64.9 in.	69.8 in
Overall Length	127.4 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15.5 in.	15.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.0 in. Cabin; 98.4 in. ROPS	97.4 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	103.5 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.4 in	125.5 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